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SUMMARY:PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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DESCRIPTION:\NPlanning Commission Agenda 10/27/20\N\N\N\NView the Full File: \N\N 20201027 PC Meeting Agenda.pdf\N\N\N\N\N\N\NPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, October 27, 2020 6 p.m.\N \NDue to the COVID-19 emergency declaration, this meeting will not be held in person, but will be held via Zoom. Those wishing to participate and provide comment must register in advance no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 2020.\NTo connect from a smartphone or personal computer, click the link below to enter the meeting:https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/99757178984?pwd=TkQ5UmhHcFpSK0k5RTBDV0tvdWJnZz09 For other ways to connect View the Full Document\N \NAGENDA\N\NAcceptance of the September 2020 Planning Commission agenda (6:00-6:05)\NSubdivisions and Land Developments (6:05–6:35) \N\NPC-2019-102: 467 Tulpehocken Street (Gateway West) (6:05–6:25) Final Subdivision/Land Development Plan for residential development \NPC-2020-110: 810 Windsor Street (UPI #1253076094840) (6:25–6:45) Preliminary Land Development Plan for adaptive reuse of existing three-story commercial building into eight residential apartment units and one street-level commercial unit \NPC-2020-111: 615 S 16½ Street (UPI #16531640471072; 16531640461960) (6:45–7:05)\N\N\NOther Business\N\NReview SALDO Text Amendments/ Recommendations (7:05–7:20)\NBlight Remediation Committee Report (7:20–7:25)\NCommission Liaison Report (7:25–7:30)\N\N\NAdjournment (7:3t0)\N\N\N\N\N
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
6 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration, this meeting will not be held in person, but will be held via Zoom. Those wishing to participate and provide comment must register in advance no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 2020.
To connect from a smartphone or personal computer, click the link below to enter the meeting:
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/99757178984?pwd=TkQ5UmhHcFpSK0k5RTBDV0tvdWJnZz09
For other ways to connect View the Full Document
AGENDA
- Acceptance of the September 2020 Planning Commission agenda (6:00-6:05)
- Subdivisions and Land Developments (6:05–6:35)
- PC-2019-102: 467 Tulpehocken Street (Gateway West) (6:05–6:25)
Final Subdivision/Land Development Plan for residential development
- PC-2020-110: 810 Windsor Street (UPI #1253076094840) (6:25–6:45)
Preliminary Land Development Plan for adaptive reuse of existing three-story commercial building into eight residential apartment units and one street-level commercial unit
- PC-2020-111: 615 S 16½ Street (UPI #16531640471072; 16531640461960) (6:45–7:05)
- Other Business
- Review SALDO Text Amendments/ Recommendations (7:05–7:20)
- Blight Remediation Committee Report (7:20–7:25)
- Commission Liaison Report (7:25–7:30)
- Adjournment (7:3t0)
The is a mock up of a Meeting in the City of Reading
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SUMMARY:Top Secret: License to Spy
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Visitors will gather the intelligence needed to achieve their mission by breaking codes, uncovering microdots, using spy satellites and creating elusive disguises. Kids and adults alike will be amazed by this behind the scenes glimpse of an undercover world that has been re-created with life-like sets and activities. Science has never been so….Top Secret.
Saturday, June 6, 2020 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
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Reading Public Museum500 Museum Rd
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Peter Ydeen: Easton Nights Artist's Lecture
Thur., Oct. 29–Wed., Nov. 25, Freedman Gallery (MG)
Since the close of 2015, urban landscape photographer Peter Ydeen has been shooting Easton, Pa., and the surrounding area at night. These efforts evolved into a monumental series, capturing the ethereal beauty and unreal colors of a classic Americana town, transformed under cover of darkness. Ydeen received his B.F.A. from Virginia Tech and M.F.A. from Brooklyn College.
Artist’s Lecture, Thur., Oct. 29, 4 p.m., via Zoom EE·
Virtual Reception & Tour, Thur., Oct. 29, 5-6 p.m., via Facebook Live
For Experience credit, pre-register on Canvas (Albright Experience) and view in the Zoom application. To view live on YouTube (non-credited), click on https://tinyurl.com/AlbrightEE at time of event.
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DESCRIPTION:\NOur Changing Forest – Walk and Talk\N\N\N\N\N\NHike the trails of Nolde Forest and discuss changes that are occurring now and historically, while considering plans for the future. All are welcome to contribute to this discussion. This hike is a light to medium difficulty hike of 2 to 3 miles. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes that can get muddy.\NIn order to comply with current PA and CDC Covid19 protocols, masks and registration are required for all participants (both adults and children). Spaces are limited, so please be sure you sign up by clicking the green box in the upper right hand corner. We will not be able to take walk up participants.\N\N\N\N\N\NFriday, November 6, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm\N\N\N\N\Ndiv class="location vcard" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="\NNolde Forest Environmental Education Center\N3025 New Holland Road\N19607 Reading , PA\N\NSee map: Google Maps\N\N\N\N\N\N\NClick Here For More Information\N\N\N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hike the trails of Nolde Forest and discuss changes that are occurring now and historically, while considering plans for the future. All are welcome to contribute to this discussion. This hike is a light to medium difficulty hike of 2 to 3 miles. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes that can get muddy.
In order to comply with current PA and CDC Covid19 protocols, masks and registration are required for all participants (both adults and children). Spaces are limited, so please be sure you sign up by clicking the green box in the upper right hand corner. We will not be able to take walk up participants.
Friday, November 6, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
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PA Council Regular Agenda 12/14/20
CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020
at the conclusion of the COW Meeting
The Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. All electronic recording devices must be located behind the podium area in Council Chambers and located at the entry door in all other meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.
Due to the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log in using the link below. Please copy the link into your browser bar and touch enter.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/s/98723015574?pwd=ckZORHNpQ01ETkE4YTM5UDcyc1hvZz09
For More Viewing Options Read the Full Document
Public comment can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record.
- OPENING MATTERS
- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION:
Pastor Lisa Pena, Iglesia Respiro y Liberacion (Respite & Liberation Church)
- PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
- ROLL CALL
- EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
There was an executive session held at the end of the Nov 23rd COW regarding personnel.
- PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Recognizing Downtown Placemaking
- PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA MATTERS:
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus the public speaking requirements have been modified. Public comment can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 5:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
- Agenda:
Meeting of December 14, 2020
- Minutes:
November 23, 2020 Regular Meeting and the December 7th Special Meeting and approving the summations of discussion from the November 30 and December 7 COW meetings and the December 7 Nominations Committee meeting
- CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
- Award of Contract -
for the purchase of a 2020 F-150 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6/5’ box 145” WB XL (X1E) to Whitmoyer Ford Inc., Mount Joy, PA in the amount of $44, 147.42., a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing, to replace the Deputy Chief’s vehicle totaled in an accident
- Award of Contract –
for HVAC Engineering Design at the 3rd & Sprice Rec Center to Arora Systems Group, Chadds Ford PA, the low bidder, in the amount of $52,786.31.
- Resolution –
as the City’s Dept of Fire and Rescue Services SCUBA Team was disbanded on Feb 12, 2020, Council authorizes the 1972 Ford Rescue Truck to be donated to Berks County Search and Rescue Inc.
- Resolution –
- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Written report attached.
- REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Written report attached.
- REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
- ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Ordinance - Reauthorizing DID; Introduced at 12-7 Special Mtg
- Bill 80-2020 -
2021 Real Estate Tax Rate with a .44 mil increase to $17.729, a 2.49% increase Introduced at the October 1 special meeting
- Bill No. 81-2020 –
retaining the 2021 Commuter Tax Rate of .3% Introduced at the October 1 special meeting
- Bill No. 82-2020 –
2021 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 1 special meeting
- Bill No. 83-2020 –
2021General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 1 special meeting
- Bill No. 84-2020 –
2021 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 1 special meeting
- Bill No. 85-2020 –
setting the salary of the Human Resources Director at $82,000.00 Introduced at the November 16 special meeting
- Bill No. 86-2020 –
amending the Public Works Budget by transferring $35,000 from PW Administration Budget Contracted Services to PW General Fund Maintenance Repair Street Lights. Introduced at the November 23 regular meeting
- Bill No. 87-2020 –
amending the Capital Budget within Fire Suppression Projects by transferring $38,000 to replace a Chief’s vehicle totaled in an accident Introduced at the November 23 regular meeting
- Bill No. 88-2020 –
repealing Bill 18-2020 and revoking its authorization of the transfer of $1,500,000 from the General Fund (01) to the Street Paving Fund (42). Introduced at the November 23 regular meeting
- Bill No. 89-2020 –
amending the General Fund Budget for the transfer of $14,000 to pay for costs associated with health insurance broker fees. Introduced at the November 23 regular meeting
- Bill No. 90-2020 –
authorizing a budget amendment to transfer $40,000 within the Fire Budget for EMS billing Introduced at the November 23 regular meeting
- INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
- Ordinance -
amending the Public Works Budget by transferring $35,000 from PW Administration Budget Contracted Services to PW General Fund Maintenance Repair Street Lights.
- Ordinance –
authorizing an additional budget transfer for Charter Board legal services in the amount of $55,000 from the Law, Special Counsel, Legal Services line item to the Charter Board line item
- Ordinance –
authorizing the extension of an emergency ordinance allowing a 90 day extension of the suspension of standard purchasing policies to address emergency conditions described in the Declaration of Emergency approved and executed on March 16 and June 15, 2020
- Ordinance –
authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan for office space within City Hall – PLACESAVER
- Ordinance –
authorizing the extension of the Residential Tax Abatement Program (ReTAP) to encourage investment and reinvestment in the housing inventory of the City, pursuant to the authority contained in an Act of July 9, 1971, P.L 206, No. 34, last extended by Ord. No. 32-2010
- Ordinance –
authorizing the extension of the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) to encourage investment and reinvestment in industrial, commercial and other business property in the City pursuant to the authority contained in the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act enacted December 1, 1977 Ord. No. 30-2010 – PLACESAVER
- Ordinance –
amending City Code Chapter 212 Fees related to Zoning, Historic Preservation and Land and Sub-development
- Ordinance –
amending Personnel Code Section 700-701 Salary Administration by increasing the CD Director’s salary by $20,000 to $110,000
- Ordinance –
amending the City of Reading Code Section 564-105 Vehicle Nuisances, by reducing the Penalty Fees for the improper storage of trucks, trailers and mobile homes
- Ordinance –
amending the City of Reading Code Section 576-503 allowing parking meter enforcement on Saturdays
- Ordinance –
amending the City of Reading Code Section 576-419 re the issuance of daily parking permits
- Ordinance –
amending the City of Reading Code Section 576-411 re the use of loading zones and the addition of a parking meter fee to use loading zones
- Ordinance –
amending the City of Reading Code Section 576-416 increasing and reducing parking fines and penalties as attached
- RESOLUTIONS
- Resolution –
appointing Timothy Waldman to the Electrician’s Examining Board, effective December 15, 2020
- Resolution –
adopting the amended Background Clearance Policy requiring board, authority, or commission members who work directly with youth under age 18 to submit PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances
- Resolution –
authorizing the execution of the amendment to the Parking Authority Cooperation MOU
- Resolution –
authorizing the execution of the Facilities Agreement MOU with the Parking Authority Cooperation reserving spaces for City employees.
- PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
- COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
- COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 14
Committee of the Whole / Budget Review - 5 pm
Regular Meeting - immediately following Committee of the Whole
Monday, December 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Special Meeting re DID Reauthorization– 5 pm
COW – immediately following Special Meeting
Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25
**City Hall Closed**
Monday, December 28
Committee of the Whole / Budget Review – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – immediately following Committee of the Whole
- ADJOURN
Nominations and Appointment Committee MeetingCity Hall815 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19601
4:00pm
Monday August 2, 2021
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DESCRIPTION:Conditional Use HearingsCity Hall815 Washington St.Reading, PA 196015:00pmMonday August 10, 2021\N \N \NView Council Sessions Live HERE!\N
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8/13 thru 8/22
The annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is presented by Berks Arts, located in Reading, PA.
The mission of Berks Arts is to inspire, engage and unite our community through arts education, collaboration and presentation.
Berks Arts and the Berks Jazz Fest receive state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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SUMMARY:Nominations and Appointment Committee Meeting
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Reading, PA 19601
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Monday August 17, 2021
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SUMMARY:Reading Redevelopment Authority Meeting
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SUMMARY:Shade Tree Commission
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Reading, PA 19601
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SUMMARY:BPRC Determination Hearing
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BPRC Determination Hearing
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 6:00pm
Planning Commission MeetingCity Hall Penn Room815 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19601
6:00pm
Tuesday August 24, 2021
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed
CREATED:20210820T120506Z
DTSTAMP:20210820T120506Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-hall-closed
DESCRIPTION:City Hall and the City of Reading Closed in observation of Labor DayReopening 9/7/21 @ 8:00am
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SUMMARY:Nominations and Appointment Committee Meeting
CREATED:20210820T114815Z
DTSTAMP:20210820T114815Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-and-appointment-committee-meeting-3
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City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - 4:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - 5:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
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City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, September 13, 2021 - 5:00pm
Regular Council Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, September 13, 2021 - 5:30pm
Reading Redevelopment Authority Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PAShade Tree Commission Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Public Works Center
19601 Reading ,
PA
Sept 16th 2021 @ 6:00pm
Nominations and Appointment Committee Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 4:00pm
Conditional Use Hearings
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 5:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 5:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, September 27, 2021 - 5:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
Meetings:Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Penn Room
City Hall
815 Washington St - Penn Room
19601 Reading , PA
6:00pm 9/28/21
Nominations and Appointment Committee Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 4, 2021 - 4:00pm
Special Meeting - Budget and Ordinance
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 4, 2021 - 5:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 4, 2021 - 5:30pm
Board of Health Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - 4:00pm
PY2022 City of Reading Action Plan Public Hearing
Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 5:00pm
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading , PA Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 11, 2021 - 5:00pm
Regular Council Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 11, 2021 - 5:30pm
Budget Review
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 5:00pm
Youth Commission Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PAWednesday, October 13, 2021 - 6:00pm
Public Hearing GF Budget
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 18, 2021 - 5:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, October 18, 2021 - 5:30pm
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Conditional Use Hearing
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 5:00pm
The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Conditional Use application for a group
home at 730-32 McKnight St, located in an R3 area which allows group homes as a
Conditional Use.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance is
permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall - use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app,
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modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a
response may not occur.
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record at the Regular Meeting.
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are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
• Public comment for Special Meetings can be about agenda topics only. Please limit your
remarks to no more than 5 minutes.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or
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into the record.
I. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
• Council's Cross Examination
II. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
• Council's Cross Examination
III. Other Testimony and Evidence
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at the November 8 th
Regular Meeting of Council.
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing Capital Budget
CREATED:20210930T125230Z
DTSTAMP:20210930T125230Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/public-hearing-capital-budget
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Public Hearing Capital Budget
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 6:00pm
Reading Redevelopment Authority Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PAThursday, October 21, 2021 - 5:00pm
Shade Tree Commission Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Public Works Center
19601 Reading ,
PA Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 6:00pm
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 6:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Penn Room
City Hall815 Washington St - Penn Room
19601 Reading ,
PA
Nominations & Appointments Committee
4:00
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PA Budget Review - PFM Overview and Police
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, November 1, 2021 - 5:00pm
City Hall is open and polling is available
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole/Budget Review - Library, HRC, CDBG Action Plan
CREATED:20211026T172907Z
DTSTAMP:20211026T172907Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-budget-review-library-hrc-cdbg-action-plan
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Committee of the Whole/Budget Review - Library, HRC, CDBG Action Plan
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, November 8, 2021 - 5:00pm
Regular Council Meeting
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PA Monday, November 8, 2021 - 5:30pm
Budget Review - Law, Charter Board, Ethics Board
City Hall815 Washington St - Virtually
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 5:00pm
Redistrcting Commission
Down Load Agenda Here
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day (City Hall is Closed)
CREATED:20211026T173254Z
DTSTAMP:20211026T173254Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/vetrans-day
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Veterans Day City Hall is Closed. Trash and Recycling pickup will NOT be altered. No Street Sweeping will take place on this day.
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SUMMARY:Nominations and Appointments Committee
CREATED:20211110T145940Z
DTSTAMP:20211110T145940Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-and-appointments-committee
DESCRIPTION:Nominations and Appointment Committee Agenda 11/15/21\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NMonday, November 15, 2021\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee will meet as needed to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to print and distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\N+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NI. Interview\N \N4:00 – Nelson DeLeon – appointment – Planning Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Monday, November 15, 2021
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
The Nominations and Appointments Committee will meet as needed to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to print and distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.
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I. Interview
4:00 – Nelson DeLeon – appointment – Planning Commission
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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SUMMARY:CITY COUNCIL Committee Of The Whole
CREATED:20211112T125242Z
DTSTAMP:20211112T125242Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-council-committee-of-the-whole
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL Committee Of The Whole\N \NMonday, November 15, 2021\N5 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86092564798?pwd=akc3ZCtUYjBoemtlMEdsVlovMzZlUT09\NPasscode: 084853\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,86092564798#,,,,*084853# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,86092564798#,,,,*084853# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 860 9256 4798\NPasscode: 084853\N \NI. Budget Review - Debt Service, Pension, Non-departmental\N \NII. Auditor’s Budget Recommendations (Charter required)\N \NIII. Holiday Parade Update\N \NIV. Executive Session
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CITY COUNCIL Committee Of The Whole
Monday, November 15, 2021
5 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Budget Review - Debt Service, Pension, Non-departmental
II. Auditor’s Budget Recommendations (Charter required)
III. Holiday Parade Update
IV. Executive Session
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SUMMARY:Conditional Use Hearing
CREATED:20211026T182551Z
DTSTAMP:20211026T182551Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/conditional-use-hearing-2
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City Hall815 Washington St - Hybrid
19601 Reading ,
PA Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 5:00pm
Zoning Hearing Board
5:30pm
City Hall
Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, a meeting space will be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings (virtually, via telephone, or in person) must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (984-6073-3287) and passcode (815125).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (984-6073-3287) and passcode (815125).
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
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SUMMARY:Shade Tree Commission Meeting
CREATED:20211026T190321Z
DTSTAMP:20211026T190321Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/shade-tree-commission-meeting-3
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City Hall815 Washington St - Public Works Center
19601 Reading ,
PAThursday, February 20, 2020 - 6:00pm
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL
Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 22, 2021
5 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Executive Session – recycling litigation 20 mins
II. Solid Waste Bid and 2022 Fees 20 mins
III. Review Budget Adjustments 20 mins
IV. Agenda Review
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SUMMARY:Council Reg. Meeting (@ Conclusion of the COW Meeting)
CREATED:20211122T144646Z
DTSTAMP:20211122T144646Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/council-reg-meeting-conclusion-of-the-cow-meeting
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\N \NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021\NVIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. Please see the Public Comment Instructions on Page 2.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86486200627?pwd=WXRaY3dFalVmVUlnMml5TC9zNWVLdz09\NPasscode: 215716\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,86486200627#,,,,*215716# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,86486200627#,,,,*215716# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 864 8620 0627\NPasscode: 215716\N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Robia Thomas, Union Baptist Church\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: At the Nov 9 COW to discuss agency business, Nov 15th COW re personnel and litigation and Nov 22nd to discuss litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NDue to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\N\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of November 22, 2021\NB. MINUTES: November 8th Regular Meeting, the agenda, including the Consent Agenda legislation and approving the summations of discussion from the COWS on November 8th, 9th & 15th and 15th Nominations Meeting.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \NA. Award of Contract – to Boyle Construction, Allentown, PA for the McKnight and Spring Firehouse engineering and construction management in the amount of $48,000.00\NB. Award of Contract – for the ARPA Grants Management, Accounting and Compliance Project to Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC, Harrisburg, PA. $150,000 will be paid in 2022 and $100,000 will be budgeted annually. The award is based on an hourly rate, not a specific dollar amount. The hourly rate is $325/hour for a Partner/Principal and $215/hour for a Manager\NC. Award of Contract – for the Buttonwood Gateway Engineering Project to McTish, Kunkle & Associates, Allentown, PA. The fees for this part of the project will be paid from account code 34-07-24-4216. The total amount to be incurred is $225,508 over two (2) years. The payments will be broken down into $15,000 for year 2021 and $210,508 for year 2022.\ND. Award of Contract – for the Bernhart’s Dam Spillway Removal Project to Flyway Construction, Mt. Joy, PA at the cost of $89,400\NE. Award of Contract – for municipal trash collection for a 5 year period to Republic\NServices, Leesport PA at the cost of $6,800,000 for Trash and $2,950,000 for Recycling\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NWritten report attached.\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NWritten report attached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NBudget Ordinances\NOrdinance – 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2022 Non-Resident EIT Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2022 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2022 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2022 Capital Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – Adjustments to Trash/Recyling Fees Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – ARPA Plan Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N \NA. Bill 75-2021 – amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 62 New Officers and Employees Pension Fund, Section 102 to prohibit the participation of new members where the employee is hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2022 Introduced at the September 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the October 11, 25, and Nov 8 regular meetings\NB. Bill 82-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer of $30,000 from Finance to the Mayor’s Office for the purchase of a car for the mayor.\NC. Bill 83-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer of $12,000 from Finance to the Mayor’s Office to reimburse the Potteiger Trust fund to cover the cost of the gun buyback program, as this fund may only be used for charities\ND. Bill 84-2021 – authorizing the addition of an Agency Fund line item in the amount of $25,000 for downtown holiday related costs\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $60,000 from Solid Waste Contracted Services to Recycling Contracted Services to cover the increase in tipping fees through the end of 2021\NB. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $12,500 within the Fire Department to cover unanticipated fuel costs in the EMS budget.\N \NC. Ordinance – amend City Code Chapter 496, Part 1 Dumpster Placement with a rewrite that requires the annual permitting for permanent dumpsters/toters within the public right of way, screening of all dumpsters/toters, requiring weekly collection from such dumpsters/toters and using any revenue realized for the expansion of the Clean City program\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Michael Gombar Jr. as the Council Solicitor for a 2 year term, effective Dec 1st and authorizing the Council President to execute the attached employment agreement.\NB. Resolution – appointing Nelson DeLeon to the Planning Commission\NC. Resolution – \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, November 22\NCommittee of the Whole and Budget Review – review budget adjustments – 5 pm\NRegular Business Meeting – immediately following COW\N \NTuesday, November 23\NBudget Review – if needed – 5 pm\N \NThursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26\N**Thanksgiving Holiday – City Hall closed**\N \NMonday, November 29\NBudget Review – if needed – 5 pm\N \NMonday, December 6\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NBudget Review – if needed – 5 pm\N \NMonday, December 13\NCommittee of the Whole – last date to adopt 2022 budgets and related ordinances – 5\NRegular Business Meeting – immediately following COW\N15. ADJOURN\N \N \N \N
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Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting
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The Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Robia Thomas, Union Baptist Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: At the Nov 9 COW to discuss agency business, Nov 15th COW re personnel and litigation and Nov 22nd to discuss litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Due to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of November 22, 2021
B. MINUTES: November 8th Regular Meeting, the agenda, including the Consent Agenda legislation and approving the summations of discussion from the COWS on November 8th, 9th & 15th and 15th Nominations Meeting.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – to Boyle Construction, Allentown, PA for the McKnight and Spring Firehouse engineering and construction management in the amount of $48,000.00
B. Award of Contract – for the ARPA Grants Management, Accounting and Compliance Project to Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC, Harrisburg, PA. $150,000 will be paid in 2022 and $100,000 will be budgeted annually. The award is based on an hourly rate, not a specific dollar amount. The hourly rate is $325/hour for a Partner/Principal and $215/hour for a Manager
C. Award of Contract – for the Buttonwood Gateway Engineering Project to McTish, Kunkle & Associates, Allentown, PA. The fees for this part of the project will be paid from account code 34-07-24-4216. The total amount to be incurred is $225,508 over two (2) years. The payments will be broken down into $15,000 for year 2021 and $210,508 for year 2022.
D. Award of Contract – for the Bernhart’s Dam Spillway Removal Project to Flyway Construction, Mt. Joy, PA at the cost of $89,400
E. Award of Contract – for municipal trash collection for a 5 year period to Republic
Services, Leesport PA at the cost of $6,800,000 for Trash and $2,950,000 for Recycling
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Written report attached.
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Written report attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Budget Ordinances
Ordinance – 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2022 Non-Resident EIT Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2022 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2022 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2022 Capital Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
Ordinance – Adjustments to Trash/Recyling Fees Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
Ordinance – ARPA Plan Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
A. Bill 75-2021 – amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 62 New Officers and Employees Pension Fund, Section 102 to prohibit the participation of new members where the employee is hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2022 Introduced at the September 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the October 11, 25, and Nov 8 regular meetings
B. Bill 82-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer of $30,000 from Finance to the Mayor’s Office for the purchase of a car for the mayor.
C. Bill 83-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer of $12,000 from Finance to the Mayor’s Office to reimburse the Potteiger Trust fund to cover the cost of the gun buyback program, as this fund may only be used for charities
D. Bill 84-2021 – authorizing the addition of an Agency Fund line item in the amount of $25,000 for downtown holiday related costs
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $60,000 from Solid Waste Contracted Services to Recycling Contracted Services to cover the increase in tipping fees through the end of 2021
B. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $12,500 within the Fire Department to cover unanticipated fuel costs in the EMS budget.
C. Ordinance – amend City Code Chapter 496, Part 1 Dumpster Placement with a rewrite that requires the annual permitting for permanent dumpsters/toters within the public right of way, screening of all dumpsters/toters, requiring weekly collection from such dumpsters/toters and using any revenue realized for the expansion of the Clean City program
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Michael Gombar Jr. as the Council Solicitor for a 2 year term, effective Dec 1st and authorizing the Council President to execute the attached employment agreement.
B. Resolution – appointing Nelson DeLeon to the Planning Commission
C. Resolution –
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, November 22
Committee of the Whole and Budget Review – review budget adjustments – 5 pm
Regular Business Meeting – immediately following COW
Tuesday, November 23
Budget Review – if needed – 5 pm
Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26
**Thanksgiving Holiday – City Hall closed**
Monday, November 29
Budget Review – if needed – 5 pm
Monday, December 6
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Budget Review – if needed – 5 pm
Monday, December 13
Committee of the Whole – last date to adopt 2022 budgets and related ordinances – 5
Regular Business Meeting – immediately following COW
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:\NPlanning Commission Meeting\N\N\N\N\N\NMeetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Penn Room\N\N\N\N\N\NTuesday, May 25, 2021 - 6:00pm\NTuesday, April 26, 2022 - 6:00pm\N\N\N\N\Ndiv class="location vcard" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="\NCity Hall\N815 Washington St - Penn Room \N19601 Reading , PA\N \NDOWNLOAD AGENDA PDF HERE\N\N\N\N
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole \NMonday, November 29, 2021\N5 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgendaDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82809809936?pwd=dGszSmo0U0dZTmhObHhhbXlnNjhFZz09\NPasscode: 651301\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,82809809936#,,,,*651301# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,82809809936#,,,,*651301# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 828 0980 9936\NPasscode: 651301\N \NI. Fire Staffing re SAFER grant to fund new positions for 3 years if the application is approved by FEMA. 20 mins\N \NII. Administrative Manual 20 min \NIII. Amending the P3 ordinance 20 min \NIV. Executive Session – Decision re 238 N 6th Conditional Use Hearing\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 29, 2021
5 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Fire Staffing re SAFER grant to fund new positions for 3 years if the application is approved by FEMA. 20 mins
II. Administrative Manual 20 min
III. Amending the P3 ordinance 20 min
IV. Executive Session – Decision re 238 N 6th Conditional Use Hearing
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DESCRIPTION: \N \N\N \NReading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, December 1, 2021\N6:00 PM\NVirtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – October 6, 2021, October 13, 2021, and November 3, 2021\N \NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NChair\NVice Chair\NSecretary\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NSocial media campaign “Let’s Keep Talking”\N\NTik Tok\NRecruitment videos\N\N\NDesign banner\NReading Holiday Parade\NCombating youth violence\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NBCTV program\N2022 meeting schedule\N\NNEXT MEETING DATES\N\NWeds, December 8 at 6 pm\N\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
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APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – October 6, 2021, October 13, 2021, and November 3, 2021
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
OLD BUSINESS
- Social media campaign “Let’s Keep Talking”
- Tik Tok
- Recruitment videos
- Design banner
- Reading Holiday Parade
- Combating youth violence
NEW BUSINESS
- BCTV program
- 2022 meeting schedule
NEXT MEETING DATES
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N \NMonday, December 6, 2021\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee will meet as needed to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to print and distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial In\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NI. Interview\N \N4:00 – Rogelio Flores – appointment – Youth Commission\N4:15 – Mark Cianciosi – appointment – Code and License Appeals Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CITY COUNCIL
Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, December 6, 2021
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
The Nominations and Appointments Committee will meet as needed to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to print and distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.
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I. Interview
4:00 – Rogelio Flores – appointment – Youth Commission
4:15 – Mark Cianciosi – appointment – Code and License Appeals Board
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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SUMMARY:Special Council Meeting
CREATED:20211122T183923Z
DTSTAMP:20211122T183923Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/budget-review-if-needed-3
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, December 6, 2021\NVirtual 5:00 P.M.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Special Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below\N \NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Special Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Special meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Special Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic comment for Special Meetings can be about agenda topics only. Please limit your remarks to no more than 5 minutes.\N\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87034028221?pwd=Vkh2QTZjdWtrVzRJbGVFMmYxVmlLQT09\NPasscode: 040501\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,87034028221#,,,,*040501# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,87034028221#,,,,*040501# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 870 3402 8221\NPasscode: 040501\N \NPublic comment can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. \N \N1. Opening Matters\NA. Call to Order\NB. Roll Call\N2. Public Comment – Agenda Matters:\NSee the instructions provided above\N \N3. Approval of Agenda \NAgenda: Special Meeting of December 6, 2021\N \N4. Consent Agenda\NNone\N \N5. Resolution –\NA. Resolution – settlement of the recycling litigation\NB. Award of Contract – for municipal trash collection to BFI Waste Services dba\NRepublic Services, Leesport PA for a 5 year contract with a 2 year extension option to\Nensure weekly trash pickups of 27,200 units and 28,000 units for recycling at the following\Ncost: Trash $5,193,024 and Recycling $2,920,720\N6. ADJOURN \N \N \N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Agenda
Special Meeting Monday, December 6, 2021
Virtual 5:00 P.M.
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Special Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Special Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Special meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Special Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public comment for Special Meetings can be about agenda topics only. Please limit your remarks to no more than 5 minutes.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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Public comment can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record.
1. Opening Matters
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
2. Public Comment – Agenda Matters:
See the instructions provided above
3. Approval of Agenda
Agenda: Special Meeting of December 6, 2021
4. Consent Agenda
None
5. Resolution –
A. Resolution – settlement of the recycling litigation
B. Award of Contract – for municipal trash collection to BFI Waste Services dba
Republic Services, Leesport PA for a 5 year contract with a 2 year extension option to
ensure weekly trash pickups of 27,200 units and 28,000 units for recycling at the following
cost: Trash $5,193,024 and Recycling $2,920,720
6. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/council-cow-meeting
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\N \NMonday, December 6, 2021\NImmediately following the Special Meeting\NVirtual Meeting\NAgendaDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85834473869?pwd=M0F0L0MvSTQvYThLM2NIN1BoVUNsQT09\NPasscode: 820974\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,85834473869#,,,,*820974# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,85834473869#,,,,*820974# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 858 3447 3869\NPasscode: 820974\N \NI. Review Final Budget 30 min\N \NII. Downtown Update 15 min\N \NIII. Language Access Plan 15 min\N \NIV. Responsible contractor language 15 min \N \NV. Update on Greenhouse 15 Min \N \NVI. Issuance of Parking Tickets via mail 15 min
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, December 6, 2021
Immediately following the Special Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below.
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+16465588656,,85834473869#,,,,*820974# US (New York)
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Webinar ID: 858 3447 3869
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I. Review Final Budget 30 min
II. Downtown Update 15 min
III. Language Access Plan 15 min
IV. Responsible contractor language 15 min
V. Update on Greenhouse 15 Min
VI. Issuance of Parking Tickets via mail 15 min
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SUMMARY:Board Of Health
CREATED:20211130T183944Z
DTSTAMP:20211130T183944Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, December 7, 2021\N4 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial in\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – October 5, 2021\N4. Health Inspector Report\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update – Fire Marshal\N\N5. Old Business\N\NHealth Code Amendment\NHealth Board Amendment\NBerks Teens Matter Update\NLead Abatement Program\NEviction Moratorium\NCounty Health Department\N\N6. New Business\N\N2022 Meeting Schedule\N\NNext Meeting – February 1, 2022 at 4 pm
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:City of Reading
Board of Health
Agenda
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
4 pm
Virtual Meeting
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – October 5, 2021
4. Health Inspector Report
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update – Fire Marshal
5. Old Business
- Health Code Amendment
- Health Board Amendment
- Berks Teens Matter Update
- Lead Abatement Program
- Eviction Moratorium
- County Health Department
6. New Business
Next Meeting – February 1, 2022 at 4 pm
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SUMMARY:Zoning Hearing Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
CREATED:20211206T202419Z
DTSTAMP:20211206T202419Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zoning-hearing-board-notice-of-public-hearings
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\N \NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.\NMembers of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505.\N\NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (984-6073-3287) and passcode (815125). \NTo join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (984-6073-3287) and passcode (815125).\N\NDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: \NAppeal #2021-24 – 611 Chestnut St. (UPI 04530627895123)\NAppeal #2021-25 – 22 Kenhorst Blvd. (UPI 18530617210967)\NAppeal #2021-26 – 844 Centre Ave. (UPI 14530750655170)\NAppeal #2021-27 – 950 Weiser St. (UPI 15530748458643)\NAppeal #2021-28 – 154 Walnut St. (UPI 06530773611276)\NAppeal #2021-29 – 249 S. 12th St. (UPI 10531630187526)\NAppeal #2021-30 – 1500 N. 13th St. (UPI 17531730281407)\NAppeal #2021-31 – 10 S. 2nd St. (UPI 05530607690826); 4 N. 2nd St. (UPI 06530781509377)\NHEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:\N \NAppeal #2021-03 – 415 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724821): Charles Jeffrey Charles-Pierre appeals the denial of a zoning permit to convert an existing accessory building into two residential apartments, or alternatively seeks a variance from the prohibition on residential use in accessory buildings and from off-street parking, dimensional, and associated requirements. Subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is 413–415 Woodward, LLC.\NAppeal #2021-32 – 272 Bartlett St. (UPI 18530659749624): Cecilia Brioso (co-owner) seeks a dimensional variance for construction of a carport which does not meet the required side yard setback. Jose and Cecilia Brioso are records owners of the property, located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.\NAppeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506): Yeneily Basan-Belgrove (record owner) seeks a dimensional variance for construction of a surface parking lot, which does not meet minimum lot size, lot width and design and construction standards of the Zoning Ordinance, at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.\NAppeal #2021-34 – 323 Saint Bernardine St. (UPI 18530619625456): Alvernia University (record owner) appeals the denial of a zoning permit to convert an existing single-family dwelling to an educational use (crime scene educational lab), or alternatively seeks a variance from off-street parking, sidewalk, buffer, screening, and dimensional requirements. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District and Institutional Overlay District.\NAppeal #2021-35 – 216 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530650652289): Jose R. Gomez Corniel (record owner) seeks a special exception for the operation of a proposed auto body repair shop at the subject property, located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District.\N \NThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed at https://www.readingpa.gov/zoning-hearing-board or by contacting the Zoning Office.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE.\N \N
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505.
- To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (984-6073-3287) and passcode (815125).
- To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (984-6073-3287) and passcode (815125).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2021-24 – 611 Chestnut St. (UPI 04530627895123)
Appeal #2021-25 – 22 Kenhorst Blvd. (UPI 18530617210967)
Appeal #2021-26 – 844 Centre Ave. (UPI 14530750655170)
Appeal #2021-27 – 950 Weiser St. (UPI 15530748458643)
Appeal #2021-28 – 154 Walnut St. (UPI 06530773611276)
Appeal #2021-29 – 249 S. 12th St. (UPI 10531630187526)
Appeal #2021-30 – 1500 N. 13th St. (UPI 17531730281407)
Appeal #2021-31 – 10 S. 2nd St. (UPI 05530607690826); 4 N. 2nd St. (UPI 06530781509377)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2021-03 – 415 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724821): Charles Jeffrey Charles-Pierre appeals the denial of a zoning permit to convert an existing accessory building into two residential apartments, or alternatively seeks a variance from the prohibition on residential use in accessory buildings and from off-street parking, dimensional, and associated requirements. Subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is 413–415 Woodward, LLC.
Appeal #2021-32 – 272 Bartlett St. (UPI 18530659749624): Cecilia Brioso (co-owner) seeks a dimensional variance for construction of a carport which does not meet the required side yard setback. Jose and Cecilia Brioso are records owners of the property, located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506): Yeneily Basan-Belgrove (record owner) seeks a dimensional variance for construction of a surface parking lot, which does not meet minimum lot size, lot width and design and construction standards of the Zoning Ordinance, at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2021-34 – 323 Saint Bernardine St. (UPI 18530619625456): Alvernia University (record owner) appeals the denial of a zoning permit to convert an existing single-family dwelling to an educational use (crime scene educational lab), or alternatively seeks a variance from off-street parking, sidewalk, buffer, screening, and dimensional requirements. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District and Institutional Overlay District.
Appeal #2021-35 – 216 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530650652289): Jose R. Gomez Corniel (record owner) seeks a special exception for the operation of a proposed auto body repair shop at the subject property, located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed at https://www.readingpa.gov/zoning-hearing-board or by contacting the Zoning Office.
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE.
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SUMMARY:Redistricting Commission
CREATED:20211207T130141Z
DTSTAMP:20211207T130141Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/redistricting-commission
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NRedistricting Commission\N \NWednesday, December 8, 2021\N6:30 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N3rd Floor Conference Room\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NDue to the COVID-19 pandemic the public is prohibited from physically attending the meetings. The meetings can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the Zoom link below, via the dial-in phone number and on Facebook. The recordings of the meeting will also be posted on the City’s website after the meeting\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at the meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for meetings will also be accepted in writing by noon on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the meeting.\NThose speaking should limit their comments to no longer than 5 minutes\N\N \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87851031827?pwd=UGxYOGhINGFBQXRjZTg3RnB5eFA1UT09\NMeeting ID: 878 5103 1827\NPasscode: 063703\NOne tap mobile\N+13126266799,,87851031827#,,,,*063703# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,87851031827#,,,,*063703# US (New York)\NDial by your location\N+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\N+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\N+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\N+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\N+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\N+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 878 5103 1827\NPasscode: 063703\NI......... Welcome & Introductions..................................................................... M. Golembiewski\N........... \NII........ Recap of Requirements – Administrative Code & Fed. Statute….M. Golembiewski\N \NIII. Data Discussion and Questions………………………………….……All\N \NIV...... Mapping Proposals to Date…………………………………………….All\N \NV. Adjourn – Next Meeting January 12th @ 6:30 pm\N \N \N \N \NTwo primary requirements govern redistricting. First, representative districts of a given type (senate, house, congressional, and SBOE, as well as local government single-member districts) must have equal or nearly equal populations. Second, districts must be drawn in a manner that neither has the purpose nor will have the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on the basis of race, color, or language group. These requirements are based in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (the Equal Protection Clause), the Fifteenth Amendment (prohibiting voting discrimination based on race), the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, and, for congressional districts, Section 2, Article I, of the U.S. Constitution. As U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas wrote in a landmark 1963 decision requiring the states to ensure that their election processes treat voters equally, “[t]he conception of political equality from the Declaration of Independence, to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, to the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth Amendments can mean only one thing—one person, one vote” (Gray v. Sanders, 372 U.S. 368 (1963)). Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have applied the principle to require representative districts at all levels of government—congressional, state, and local—to represent equal numbers of voters.\N \NAdministrative Code § 5-214. Redistricting process; Redistricting Advisory Commission.\N[Added 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 23-2002]\N A. After each decennial census, Council shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the census information from the federal government, appoint a Redistricting Advisory Commission. Each Council member shall appoint one person from his/her respective district. The President of Council shall select one member to represent the at-large community. The Planning Commission will be asked to assign two current members to the Advisory Commission.\N B. This Redistricting Advisory Commission shall review and compare the new and old census information with the current Council District configuration. This group shall prepare and present a redistricting proposal(s) to the full body of Council in no less than 120 days after their appointment.\N C. The district proposals shall give strong consideration to the combination of neighborhoods that are continuous but that share similar quality-of-life issues. This configuration will support the principle of electing representatives that can easily represent the voice of the community they represent. The Advisory Commission shall also consider the federal redistricting laws.\N D. Council shall hold a minimum of one public hearing to get public input on the redistricting proposal(s), within 45 days of their receipt of the proposals from the Redistricting Advisory Commission, and shall adopt by ordinance a redistricting plan, either new or status quo, at their next regular business meeting.\N \N \N\N 1312. Council districts. – Adopted via Bill No. 3-2012\N\N (a) From the date of adoption of this Charter until changed otherwise, the districts are comprised as follows, and one member of the City Council shall be elected from each district:\N (1) District 1.\N 1st Ward\N 2nd Ward — 1st precinct\N 4th Ward\N 5th Ward\N 18th Ward\N (2) District 2.\N 2nd Ward — 2nd precinct\N 3rd Ward — 1st precinct\N 10th Ward\N 16th Ward\N 9th Ward — 5th precinct\N (3) District 3.\N 3rd Ward — 2nd precinct\N 8th Ward\N 9th Ward — 2nd precinct\N 11th Ward\N 17th Ward — 3rd and 5th precincts\N (4) District 4.\N 13th Ward\N 17th Ward\N (5) District 5.\N 14th Ward — 6th precinct\N 15th Ward\N 19th Ward\N (6) District 6.\N 6th Ward\N 7th Ward\N 12th Ward — 1st precinct\N 14th Ward — 1st, 4th and 5th precincts\N (b) The boundaries of the existing Council districts, created in 1993 by the Charter Commission, as recommended by the Redistricting Committee, are amended as follows:14\N (1) District 1.\N (i) 1st Ward — 1st precinct.\N (ii) 2nd Ward — 1st precinct.\N (iii) 3rd Ward — 1st precinct.\N (iv) 18th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th precincts.\N (2) District 2.\N (i) 3rd Ward — 2nd precinct.\N (ii) 8th Ward — 1st precinct.\N (iii) 10th Ward — 1st precinct.\N (iv) 16th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th precincts.\N (3) District 3.\N (i) 9th Ward — 2nd and 5th precincts.\N (ii) 11th Ward — 2nd and 3rd precincts.\N (iii) 12th Ward — 1st, 3rd and 5th precincts.\N (iv) 13th Ward — 1st precinct.\N (4) District 4.\N (i) 13th Ward — 2nd and 5th precincts.\N (ii) 17th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th and 8th precincts.\N (5) District 5.\N (i) 14th Ward — 6th precinct.\N (ii) 15th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th precincts.\N (iii) 19th Ward — 1st and 2nd precincts.\N (6) District 6.\N (i) 4th Ward — 1st precinct.\N (ii) 5th Ward — 1st precinct.\N (iii) 6th Ward — 1st and 3rd precincts.\N (iv) 7th Ward — 1st precinct.\N (v) 14th Ward — 1st, 4th and 5th precincts.\N \NSection 1312. Council Districts. Original Charter approved via referendum \N From the date of adoption of this Charter until changed otherwise, the districts are comprised as follows, and one member of the City Council shall be elected from each district:\N (a) District 1.\N 1st Ward\N 2nd Ward - 1st precinct\N 4th Ward\N 5th Ward\N 18th Ward\N (b) District 2.\N 2nd Ward - 2nd precinct\N 3rd Ward - 1st precinct\N 10th Ward\N 16th Ward\N 9th Ward - 5th precinct\N (c) District 3.\N 3rd Ward - 2nd precinct\N 8th Ward\N 9th Ward - 2nd precinct\N 11th Ward\N 17th Ward - 3rd & 5th precincts\N (d) District 4.\N 13th Ward\N 17th Ward\N (e) District 5.\N 14th Ward - 6th precinct\N 15th Ward\N 19th Ward\N (f) District 6.\N 6th Ward\N 7th Ward\N 12th Ward - 1st precinct\N 14th Ward - 1st, 4th & 5th precincts\N \N \NResponse from County Elections Board Solicitor re changes to precincts\N\NWhat prompts the need to eliminate, consolidate or expand precincts?\N\NThe need to eliminate, consolidate, or expand precincts is largely driven by population and whether current precincts are adequately accessible to the public and equipped to handle voter traffic on Election Day. However, per the Election Code, new election districts may be formed “so as to suit the convenience of the electors and to promote the public interests.“\N\NWhat process is used to make and approve these decisions?\N\NGenerally, we would consider feedback from the public, our pollworkers, and anyone else willing to offer an opinion on the need to eliminate, consolidate, or expand precincts. If there was an identified need to make a change, the matter would be brought before the Election Board for discussion in a public forum. If a change was approved, the Election Code sets forth the formal process for eliminating, consolidating, or expanding precincts. Generally, the process requires a petition to be filed with the Court of Common Pleas. If the petition is filed by an entity other than the County Board of Elections, the Court will refer the petition to the County Board for investigation. Sections 502-504 of the Election Code fully detail this process and the requirements, including boundary requirements, associated with same.\N\NHow are these changes relayed to those affected?\N\NIn addition to being discussed in a public forum, the law requires that the Court cannot rule on the proposed changes until at least 10 days after notice of the proposed changes is posted in at least five public and conspicuous places in the district or districts to be affected, one of which must be posted on or in the immediate vicinity of the polling place in each such district. The Election Code contains detailed notice requirements, including the process to object to the proposed changes.\N\NAre there regulations or controls around the times when these changes can occur?\N\NNone specifically, other than the notice requirements outlined above.\N
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Redistricting Commission
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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IV...... Mapping Proposals to Date…………………………………………….All
V. Adjourn – Next Meeting January 12th @ 6:30 pm
Two primary requirements govern redistricting. First, representative districts of a given type (senate, house, congressional, and SBOE, as well as local government single-member districts) must have equal or nearly equal populations. Second, districts must be drawn in a manner that neither has the purpose nor will have the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on the basis of race, color, or language group. These requirements are based in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (the Equal Protection Clause), the Fifteenth Amendment (prohibiting voting discrimination based on race), the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, and, for congressional districts, Section 2, Article I, of the U.S. Constitution. As U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas wrote in a landmark 1963 decision requiring the states to ensure that their election processes treat voters equally, “[t]he conception of political equality from the Declaration of Independence, to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, to the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth Amendments can mean only one thing—one person, one vote” (Gray v. Sanders, 372 U.S. 368 (1963)). Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have applied the principle to require representative districts at all levels of government—congressional, state, and local—to represent equal numbers of voters.
Administrative Code § 5-214. Redistricting process; Redistricting Advisory Commission.
[Added 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 23-2002]
A. After each decennial census, Council shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the census information from the federal government, appoint a Redistricting Advisory Commission. Each Council member shall appoint one person from his/her respective district. The President of Council shall select one member to represent the at-large community. The Planning Commission will be asked to assign two current members to the Advisory Commission.
B. This Redistricting Advisory Commission shall review and compare the new and old census information with the current Council District configuration. This group shall prepare and present a redistricting proposal(s) to the full body of Council in no less than 120 days after their appointment.
C. The district proposals shall give strong consideration to the combination of neighborhoods that are continuous but that share similar quality-of-life issues. This configuration will support the principle of electing representatives that can easily represent the voice of the community they represent. The Advisory Commission shall also consider the federal redistricting laws.
D. Council shall hold a minimum of one public hearing to get public input on the redistricting proposal(s), within 45 days of their receipt of the proposals from the Redistricting Advisory Commission, and shall adopt by ordinance a redistricting plan, either new or status quo, at their next regular business meeting.
- 1312. Council districts. – Adopted via Bill No. 3-2012
(a) From the date of adoption of this Charter until changed otherwise, the districts are comprised as follows, and one member of the City Council shall be elected from each district:
(1) District 1.
1st Ward
2nd Ward — 1st precinct
4th Ward
5th Ward
18th Ward
(2) District 2.
2nd Ward — 2nd precinct
3rd Ward — 1st precinct
10th Ward
16th Ward
9th Ward — 5th precinct
(3) District 3.
3rd Ward — 2nd precinct
8th Ward
9th Ward — 2nd precinct
11th Ward
17th Ward — 3rd and 5th precincts
(4) District 4.
13th Ward
17th Ward
(5) District 5.
14th Ward — 6th precinct
15th Ward
19th Ward
(6) District 6.
6th Ward
7th Ward
12th Ward — 1st precinct
14th Ward — 1st, 4th and 5th precincts
(b) The boundaries of the existing Council districts, created in 1993 by the Charter Commission, as recommended by the Redistricting Committee, are amended as follows:14
(1) District 1.
(i) 1st Ward — 1st precinct.
(ii) 2nd Ward — 1st precinct.
(iii) 3rd Ward — 1st precinct.
(iv) 18th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th precincts.
(2) District 2.
(i) 3rd Ward — 2nd precinct.
(ii) 8th Ward — 1st precinct.
(iii) 10th Ward — 1st precinct.
(iv) 16th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th precincts.
(3) District 3.
(i) 9th Ward — 2nd and 5th precincts.
(ii) 11th Ward — 2nd and 3rd precincts.
(iii) 12th Ward — 1st, 3rd and 5th precincts.
(iv) 13th Ward — 1st precinct.
(4) District 4.
(i) 13th Ward — 2nd and 5th precincts.
(ii) 17th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th and 8th precincts.
(5) District 5.
(i) 14th Ward — 6th precinct.
(ii) 15th Ward — 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th precincts.
(iii) 19th Ward — 1st and 2nd precincts.
(6) District 6.
(i) 4th Ward — 1st precinct.
(ii) 5th Ward — 1st precinct.
(iii) 6th Ward — 1st and 3rd precincts.
(iv) 7th Ward — 1st precinct.
(v) 14th Ward — 1st, 4th and 5th precincts.
Section 1312. Council Districts. Original Charter approved via referendum
From the date of adoption of this Charter until changed otherwise, the districts are comprised as follows, and one member of the City Council shall be elected from each district:
(a) District 1.
1st Ward
2nd Ward - 1st precinct
4th Ward
5th Ward
18th Ward
(b) District 2.
2nd Ward - 2nd precinct
3rd Ward - 1st precinct
10th Ward
16th Ward
9th Ward - 5th precinct
(c) District 3.
3rd Ward - 2nd precinct
8th Ward
9th Ward - 2nd precinct
11th Ward
17th Ward - 3rd & 5th precincts
(d) District 4.
13th Ward
17th Ward
(e) District 5.
14th Ward - 6th precinct
15th Ward
19th Ward
(f) District 6.
6th Ward
7th Ward
12th Ward - 1st precinct
14th Ward - 1st, 4th & 5th precincts
Response from County Elections Board Solicitor re changes to precincts
- What prompts the need to eliminate, consolidate or expand precincts?
The need to eliminate, consolidate, or expand precincts is largely driven by population and whether current precincts are adequately accessible to the public and equipped to handle voter traffic on Election Day. However, per the Election Code, new election districts may be formed “so as to suit the convenience of the electors and to promote the public interests.“
- What process is used to make and approve these decisions?
Generally, we would consider feedback from the public, our pollworkers, and anyone else willing to offer an opinion on the need to eliminate, consolidate, or expand precincts. If there was an identified need to make a change, the matter would be brought before the Election Board for discussion in a public forum. If a change was approved, the Election Code sets forth the formal process for eliminating, consolidating, or expanding precincts. Generally, the process requires a petition to be filed with the Court of Common Pleas. If the petition is filed by an entity other than the County Board of Elections, the Court will refer the petition to the County Board for investigation. Sections 502-504 of the Election Code fully detail this process and the requirements, including boundary requirements, associated with same.
- How are these changes relayed to those affected?
In addition to being discussed in a public forum, the law requires that the Court cannot rule on the proposed changes until at least 10 days after notice of the proposed changes is posted in at least five public and conspicuous places in the district or districts to be affected, one of which must be posted on or in the immediate vicinity of the polling place in each such district. The Election Code contains detailed notice requirements, including the process to object to the proposed changes.
- Are there regulations or controls around the times when these changes can occur?
None specifically, other than the notice requirements outlined above.
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DESCRIPTION: \NCITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021\NVIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW MeetingDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. 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Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of December 13, 2021\NB. MINUTES: November 22nd Regular Meeting, the December 6th Special Meeting, and approving the summations of discussion from the COWS on November 22nd, November 29th and December 6th and the December 6th Nominations Meeting.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \NA. Resolution – authorizing the Solicitor to execute the form to approve the Repository Bids on 414 Little Maple St, 414 A Little Maple St, 631 Mulberry St and Monroe St\NB. Award of Contract – for the Penn Street Courtyard Project to Doug Lamb Construction, Elizabethtown, PA in the amount of $564,040.00\NC. Resolution – authorizing the settlement of the recycling litigation (to be distributed if negotiations are completed)\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NWritten report attached.\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NWritten report attached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NReading Housing Authority – Executive Director Stacey Keppen\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill 75-2021 – amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 62 New Officers and Employees Pension Fund, Section 102 to prohibit the participation of new members where the employee is hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2022 Introduced at the September 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the October 11, 25, November 8 and 22 regular meetings\NB. Bill 85-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $60,000 from Solid Waste Contracted Services to Recycling Contracted Services to cover the increase in tipping fees through the end of 2021 Introduced at the November 22 regular meeting\NC. Bill 86-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $12,500 within the Fire Department to cover unanticipated fuel costs in the EMS budget Introduced at the November 22 regular meeting\N \ND. Bill 87-2021 – amend City Code Chapter 496, Part 1 Dumpster Placement with a rewrite that requires the annual permitting for permanent dumpsters/toters within the public right of way, screening of all dumpsters/toters, requiring weekly collection from such dumpsters/toters and using any revenue realized for the expansion of the Clean City program Introduced at the November 22 regular meeting\NE. Bill 88-2021 – 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N \NF. Bill 89-2021 – 2022 Non-Resident EIT Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N \NG. Bill 90-2021 – 2022 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N \NH. Bill 91-2021 – 2022 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N \NI. Bill 92-2021 – 2022 Capital Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N \NJ. Bill 93-2021 – ARPA Plan Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – modifying the trash and recycling fee schedule in Chapter 212\NB. Ordinance – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by providing $30,000.00\NIn funding needed to cover the cost of the patrol equipment/armory project.\NC. Ordinance – amending Chapter 23, Section 101, of the City Code by changing the number of members of the Planning Commission from five to seven members\ND. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 396 Parks and Recreation, Part 3 Park Use, Section 305 Rules of Conduct to prohibit the dumping of yard waste in City parks, playgrounds, preserves and public spaces\NE. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste Part 2 Storage and Collection to clarify that yard waste is collected by the City at no extra fee for residents\NF. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212, Part 136. Curbside waste collection setting the fees for 2022 as follows:\N\N\N\N\NDescription\N\N\NFee\N\N\NCode Citation\N\N\N\N\NMunicipal waste collection fee, all services (trash, recycling, clean city*)\N \N\N\N$270 $330.00\N\N\N§ 496-203\N\N\N\N\NMunicipal waste collection fee, all services with senior discount\N\N\N$135 $165.00\N\N\N§ 496-203\N§ 496-207A\N\N\N\N\NMunicipal waste collection fee, recycling*\N\N\N$90 $69.40\N\N\N§ 496-208\N\N\N\N\N \N\N \N \N\N\N\NPurchase of additional recycling cart, 65 gallon or similar\N\N\N$43 $60\N\N\N§ 496-207A\N\N\N\N\NPurchase of additional recycling cart, 35 gallon or similar\N\N\N$36 $50\N\N\N§ 496-207A\N\N\N\N\NAppeal fee\N\N\N$100\N\N\N§ 496-207\N\N\N\N\NG. Ordinance – authorizing the sale of 623 Wool Alley to John H. Miller and/or Real Food Farm LLC, for $500.00\NH. Ordinance – authorizing the required construction easements to PennDOT for the rebuilding of the Schuylkill Avenue Railroad Bridge; PennDOT Project SR 183-05B\NI. Ordinance – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Ordinance is hereby\NAmended by providing $500,000.00 in funding to cover the cost of the Schlegel Park Pool project.\NJ. Ordinance – amending 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by transferring $200,000.00\Nto the LED Lighting Project Fund\NK. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $40,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Maintenance Repair Street Lights for the purpose of year end Street Lighting repairs. \NL. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Contracted Services providing unforeseen maintenance and repair to public facilities\N \NM. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Rogelio Flores, a Mayoral appointment, to the Youth Commission\NB. Resolution – appointing Mark Cianciosi to the Code & License Appeals Board\NC. Resolution – denying the Conditional Use application for a temporary shelter at 238 N 6th St as per the attached resolution\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, December 13\NCommittee of the Whole – last date to adopt 2022 budgets and related ordinances – 5 pm\NRegular Business Meeting – immediately following COW\N \NThursday, December 16\NARPA Public Meeting – Children’s Home of Reading – 6 pm\N \NMonday, December 20\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NThursday and Friday, December 23 & 24\N**City Hall closed – Christmas holiday\N \NMonday, December 27\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Business Meeting – immediately following COW\N \NFriday, December 31\N**City Hall closed – New Year’s holiday\N15. ADJOURN\N
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Chaplain Jim Farnsworth
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Prior to the Dec 6th Special Meeting to discuss the recycling litigation settlement
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Commendation recognizing Brad Waples and Art the Block
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of December 13, 2021
B. MINUTES: November 22nd Regular Meeting, the December 6th Special Meeting, and approving the summations of discussion from the COWS on November 22nd, November 29th and December 6th and the December 6th Nominations Meeting.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the Solicitor to execute the form to approve the Repository Bids on 414 Little Maple St, 414 A Little Maple St, 631 Mulberry St and Monroe St
B. Award of Contract – for the Penn Street Courtyard Project to Doug Lamb Construction, Elizabethtown, PA in the amount of $564,040.00
C. Resolution – authorizing the settlement of the recycling litigation (to be distributed if negotiations are completed)
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Written report attached.
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Written report attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Reading Housing Authority – Executive Director Stacey Keppen
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 75-2021 – amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 62 New Officers and Employees Pension Fund, Section 102 to prohibit the participation of new members where the employee is hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2022 Introduced at the September 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the October 11, 25, November 8 and 22 regular meetings
B. Bill 85-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $60,000 from Solid Waste Contracted Services to Recycling Contracted Services to cover the increase in tipping fees through the end of 2021 Introduced at the November 22 regular meeting
C. Bill 86-2021 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $12,500 within the Fire Department to cover unanticipated fuel costs in the EMS budget Introduced at the November 22 regular meeting
D. Bill 87-2021 – amend City Code Chapter 496, Part 1 Dumpster Placement with a rewrite that requires the annual permitting for permanent dumpsters/toters within the public right of way, screening of all dumpsters/toters, requiring weekly collection from such dumpsters/toters and using any revenue realized for the expansion of the Clean City program Introduced at the November 22 regular meeting
E. Bill 88-2021 – 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
F. Bill 89-2021 – 2022 Non-Resident EIT Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
G. Bill 90-2021 – 2022 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
H. Bill 91-2021 – 2022 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
I. Bill 92-2021 – 2022 Capital Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
J. Bill 93-2021 – ARPA Plan Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – modifying the trash and recycling fee schedule in Chapter 212
B. Ordinance – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by providing $30,000.00
In funding needed to cover the cost of the patrol equipment/armory project.
C. Ordinance – amending Chapter 23, Section 101, of the City Code by changing the number of members of the Planning Commission from five to seven members
D. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 396 Parks and Recreation, Part 3 Park Use, Section 305 Rules of Conduct to prohibit the dumping of yard waste in City parks, playgrounds, preserves and public spaces
E. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste Part 2 Storage and Collection to clarify that yard waste is collected by the City at no extra fee for residents
F. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212, Part 136. Curbside waste collection setting the fees for 2022 as follows:
Description | Fee | Code Citation |
Municipal waste collection fee, all services (trash, recycling, clean city*) | $270 $330.00 | § 496-203 |
Municipal waste collection fee, all services with senior discount | $135 $165.00 | § 496-203 § 496-207A |
Municipal waste collection fee, recycling* | $90 $69.40 | § 496-208 |
| | |
Purchase of additional recycling cart, 65 gallon or similar | $43 $60 | § 496-207A |
Purchase of additional recycling cart, 35 gallon or similar | $36 $50 | § 496-207A |
Appeal fee | $100 | § 496-207 |
G. Ordinance – authorizing the sale of 623 Wool Alley to John H. Miller and/or Real Food Farm LLC, for $500.00
H. Ordinance – authorizing the required construction easements to PennDOT for the rebuilding of the Schuylkill Avenue Railroad Bridge; PennDOT Project SR 183-05B
I. Ordinance – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Ordinance is hereby
Amended by providing $500,000.00 in funding to cover the cost of the Schlegel Park Pool project.
J. Ordinance – amending 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by transferring $200,000.00
to the LED Lighting Project Fund
K. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $40,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Maintenance Repair Street Lights for the purpose of year end Street Lighting repairs.
L. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Contracted Services providing unforeseen maintenance and repair to public facilities
M. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Rogelio Flores, a Mayoral appointment, to the Youth Commission
B. Resolution – appointing Mark Cianciosi to the Code & License Appeals Board
C. Resolution – denying the Conditional Use application for a temporary shelter at 238 N 6th St as per the attached resolution
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 13
Committee of the Whole – last date to adopt 2022 budgets and related ordinances – 5 pm
Regular Business Meeting – immediately following COW
Thursday, December 16
ARPA Public Meeting – Children’s Home of Reading – 6 pm
Monday, December 20
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Thursday and Friday, December 23 & 24
**City Hall closed – Christmas holiday
Monday, December 27
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Business Meeting – immediately following COW
Friday, December 31
**City Hall closed – New Year’s holiday
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:AGENDAREDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF READING MEETINGTHURSDAY DECEMBER 16TH 2021 – 5:00 p.m.HYBRID MEETING\N \NDue to the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to rra@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to print and distributethe comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record.To attend please use link below:https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89684104892?pwd=dFU5bjc1QU1KcE9XS0ZqYUtjb1dwQT095:00 p.m. – Welcome and IntroductionsPledge of allegianceI. Call to order & Roll CallII. Consent Agenda Approval a. Minutes – October 21st, 2021 b. Minutes – November 19th, 2021III. Public Comments –IV. Finance Report a. Authorization to transfer $31,218.65 from Penn Vest to Customer’s Bank account b. Approval of invoices of the amount of $31,218.65 c. Operating Budget for 2022V. Old Business a. Approval of additional cleanup work required at 301 Washington Street conducted by Baez Landscaping in the amount of $1175VI. New Business a. Approve 2022 Operating and Capital improvement budget b. Authorization to increase the Executive Director’s spending limit pursuant to its Financial Spending Policy from \N $99.00 to $500.00 - Resolution 26-2021 c. Need for creating Agreement for Services with possible vendors d. Motion to explore forming a limited liability corporation with Spak Group LLC in accordance with a letter of intent previously executed by the RRA and Spak Group LLC for the properties on 301 Washington St and 124-126 N Fourth St a href="mailto:rrr@readingpa.gov" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="mailto:\N\N\N e. Property for acquisition \N\N\NVII. Chairman’s ReportVIII. Motion for AdjournmentNext Meeting Date: January 20th, 20
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HYBRID MEETING
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5:00 p.m. – Welcome and Introductions
Pledge of allegiance
I. Call to order & Roll Call
II. Consent Agenda Approval
a. Minutes – October 21st, 2021
b. Minutes – November 19th, 2021
III. Public Comments –
IV. Finance Report
a. Authorization to transfer $31,218.65 from Penn Vest to Customer’s Bank account
b. Approval of invoices of the amount of $31,218.65
c. Operating Budget for 2022
V. Old Business
a. Approval of additional cleanup work required at 301 Washington Street
conducted by Baez Landscaping in the amount of $1175
VI. New Business
a. Approve 2022 Operating and Capital improvement budget
b. Authorization to increase the Executive Director’s spending limit pursuant to its Financial Spending Policy from
$99.00 to $500.00 - Resolution 26-2021
c. Need for creating Agreement for Services with possible vendors
d. Motion to explore forming a limited liability corporation with Spak Group LLC in accordance with a letter of intent previously
executed by the RRA and Spak Group LLC for the properties on 301 Washington St and 124-126 N Fourth St rrr@readingpa.gov">
VII. Chairman’s Report
VIII. Motion for Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\N \NCommittee of the Whole\N \NMonday, December 20, 2021\N5 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89085690834?pwd=VXdvSTRzdnlnb2NLWmhGWVJLczJWQT09\NPasscode: 480503\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,89085690834#,,,,*480503# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,89085690834#,,,,*480503# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 890 8569 0834\NPasscode: 480503\N \NI. Language Access Plan 15 mins\N \NII. Dec 27th Agenda Review 1\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \ND. Bill No. 95-2021 – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by providing\N$30,000.00 in funding needed to cover the cost of the patrol equipment/armory project.\NE. Bill No. 96-2021 – amending Chapter 23, Section 101, of the City Code by changing the number of members of the Planning Commission from five to seven members\NF. Bill No. 97-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 396 Parks and Recreation, Part 3 Park Use, Section 305 Rules of Conduct to prohibit the dumping of yard waste in City parks, playgrounds, preserves and public spaces\NG. Bill No. 98-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste Part 2 Storage and Collection to clarify that yard waste is collected by the City at no extra fee for residents\NH. Bill No. 99-2021– amending City Code Chapter 212, Part 136. Curbside waste collection setting the fees for 2022 as follows:\N\N\N\N\NDescription\N\N\NFee\N\N\NCode Citation\N\N\N\N\NMunicipal waste collection fee, all services (trash, recycling, clean city*)\N \N\N\N$270 $330.00\N\N\N§ 496-203\N\N\N\N\NMunicipal waste collection fee, all services with senior discount\N\N\N$135 $165.00\N\N\N§ 496-203\N§ 496-207A\N\N\N\N\NMunicipal waste collection fee, recycling*\N\N\N$90 $69.40\N\N\N§ 496-208\N\N\N\N\N \N\N \N \N\N\N\NPurchase of additional recycling cart, 65 gallon or similar\N\N\N$43 $60\N\N\N§ 496-207A\N\N\N\N\NPurchase of additional recycling cart, 35 gallon or similar\N\N\N$36 $50\N\N\N§ 496-207A\N\N\N\N\NAppeal fee\N\N\N$100\N\N\N§ 496-207\N\N\N\N\NI. Bill No. 100-2021 – authorizing the sale of 623 Wool Alley to John H. Miller and/or Real Food Farm LLC, for $500.00\NJ. Bill No. 101-2021 – authorizing the required construction easements to PennDOT for the rebuilding of the Schuylkill Avenue Railroad Bridge; PennDOT Project SR 183-05B\NK. Bill No. 102-2021 – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Ordinance is\NHereby amended by providing $500,000.00 in funding to cover the cost of the Schlegel Park Pool\Nproject.\NL. Bill No. 103-2021 – amending 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by transferring\N$200,000.00 to the LED Lighting Project Fund\NM. Bill No. 104-2021 – authorizing the transfer of $40,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Maintenance Repair Street Lights for the purpose of year end Street Lighting repairs. \NN. Bill No. 105-2021 – authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Contracted Services providing unforeseen maintenance and repair to public facilities\N \NO. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – allocating $3M in APRA funding to First Energy Stadium for the required stadium improvements\NB. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment for unscheduled demolitions by transferring\N$152,000 from Finance IT to CD Trades\N \N \NIII. 20 mins\NIV.
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I. Language Access Plan 15 mins
II. Dec 27th Agenda Review 1
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
D. Bill No. 95-2021 – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by providing
$30,000.00 in funding needed to cover the cost of the patrol equipment/armory project.
E. Bill No. 96-2021 – amending Chapter 23, Section 101, of the City Code by changing the number of members of the Planning Commission from five to seven members
F. Bill No. 97-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 396 Parks and Recreation, Part 3 Park Use, Section 305 Rules of Conduct to prohibit the dumping of yard waste in City parks, playgrounds, preserves and public spaces
G. Bill No. 98-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste Part 2 Storage and Collection to clarify that yard waste is collected by the City at no extra fee for residents
H. Bill No. 99-2021– amending City Code Chapter 212, Part 136. Curbside waste collection setting the fees for 2022 as follows:
Description | Fee | Code Citation |
Municipal waste collection fee, all services (trash, recycling, clean city*) | $270 $330.00 | § 496-203 |
Municipal waste collection fee, all services with senior discount | $135 $165.00 | § 496-203 § 496-207A |
Municipal waste collection fee, recycling* | $90 $69.40 | § 496-208 |
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Purchase of additional recycling cart, 65 gallon or similar | $43 $60 | § 496-207A |
Purchase of additional recycling cart, 35 gallon or similar | $36 $50 | § 496-207A |
Appeal fee | $100 | § 496-207 |
I. Bill No. 100-2021 – authorizing the sale of 623 Wool Alley to John H. Miller and/or Real Food Farm LLC, for $500.00
J. Bill No. 101-2021 – authorizing the required construction easements to PennDOT for the rebuilding of the Schuylkill Avenue Railroad Bridge; PennDOT Project SR 183-05B
K. Bill No. 102-2021 – amending the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Ordinance is
Hereby amended by providing $500,000.00 in funding to cover the cost of the Schlegel Park Pool
project.
L. Bill No. 103-2021 – amending 2021 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by transferring
$200,000.00 to the LED Lighting Project Fund
M. Bill No. 104-2021 – authorizing the transfer of $40,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Maintenance Repair Street Lights for the purpose of year end Street Lighting repairs.
N. Bill No. 105-2021 – authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the Public Works Admin Contracted Services to Contracted Services providing unforeseen maintenance and repair to public facilities
O. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – allocating $3M in APRA funding to First Energy Stadium for the required stadium improvements
B. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment for unscheduled demolitions by transferring
$152,000 from Finance IT to CD Trades
III. 20 mins
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DESCRIPTION:CITY OF READING PENNSYLVANIAPLANNING COMMISSION\N \NThe regular monthly meeting of the City of Reading’s Planning Commission is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.Due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration, this meeting will not be held in person, but will be held via Zoom. Those wishing to participate and provide comment must register in advance by 4 P.M. on the meeting date via phone (610-655-6443) or email (planning@readingpa.gov).To connect from a smartphone or personal computer, click the link below to enter the meeting:https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/93403184093?pwd=TzF2VFNwMHphWW42LzNCVmtEVnQ1dz09To participate in the meeting by phone:Dial Phone Number: (888)-475-4499 or 877-853-5257 (toll-free)Enter Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093Enter Password: 815600\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREA G E N D A1. Acceptance of the December 2021 Planning Commission agenda (6:00 – 6:05)2. Subdivisions and Land DevelopmentsPC-2021-126-PF: 650 Spring StreetRevised plan of record for a food delivery company and restaurant, designed by SSM6:05-6:25PC-2021-121-S Reading Station (600 Spring Street)Sketch plan for a self-storage facility, designed by SSM6:25-6:45PC-2021-111-PF: 730-732 McKnight Street (Refuge Home) Preliminary/final annexation plan for a group care facility, designed by Encompass6:45-7:05PC-2021-112-PF: 103 & 107 Angelica Street (M.J. Reider Associates, Inc.) Preliminary/final minor land development and annexation plan for a proposed two story building addition, designed by The Crossroads Group, LLC7:05-7:25PC-2021-127-PF: 101 S. 4th Street (Dream Ventures PA I LLC)Preliminary/final minor land development plan for 20 residential apartments7:25 – 7:45PC-2021-122-P: 1700 & 1716 N. 12th Street (Exeter Hall)Preliminary plan for a proposed five-story student dormitory for Albright College, designed by Bogia Engineering7:45 – 8:05CITY OF READING PENNSYLVANIAPLANNING COMMISSION3. Other Business (8:05-8:15) Plan approval reaffirmation requests & time extension requests Acceptance of the November 23, 2021 meeting minutes Announcements (This may include Blighted Property Review Committee and any other announcements) Pending/Future Cases’ Approval Deadlines (for reference only)Approval Needed at December Meeting (12/21/21)Refuge Home P/F Plan12/28/21Scott Street Subdivision P/F Plan12/28/21, extension request until 3/28/22M.J. Reider Associates, Inc. P/F Plan12/28/21, extension request until 3/28/22Iron Gate Prelim Plan1/24/21, extension request until 4/26/22Exeter Hall Prelim Plan1/24/21Approval Needed at February Meeting (2/22/22)Overlord Real Estate Holdings P/F Plan2/22/22Approval Needed at March Meeting (3/22/22)1010 Elm P/F Plan3/28/22Prince and Princess Daycare P/F Plan3/28/22Iglesia Pentecostal Prelim Plan3/28/22Super Natural Foods Prelim Plan3/28/22650 Spring Street PF Plan3/21/22Approval Needed at April Meeting (4/26/22)Medical Arts Prelim Plan5/22/224. Adjournment (8:15)
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The regular monthly meeting of the City of Reading’s Planning Commission is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.
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1. Acceptance of the December 2021 Planning Commission agenda (6:00 – 6:05)
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
PC-2021-126-PF: 650 Spring Street
Revised plan of record for a food delivery company and restaurant, designed by SSM
6:05-6:25
PC-2021-121-S Reading Station (600 Spring Street)
Sketch plan for a self-storage facility, designed by SSM
6:25-6:45
PC-2021-111-PF: 730-732 McKnight Street (Refuge Home) Preliminary/final annexation plan for a group care facility, designed by Encompass
6:45-7:05
PC-2021-112-PF: 103 & 107 Angelica Street (M.J. Reider Associates, Inc.) Preliminary/final minor land development and annexation plan for a proposed two story building addition, designed by The Crossroads Group, LLC
7:05-7:25
PC-2021-127-PF: 101 S. 4th Street (Dream Ventures PA I LLC)
Preliminary/final minor land development plan for 20 residential apartments
7:25 – 7:45
PC-2021-122-P: 1700 & 1716 N. 12th Street (Exeter Hall)
Preliminary plan for a proposed five-story student dormitory for Albright College, designed by Bogia Engineering
7:45 – 8:05
CITY OF READING PENNSYLVANIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
3. Other Business (8:05-8:15)
Plan approval reaffirmation requests & time extension requests
Acceptance of the November 23, 2021 meeting minutes
Announcements (This may include Blighted Property Review Committee and any other announcements)
Pending/Future Cases’ Approval Deadlines (for reference only)
Approval Needed at December Meeting (12/21/21)
Refuge Home P/F Plan
12/28/21
Scott Street Subdivision P/F Plan
12/28/21, extension request until 3/28/22
M.J. Reider Associates, Inc. P/F Plan
12/28/21, extension request until 3/28/22
Iron Gate Prelim Plan
1/24/21, extension request until 4/26/22
Exeter Hall Prelim Plan
1/24/21
Approval Needed at February Meeting (2/22/22)
Overlord Real Estate Holdings P/F Plan
2/22/22
Approval Needed at March Meeting (3/22/22)
1010 Elm P/F Plan
3/28/22
Prince and Princess Daycare P/F Plan
3/28/22
Iglesia Pentecostal Prelim Plan
3/28/22
Super Natural Foods Prelim Plan
3/28/22
650 Spring Street PF Plan
3/21/22
Approval Needed at April Meeting (4/26/22)
Medical Arts Prelim Plan
5/22/22
4. Adjournment (8:15)
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DESCRIPTION:HARB Agenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 6:30p.m. in City Hall using a virtual meeting application of which will be recorded and posted on the City’s Website.\NPublic comment for the HARB meetings will only be accepted in writing through an email to amy.johnson@readingpa.gov. All public comment must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the meeting to allow the distribution of the comment submitted to HARB members prior to the start of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 Various Commercial Buildings in the Callowhill Historic District \NReview and discussion of a proposal for the installation of multiple 12” x 24” double sided canvas flags reading “OPEN” in white letters on a black background, to be hung on a painted wooden pole that is mounted in a metal wall bracket, to be installed at commercial storefronts located in the Callowhill Historic District.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N131 N. 5th, ARA Group LLC, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces\N \N 7:05 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N53 S. 6th – Signage has not been modified as per HARB Resolution No. 82-17 as made on 12/19/17. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. The next court hearing is to be held on 12/21/21.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N\N\NStaff reported on the May 2021 HARB Resolutions at the November 2021 meeting. June 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the December 2021 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 7:30 p.m. Adjournment
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Public comment for the HARB meetings will only be accepted in writing through an email to amy.johnson@readingpa.gov. All public comment must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the meeting to allow the distribution of the comment submitted to HARB members prior to the start of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 Various Commercial Buildings in the Callowhill Historic District
Review and discussion of a proposal for the installation of multiple 12” x 24” double sided canvas flags reading “OPEN” in white letters on a black background, to be hung on a painted wooden pole that is mounted in a metal wall bracket, to be installed at commercial storefronts located in the Callowhill Historic District.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 131 N. 5th, ARA Group LLC, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces
7:05 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 53 S. 6th – Signage has not been modified as per HARB Resolution No. 82-17 as made on 12/19/17. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. The next court hearing is to be held on 12/21/21.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- Staff reported on the May 2021 HARB Resolutions at the November 2021 meeting. June 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the December 2021 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
7:30 p.m. Adjournment
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed For Christmas
CREATED:20211130T185452Z
DTSTAMP:20211130T185452Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-hall-closed-for-christmas
DESCRIPTION:City Hall Closed For the observance of Christmas from 12/24 thru 12/26 and will reopen 12/27 @ 8:00am
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed for Christmas
CREATED:20211220T125041Z
DTSTAMP:20211220T125041Z
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20211209T185048Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-4
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\N Monday, December 27, 2021\N5 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85068160676?pwd=YnA3c1NuejZxZHc4OW5MTFB3dmt4Zz09\NPasscode: 767238\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,85068160676#,,,,*767238# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,85068160676#,,,,*767238# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 850 6816 0676\NPasscode: 767238\N \NI. Youth Academy Chief Tornielli 20 mins\N \NII. Police Shift Change Chief Tornielli 20 mins\N \NIII. Downtown Public Private Partnership Amendment 20 mins\N \NIV. Salary Adjustments 20 mins\N \NV. Agenda Review \N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, December 27, 2021
5 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Youth Academy Chief Tornielli 20 mins
II. Police Shift Change Chief Tornielli 20 mins
III. Downtown Public Private Partnership Amendment 20 mins
IV. Salary Adjustments 20 mins
V. Agenda Review
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SUMMARY:Regular Business Meeting
CREATED:20211209T185130Z
DTSTAMP:20211209T185130Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Control Board
CREATED:20211227T205136Z
DTSTAMP:20211227T205136Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/animal-control-board
DESCRIPTION:Animal Control Board
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed For New Years
CREATED:20211130T190159Z
DTSTAMP:20211130T190159Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-hall-closed-for-new-years
DESCRIPTION:City Hall Closed For the observance of New Years from 12/31 thru 1/02 and will reopen 01/03/2022 @ 8:00am
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SUMMARY:2022 City Of Reading Inauguration
CREATED:20211221T181429Z
DTSTAMP:20211221T181429Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/2022-city-of-reading-inauguration
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading2022INAUGURATIONMonday, January 3, 20226 pmAlbright McMillan Campus CenterDOWNLOAD PDF HEREZoom Linkhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84982641829?pwd=MFZpaFVrZEQvWkdXS296ODhySUpqdz09Meeting ID: 849 8264 1829Passcode: 272192CEREMONYInvocation Pastor Nicholas CamachoStar Spangled Banner RHS Music DepartmentCertification of Linda A. KelleherElection Results City ClerkOath of Office District 1Brianna TysonBy the Honorable MDJ Tonya ButlerOath of Office City Council District 4Wesley ButlerBy the Honorable MDJ Tonya ButlerOath of Office City Council District 5Donna ReedBy the HonorableOath of Office Council PresidentJeffrey S. Waltman, Sr.By the Honorable MDJ Tonya ButlerClosing Remarks by Mayor Eddie MoranThanks to you all for attending this celebration!\NSPECIAL THANKS TO:Albright CollegeRHS Music DepartmentBrad Richards and the RHS String EnsembleCity of Reading Police & Public Works Departments
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City of Reading
2022
INAUGURATION
Monday, January 3, 2022
6 pm
Albright McMillan Campus Center
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Zoom Link
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Meeting ID: 849 8264 1829
Passcode: 272192
CEREMONY
Invocation Pastor Nicholas Camacho
Star Spangled Banner RHS Music Department
Certification of Linda A. Kelleher
Election Results City Clerk
Oath of Office District 1
Brianna Tyson
By the Honorable MDJ Tonya Butler
Oath of Office City Council District 4
Wesley Butler
By the Honorable MDJ Tonya Butler
Oath of Office City Council District 5
Donna Reed
By the Honorable
Oath of Office Council President
Jeffrey S. Waltman, Sr.
By the Honorable MDJ Tonya Butler
Closing Remarks by Mayor Eddie Moran
Thanks to you all for attending this celebration!
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Albright College
RHS Music Department
Brad Richards and the RHS String Ensemble
City of Reading Police & Public Works Departments
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
CREATED:20211229T165736Z
DTSTAMP:20211229T165736Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, January 5, 2022\N6:00 PM\NVirtual Meeting\N \NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial in\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – October 6, 2021, October 13, 2021, November 3, 2021, and December 1, 2021\N \NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NChair\NVice Chair\NSecretary\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NSocial media\N\N“Let’s Keep Talking”\NRecruitment videos\N\N\NDesign banner\NCombating youth violence\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\N \N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NWeds, February 2 at 6 pm via Zoom\N\NADJOURN\N \NYouth Commission Interests\N\NMental health issues\NMore recreational opportunities\NKeep youth from relocating outside Reading as adults\NHomelessness\NPollution / climate change / environmental issues\NReducing teen pregnancy rates – joint project being planned with Berks Teens Matter\NIncrease good-paying jobs\NClean & safe streets\NRacial injustice\NLegislative process\NSelf-expression\NNavigating the political system\NPride of place\NProcess / requirements to open a business\N\NSpeaker Requests\N\NPolice Chief - police policy review\NMDJ – landlord / tenant issues\NMDJ – property maintenance issues\N
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Agenda
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
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CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – October 6, 2021, October 13, 2021, November 3, 2021, and December 1, 2021
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
OLD BUSINESS
- Social media
- “Let’s Keep Talking”
- Recruitment videos
- Design banner
- Combating youth violence
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Weds, February 2 at 6 pm via Zoom
ADJOURN
Youth Commission Interests
- Mental health issues
- More recreational opportunities
- Keep youth from relocating outside Reading as adults
- Homelessness
- Pollution / climate change / environmental issues
- Reducing teen pregnancy rates – joint project being planned with Berks Teens Matter
- Increase good-paying jobs
- Clean & safe streets
- Racial injustice
- Legislative process
- Self-expression
- Navigating the political system
- Pride of place
- Process / requirements to open a business
Speaker Requests
- Police Chief - police policy review
- MDJ – landlord / tenant issues
- MDJ – property maintenance issues
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SUMMARY:Council COW Meeting
CREATED:20220106T164309Z
DTSTAMP:20220106T164309Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/council-cow-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, January 10, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84239617579?pwd=Um0yZS9qZFpNdU5iNEhBVWk0NkZBUT09\NPasscode: 124306\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,84239617579#,,,,*124306# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,84239617579#,,,,*124306# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 842 3961 7579\NPasscode: 124306\NI. Snow & Ice Emergency Ordinance Parking Auth 20 mins\N (Ordinance attached Pgs 2-5)\N \NII. Issuance of Parking Tickets by Mail Parking Auth 20 mins\N(Ordinance adopted Feb 8, 2021 attached Pg 6)\N \NIII. Dumpster Screening Incentive S. Harrity 15 mins\N \NIV. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Program & Funding 10 mins\N \NV. Reorganization Matters \N\NVice President Appointment\NCity Clerk Appointment\NBCTV Agreement\NFinance, Public Works & Safety Committee Mtgs vs Committee of the Whole\NParliamentary Procedure – See Admin Code Rules of Procedure attached Pgs 7-8\NCouncil Handbook – under development\NAppointment of Council members to Boards See list below Pg 8\N\N \NVI. Agenda Review\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, January 10, 2022
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Snow & Ice Emergency Ordinance Parking Auth 20 mins
(Ordinance attached Pgs 2-5)
II. Issuance of Parking Tickets by Mail Parking Auth 20 mins
(Ordinance adopted Feb 8, 2021 attached Pg 6)
III. Dumpster Screening Incentive S. Harrity 15 mins
IV. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Program & Funding 10 mins
V. Reorganization Matters
- Vice President Appointment
- City Clerk Appointment
- BCTV Agreement
- Finance, Public Works & Safety Committee Mtgs vs Committee of the Whole
- Parliamentary Procedure – See Admin Code Rules of Procedure attached Pgs 7-8
- Council Handbook – under development
- Appointment of Council members to Boards See list below Pg 8
VI. Agenda Review
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20220106T173914Z
DTSTAMP:20220106T173914Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-5
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022\NVIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. Please see the Public Comment Instructions on Page 2.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82849369743?pwd=NnFybWtBMDdtdklrVXd4Ynhpb095QT09\NPasscode: 121442\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,82849369743#,,,,*121442# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,82849369743#,,,,*121442# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 828 4936 9743\NPasscode: 121442\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Joby Soissman, Celebrate Recovery\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: \N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NDue to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\N\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of January 10, 2022\NB. MINUTES: December 27, 2021 Regular Meeting\NApproving the summation of discussion from the December 27, 2021 COW\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – \NB. Resolution – authorizing the City’s bank accounts for 2022\N \NC. Resolution – ratifying the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster Emergency executed by the Mayor and Council President on January 4, 2022 and authorizing the continuance and renewal of the Declaration of Disaster Emergency not to exceed ninety days or the expiration of any Declaration of Disaster Emergency enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, whichever expires later, unless further action is taken by Council.\ND. Resolution – authorizes the disposition of the 2015 Financial Interest Statements,\NGift Reports and Campaign Finance Reports in the City Clerk’s Office\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \N \NPending Legislation\NBill 93-2021 – ARPA Plan Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting; tabled at the Dec 13th meeting\N \NA. Bill No. 96-2021 – amending Chapter 23, Section 101, of the City Code by changing the number of members of the Planning Commission from five to seven members Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; Tabled at the December 27 regular meeting\NB. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27 regular meeting\NC. Bill No. 1-2022 – allocating $3M in APRA funding to First Energy Stadium for the required stadium improvements Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting\ND. Bill No. 2-2022 – authorizing a budget amendment for unscheduled demolitions by\NTransferring $152,000 from Finance IT to CD Trades Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting\NE. Bill No. 3-2022 – authorizing a budget amendment to cover Self Insurance expenses through the end of 2021 - Liability Claims in the amount of $155,200.00; Premium Payments in the amount of $101,100.00 and Other Insurance Premium in the amount of $63,700.00; funded by an increase in Transfer from Fund Balance budget line item in the amount of $320,000.00 Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting\NF. Bill No. 4-2022 – authorizing budget transfer of $100,000.00 from Sidewalk Repair/Replacement to Solid Waste to provide a funding incentive to assist with costs incurred to construct and or purchase approved screening for dumpsters and trash receptacles located in the right of way, as per the newly enacted dumpster ordinance Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting \NG. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting\NH. Bill No. 6-2022 – amending the City Code by creating Chapter 317 Invasive Plants and Noxious Weeds to regulate and provide guidance to landowners to responsibly control invasive plants and noxious weeds to allow the re-establishment of native plants and to implement the City’s obligations under the Controlled Plant and Noxious Weed Act, 3 PA CS Section 1501 et seq. Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Bill No. – amending City Code Chapter 576 Snow and Ice Emergency\N \NB. Bill No. – authorizing the administration to write off the net unreimbursed cost allocations recorded between the General Fund and the City’s Water Fund where the City’s Water Fund was to reimburse the General Fund a net amount of $157,636.48 will both be adjusted to zero\N \NC. Bill No. – amending City Code Chapter 5, Part 202 General Provisions by adding the Third Class City Code requirement for council members to be sworn into office within 14 days of the organization meeting\ND. Bill No. – – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 Primary Election Ballot which would amend the City of Reading Home Rule Charter by eliminating the requirement for the City’s Public Works Director to be a civil engineer\N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution –\N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, January 10\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – immediately following\N \NMonday, January 17\N**City Hall Closed – Martin Luther King Holiday**\N \NTuesday, January 18\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, January 24\NCommittee of the Whole –5 pm\NRegular Meeting – immediately following\N \N15. ADJOURN\N
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Joby Soissman, Celebrate Recovery
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Due to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of January 10, 2022
B. MINUTES: December 27, 2021 Regular Meeting
Approving the summation of discussion from the December 27, 2021 COW
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract –
B. Resolution – authorizing the City’s bank accounts for 2022
C. Resolution – ratifying the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster Emergency executed by the Mayor and Council President on January 4, 2022 and authorizing the continuance and renewal of the Declaration of Disaster Emergency not to exceed ninety days or the expiration of any Declaration of Disaster Emergency enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, whichever expires later, unless further action is taken by Council.
D. Resolution – authorizes the disposition of the 2015 Financial Interest Statements,
Gift Reports and Campaign Finance Reports in the City Clerk’s Office
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 93-2021 – ARPA Plan Introduced at the Oct 4 Special Meeting; tabled at the Dec 13th meeting
A. Bill No. 96-2021 – amending Chapter 23, Section 101, of the City Code by changing the number of members of the Planning Commission from five to seven members Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; Tabled at the December 27 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 1-2022 – allocating $3M in APRA funding to First Energy Stadium for the required stadium improvements Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 2-2022 – authorizing a budget amendment for unscheduled demolitions by
Transferring $152,000 from Finance IT to CD Trades Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting
E. Bill No. 3-2022 – authorizing a budget amendment to cover Self Insurance expenses through the end of 2021 - Liability Claims in the amount of $155,200.00; Premium Payments in the amount of $101,100.00 and Other Insurance Premium in the amount of $63,700.00; funded by an increase in Transfer from Fund Balance budget line item in the amount of $320,000.00 Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting
F. Bill No. 4-2022 – authorizing budget transfer of $100,000.00 from Sidewalk Repair/Replacement to Solid Waste to provide a funding incentive to assist with costs incurred to construct and or purchase approved screening for dumpsters and trash receptacles located in the right of way, as per the newly enacted dumpster ordinance Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting
G. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting
H. Bill No. 6-2022 – amending the City Code by creating Chapter 317 Invasive Plants and Noxious Weeds to regulate and provide guidance to landowners to responsibly control invasive plants and noxious weeds to allow the re-establishment of native plants and to implement the City’s obligations under the Controlled Plant and Noxious Weed Act, 3 PA CS Section 1501 et seq. Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Bill No. – amending City Code Chapter 576 Snow and Ice Emergency
B. Bill No. – authorizing the administration to write off the net unreimbursed cost allocations recorded between the General Fund and the City’s Water Fund where the City’s Water Fund was to reimburse the General Fund a net amount of $157,636.48 will both be adjusted to zero
C. Bill No. – amending City Code Chapter 5, Part 202 General Provisions by adding the Third Class City Code requirement for council members to be sworn into office within 14 days of the organization meeting
D. Bill No. – – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 Primary Election Ballot which would amend the City of Reading Home Rule Charter by eliminating the requirement for the City’s Public Works Director to be a civil engineer
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution –
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, January 10
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – immediately following
Monday, January 17
**City Hall Closed – Martin Luther King Holiday**
Tuesday, January 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, January 24
Committee of the Whole –5 pm
Regular Meeting – immediately following
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DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G SNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to thefollowing advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (714076).DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2021-32 – 272 Bartlett St. (UPI 18530659749624)Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506):Appeal #2021-34 – 323 Saint Bernardine St. (UPI 18530619625456)Appeal #2021-35 – 216 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530650652289):HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal# 2020-16 – 1403 Chester St. (UPI 19530737063667) O’Neill & O’Neill Partnership (recordowner) requesting an extension of time.Appeal #2021-36 – 1300 Carbon St. (UPI 19530738163576): Jeremiah Castro-Ortiz seeks a dimensionalvariance for placement of an 11’13” high shed in the rear yard setback, which exceeds the maximum 10’height allowed. Subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2021-37 – 936 N. 11th St. (UPI 13531745150428): Hilcias Nunez-Martinez seeks a dimensionalvariance for construction of surface parking pad, which exceeds the maximum impervious surface allowed.Subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2021-38 – 150 W. Douglass St. (UPI 15530757540594): Daniel Herrera seeks a variance toconvert an existing accessory building into one (1) studio apartment, or alternatively seeks a variance fromthe prohibition on residential use in accessory buildings and, and associated requirements. Subject propertyis located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2021-39 – 1541 Montgomery St. (UPI 19439712962838): Holy Trinity Church of God (recordowner) seeks special exception approval to construct of a place of worship at 1541 Montgomery Street, anda variance from the maximum number of uses allowed per lot. Applicant also seeks a variance from certainprovisions limiting development in areas of steep slopes. Subject property is located in the R-3 ResidentialZoning District, Steep Slopes Overlay District, and Floodplain Overlay Zone.Appeal #2021-40 – 100 S. 4th St. (UPI 05530626792516): Dream Ventures PA 1 LLC seeks a variance,special exception, and/or related relief to redevelop an existing commercial building into twenty (20)residential apartments through equal or less intense non-conforming use or alternatively adaptive reuse.The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning DistrictThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Completeapplications and plans may be viewed at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/zoning-hearing-board or bycontacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the
following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183
0093) and passcode (714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2021-32 – 272 Bartlett St. (UPI 18530659749624)
Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506):
Appeal #2021-34 – 323 Saint Bernardine St. (UPI 18530619625456)
Appeal #2021-35 – 216 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530650652289):
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal# 2020-16 – 1403 Chester St. (UPI 19530737063667) O’Neill & O’Neill Partnership (record
owner) requesting an extension of time.
Appeal #2021-36 – 1300 Carbon St. (UPI 19530738163576): Jeremiah Castro-Ortiz seeks a dimensional
variance for placement of an 11’13” high shed in the rear yard setback, which exceeds the maximum 10’
height allowed. Subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2021-37 – 936 N. 11th St. (UPI 13531745150428): Hilcias Nunez-Martinez seeks a dimensional
variance for construction of surface parking pad, which exceeds the maximum impervious surface allowed.
Subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2021-38 – 150 W. Douglass St. (UPI 15530757540594): Daniel Herrera seeks a variance to
convert an existing accessory building into one (1) studio apartment, or alternatively seeks a variance from
the prohibition on residential use in accessory buildings and, and associated requirements. Subject property
is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2021-39 – 1541 Montgomery St. (UPI 19439712962838): Holy Trinity Church of God (record
owner) seeks special exception approval to construct of a place of worship at 1541 Montgomery Street, and
a variance from the maximum number of uses allowed per lot. Applicant also seeks a variance from certain
provisions limiting development in areas of steep slopes. Subject property is located in the R-3 Residential
Zoning District, Steep Slopes Overlay District, and Floodplain Overlay Zone.
Appeal #2021-40 – 100 S. 4th St. (UPI 05530626792516): Dream Ventures PA 1 LLC seeks a variance,
special exception, and/or related relief to redevelop an existing commercial building into twenty (20)
residential apartments through equal or less intense non-conforming use or alternatively adaptive reuse.
The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete
applications and plans may be viewed at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/zoning-hearing-board or by
contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NRedistricting Commission\N Wednesday, January 12, 2022\N6:30 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N3rd Floor Conference Room\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD ZIP FILE HERE\NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at the meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for meetings will also be accepted in writing by noon on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the meeting.\NThose speaking should limit their comments to no longer than 5 minutes\N\N \NLinda Kelleher is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\NTopic: Jan 12th Redistricting Commission\NTime: Jan 12, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82650971256?pwd=dEpRMkw0VkFwa1BVekZQQVJqRTBuUT09\NMeeting ID: 826 5097 1256\NPasscode: 822979\NOne tap mobile\N+13017158592,,82650971256#,,,,*822979# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,82650971256#,,,,*822979# US (Chicago)\NDial by your location\N +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\N +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\N +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\N +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\N +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\N +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\N 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N 888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 826 5097 1256\NPasscode: 822979\N \NI......... Welcome................................................................................................... M. Golembiewski\N........... \NII........ Approval of December Meeting Summary\N \NIII...... Mapping Proposals …………………………………..……………….All\N \NIV...... Recommendations?…………………………………………….All\N \NV. Adjourn – Next Meeting February 9th @ 6:30 pm\N
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I......... Welcome................................................................................................... M. Golembiewski
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II........ Approval of December Meeting Summary
III...... Mapping Proposals …………………………………..……………….All
IV...... Recommendations?…………………………………………….All
V. Adjourn – Next Meeting February 9th @ 6:30 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NOrientation Session\N Monday, January 17, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NThis session is recorded and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84809007155?pwd=dWgyYW1QeHRQNm9EMlZjM2RtaldxZz09\NPasscode: 459445\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,84809007155#,,,,*459445# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,84809007155#,,,,*459445# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 848 0900 7155\NPasscode: 459445\NI. Government Structure – Executive, Legislative, Elected Auditor - Jeff\N 1. Roles\N2. Chain of Command\N3. Contacting members of the administration\NII. Council Staff - Linda (Job descriptions Pgs 3-14)\N 1. Roles & Responsibilities\NIII. Council Solicitor and City Solicitor - Mike\NMeeting Procedures - \N 1. Agenda Setting - Jeff\N 2. Sunshine Act – Mike Pgs 15-20\N Executive Sessions and confidentiality\N 3. Public Comment – at regular meetings and hearings, not at COWs, work sessions or committee meeting – Jeff Pgs 21-22\N 4. Rules of Procedure re Parliamentary Procedure – Mike Pgs 23-24\N 5. Rules of Debate – Mike Pgs 24-25\N 6. Committee of the Whole vs Committee Structure - Jeff\Na. Finance, Budget and Audit, to include community development funds, capital improvements, audits and budget.\Nb. Public Property/Public Works to include parks, buildings, vehicles, streets and sewage.\N c. Public Safety to include fire, police, codes, health and traffic.\Nd. Nominations and Appointments to interview and place applicants to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\N \NV. Home Rule Charter and Administrative Code - Mike\N \NVI. Boards, Authorities & Commissions – Jeff Pgs 26-29\N 1. Appointment of Council members as liaisons or voting members\N \NVII. BCTV – Donna Pgs 30-35\N 1. Agreement\N 2. In Your District\N \NVIII. Policy & Operations Handbook – Linda/Mike\NIX. Act 47 – Jeff Pgs 36-39\N \NX. COW Topic List Review – Council Pg 40
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I. Government Structure – Executive, Legislative, Elected Auditor - Jeff
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3. Public Comment – at regular meetings and hearings, not at COWs, work sessions or committee meeting – Jeff Pgs 21-22
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VI. Boards, Authorities & Commissions – Jeff Pgs 26-29
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N Tuesday, January 18, 2022\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee will meet as needed to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to print and distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Craig Breneiser – reappointment – Fire Civil Service Board\N4:15 – Sarah Crothers – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council\N4:30 – Robert Conklin – reappointment – Planning Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N
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I. Interviews
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II. Appointment Recommendations
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I. Responsible Contractor Language 20 mins
II. RPD Chaplain Corps Program 15 mins
III. Reading Climate Corps Proposed Program - B. Ayers-Fischer 20 mins
IV. Unfinished Orientation Topics
V. Executive Session re Litigation Update
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SUMMARY:Reading Historical Architectural Review Board
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DESCRIPTION:The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in City Hall using a virtual meeting application of which will be recorded and posted on the City’s Website.\NPublic comment for the HARB meetings will only be accepted in writing through an email to amy.johnson@readingpa.gov. All public comment must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the meeting to allow the distribution of the comment submitted to HARB members prior to the start of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 604 Laurel St. \N Ramon Proano, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 78\NReview proposal for the removal of aluminum siding, removal of aluminum awnings, removal of the first floor front porch, and replacement of the wood front entrance steps at the front façade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 353 N. 5th St. \N Ramon Perez & Jeanette Sosa, Owners\N Composite Index Rating: 88\NReview request for the modification of the first floor storefront. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 629 Laurel St. \N WAZ Group LLC, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 66\NReview proposal for the replacement of the first floor front entrance steps. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Various Commercial Buildings in the Callowhill Historic District \NReview and discussion of a proposal for the installation of multiple 12” x 24” double sided canvas flags reading “OPEN” in white letters on a black background, to be hung on a painted wooden pole that is mounted in a metal wall bracket, to be installed at commercial storefronts located in the Callowhill and Prince Historic Districts. \N \N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N42 N. 11th, Saul A. Delcid, Owner\N\NRepair of the main roof structure and dormer in kind.\N\N835 Centre Ave., Josiane & Jean K. Lominy, Owners\N\NRepair and replacement of the stone façade and capstones at the first floor front porch in kind.\N\N230 S. 6th, J & C Properties 2 LLC, Owner\N\NRepair and painting of original wood windows and wood trim at the front façade in kind.\N\N232 S. 6th, J & C Properties 2 LLC, Owner\N\NRepair and painting of original wood windows and wood trim at the front façade in kind.\N\N353 N. 5th, Ramon Perez & Jeanette Sosa, Owners\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N \N 7:40 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N53 S. 6th – Signage has not been modified as per HARB Resolution No. 82-17 as made on 12/19/17. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the June 2021 HARB Resolutions at the December 2021 meeting. July 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the January 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in City Hall using a virtual meeting application of which will be recorded and posted on the City’s Website.
Public comment for the HARB meetings will only be accepted in writing through an email to amy.johnson@readingpa.gov. All public comment must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the meeting to allow the distribution of the comment submitted to HARB members prior to the start of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 604 Laurel St.
Ramon Proano, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 78
Review proposal for the removal of aluminum siding, removal of aluminum awnings, removal of the first floor front porch, and replacement of the wood front entrance steps at the front façade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 353 N. 5th St.
Ramon Perez & Jeanette Sosa, Owners
Composite Index Rating: 88
Review request for the modification of the first floor storefront. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 629 Laurel St.
WAZ Group LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 66
Review proposal for the replacement of the first floor front entrance steps. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Various Commercial Buildings in the Callowhill Historic District
Review and discussion of a proposal for the installation of multiple 12” x 24” double sided canvas flags reading “OPEN” in white letters on a black background, to be hung on a painted wooden pole that is mounted in a metal wall bracket, to be installed at commercial storefronts located in the Callowhill and Prince Historic Districts.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 42 N. 11th, Saul A. Delcid, Owner
Repair of the main roof structure and dormer in kind.
- 835 Centre Ave., Josiane & Jean K. Lominy, Owners
Repair and replacement of the stone façade and capstones at the first floor front porch in kind.
- 230 S. 6th, J & C Properties 2 LLC, Owner
Repair and painting of original wood windows and wood trim at the front façade in kind.
- 232 S. 6th, J & C Properties 2 LLC, Owner
Repair and painting of original wood windows and wood trim at the front façade in kind.
- 353 N. 5th, Ramon Perez & Jeanette Sosa, Owners
Painting of exterior surfaces.
7:40 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 53 S. 6th – Signage has not been modified as per HARB Resolution No. 82-17 as made on 12/19/17. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the June 2021 HARB Resolutions at the December 2021 meeting. July 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the January 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\N Committee of the Whole\N Monday, January 24, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE \N \NMonday, January 24, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82867053154?pwd=by9jdFJKWitJTHFZTEQ5ckJucmVvUT09\NPasscode: 965732\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,82867053154#,,,,*965732# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,82867053154#,,,,*965732# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 828 6705 3154\NPasscode: 965732\NI. Cecile Grimshaw – reappointment – RAWA 15 mins\N \NII. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Program & Funding 10 mins\N \NIII. Reorganization Matters \N\NVice President Appointment\NCity Clerk Appointment\NRatify BCTV Agreement\NCommittee of the Whole\N1st Monday – Administrative Committee (Finance & HR) & Public Safety\N3rd Monday – Public Works & Community and Economic Development\N\NRatify Council Policy & Procedure Handbook\NAppointment of Council members to Boards See list below Pg 8\N\N \NVI. Agenda Review\NAppointment to Boards\N1. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) voting member (Sihelnik alternate)\N2. Diversity Board voting member\N3. Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) voting member (Sihelnik alternate)\N4. Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) voting member (Sihelnik alternate)\N5. RATS (Reading Area Transportation Study) voting member\N6. Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3) – voting member\N7. Rec Commission – (voting member) (Sihelnik alternate)\N8. Audit Committee – Finance Chair voting member\N9. Capital Planning Committee - Finance Chair voting member\N10. Revenue Committee – Finance Chair voting member\N11. BCAP (Berks Community Action Program) – voting member (Sihelnik alternate)\N12. Downtown P3 Member voting member + 2 non-voting liaisons (Sihelnik alternate)\N13. BCCJAB (Berks County Community Judicial Action Board) – non-voting liaison \N14. School District Work Group - voting member (no more than 3) – currently inactive (Marmarou)\N17. Stadium Commission non-voting liaison (Marmarou)\N18. Shade Tree Commission – non-voting liaison\N19. Human Relations Commission – non-voting liaison\N20. Planning Commission – non-voting liaison\N21. BCTV – non-voting liaison (Sihelnik alternate)\N22. Conversion Therapy Board – voting member\N23. OPEB – voting member\N24. Youth Commission – non-voting liaison (Sihelnik alternate)\N
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I. Cecile Grimshaw – reappointment – RAWA 15 mins
II. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Program & Funding 10 mins
III. Reorganization Matters
- Vice President Appointment
- City Clerk Appointment
- Ratify BCTV Agreement
- Committee of the Whole
- 1st Monday – Administrative Committee (Finance & HR) & Public Safety
- 3rd Monday – Public Works & Community and Economic Development
- Ratify Council Policy & Procedure Handbook
- Appointment of Council members to Boards See list below Pg 8
VI. Agenda Review
Appointment to Boards
1. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) voting member (Sihelnik alternate)
2. Diversity Board voting member
3. Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) voting member (Sihelnik alternate)
4. Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) voting member (Sihelnik alternate)
5. RATS (Reading Area Transportation Study) voting member
6. Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3) – voting member
7. Rec Commission – (voting member) (Sihelnik alternate)
8. Audit Committee – Finance Chair voting member
9. Capital Planning Committee - Finance Chair voting member
10. Revenue Committee – Finance Chair voting member
11. BCAP (Berks Community Action Program) – voting member (Sihelnik alternate)
12. Downtown P3 Member voting member + 2 non-voting liaisons (Sihelnik alternate)
13. BCCJAB (Berks County Community Judicial Action Board) – non-voting liaison
14. School District Work Group - voting member (no more than 3) – currently inactive (Marmarou)
17. Stadium Commission non-voting liaison (Marmarou)
18. Shade Tree Commission – non-voting liaison
19. Human Relations Commission – non-voting liaison
20. Planning Commission – non-voting liaison
21. BCTV – non-voting liaison (Sihelnik alternate)
22. Conversion Therapy Board – voting member
23. OPEB – voting member
24. Youth Commission – non-voting liaison (Sihelnik alternate)
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DESCRIPTION:Board of DirectorsMeeting AgendaJanuary 24, 2022 @ 5:30PM613 Franklin Street; Reading, PA 19602 | 610-655-6166 | ReadingParking.com\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N1) Meeting Called to Order2) Pledge of Allegiance3) Moment of Silence4) Reorganization5) Roll Call6) Public Comment7) Approval of the Minutes from December 21, 20218) Approval of Accounts Payable Invoices via General Fund for December 20219) General Solicitor report10) Executive Director reporta) Construction updateb) Ordinance changesc) Eventsd) Citywide Parking Relief (CPR)11) Director of Finance & Administration report12) Director of Operations report13) HR report14) Office Administration report15) Communications and Special Projects report16) Board Member report(s)17) Old Business18) New Business19) Next Board Meeting – Third Tuesday of the month, February 15, 2022 at 5:30PMvia Zoom. Executive Session to start immediately after conclusion of public meeting20) Adjourn
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1) Meeting Called to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Moment of Silence
4) Reorganization
5) Roll Call
6) Public Comment
7) Approval of the Minutes from December 21, 2021
8) Approval of Accounts Payable Invoices via General Fund for December 2021
9) General Solicitor report
10) Executive Director report
a) Construction update
b) Ordinance changes
c) Events
d) Citywide Parking Relief (CPR)
11) Director of Finance & Administration report
12) Director of Operations report
13) HR report
14) Office Administration report
15) Communications and Special Projects report
16) Board Member report(s)
17) Old Business
18) New Business
19) Next Board Meeting – Third Tuesday of the month, February 15, 2022 at 5:30PM
via Zoom. Executive Session to start immediately after conclusion of public meeting
20) Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022\N VIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. Please see the Public Comment Instructions on Page 2.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85472318081?pwd=SVhpT1J6SXRhOWFoYU9OMVNHYklkZz09\NPasscode: 115438\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,85472318081#,,,,*115438# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,85472318081#,,,,*115438# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 854 7231 8081\NPasscode: 115438\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Nilda Nieves, Feet on the Street Ministry\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: \N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\NCommendation – celebrating day-of-racial-healing-paint-solidarity\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NDue to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\N\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of January 242022\NB. MINUTES: January 10, 2021 Regular Meeting and approving the summation of discussion from the January 10 and 18, 2021 COW and the January 18th Nominations Committtee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – ratification of the Council Policy & Operations Handbook\N \NB. Resolution – ratification of the policy agreement with BCTV\NC. Resolution – appointing Kyle Zeiber to RATS (Reading Area Transportation Study)\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27 and January 10 regular meetings\NB. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10 regular meetings\NC. Bill No. 7-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Snow and Ice Emergency Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting\N \ND. Bill No. 8-2022 – authorizing the administration to write off the net unreimbursed cost allocations recorded between the General Fund and the City’s Water Fund where the City’s Water Fund was to reimburse the General Fund a net amount of $157,636.48 will both be adjusted to zero Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting\N \NE. Bill No. 9-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 5, Part 202 General Provisions by adding the Third Class City Code requirement for council members to be sworn into office within 14 days of the organization meeting Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting\NF. Bill No. 10-2022 – – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 Primary Election Ballot which would amend the City of Reading Home Rule Charter by eliminating the requirement for the City’s Public Works Director to be a civil engineer Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Bill No. - amending City Code Chapter 180 Entitled “Construction Codes”, Part 8 entitled “International Building Code”, Section 802 entitled “Amendments”, Letter J. entitled” International Building/Fire Prevention Code Board Of Appeals” Article 2 entitled “Membership”, Sections 2.3 entitled “Members” And 2.4 entitled “Qualifications” by allowing the participation of HVAC, Electrical Examining Board and Plumbing Board of Examiners to also serve on the International Building/Fire Board of Appeals\NB. Bill - amending Chapter 70 Personnel, Part 5 Leave, Vacations and Holidays, Section 70-502 Holidays, Letter A by adding Juneteenth, as attached\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as Council Vice President\N \NB. Resolution – appointing Linda Kelleher as City Clerk\NC. Resolution – reappointing Craig Breneiser to the Fire Civil Service Board\ND. Resolution – appointing Sarah Crothers to the Environmental Advisory Council\NE. Resolution – reappointing Robert Conklin to the Planning Commission\N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, January 24\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – immediately following\N \NMonday, February 7\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole - Ethics/Charter Training – 5 pm\N \NMonday, February 14\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – immediately following\N \N15. ADJOURN\N
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Nilda Nieves, Feet on the Street Ministry
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Commendation – celebrating day-of-racial-healing-paint-solidarity
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Due to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of January 242022
B. MINUTES: January 10, 2021 Regular Meeting and approving the summation of discussion from the January 10 and 18, 2021 COW and the January 18th Nominations Committtee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – ratification of the Council Policy & Operations Handbook
B. Resolution – ratification of the policy agreement with BCTV
C. Resolution – appointing Kyle Zeiber to RATS (Reading Area Transportation Study)
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27 and January 10 regular meetings
B. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10 regular meetings
C. Bill No. 7-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Snow and Ice Emergency Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 8-2022 – authorizing the administration to write off the net unreimbursed cost allocations recorded between the General Fund and the City’s Water Fund where the City’s Water Fund was to reimburse the General Fund a net amount of $157,636.48 will both be adjusted to zero Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting
E. Bill No. 9-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 5, Part 202 General Provisions by adding the Third Class City Code requirement for council members to be sworn into office within 14 days of the organization meeting Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting
F. Bill No. 10-2022 – – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 Primary Election Ballot which would amend the City of Reading Home Rule Charter by eliminating the requirement for the City’s Public Works Director to be a civil engineer Introduced at the January 10 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Bill No. - amending City Code Chapter 180 Entitled “Construction Codes”, Part 8 entitled “International Building Code”, Section 802 entitled “Amendments”, Letter J. entitled” International Building/Fire Prevention Code Board Of Appeals” Article 2 entitled “Membership”, Sections 2.3 entitled “Members” And 2.4 entitled “Qualifications” by allowing the participation of HVAC, Electrical Examining Board and Plumbing Board of Examiners to also serve on the International Building/Fire Board of Appeals
B. Bill - amending Chapter 70 Personnel, Part 5 Leave, Vacations and Holidays, Section 70-502 Holidays, Letter A by adding Juneteenth, as attached
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as Council Vice President
B. Resolution – appointing Linda Kelleher as City Clerk
C. Resolution – reappointing Craig Breneiser to the Fire Civil Service Board
D. Resolution – appointing Sarah Crothers to the Environmental Advisory Council
E. Resolution – reappointing Robert Conklin to the Planning Commission
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, January 24
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – immediately following
Monday, February 7
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole - Ethics/Charter Training – 5 pm
Monday, February 14
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – immediately following
15. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY: Environmental Advisory Council Meeting
CREATED:20220120T151749Z
DTSTAMP:20220120T151749Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-meeting-3
DESCRIPTION: \N \NTuesday, January 25, 202212:00 p.m.Virtual\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello Council Representative – City Staff – B. Murray, D. Peris, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. Smith, S. Rugis, N. CrimmDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will beaccepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to makecomment at the meeting must also register prior to the start of the meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09Meeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205Dial by your location877 853 5257 US Toll-free888 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205AGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 Welcome Welcome from Chair Call to order Public comment Approval of minutes – October 26, 2021 and November 23, 202112:05 – 12:45 Downtown Plus Plan Presentation – D. Myers12:45 – 1:00 Reorganize Chair Vice ChairENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCIL\N\N\N\N\N\N\N \N\NTime Agenda Item1:00 – 1:30 Review Old Business Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers) Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds (Shelly Smith) New member update (Shelly Smith) Plastic bag ban Act 2 database “Chat with the EAC” public meetings1:30 – 1:40 Introduce New Business1:40 – 1:50 Provide Project Updates (as needed) WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (CathyCurran-Myers, D. Beane) Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Cathy Curran-Myers, Juan Bol) Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale) List of Organizations (David Beane) Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray) Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity) Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray) BCTV Program (David Beane) PFAs (Bill Murray) Zero Waste Plan Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan (Naomi Crimm) City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer) Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers) Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers) DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:50 Clarify Next Steps Review bike-rack items Clarify follow-up commitments NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 virtually at noon Share closing comments1:50 Adjourn
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
12:00 p.m.
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EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello
Council Representative –
City Staff – B. Murray, D. Peris, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. Smith, S. Rugis, N. Crimm
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be
accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by
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AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – October 26, 2021 and November 23, 2021
12:05 – 12:45 Downtown Plus Plan Presentation – D. Myers
12:45 – 1:00 Reorganize
Chair
Vice Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Time Agenda Item
1:00 – 1:30 Review Old Business
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds (Shelly Smith)
New member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban
Act 2 database
“Chat with the EAC” public meetings
1:30 – 1:40 Introduce New Business
1:40 – 1:50 Provide Project Updates (as needed)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy
Curran-Myers, D. Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Cathy Curran-Myers, Juan Bol)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan (Naomi Crimm)
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:50 Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack items
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 virtually at noon
Share closing comments
1:50 Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Board Of Health
CREATED:20220120T145755Z
DTSTAMP:20220120T145755Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health-2
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, January 25, 2022\N4 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register prior to the start of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – December 7, 2021\N4. Health Inspector Report\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update – Fire Marshal\N\N5. Old Business\N\NBerks Teens Matter Update – no report\NLead Abatement Program\NEviction Moratorium\NCounty Health Department\N\N6. New Business\N7. Pending Items\N\NHealth Code Amendment\NHealth Board Amendment – no report\N\NNext Meeting – April 5, 2022 at 4 pm
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
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3. Approval of Minutes – December 7, 2021
4. Health Inspector Report
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update – Fire Marshal
5. Old Business
- Berks Teens Matter Update – no report
- Lead Abatement Program
- Eviction Moratorium
- County Health Department
6. New Business
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment
- Health Board Amendment – no report
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SUMMARY:Stadium Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220121T181842Z
DTSTAMP:20220121T181842Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/stadium-commission-meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Energy StadiumJames Schlegel - ChairmanRick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/SecretaryRick Mountz - MemberMichael Schorn - MemberGary Yeager, Jr. - MemberCarlos Torres - DPW LiaisonAGENDAStadium Commission MeetingJanuary 26, 20227:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium\N \NI. Call to Order• Introduction of new member, Carlos Torres – DPW LiaisonII. Approval of October 27, 2021 Meeting MinutesIII. Old Business• Vaping on city property.IV. New Business• Stadium updates – Scott Hunsicker.• Resolution to appoint Strat Marmarou to Lifetime Membership status.• Election of officers.V. Miscellaneous• Review Annual Report – comments and suggestions.• Idea and responsibilitiesNext meeting, March 30, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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James Schlegel - Chairman
Rick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
January 26, 2022
7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium
I. Call to Order
• Introduction of new member, Carlos Torres – DPW Liaison
II. Approval of October 27, 2021 Meeting Minutes
III. Old Business
• Vaping on city property.
IV. New Business
• Stadium updates – Scott Hunsicker.
• Resolution to appoint Strat Marmarou to Lifetime Membership status.
• Election of officers.
V. Miscellaneous
• Review Annual Report – comments and suggestions.
• Idea and responsibilities
Next meeting, March 30, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:City Council Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220127T135405Z
DTSTAMP:20220127T135405Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-council-committee-of-the-whole-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, January 31, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84178675266?pwd=c1cyWmlBcUUrQU1tRzVEcXdCd3JqZz09\NPasscode: 710217\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,84178675266#,,,,*710217# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,84178675266#,,,,*710217# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 841 7867 5266\NPasscode: 710217\NI. Appointment of Council members to Boards See list @ Pg 2 below 30 mins\N \NII. Appointment of Nominations & Appointments Council Committee 10 mins\N \NIII. Committee of the Whole\N\N1st Monday – Public Safety & Administrative Committee (Finance & HR)\N3rd Monday – Public Works & Community and Economic Development\N\N See Topic Schedule on Pg 4 & Committee Reports starting on Pg 6 below\NIV. Council Staff Evaluations \N \NV. Meeting Protocol See Pg 8 below\N \N \NAppointment to Boards – current appointments\N \N1. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) voting member – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz - (Sihelnik alternate)\N2. Diversity Board voting member – Melissa Ventura – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate\N3. Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) voting member – Sihelnik, Jeff Waltman, Marmarou\N4. Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) voting member – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz - (Sihelnik alternate)\N5. RATS (Reading Area Transportation Study) voting member – Donna Reed – Jeff Waltman alternate\N6. Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3) – voting member – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz\N7. Rec Commission – (voting member) Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Melissa Ventura - (Marmarou alternate)\N8. Audit Committee – Finance Chair voting member\N9. Capital Planning Committee - Finance Chair voting member\N10. Revenue Committee – Finance Chair voting member\N11. BCAP (Berks Community Action Program) – voting member Jeff Waltman – Donna Reed and (Sihelnik alternate)\N12. Downtown P3 Member voting member + 2 non-voting liaisons – Jeff Waltman – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and (Sihelnik alternate)\N13. BCCJAB (Berks County Community Judicial Action Board) – non-voting liaison – Donna Reed – Melissa Ventura and Jeff Waltman alternates \N14. School District Work Group - voting member (no more than 3) – currently inactive Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, (Marmarou) – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate\N17. Stadium Commission non-voting liaison (Marmarou)\N18. Shade Tree Commission – non-voting liaison – Donna Reed\N19. Human Relations Commission – non-voting liaison – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz\N20. Planning Commission – non-voting liaison – Donna Reed – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate\N21. BCTV – non-voting liaison Donna Reed - (Sihelnik alternate)\N22. Conversion Therapy Board – voting member – Donna Reed – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate\N23. OPEB – voting member – Jeff Waltman\N24. Youth Commission – non-voting liaison (Sihelnik), Melissa Ventura, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, January 31, 2022
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Appointment of Council members to Boards See list @ Pg 2 below 30 mins
II. Appointment of Nominations & Appointments Council Committee 10 mins
III. Committee of the Whole
- 1st Monday – Public Safety & Administrative Committee (Finance & HR)
- 3rd Monday – Public Works & Community and Economic Development
See Topic Schedule on Pg 4 & Committee Reports starting on Pg 6 below
IV. Council Staff Evaluations
V. Meeting Protocol See Pg 8 below
Appointment to Boards – current appointments
1. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) voting member – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz - (Sihelnik alternate)
2. Diversity Board voting member – Melissa Ventura – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate
3. Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) voting member – Sihelnik, Jeff Waltman, Marmarou
4. Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) voting member – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz - (Sihelnik alternate)
5. RATS (Reading Area Transportation Study) voting member – Donna Reed – Jeff Waltman alternate
6. Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3) – voting member – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz
7. Rec Commission – (voting member) Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Melissa Ventura - (Marmarou alternate)
8. Audit Committee – Finance Chair voting member
9. Capital Planning Committee - Finance Chair voting member
10. Revenue Committee – Finance Chair voting member
11. BCAP (Berks Community Action Program) – voting member Jeff Waltman – Donna Reed and (Sihelnik alternate)
12. Downtown P3 Member voting member + 2 non-voting liaisons – Jeff Waltman – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and (Sihelnik alternate)
13. BCCJAB (Berks County Community Judicial Action Board) – non-voting liaison – Donna Reed – Melissa Ventura and Jeff Waltman alternates
14. School District Work Group - voting member (no more than 3) – currently inactive Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, (Marmarou) – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate
17. Stadium Commission non-voting liaison (Marmarou)
18. Shade Tree Commission – non-voting liaison – Donna Reed
19. Human Relations Commission – non-voting liaison – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
20. Planning Commission – non-voting liaison – Donna Reed – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate
21. BCTV – non-voting liaison Donna Reed - (Sihelnik alternate)
22. Conversion Therapy Board – voting member – Donna Reed – Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alternate
23. OPEB – voting member – Jeff Waltman
24. Youth Commission – non-voting liaison (Sihelnik), Melissa Ventura, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
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SUMMARY:Reading Youth Commission
CREATED:20220126T195145Z
DTSTAMP:20220126T195145Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/reading-youth-commission
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, February 2, 2022\N6:00 PM\NVirtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF\N \NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – October 6, 2021, October 13, 2021, November 3, 2021, December 1, 2021, January 5, 2022\N \NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NChair\NVice Chair\NSecretary\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NSocial media\N\N“Let’s Keep Talking”\NRecruitment videos\N\N\NDesign banner\NCombating youth violence\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NPossible partner organizations\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NWeds, March 2 at 6 pm via Zoom\N\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
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APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – October 6, 2021, October 13, 2021, November 3, 2021, December 1, 2021, January 5, 2022
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
OLD BUSINESS
- Social media
- “Let’s Keep Talking”
- Recruitment videos
- Design banner
- Combating youth violence
NEW BUSINESS
- Possible partner organizations
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Weds, March 2 at 6 pm via Zoom
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20220125T142547Z
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole - Ethics/Charter Training
CREATED:20220125T142738Z
DTSTAMP:20220125T142738Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-ethics-charter-training
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, February 7, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NUnder the current COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency the public is prohibited from attending the Committee of the Whole meeting. This meeting can be viewed LIVE on the City’s website\Nwhile the meeting is taking place or at any time at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81842142040?pwd=OGo2ZWZIWXNYK3Qxcy9GeTBCS3Bwdz09\NPasscode: 847161\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,81842142040#,,,,*847161# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,81842142040#,,,,*847161# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 818 4214 2040\NPasscode: 847161\NI. Ethics Training - Ed Stock, Esq. 30 mins\N \NII. Charter Training – Shane McFarland & Eric Smith Esq. 60 mins\N \NIII. Other \N \NIV. Adjourn
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Monday, February 7, 2022
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Ethics Training - Ed Stock, Esq. 30 mins
II. Charter Training – Shane McFarland & Eric Smith Esq. 60 mins
III. Other
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Code & License Appeals Board
CREATED:20220202T154611Z
DTSTAMP:20220202T154611Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/code-license-appeals-board
DESCRIPTION:Code & License Appeals Board\NWednesday, February 9, 2022\N3:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDue to the COVID-19 pandemic the public is prohibited from physically attending the meetings. The meetings can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the Zoom link below, via the dial-in phone number and on Facebook. The recordings of the meeting will also be posted on the City’s website after the meeting\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at the meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for meetings will also be accepted in writing by noon on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the meeting.\NThose speaking should limit their comments to no longer than 5 minutes\N\N \NJoin Zoom Meeting\N https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82935666850?pwd=SVhFSFpuWWswY3YrSEE2V0RXMDUwZz09\NMeeting ID: 829 3566 6850\NPasscode: 361002\NOne tap mobile\N+16465588656,,82935666850#,,,,*361002# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,82935666850#,,,,*361002# US (Washington DC)\NDial by your location\N+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\N+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\N+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\N+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\N+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\N+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 829 3566 6850\NPasscode: 361002\N \NI......... Call to Order – M. Mayfield\N........... \NII........ Introduction of Board Members Present\N \NIII...... Election of a Chair \N \NIV...... Public Comment\N \NV........ Explanation of Part 13 Motorized Devices and All-Terrain Vehicles – LT Demko\N \NVI...... Appeals to Seizure – M. Mayfield\N \NVII..... Forfeiture of Seized Vehicles – Approve or Reject\N........... \NVIII. Adjourn \N \NPart 13 Motorized Devices and All-Terrain Vehicles\N \N\N 576-1306. Enforcement.\N\N[Amended 10-11-2021 by Ord. No. 74-2021]\N A. Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this section relating to the operation of motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles shall be forfeiture of the vehicle. Automatic forfeiture shall apply to all subsequent violations of this section.\N B. Notices of violation and a seizure notice shall be issued by the Police Department. Contested charges shall be resolved, penalties shall be imposed, and payments shall be collected and processed by the Police Department.\N C. Seizure. In addition to the notice of violation, whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe a vehicle has been used or is being used in violation of this section, the officer may seize the vehicle. The vehicle shall be stored at a secure location as determined by the Public Works and Police Departments until the final adjudication of the offense.\N D. Forfeiture. Forfeiture, other than voluntary forfeiture (as set forth below) by the owner, of the impounded vehicle shall be approved or rejected by the Code and License Appeals Board though an appeal by the defendant or vehicle owner. If an appeal hearing is not requested within ten (10) days of the receipt of the seizure notice, the Police Department shall issue a list of vehicles with a copy of the violation notices and seizure notices to the Code and License Appeals Board for approval or rejection.\N (1) If forfeiture is not awarded, the Police Department shall return the vehicle to the owner after:\N (a) The owner pays all penalties and fees for the seizure, tow and storage of the vehicle defined herein; and\N (b) The owner provides proof of registration, title and proof of insurance.\N (2) If forfeiture is awarded, the Police Department shall dispose of the vehicle in an appropriate manner which may include destruction of the vehicle to reduce the opportunity for the vehicle to be used in any manner that would violate this section.\N (3) If the Police Department cannot identify the legal owner of the impounded vehicle within 45 days, the Department shall file a request for forfeiture that includes the methods used to determine the ownership of the vehicle with the Code and License Appeals Board. The Board shall approve or reject the request at their next meeting. If the request is approved the vehicle(s) shall be immediately destroyed.\N E. Voluntary Forfeiture. Any person to whom a ticket is issued may, if he provides proof that he is the registered owner of the vehicle, within ten (10) days of receipt of the seizure notice, agree to forfeit the vehicle in lieu of contesting the violation and in lieu of other fines and penalties or file an appeal with the Code and License Appeals Board.\N\N 576-1307 Vehicles Seized Prior to the Effective Date of this Part.\N\N[Amended 10-11-2021 by Ord. No. 74-2021]\NNotices of seizure shall be issued to the owners of vehicles that have been seized prior to the effective date of this Part by certified and first class mail notifying the owner that he/she has 30 days to claim the vehicle as per § 576-1306 D.(1) above or appeal the seizure to the Code and License Appeals Board as per § 576-1306 B. (1) above. Failure to take either action by the owner of the vehicle shall result in the Police Department making a request for forfeiture to the Code and License Appeals Board as per § 576-1306 D. (3) above.\N \NDOWNLOAD ATV INVENTORY PDF HERE\NDOWNLOAD ATV INVENTORY XLSX HERE\NDOWNLOAD SAMPLE LETTER HERE
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
3:00 pm
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I......... Call to Order – M. Mayfield
...........
II........ Introduction of Board Members Present
III...... Election of a Chair
IV...... Public Comment
V........ Explanation of Part 13 Motorized Devices and All-Terrain Vehicles – LT Demko
VI...... Appeals to Seizure – M. Mayfield
VII..... Forfeiture of Seized Vehicles – Approve or Reject
...........
VIII. Adjourn
Part 13
Motorized Devices and All-Terrain Vehicles
[Amended 10-11-2021 by Ord. No. 74-2021]
A. Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this section relating to the operation of motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles shall be forfeiture of the vehicle. Automatic forfeiture shall apply to all subsequent violations of this section.
B. Notices of violation and a seizure notice shall be issued by the Police Department. Contested charges shall be resolved, penalties shall be imposed, and payments shall be collected and processed by the Police Department.
C. Seizure. In addition to the notice of violation, whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe a vehicle has been used or is being used in violation of this section, the officer may seize the vehicle. The vehicle shall be stored at a secure location as determined by the Public Works and Police Departments until the final adjudication of the offense.
D. Forfeiture. Forfeiture, other than voluntary forfeiture (as set forth below) by the owner, of the impounded vehicle shall be approved or rejected by the Code and License Appeals Board though an appeal by the defendant or vehicle owner. If an appeal hearing is not requested within ten (10) days of the receipt of the seizure notice, the Police Department shall issue a list of vehicles with a copy of the violation notices and seizure notices to the Code and License Appeals Board for approval or rejection.
(1) If forfeiture is not awarded, the Police Department shall return the vehicle to the owner after:
(a) The owner pays all penalties and fees for the seizure, tow and storage of the vehicle defined herein; and
(b) The owner provides proof of registration, title and proof of insurance.
(2) If forfeiture is awarded, the Police Department shall dispose of the vehicle in an appropriate manner which may include destruction of the vehicle to reduce the opportunity for the vehicle to be used in any manner that would violate this section.
(3) If the Police Department cannot identify the legal owner of the impounded vehicle within 45 days, the Department shall file a request for forfeiture that includes the methods used to determine the ownership of the vehicle with the Code and License Appeals Board. The Board shall approve or reject the request at their next meeting. If the request is approved the vehicle(s) shall be immediately destroyed.
E. Voluntary Forfeiture. Any person to whom a ticket is issued may, if he provides proof that he is the registered owner of the vehicle, within ten (10) days of receipt of the seizure notice, agree to forfeit the vehicle in lieu of contesting the violation and in lieu of other fines and penalties or file an appeal with the Code and License Appeals Board.
- 576-1307 Vehicles Seized Prior to the Effective Date of this Part.
[Amended 10-11-2021 by Ord. No. 74-2021]
Notices of seizure shall be issued to the owners of vehicles that have been seized prior to the effective date of this Part by certified and first class mail notifying the owner that he/she has 30 days to claim the vehicle as per § 576-1306 D.(1) above or appeal the seizure to the Code and License Appeals Board as per § 576-1306 B. (1) above. Failure to take either action by the owner of the vehicle shall result in the Police Department making a request for forfeiture to the Code and License Appeals Board as per § 576-1306 D. (3) above.
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SUMMARY:Zoning Hearing Board
CREATED:20220126T132228Z
DTSTAMP:20220126T132228Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zoning-hearing-board-3
DESCRIPTION:Zoning Hearing Board\N \NNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, February 09, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, February 08, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505.To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal# 2020-16 – 1403 Chester St. (UPI 19530737063667)Appeal #2021-36 – 1300 Carbon St. (UPI 19530738163576)Appeal #2021-37 – 936 N. 11th St. (UPI 13531745150428)Appeal #2021-38 – 150 W. Douglass St. (UPI 15530757540594)Appeal #2021-39 – 1541 Montgomery St. (UPI 19439712962838)Appeal #2021-40 – 100 S. 4th St. (UPI 05530626792516)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506): continued from December and January Yeneily Basan-Belgrove (record owner) seeks a dimensional variance for construction of a surface parking lot, which does not meet minimum lot size, lot width and design and construction standards of the Zoning Ordinance, at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-01 – 1725 N. 5th St. (UPI 14530708890812):Andrew Roland is appealing the determination of the Zoning Administrator that additional information is required, including information for off-street parking, lighting, buffering, screening, and buildings, to determine compliance for a car wash use, and planning commission approval is required for the proposed subdivision and land development of the site for the proposed use, including future development, at the subject property, which is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District.Appeal #2022-02 – 427 Rosenthal St. (UPI 06530765521730): Ruben Alcantara seeks a dimensional variance to construct a parking pad and curb cut, which exceeds the maximum 75% impervious coverage allowed at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-03 – 341 Hazel St. (UPI 18530616848485): David Gabrielli seeks dimensional variances for setbacks, and fence height at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-04 – 1118 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622182988): Heminthon Candelaria seeks a dimensional variance to construct a parking pad, which exceeds the maximum 75% impervious coverage allowed at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-05 – 1008 Penn St. (UPI 03531777006171): Samuel S. Perez seeks a variance to operate a tattoo shop at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/zoning-hearing-board or by contacting the Zoning Office.\N \N
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, February 09, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, February 08, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6505.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal# 2020-16 – 1403 Chester St. (UPI 19530737063667)
Appeal #2021-36 – 1300 Carbon St. (UPI 19530738163576)
Appeal #2021-37 – 936 N. 11th St. (UPI 13531745150428)
Appeal #2021-38 – 150 W. Douglass St. (UPI 15530757540594)
Appeal #2021-39 – 1541 Montgomery St. (UPI 19439712962838)
Appeal #2021-40 – 100 S. 4th St. (UPI 05530626792516)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506): continued from December and January Yeneily Basan-Belgrove (record owner) seeks a dimensional variance for construction of a surface parking lot, which does not meet minimum lot size, lot width and design and construction standards of the Zoning Ordinance, at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-01 – 1725 N. 5th St. (UPI 14530708890812):Andrew Roland is appealing the determination of the Zoning Administrator that additional information is required, including information for off-street parking, lighting, buffering, screening, and buildings, to determine compliance for a car wash use, and planning commission approval is required for the proposed subdivision and land development of the site for the proposed use, including future development, at the subject property, which is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-02 – 427 Rosenthal St. (UPI 06530765521730): Ruben Alcantara seeks a dimensional variance to construct a parking pad and curb cut, which exceeds the maximum 75% impervious coverage allowed at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-03 – 341 Hazel St. (UPI 18530616848485): David Gabrielli seeks dimensional variances for setbacks, and fence height at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-04 – 1118 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622182988): Heminthon Candelaria seeks a dimensional variance to construct a parking pad, which exceeds the maximum 75% impervious coverage allowed at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-05 – 1008 Penn St. (UPI 03531777006171): Samuel S. Perez seeks a variance to operate a tattoo shop at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/zoning-hearing-board or by contacting the Zoning Office.
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SUMMARY:Redistricting Commission
CREATED:20220202T183540Z
DTSTAMP:20220202T183540Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/redistricting-commission-3
DESCRIPTION:Redistricting CommissionWednesday, February 9, 20226:30 pmHybrid Meeting3rd Floor Conference RoomAgendaDownload PDF\NDue to the COVID-19 pandemic the public is prohibited from physically attending themeetings. The meetings can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the Zoomlink below, via the dial-in phone number and on Facebook. The recordings of the meeting willalso be posted on the City’s website after the meetingPublic Comment Instructions:• To comment at the meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noonon the day of the meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided uponregistration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov• Public comment for meetings will also be accepted in writing by noon on the day of the meetingthrough an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the meeting.• Those speaking should limit their comments to no longer than 5 minutesJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85963732820?pwd=a0dydDNnbjFaeTNwWTVhcjhhWUhLQT09Meeting ID: 859 6373 2820Passcode: 938406One tap mobile+13126266799,,85963732820#,,,,*938406# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,85963732820#,,,,*938406# US (New York)Dial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)877 853 5257 US Toll-free888 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 859 6373 2820Passcode: 938406I. Welcome................................................................................................... M. GolembiewskiII. Approval of January Meeting SummaryIII. Mapping Proposals ............................................................AllMr. Kell B and Ms. Bellman A hybrid OR No ChangeIV. Recommendations ....................................................All\N\N\Na href="mailto:council@readingpa.gov" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="mailto:\Na href="mailto:council@readingpa.gov" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="mailto:\N\N\N\N\Nto City Council within 120 days - on or before March 1st\N\NV. Adjourn – Next Meeting??
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I. Welcome................................................................................................... M. Golembiewski
II. Approval of January Meeting Summary
III. Mapping Proposals ............................................................All
Mr. Kell B and Ms. Bellman A hybrid OR No Change
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission
CREATED:20220210T154925Z
DTSTAMP:20220210T154925Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Meeting\NSpecial Meeting: Saturday, February 12, 2022; 10:00 AM\N \NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (934 0318 4093) and passcode (815600). · To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (934 0318 4093) and passcode (815600).\N\NCall Meeting to Order\N\N\NAcknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance\N\N\NSuper Natural Produce Preliminary Annexation and Land Development Plan Review\N\N\NDream Ventures; 100 South 4th Street Sketch Plan Review\N\N\NNext Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm\N\N\NAdjournment\N
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Special Meeting: Saturday, February 12, 2022; 10:00 AM
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- Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance
- Super Natural Produce Preliminary Annexation and Land Development Plan Review
- Dream Ventures; 100 South 4th Street Sketch Plan Review
- Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm
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SUMMARY:Committee Of The Whole Meeting
CREATED:20220125T142936Z
DTSTAMP:20220125T142936Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-meeting-10
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, February 14, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81659333664?pwd=dWRuaklUcFNLaUo2Q2ZCWmNhNWZYUT09\NPasscode: 477858\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,81659333664#,,,,*477858# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,81659333664#,,,,*477858# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 816 5933 3664\NPasscode: 477858\NI. Vacant Property Tax\N \NII. Agenda Review\N \NIII. Executive Session – litigation
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2022\NVIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. Please see the Public Comment Instructions on Page 2.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87179147114?pwd=K1ZsTmJXUk9wb0s1b29MeDR0Q0wvUT09\NPasscode: 050275\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,87179147114#,,,,*050275# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,87179147114#,,,,*050275# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 871 7914 7114\NPasscode: 050275\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastora Lisa Pena, Iglesia Respiro y Libercion de Dios\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on personnel matters at the beginning of the January 31st COW, on litigation after the February 7th COW and on litigation after the February 14th COW.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NRecognizing Black History Month\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NDue to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\N\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of February 14, 2022\NB. MINUTES: January 24, 2022 Regular Meeting and approving the summations of discussion from the January 24th, January 31st, and February 7th COW and the February 7th Nominations meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 5 interview room camera system upgrades for the current system that has reached its end of its life cycle from Signalscape Inc., Cary NC, A GSA Federal Supply Service at the cost of $39,644.99 in the Capital Budget\NB. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 1325-41 Scott Street, a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality\NC. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 916 N 9th Street, a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality\N \ND. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 234 N. 4th Street (a.k.a Super Natural Foods III), a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality\NE. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 650 Spring Street (a.k.a. Go-Puff Development), a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality\NF. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 1700 and 1716 North 12th Street (Albright College Exeter Hall Dormitory), a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality\NG. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 1010 Elm Street Daycare, a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality\NH. Resolution – authorizing the Solicitor to execute the forms to approve the Repository Bid for 631 S 17th ½ Street\NI. Award of Contract – to Laura E. Reppert of MSH Productions LLC at $2,500 per month to plan and organize the City’s 275th Anniversary Celebration for a 2 year period\NJ. Award of Contract – to Kentech Consulting INC. Kentech Consulting INC provides services which include checks of Social Media Content / Online Content posted by individuals at a cost of $50 per applicant. Kentech is specifically tailored to Law Enforcement and currently provides services for Federal, State, and Local agencies all across the United States.\NK. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the BCAP Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate\NL. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the BCTV Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate\NM. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee with Brianna Tyson as alternate\NN. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the Conversion Therapy Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NO. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the Diversity Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NP. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Donna Reed as liaisons\NQ. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Environmental Advisory Council with Brianna Tyson as alternate\NR. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as liaison to the Human Relations Commission\NS. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Local Redevelopment Authority\NT. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Mt. Penn Preserve Council of Governments Board\NU. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the OPEB Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NV. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Planning Commission with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NW. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the RATS Coordinating Committee with Jeff Waltman as alternate\NX. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz and Melissa Ventura to the Recreation Commission with Wesley Butler as alternate\NY. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to represent Council at joint meetings with the Reading School District with Wesley Butler as alternate\NZ. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Shade Tree Commission\NAA. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Stadium Commission\NBB. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Wesley Butler as Council liaisons to the Youth Commission\NCC. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Audit Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NDD. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Capital Planning Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NEE. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Revenue Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NFF. Award of Contract - for the free flowing potassium permanganate to Carus USA Peru, IL who is the second lowest bidder with total bid price of $40,500.00. Carus was chosen over the lowest bidder due to the fact that the lowest bidder’s material is too moist and clogs in the chemical feeder. The selected Bidder will not have a supply chain issue as they also manufacture the chemical whereas other bidders must get shipments from other companies. Therefore, the low bid of George S. Coyne Chemical is rejected as being not responsible under applicable law.\NGG. Award of Contract - to Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, GA the low bidder for Catonic Dry Polymer at a price of $2.25/LB for approximately 60,000 pounds for conditioning domestic wastewater sludge for gravity belt thickening and belt filter press dewatering.\NHH. Resolution - appointing EMS Deputy Chief Michael Sninsky as one of the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators\NII. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment to the following Probationary Paramedics, effective March 1, 2022 to Cody Rosselli, Elizabeth Steffens, and Stacie Nein\NJJ. Award of Contract - to 911 Safety Equipment LLC, Jeffersonville, PA to provide for the annual National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) required 3rd Party Inspections and repairs to Firefighter’s Personal Protective Clothing (PPE). While the cost of the services may vary from year to year the total annual costs are not to exceed $50,000.00 in any given year without further approval by Council. 911 Safety Equipment LLC is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NReading Redevelopment Authority – E. Schlegel, Chair\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27, January 10, and January 24 regular meetings\NB. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10 and January 24 regular meetings\NC. Bill No. 7-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Part 9 Snow and Ice Emergency primarily regarding snow removal in the downtown Introduced at the January 10 meeting; tabled at the January 24 regular meeting\N \ND. Bill No. 11-2022 - amending City Code Chapter 180 Entitled “Construction Codes”, Part 8 entitled “International Building Code”, Section 802 entitled “Amendments”, Letter J. entitled” International Building/Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals” Article 2 entitled “Membership”, Sections 2.3 entitled “Members” And 2.4 entitled “Qualifications” by allowing the participation of sitting HVAC, Electrical Examining Board and Plumbing Board of Examiners members to also serve on the International Building/Fire Board of Appeals Introduced at the January 24 regular meeting\N \NE. Bill 12-2022 - amending City Code Chapter 70 Personnel, Part 5 Leave, Vacations and Holidays, Section 70-502 Holidays, Letter A by adding Juneteenth, as attached Introduced at the January 24 regular meeting\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Bill No. – authorizing the transfer of $65,000 to the Council Budget from the General Fund to cover expenses associated with the 275th Anniversary for a 2 year period.\NB. Bill – authorizing the appropriation of $4M for the construction of the new 9th and Marion Fire Station, from Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund 2022 Budget.\NC. Bill – authorizing the allocation of $5M in ARPA funding for the 9th and Marion Fire Station.\ND. Bill – authorizing the City to agree to a Right-of-Way and Temporary Construction Easement with the Berks County for the County’s Spring Valley Road Bridge Replacement Project.\NE. Bill – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – reappointing Cecile Grimshaw to the Reading Area Water Authority\N \NB. Resolution – appointing Dale Eisenhofer to the HVAC Board\NC. Resolution – reappointing Kathryn Cobb-Holmes to the Human Relations Commission\ND. Resolution – appointing Peter Rye to the Planning Commission\NE. Resolution –\N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, February 14\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – immediately following COW\N \NMonday, February 21\N**City Hall closed – President’s Day holiday**\N \N**Tuesday, February 22**\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N Public Works & Community and Economic Development\N \N**Wednesday, February 23**\NARPA Funding – 5 pm\N \NMonday, February 28\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
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- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastora Lisa Pena, Iglesia Respiro y Libercion de Dios
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on personnel matters at the beginning of the January 31st COW, on litigation after the February 7th COW and on litigation after the February 14th COW.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Recognizing Black History Month
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Due to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of February 14, 2022
B. MINUTES: January 24, 2022 Regular Meeting and approving the summations of discussion from the January 24th, January 31st, and February 7th COW and the February 7th Nominations meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 5 interview room camera system upgrades for the current system that has reached its end of its life cycle from Signalscape Inc., Cary NC, A GSA Federal Supply Service at the cost of $39,644.99 in the Capital Budget
B. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 1325-41 Scott Street, a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality
C. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 916 N 9th Street, a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality
D. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 234 N. 4th Street (a.k.a Super Natural Foods III), a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality
E. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 650 Spring Street (a.k.a. Go-Puff Development), a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality
F. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 1700 and 1716 North 12th Street (Albright College Exeter Hall Dormitory), a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality
G. Resolution – adopting and submitting to the DEP for its approval a Sewage Facilities Planning Module for 1010 Elm Street Daycare, a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the municipality
H. Resolution – authorizing the Solicitor to execute the forms to approve the Repository Bid for 631 S 17th ½ Street
I. Award of Contract – to Laura E. Reppert of MSH Productions LLC at $2,500 per month to plan and organize the City’s 275th Anniversary Celebration for a 2 year period
J. Award of Contract – to Kentech Consulting INC. Kentech Consulting INC provides services which include checks of Social Media Content / Online Content posted by individuals at a cost of $50 per applicant. Kentech is specifically tailored to Law Enforcement and currently provides services for Federal, State, and Local agencies all across the United States.
K. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the BCAP Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate
L. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the BCTV Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate
M. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee with Brianna Tyson as alternate
N. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the Conversion Therapy Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
O. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the Diversity Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
P. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Donna Reed as liaisons
Q. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Environmental Advisory Council with Brianna Tyson as alternate
R. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as liaison to the Human Relations Commission
S. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Local Redevelopment Authority
T. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Mt. Penn Preserve Council of Governments Board
U. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the OPEB Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
V. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Planning Commission with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
W. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the RATS Coordinating Committee with Jeff Waltman as alternate
X. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz and Melissa Ventura to the Recreation Commission with Wesley Butler as alternate
Y. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to represent Council at joint meetings with the Reading School District with Wesley Butler as alternate
Z. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Shade Tree Commission
AA. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Stadium Commission
BB. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Wesley Butler as Council liaisons to the Youth Commission
CC. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Audit Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
DD. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Capital Planning Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
EE. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Revenue Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
FF. Award of Contract - for the free flowing potassium permanganate to Carus USA Peru, IL who is the second lowest bidder with total bid price of $40,500.00. Carus was chosen over the lowest bidder due to the fact that the lowest bidder’s material is too moist and clogs in the chemical feeder. The selected Bidder will not have a supply chain issue as they also manufacture the chemical whereas other bidders must get shipments from other companies. Therefore, the low bid of George S. Coyne Chemical is rejected as being not responsible under applicable law.
GG. Award of Contract - to Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, GA the low bidder for Catonic Dry Polymer at a price of $2.25/LB for approximately 60,000 pounds for conditioning domestic wastewater sludge for gravity belt thickening and belt filter press dewatering.
HH. Resolution - appointing EMS Deputy Chief Michael Sninsky as one of the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators
II. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment to the following Probationary Paramedics, effective March 1, 2022 to Cody Rosselli, Elizabeth Steffens, and Stacie Nein
JJ. Award of Contract - to 911 Safety Equipment LLC, Jeffersonville, PA to provide for the annual National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) required 3rd Party Inspections and repairs to Firefighter’s Personal Protective Clothing (PPE). While the cost of the services may vary from year to year the total annual costs are not to exceed $50,000.00 in any given year without further approval by Council. 911 Safety Equipment LLC is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Reading Redevelopment Authority – E. Schlegel, Chair
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27, January 10, and January 24 regular meetings
B. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10 and January 24 regular meetings
C. Bill No. 7-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Part 9 Snow and Ice Emergency primarily regarding snow removal in the downtown Introduced at the January 10 meeting; tabled at the January 24 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 11-2022 - amending City Code Chapter 180 Entitled “Construction Codes”, Part 8 entitled “International Building Code”, Section 802 entitled “Amendments”, Letter J. entitled” International Building/Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals” Article 2 entitled “Membership”, Sections 2.3 entitled “Members” And 2.4 entitled “Qualifications” by allowing the participation of sitting HVAC, Electrical Examining Board and Plumbing Board of Examiners members to also serve on the International Building/Fire Board of Appeals Introduced at the January 24 regular meeting
E. Bill 12-2022 - amending City Code Chapter 70 Personnel, Part 5 Leave, Vacations and Holidays, Section 70-502 Holidays, Letter A by adding Juneteenth, as attached Introduced at the January 24 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Bill No. – authorizing the transfer of $65,000 to the Council Budget from the General Fund to cover expenses associated with the 275th Anniversary for a 2 year period.
B. Bill – authorizing the appropriation of $4M for the construction of the new 9th and Marion Fire Station, from Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund 2022 Budget.
C. Bill – authorizing the allocation of $5M in ARPA funding for the 9th and Marion Fire Station.
D. Bill – authorizing the City to agree to a Right-of-Way and Temporary Construction Easement with the Berks County for the County’s Spring Valley Road Bridge Replacement Project.
E. Bill – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – reappointing Cecile Grimshaw to the Reading Area Water Authority
B. Resolution – appointing Dale Eisenhofer to the HVAC Board
C. Resolution – reappointing Kathryn Cobb-Holmes to the Human Relations Commission
D. Resolution – appointing Peter Rye to the Planning Commission
E. Resolution –
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 14
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – immediately following COW
Monday, February 21
**City Hall closed – President’s Day holiday**
**Tuesday, February 22**
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Public Works & Community and Economic Development
**Wednesday, February 23**
ARPA Funding – 5 pm
Monday, February 28
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CHARTER BOARDLocation: Zoom Virtual MeetingDate: February 15, 2022Time: 6:00PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREJoin Zoom Meeting:https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81824417339?pwd=WUo0OXJ2eG9qUVM3SmI5VEo1U0pXUT09Meeting ID: 818 2441 7339Passcode: 918768Dial 877 853 5257 US Toll-freeAGENDAI. Call to Order and Roll Call.II. Approval of minutes (Approval of minutes from December 1 at 6pm).III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raisematters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).IV. Right to Know Request.V. Education Initiatives (Tip of the Month progress update. Annotated Charter discussion regardingdirective to Solicitor).VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints.VIII. Executive Session (As needed).IX. Official Action (As needed)X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of officialaction taken by the Board).XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitor hiring/retentionprocess. Rules of Administration and Procedure for investigation procedures, retention policy for allmatters and people, document transfer policy for IO, Michael Gombar stepping down as Boardmediator to serve as City Council Solicitor).XII. Adjournment.\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N
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AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Roll Call.
II. Approval of minutes (Approval of minutes from December 1 at 6pm).
III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raise
matters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).
IV. Right to Know Request.
V. Education Initiatives (Tip of the Month progress update. Annotated Charter discussion regarding
directive to Solicitor).
VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.
VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints.
VIII. Executive Session (As needed).
IX. Official Action (As needed)
X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of official
action taken by the Board).
XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitor hiring/retention
process. Rules of Administration and Procedure for investigation procedures, retention policy for all
matters and people, document transfer policy for IO, Michael Gombar stepping down as Board
mediator to serve as City Council Solicitor).
XII. Adjournment.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA\NHARB Meeting\NFEBRUARY 15, 2022 MEETING AGENDA\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in City Hall using a virtual meeting application of which will be recorded and posted on the City’s Website.\NPublic comment for the HARB meetings will only be accepted in writing through an email to amy.johnson@readingpa.gov. All public comment must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the meeting to allow the distribution of the comment submitted to HARB members prior to the start of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 City Park \N City of Reading, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview proposal for a revision to the previously approved plan for 20,000 square foot ADA specific play area adjacent to the existing play area within City Park at the northeast corner of 11th and Washington Streets, to include the construction of a spray park area.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 611 Chestnut St. \N Manuel Saquisili, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 28\NReview request for the replacement of the first floor front entrance door, replacement of the grocer’s alley door, replacement of windows and the installation of mailboxes at the front facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N823 N. 4th, Myrta Acosta, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces in kind.\N \N 7:10 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N53 S. 6th – Signage has not been modified as per HARB Resolution No. 82-17 as made on 12/19/17. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the July 2021 HARB Resolutions at the January 2022 meeting. August 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the February 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NElection of Officers.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:00 p.m. Adjournment
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HARB Meeting
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 MEETING AGENDA
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in City Hall using a virtual meeting application of which will be recorded and posted on the City’s Website.
Public comment for the HARB meetings will only be accepted in writing through an email to amy.johnson@readingpa.gov. All public comment must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the meeting to allow the distribution of the comment submitted to HARB members prior to the start of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 City Park
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review proposal for a revision to the previously approved plan for 20,000 square foot ADA specific play area adjacent to the existing play area within City Park at the northeast corner of 11th and Washington Streets, to include the construction of a spray park area.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 611 Chestnut St.
Manuel Saquisili, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 28
Review request for the replacement of the first floor front entrance door, replacement of the grocer’s alley door, replacement of windows and the installation of mailboxes at the front facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 823 N. 4th, Myrta Acosta, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
7:10 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 53 S. 6th – Signage has not been modified as per HARB Resolution No. 82-17 as made on 12/19/17. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the July 2021 HARB Resolutions at the January 2022 meeting. August 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the February 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Election of Officers.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:00 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:Ethics Board\NAgenda\NWednesday, February 16, 2022\N 5 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N Zoom Virtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. \NPublic Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of minutes – October 21, 2021\N4. Old Business\N\NBoard Policy on the Enforcement of subpoenas\NEthics Training for City employees and officials\N\N5. New Business\N\NAdvisory Opinion 2022-1\NLocal Enforcement of the Filing of Statements of Financial Interest\N\N6. Next meeting date
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record.
Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of minutes – October 21, 2021
4. Old Business
- Board Policy on the Enforcement of subpoenas
- Ethics Training for City employees and officials
5. New Business
- Advisory Opinion 2022-1
- Local Enforcement of the Filing of Statements of Financial Interest
6. Next meeting date
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DESCRIPTION:Berks County Convention Center Authority\NBOARD MEETING\NFebruary 17, 2022\N7:00 AM\NSantander Arena\NReading, PA\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NA G E N D A\N \N\NCall to Order\NComments from Public\N\N\NApproval of Minutes – 12/16/21\N\N\NPearle Vision\N\NFunding/Audit\NPenn State Status\N\N\NTreasurer’s Report\N\NCorporate\NASM Global\NReading Royals Hockey\N\N\NSolicitor’s Report\N\N\NASM Update\N\NOperations\NCapital\N\N\NParking Issues\N\N\NSign City of Reading ARPA Grant Agreement\NDiscuss County & City Nights at the Royals events\NExecutive Committee\N\N\NOther\NAdjourn Meeting\NNext Meeting April 21, 2022 at the Santander Arena – 7:00 AM\N
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BOARD MEETING
February 17, 2022
7:00 AM
Santander Arena
Reading, PA
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A G E N D A
- Call to Order
- Comments from Public
- Approval of Minutes – 12/16/21
- Pearle Vision
- Funding/Audit
- Penn State Status
- Treasurer’s Report
- Corporate
- ASM Global
- Reading Royals Hockey
- Solicitor’s Report
- Sign City of Reading ARPA Grant Agreement
- Discuss County & City Nights at the Royals events
- Executive Committee
- Other
- Adjourn Meeting
- Next Meeting April 21, 2022 at the Santander Arena – 7:00 AM
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed for President's Day
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, February 22, 202212:00 p.m.Virtual\N EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. Crothers Council Representative – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Brianna Tyson City Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. SmithDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will beaccepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to makecomment at the meeting must also register prior to the start of the meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09Meeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205Dial by your location877 853 5257 US Toll-free888 475 4499 US Toll-freeAGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 Welcome Welcome from Chair Call to order Public comment Approval of minutes – January 25, 202212:05 – 12:45 Downtown Plus Plan Presentation – D. Myers12:45 – 1:30 Review Old Business Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers) Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers) Member update (Shelly Smith) Plastic bag ban (David Beane)ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCIL\NTime Agenda Item Act 2 database – on hold until summer 2022 “EAC Listening Sessions” public meetings1:30 – 1:40 Introduce New Business1:40 – 1:50 Provide Project Updates (as needed) WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (CathyCurran-Myers, D. Beane) Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Cathy Curran-Myers) Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale) List of Organizations (David Beane) Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray) Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity) Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray) BCTV Program (David Beane) PFAs (Bill Murray) Zero Waste Plan Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer) Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers) Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers) DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:50 Clarify Next Steps Review bike-rack items Clarify follow-up commitments NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 virtually at noon Share closing comments1:50 Adjourn
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Virtual
EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. Crothers
Council Representative – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Brianna Tyson
City Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. Smith
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be
accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by
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AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – January 25, 2022
12:05 – 12:45 Downtown Plus Plan Presentation – D. Myers
12:45 – 1:30 Review Old Business
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Time Agenda Item
Act 2 database – on hold until summer 2022
“EAC Listening Sessions” public meetings
1:30 – 1:40 Introduce New Business
1:40 – 1:50 Provide Project Updates (as needed)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy
Curran-Myers, D. Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:50 Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack items
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 virtually at noon
Share closing comments
1:50 Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20220210T182125Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-6
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NTuesday, February 22, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Beatriz Gonzalez – appointment – Youth Commission – Council District 2\N4:15 – William Dorward – appointment – Equal Business Opportunity Board\N4:30 – Charlie Jones – appointment – Zoning Hearing Board alternate\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Appointment process to the Fire / Building Code of Appeals for those serving on the City’s Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Boards\N \NIV. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Beatriz Gonzalez – appointment – Youth Commission – Council District 2
4:15 – William Dorward – appointment – Equal Business Opportunity Board
4:30 – Charlie Jones – appointment – Zoning Hearing Board alternate
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Appointment process to the Fire / Building Code of Appeals for those serving on the City’s Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Boards
IV. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220210T182235Z
DTSTAMP:20220210T182235Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-7
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeTuesday, February 22, 20225:00 pmVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84327949614?pwd=aW9MaXJ2RXVuNUZqNjJEb2taRzREdz09\NPasscode: 737657\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,84327949614#,,,,*737657# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,84327949614#,,,,*737657# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 843 2794 9614\NPasscode: 737657\NI. Pension Actuary Report – Conrad Siegel 30 mins\N \NII. Public Works Reports \N\NPothole Report and Procedure update - Zeiber -15 mins\N\N \NIII. Community and Economic Development Reports \N\NDowntown 2022 update - Castner -15mins\NStantec Report Summary( Policy Actionable items) - Abodalo - 30mins\N
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Pension Actuary Report – Conrad Siegel 30 mins
II. Public Works Reports
- Pothole Report and Procedure update - Zeiber -15 mins
III. Community and Economic Development Reports
- Downtown 2022 update - Castner -15mins
- Stantec Report Summary( Policy Actionable items) - Abodalo - 30mins
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission
CREATED:20220222T131239Z
DTSTAMP:20220222T131239Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-2
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingTuesday, February 22, 20226:00 PM\N \N(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance(a) New Planning Commission Member: Peter Rye(3) Scheibner Annexation Plan(4) Albright College Exeter Hall: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan Application(5) Alvernia University Berkshire Building: Revised Plan of Record and ZHB Application(6) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application(7) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan Application(8) Scott Street Subdivision Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Application(9) Centro Hispano Project Land Development Plan: LDP Waiver Request(10) Old Business, Waiver Requests, Project Updates and Pending Plans(a) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Land Development Plan Application(b) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(c) Reading Station Building D (Cube Smart) Subdivision Plan and ZHB Application(d) MJ Reider Annexation and Land Development Plan Application(e) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report(f) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow(g) Sollanlly Tinco 1527 North 5th Street Land Development Plan: Waiver Request(11) Announcements and Other Business(12) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes(a) Approval of the Meeting Minutes from PC Meeting on January 25, 2022(b) Approval of the Meeting Minutes from PC Meeting on February 12, 2022(13) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm(14) Adjournment
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance
(a) New Planning Commission Member: Peter Rye
(3) Scheibner Annexation Plan
(4) Albright College Exeter Hall: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
(5) Alvernia University Berkshire Building: Revised Plan of Record and ZHB Application
(6) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
(7) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan Application
(8) Scott Street Subdivision Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Application
(9) Centro Hispano Project Land Development Plan: LDP Waiver Request
(10) Old Business, Waiver Requests, Project Updates and Pending Plans
(a) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Land Development Plan Application
(b) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(c) Reading Station Building D (Cube Smart) Subdivision Plan and ZHB Application
(d) MJ Reider Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
(e) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report
(f) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow
(g) Sollanlly Tinco 1527 North 5th Street Land Development Plan: Waiver Request
(11) Announcements and Other Business
(12) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
(a) Approval of the Meeting Minutes from PC Meeting on January 25, 2022
(b) Approval of the Meeting Minutes from PC Meeting on February 12, 2022
(13) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm
(14) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:ARPA Funding
CREATED:20220210T182835Z
DTSTAMP:20220210T182835Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/arpa-funding
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, February 23, 2022\NARPA Update\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82118864826?pwd=WjRGNGcxOGU1TUhZRUd6YUFPUTRkZz09\NPasscode: 556784\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,82118864826#,,,,*556784# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,82118864826#,,,,*556784# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 821 1886 4826\NPasscode: 556784\N \NI. Introductions\N \NII. Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC – Scope of Work & ARPA Regs 30 mins\NARP Grants Management, Accounting and Compliance\N \NIII. Mayor’s Recommended Allocations – Jamar Kelly 30 mins\N \NIV. ARPA Grant Program – Frank Denbowski 20 mins\N \N \N
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Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
ARPA Update
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Introductions
II. Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC – Scope of Work & ARPA Regs 30 mins
ARP Grants Management, Accounting and Compliance
III. Mayor’s Recommended Allocations – Jamar Kelly 30 mins
IV. ARPA Grant Program – Frank Denbowski 20 mins
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-8
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeMonday, February 28, 20225:00 pmVirtual MeetingAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while themeeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTVMAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendanceto view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend themeeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86094572573?pwd=NWFac3o1OUFzc1dRVFd1dllpOFBhUT09Passcode: 846683Or One tap mobile:+13126266799,,86094572573#,,,,*846683# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,86094572573#,,,,*846683# US (New York)Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 2158782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 860 9457 2573Passcode: 846683\NI. Redistricting Commission Recommendation (attached)II. Containing Charter Board CostsIII. Schedule RetreatIV. Agenda Review
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, February 28, 2022
5:00 pm
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I. Redistricting Commission Recommendation (attached)
II. Containing Charter Board Costs
III. Schedule Retreat
IV. Agenda Review
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20220210T183005Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-6
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022\NVIRTUAL MEETING at the conclusion of the COW Meeting\N DOWNOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. Please see the Public Comment Instructions on Page 2.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86732116305?pwd=RFByTHZ4cmtJdTBody84M2dTNzllQT09\NPasscode: 525239\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,86732116305#,,,,*525239# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,86732116305#,,,,*525239# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 867 3211 6305\NPasscode: 525239\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Daniel Myers, Community Evangelical Church\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive sessions on litigation after the February 28th COW.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NDue to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\N\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of February 28, 2022\NB. MINUTES: February 14th Regular meeting, the February 14th, 22nd and 23rd COW and February 22nd Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for Pagoda wall and stairs structural and geotechnical\Nengineering, construction administration, active inspections and bid assistance to Johnson,\NMirmiran and Thompson, Inc. (JMT), Cockeysville, MD, at the submitted price of $643,097.00.\NThere is $1,000,000 for this project in the Capital Improvements Budget\NB. Resolution – directing the City Solicitor to execute and submit the forms approving the Repository Bids for 337 Spring Garden St, 217 Pear St and 633 S 17th ½ St\NC. Resolution – authorizing the actuary valuation for 2022-23 from Conrad Siegel for the Police, Fire and Officers and Employees Pension Funds\N \ND. Resolution – waiving the financial security requirement as per SALDO Section 515-309 for the Habitat for Humanity Buttonwood Gateway project\N \NE. Resolution – authorizing the filing of a formal application and business plan for a RCAP Grant in the amount of $7.5M on behalf of the Reading Baseball LP for the Firstenergy Stadium Renovations Project\NF. Resolution – authorizing the engagement agreement between the CITY OF Reading and EducationWorks, Inc., for the creation of the City of Reading Climate Corps\N \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27, January 10, January 24, and February 14 regular meetings\NB. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10, January 24, and February 14 regular meetings\NC. Bill No. 13-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $65,000 to the Council Budget from the General Fund fund balance to cover expenses associated with the 275th Anniversary for a 2 year period.\ND. Bill No. 14-2022 – authorizing the appropriation of $4M for the construction of the new 9th and Marion Fire Station, from Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund 2022 Budget.\NE. Bill No. 15-2022 – authorizing the allocation of $5M in ARPA funding for the 9th and Marion Fire Station.\NF. Bill No. 16-2022 – authorizing the City to agree to a Right-of-Way and Temporary Construction Easement with Berks County for the County’s Spring Valley Road Bridge Replacement Project.\NG. Bill No. 17-2022 – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Bill No. – Amending the City Code Fee Schedule Section 212-116 as follows:\N \N\N\N\N\NDescription\N\N\NFee\N\N\NOrdinance No.\N\N\NCode Citation\N\N\N\N\NAnnual housing registration fee\N\N\N$100 per parcel\N\N \N\NSec. 308-103\N\N\N\N\NReduced fee due by April 1st\N\N\N$90 per parcel\N\N \N\NSec. 308-104\N\N\N\N\NFlat fee due by May 1st\N\N\N$100 per parcel\N\N \N\NSec. 308-104\N\N\N\N\NSurcharges for failure to submit annual housing renewal form and annual housing fee after May 1st\N\N\N$150 per parcel\N\N \N\NSec. 308-104\N\N\N\N\NB. Bill – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to winter weather conditions\NC. Bill – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 503 Sundays and Holidays Exempted by retitling the Section as Hours of Enforcement and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, adding Saturday to excepted enforcement and limiting the hours of parking zone enforcement to Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm\ND. Bill – amending the budget by allocating $134,000 for the Reading Climate Corp. program. \NE. Bill – amending the Budget Fund 47 ARP by allocating $150,000 for consulting expenses. \N \NF. Bill – amending Personnel Code 70-701 Salary Administration by increasing the salary ranges as follows:\N(3) Chief of Police. The Chief of Police for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of no less than $80,000 and no more than $125,000 $135,000.\N(7) Community Development Director. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development for the City of Reading shall be compensated at a salary of no less than $75,000 and no more than $110,000 $120,000\N \NG. Bill – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of Buttonwood and North 2nd Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213\N \NH. Bill – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of North 13th and Perry Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213\N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Beatriz Gonzalez to the Youth Commission, representing Council District 2\N \NB. Resolution – appointing William Dorward to the Equal Business Opportunity Board\NC. Resolution – appointing Charles Jones as an alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board\ND. Resolution -\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, February 28\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, March 7\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N\NPublic Safety, Finance, and HR reports\N\NMonday, March 14\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NTuesday, March 15\NARPA Update – 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Daniel Myers, Community Evangelical Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive sessions on litigation after the February 28th COW.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Due to COVID-19 the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of February 28, 2022
B. MINUTES: February 14th Regular meeting, the February 14th, 22nd and 23rd COW and February 22nd Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for Pagoda wall and stairs structural and geotechnical
engineering, construction administration, active inspections and bid assistance to Johnson,
Mirmiran and Thompson, Inc. (JMT), Cockeysville, MD, at the submitted price of $643,097.00.
There is $1,000,000 for this project in the Capital Improvements Budget
B. Resolution – directing the City Solicitor to execute and submit the forms approving the Repository Bids for 337 Spring Garden St, 217 Pear St and 633 S 17th ½ St
C. Resolution – authorizing the actuary valuation for 2022-23 from Conrad Siegel for the Police, Fire and Officers and Employees Pension Funds
D. Resolution – waiving the financial security requirement as per SALDO Section 515-309 for the Habitat for Humanity Buttonwood Gateway project
E. Resolution – authorizing the filing of a formal application and business plan for a RCAP Grant in the amount of $7.5M on behalf of the Reading Baseball LP for the Firstenergy Stadium Renovations Project
F. Resolution – authorizing the engagement agreement between the CITY OF Reading and EducationWorks, Inc., for the creation of the City of Reading Climate Corps
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27, January 10, January 24, and February 14 regular meetings
B. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10, January 24, and February 14 regular meetings
C. Bill No. 13-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $65,000 to the Council Budget from the General Fund fund balance to cover expenses associated with the 275th Anniversary for a 2 year period.
D. Bill No. 14-2022 – authorizing the appropriation of $4M for the construction of the new 9th and Marion Fire Station, from Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund 2022 Budget.
E. Bill No. 15-2022 – authorizing the allocation of $5M in ARPA funding for the 9th and Marion Fire Station.
F. Bill No. 16-2022 – authorizing the City to agree to a Right-of-Way and Temporary Construction Easement with Berks County for the County’s Spring Valley Road Bridge Replacement Project.
G. Bill No. 17-2022 – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Bill No. – Amending the City Code Fee Schedule Section 212-116 as follows:
Description | Fee | Ordinance No. | Code Citation |
Annual housing registration fee | $100 per parcel | | Sec. 308-103 |
Reduced fee due by April 1st | $90 per parcel | | Sec. 308-104 |
Flat fee due by May 1st | $100 per parcel | | Sec. 308-104 |
Surcharges for failure to submit annual housing renewal form and annual housing fee after May 1st | $150 per parcel | | Sec. 308-104 |
B. Bill – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to winter weather conditions
C. Bill – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 503 Sundays and Holidays Exempted by retitling the Section as Hours of Enforcement and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, adding Saturday to excepted enforcement and limiting the hours of parking zone enforcement to Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm
D. Bill – amending the budget by allocating $134,000 for the Reading Climate Corp. program.
E. Bill – amending the Budget Fund 47 ARP by allocating $150,000 for consulting expenses.
F. Bill – amending Personnel Code 70-701 Salary Administration by increasing the salary ranges as follows:
(3) Chief of Police. The Chief of Police for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of no less than $80,000 and no more than $125,000 $135,000.
(7) Community Development Director. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development for the City of Reading shall be compensated at a salary of no less than $75,000 and no more than $110,000 $120,000
G. Bill – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of Buttonwood and North 2nd Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213
H. Bill – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of North 13th and Perry Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Beatriz Gonzalez to the Youth Commission, representing Council District 2
B. Resolution – appointing William Dorward to the Equal Business Opportunity Board
C. Resolution – appointing Charles Jones as an alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board
D. Resolution -
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 28
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, March 7
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
- Public Safety, Finance, and HR reports
Monday, March 14
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Tuesday, March 15
ARPA Update – 5 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the WholeMonday, March 7, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD FULL PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81088578051?pwd=UXhua0Q0Y3Y4cDJDTm40aUphbDNvdz09\NPasscode: 947970\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,81088578051#,,,,*947970# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,81088578051#,,,,*947970# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 810 8857 8051\NPasscode: 947970\NI. Reading Parking Authority\N\NGarage Rates\NReview Parking Fines – pages 3-5\NReview Ordinances Introduced – Page 6\N\NBill 18-2022– amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to winter weather conditions Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting\NBill 19-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 503 Sundays and Holidays Exempted by retitling the Section as Hours of Enforcement and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, adding Saturday to excepted enforcement and limiting the hours of parking zone enforcement to Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting\N\N\N\NII. Council Staff Oversight Policy \N \NIII. City’s Performance Evaluation Policy & Salary Study Update\N \NIV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 7-8) \N\NProject Updates\N\NFM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management\N\N\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments*\N\NV. Administrative Reports \NA. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary re Delayed until April 4th\N\NBalance Sheet & Income Statement\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NProgress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline\NNon-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.\N\N \NB. HR Monthly Reports\N\NBudget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position\NReport each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l\N\N \N
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Monday, March 7, 2022
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Reading Parking Authority
- Garage Rates
- Review Parking Fines – pages 3-5
- Review Ordinances Introduced – Page 6
- Bill 18-2022– amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to winter weather conditions Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
- Bill 19-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 503 Sundays and Holidays Exempted by retitling the Section as Hours of Enforcement and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, adding Saturday to excepted enforcement and limiting the hours of parking zone enforcement to Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
II. Council Staff Oversight Policy
III. City’s Performance Evaluation Policy & Salary Study Update
IV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 7-8)
- Project Updates
- FM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management
- Police & Fire Accomplishments*
V. Administrative Reports
A. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary re Delayed until April 4th
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline
- Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.
B. HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, March 09, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, March 08, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506)Appeal #2022-01 – 1725 N. 5th St. (UPI 14530708890812)Appeal #2022-02 – 427 Rosenthal St. (UPI 06530765521730)Appeal #2022-03 – 341 Hazel St. (UPI 18530616848485)Appeal #2022-04 – 1118 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622182988)Appeal #2022-05 – 1008 Penn St. (UPI 03531777006171)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2019-15 – 218 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438407): Jose Abreu (record owner) seeks dimensional variances for a detached garage constructed at the rear of the property, originally denied by the Zoning Hearing Board on September 11, 2019, and remanded to the Board for further proceedings. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal 2022-06 – 315 Pine St. (UPI 01530634689006): Nescita Melendez and Sergio Sibri (record owners) seek special exception approval and an appeal of the January 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination for the enclosure of a front porch at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-07 – 2300 York St. (UPI 15530814324767): Letitia Roncea seeks a variance to keep six chickens on the subject property, which is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. The owner of record is Property DMRI LLC.Appeal #2022-08 – 1414 Moss St. (UPI 17531729082029): Christ Embassy International Church seeks special exception approval and an appeal of the January 11, 2022 Zoning Officer determination to use a portion of the first floor of the subject property as a place of worship. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. The owner of record is UGC LLC.Appeal #2022-10 – 322 Walnut St. (UPI 06530774619276): Carlos Quiala Ricart seeks special exception approval and an appeal of the February 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination for Adaptive Reuse of the existing building into 4 dwelling units and variances for an additional efficiency apartment and off-street parking requirements or as a prior non-conforming use which had previous approval as a daycare center which was more intense than residential use and relief for dimensional variances.Appeal #2022-11 – 259 S 10th St. (UPI 10531629086547): Osvaldo Rosabal seeks special exception approval to establish a day care facility and a variance for off-street parking standards and any other dimensional or other variances that the board may require at the subject property. The property is located in the R-3 Zoning District. The owner of record is Rosabal Real Estate Corporation.Appeal #2022-12 – 600 Spring St. (UPI 14530752858138): Douglass Development Corporation seeks a dimensional variance for required setbacks for the proposed subdivision and development. The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Jemals Reading Station, LLC.Appeal #2022-13 – 101 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530783800808): Christopher Heiniman of Perrotto Builders seeks reaffirmation of ZHB Decisions 2020-18 for special exception relief and an appeal of the February 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination for adaptive reuse of the existing principal building for 79 residential units. Subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District. The owner of record is Berkshire II Real Estate Holdings, LLC.\NThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, March 09, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, March 08, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2021-33 – 1029 Buttonwood St. (UPI 11531761028506)
Appeal #2022-01 – 1725 N. 5th St. (UPI 14530708890812)
Appeal #2022-02 – 427 Rosenthal St. (UPI 06530765521730)
Appeal #2022-03 – 341 Hazel St. (UPI 18530616848485)
Appeal #2022-04 – 1118 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622182988)
Appeal #2022-05 – 1008 Penn St. (UPI 03531777006171)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2019-15 – 218 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438407): Jose Abreu (record owner) seeks dimensional variances for a detached garage constructed at the rear of the property, originally denied by the Zoning Hearing Board on September 11, 2019, and remanded to the Board for further proceedings. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal 2022-06 – 315 Pine St. (UPI 01530634689006): Nescita Melendez and Sergio Sibri (record owners) seek special exception approval and an appeal of the January 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination for the enclosure of a front porch at the subject property, which is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-07 – 2300 York St. (UPI 15530814324767): Letitia Roncea seeks a variance to keep six chickens on the subject property, which is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. The owner of record is Property DMRI LLC.
Appeal #2022-08 – 1414 Moss St. (UPI 17531729082029): Christ Embassy International Church seeks special exception approval and an appeal of the January 11, 2022 Zoning Officer determination to use a portion of the first floor of the subject property as a place of worship. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. The owner of record is UGC LLC.
Appeal #2022-10 – 322 Walnut St. (UPI 06530774619276): Carlos Quiala Ricart seeks special exception approval and an appeal of the February 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination for Adaptive Reuse of the existing building into 4 dwelling units and variances for an additional efficiency apartment and off-street parking requirements or as a prior non-conforming use which had previous approval as a daycare center which was more intense than residential use and relief for dimensional variances.
Appeal #2022-11 – 259 S 10th St. (UPI 10531629086547): Osvaldo Rosabal seeks special exception approval to establish a day care facility and a variance for off-street parking standards and any other dimensional or other variances that the board may require at the subject property. The property is located in the R-3 Zoning District. The owner of record is Rosabal Real Estate Corporation.
Appeal #2022-12 – 600 Spring St. (UPI 14530752858138): Douglass Development Corporation seeks a dimensional variance for required setbacks for the proposed subdivision and development. The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Jemals Reading Station, LLC.
Appeal #2022-13 – 101 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530783800808): Christopher Heiniman of Perrotto Builders seeks reaffirmation of ZHB Decisions 2020-18 for special exception relief and an appeal of the February 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination for adaptive reuse of the existing principal building for 79 residential units. Subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District. The owner of record is Berkshire II Real Estate Holdings, LLC.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Friday, March 11, 2022\NCouncil Chambers 5:00 P.M.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF\NThe Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NDue to the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log in using the link below. Please copy the link into your browser bar and touch enter.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83551939853?pwd=MDFNcEE0Z1MxS05vTVhITk1vOGVMZz09\NPasscode: 682128\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,83551939853#,,,,*682128# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,83551939853#,,,,*682128# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 835 5193 9853\NPasscode: 682128\N \NPublic comment can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. \N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NCitizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. \N \NThose commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of March 10, 2022\N \N4. RESOLUTION \N \NA. Resolution – accepting the resignation of the District 1 Council Member, effective March 9, 2022 as per her resignation notice\N5. ADJOURN \N
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Special Meeting Friday, March 11, 2022
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Citizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order.
Those commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of March 10, 2022
4. RESOLUTION
A. Resolution – accepting the resignation of the District 1 Council Member, effective March 9, 2022 as per her resignation notice
5. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, March 14, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85790918967?pwd=RDB5RUlYMGwrb1Y4c0xZL21NVnN2QT09\NPasscode: 792999\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,85790918967#,,,,*792999# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,85790918967#,,,,*792999# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 857 9091 8967\NPasscode: 792999\NI. Government Study Commission \N \NII. Containing Charter Board Costs\N \NIII. Agenda Review
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, March 14, 2022
5:00 pm
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Agenda
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I. Government Study Commission
II. Containing Charter Board Costs
III. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022HYBRID MEETING 7 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89988459653?pwd=MHZSc2hITjllb21NQXdWTEtqN241QT09Passcode: 222284Or One tap mobile:+13126266799,,89988459653#,,,,*222284# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,89988459653#,,,,*222284# US (New York)Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 899 8845 9653Passcode: 222284RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGSThe Administrative Code, Section 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.1. Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.2. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.3. Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping,CITY COUNCILMeeting Agenda2Page2calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.4. Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.5. Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.6. Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.1. OPENING MATTERSA. CALL TO ORDERB. INVOCATION: Joby Soissman, Leader, Celebrate RecoveryC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAGD. ROLL CALLE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session prior to the start of the March 7th COW relating to personnel and potential litigation2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:Public Comment Instructions: To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting. Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers. Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.3Page3All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTESA. AGENDA: Meeting of March 14, 2022B. MINUTES: February 28th Regular meeting, the February 28th and March 7th COW and March 7th Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries5. Consent Agenda LegislationThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.A. Award of Contract - for Maintenance/Support of the current VSU (Video Safety Unit) to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, NJ at the cost of $86,684.92B. Resolution - appointing Wesley Butler to the Nominations and Appointments CommitteeC. Resolution – ratifying the rescission of the 90 day Declaration of Emergency executed on January 3, 2022 and ratified on January 10, 2022D. Resolution – agreeing to the alternative form of financial security for municipal improvements related to the Habitat for Humanity Gateway Improvement project as per the SALDOE. Resolution - authorizing the purchase of five (5) new patrol vehicles to replace aging front line vehicles in the Police Department Fleet to Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. Mount Joy, PA for at the cost of $301,270.00. These new vehicles are coming with 5 year 75,000 mile warranty. Quotes were received from 3 CoStars vendors. Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. is an authorized City of Reading Vendor and is also a member of CoStars.F. Resolution – in support of the 11th Annual "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" to explore ways to manage residential consumption of water and power, to inspire its residents to care for our natural resources; and to become better environmental stewards4Page4G. Resolution - authorizing the mayor to sign and submit an application for a PA CFA Local Share Assessment Grant for the funding of the construction of the new training and special operations facility for the Reading Police Department H. Award of Contract – for traffic signal preventative maintenance to Telco, Inc., 1224 Cross Keys Road, MD 21030, at the submitted price of $300,000.00.I. Award of Contract – to Telco, Inc., 1224 Cross Keys Road, MD 21030, at the submitted price of $450,000.00.00 for traffic signal repair (temporary or final) on an on-call basis 24/7 as per PennDOT 19 Publication 191.6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTAttached7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITORAttached8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGEA. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27, January 10, January 24, February 14, and February 28 regular meetingsB. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10, January 24, February 14 and February 28 regular meetingsC. Bill No. 17-2022 – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street Tabled at the February 28 regular meetingD. Bill 18-2022– amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to winter weather conditions Introduced at the February 28 regular meetingE. Bill 19-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 503 Sundays and Holidays Exempted by retitling the Section as Hours of Enforcement and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, adding Saturday to excepted enforcement and5Page5limiting the hours of parking zone enforcement to Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm Introduced at the February 28 regular meetingF. Bill 20-2022 – amending the budget by allocating $134,000 for the Reading Climate Corp. program Introduced at the February 28 regular meetingG. Bill 21-2022 – amending the Budget Fund 47 ARP by allocating $150,000 for consulting expenses Introduced at the February 28 regular meetingH. Bill 22-2022 – amending Personnel Code 70-701 Salary Administration by increasing the salary ranges as follows:(3) Chief of Police. The Chief of Police for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of no less than $80,000 and no more than $125,000 $135,000.(7) Community Development Director. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development for the City of Reading shall be compensated at a salary of no less than $75,000 and no more than $110,000 $120,000Introduced at the February 28 regular meetingI. Bill 23-2022 – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of Buttonwood and North 2nd Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213 Introduced at the February 28 regular meetingJ. Bill 24-2022 – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of North 13th and Perry Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213 Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCESA. Ordinance – amending the City Code, Administrative Code Section 5-215 Council Districts, as recommended by the Redistricting Advisory CommissionB. Ordinance – amending the 2022 Human Relations budget by adding a $250,000 ARPA allocation for rental and utility assistance.C. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 576-502, Parking Zones Established; Traffic Control to remove metered parking on the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of North Ninth StreetD. Ordinance – amending City of Reading Code Section 576-403 Parking Prohibited in Certain Areas by requiring parking stalls on City Streets and requiring that vehicles be parked between the stall lines. No portion of a vehicle shall be located on or over a line designating a parking space but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time.6Page611. RESOLUTIONSA. Resolution – reappointing Lisa Blount to the Human Relations CommissionB. Resolution – reappointing Karen Archie to the Human Relations CommissionC. Resolution – appointing Tim Waldman to the Fire / Building Code Board of AppealsD. Resolution -12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERSPlease see public speaking rules on second page13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULETuesday, March 15ARPA Update – 5 pmMonday, March 21Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pmPublic Hearing – Redistricting Recommendation – 5 pmCommittee of the Whole – 5:30 pm Public Works and Community and Economic DevelopmentMonday, March 28Committee of the Whole – 5 pmRegular Meeting – 7 pm15. ADJOURN
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The Administrative Code, Section 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
1. Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
2. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
3. Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda at the podium and must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping,
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4. Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
5. Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
6. Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Joby Soissman, Leader, Celebrate Recovery
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session prior to the start of the March 7th COW relating to personnel and potential litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions: To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting. Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers. Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
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All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of March 14, 2022
B. MINUTES: February 28th Regular meeting, the February 28th and March 7th COW and March 7th Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract - for Maintenance/Support of the current VSU (Video Safety Unit) to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, NJ at the cost of $86,684.92
B. Resolution - appointing Wesley Butler to the Nominations and Appointments Committee
C. Resolution – ratifying the rescission of the 90 day Declaration of Emergency executed on January 3, 2022 and ratified on January 10, 2022
D. Resolution – agreeing to the alternative form of financial security for municipal improvements related to the Habitat for Humanity Gateway Improvement project as per the SALDO
E. Resolution - authorizing the purchase of five (5) new patrol vehicles to replace aging front line vehicles in the Police Department Fleet to Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. Mount Joy, PA for at the cost of $301,270.00. These new vehicles are coming with 5 year 75,000 mile warranty. Quotes were received from 3 CoStars vendors. Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. is an authorized City of Reading Vendor and is also a member of CoStars.
F. Resolution – in support of the 11th Annual "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" to explore ways to manage residential consumption of water and power, to inspire its residents to care for our natural resources; and to become better environmental stewards
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G. Resolution - authorizing the mayor to sign and submit an application for a PA CFA Local Share Assessment Grant for the funding of the construction of the new training and special operations facility for the Reading Police Department H. Award of Contract – for traffic signal preventative maintenance to Telco, Inc., 1224 Cross Keys Road, MD 21030, at the submitted price of $300,000.00.
I. Award of Contract – to Telco, Inc., 1224 Cross Keys Road, MD 21030, at the submitted price of $450,000.00.00 for traffic signal repair (temporary or final) on an on-call basis 24/7 as per PennDOT 19 Publication 191.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 106-2021 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Part 1201 Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership Introduced at the December 13 regular meeting; tabled at the December 27, January 10, January 24, February 14, and February 28 regular meetings
B. Bill No. 5-2022 – amending the 2022 Position Ordinance as per the Mayor to reflect a change to the title of the position of Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office to Special Assistant and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Special Assistant position from $53,000 to $63,652.50 per annum Introduced at the December 27 regular meeting; tabled at the January 10, January 24, February 14 and February 28 regular meetings
C. Bill No. 17-2022 – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street Tabled at the February 28 regular meeting
D. Bill 18-2022– amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to winter weather conditions Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
E. Bill 19-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 503 Sundays and Holidays Exempted by retitling the Section as Hours of Enforcement and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, adding Saturday to excepted enforcement and
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limiting the hours of parking zone enforcement to Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
F. Bill 20-2022 – amending the budget by allocating $134,000 for the Reading Climate Corp. program Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
G. Bill 21-2022 – amending the Budget Fund 47 ARP by allocating $150,000 for consulting expenses Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
H. Bill 22-2022 – amending Personnel Code 70-701 Salary Administration by increasing the salary ranges as follows:
(3) Chief of Police. The Chief of Police for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of no less than $80,000 and no more than $125,000 $135,000.
(7) Community Development Director. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development for the City of Reading shall be compensated at a salary of no less than $75,000 and no more than $110,000 $120,000
Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
I. Bill 23-2022 – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of Buttonwood and North 2nd Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213 Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
J. Bill 24-2022 – authorizing the installation of an all-way Stop sign at the intersection of North 13th and Perry Street in accordance with City Code Section 576-213 Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the City Code, Administrative Code Section 5-215 Council Districts, as recommended by the Redistricting Advisory Commission
B. Ordinance – amending the 2022 Human Relations budget by adding a $250,000 ARPA allocation for rental and utility assistance.
C. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 576-502, Parking Zones Established; Traffic Control to remove metered parking on the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of North Ninth Street
D. Ordinance – amending City of Reading Code Section 576-403 Parking Prohibited in Certain Areas by requiring parking stalls on City Streets and requiring that vehicles be parked between the stall lines. No portion of a vehicle shall be located on or over a line designating a parking space but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time.
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11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – reappointing Lisa Blount to the Human Relations Commission
B. Resolution – reappointing Karen Archie to the Human Relations Commission
C. Resolution – appointing Tim Waldman to the Fire / Building Code Board of Appeals
D. Resolution -
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 15
ARPA Update – 5 pm
Monday, March 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Public Hearing – Redistricting Recommendation – 5 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:30 pm
Public Works and Community and Economic Development
Monday, March 28
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 832 N. 5th St.\N Matt Hoch & Dave Barth, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 112\NReview proposal the application of AcryLab, in the color gray, at the first floor front porch roof.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 101 N. 5th St. \N Berkshire II Real Estate Holdings, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 122\NReview request for the installation of 13 wall mounted light fixtures at the western and southern facades; installation of 16 Fiberglass planter boxes at the sidewalk level at the western and eastern facades.\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 1040 Walnut St. \N Zintak Management, LLC, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 28\NReview request for the rehabilitation of the exterior to include the replacement of aluminum siding with vinyl siding, replacement of windows at the front façade, installation of two white vinyl windows at the eastern façade, replacement of the existing flush front entrance door with a steel 6 panel entrance door, replacement of the front entrance steps and porch, and the replacement of the basement level entrance door. (Work has been partially completed.)\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 832 Centre Ave.\N Jerry Liu, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 102\NReview request for the restoration of the first floor front porch.\N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 616 Spruce St. \N Berks County Nonprofit Development Corporation, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 72\NReview request for the rehabilitation of the front and rear facades to include the installation of double hung two over two wood windows, installation of a three panel wood entrance door at each facade, application of stucco at rear masonry surfaces, installation of Hardie Plank siding at rear non-masonry surfaces, and the painting of exterior surfaces (in keeping with the approved rehabilitation of 614 Spruce St.).\N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 243 S. 5th St. \N SHG Investment Fund, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 50\NReview request for the replacement of the existing garage door adjacent to Pearl St. with a steel flush style door in the color white.\N 8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 1027 Walnut St. \N Jesus Rivera, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 26\NReview request for the removal of the existing Permastone at the front façade and the application of stucco.\N 8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N1040 Walnut St., Zintak Management, LLC, Owner\N\NReplacement of three-tab asphalt shingles with GAF Slateline asphalt architectural shingles in the color “Royal Slate” at the main roof.\N \N 8:25 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the August 2021 HARB Resolutions at the February 2022 meeting. September 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the March 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 9:00 p.m. Adjournment
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AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 832 N. 5th St.
Matt Hoch & Dave Barth, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 112
Review proposal the application of AcryLab, in the color gray, at the first floor front porch roof.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 101 N. 5th St.
Berkshire II Real Estate Holdings, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 122
Review request for the installation of 13 wall mounted light fixtures at the western and southern facades; installation of 16 Fiberglass planter boxes at the sidewalk level at the western and eastern facades.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 1040 Walnut St.
Zintak Management, LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 28
Review request for the rehabilitation of the exterior to include the replacement of aluminum siding with vinyl siding, replacement of windows at the front façade, installation of two white vinyl windows at the eastern façade, replacement of the existing flush front entrance door with a steel 6 panel entrance door, replacement of the front entrance steps and porch, and the replacement of the basement level entrance door. (Work has been partially completed.)
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 832 Centre Ave.
Jerry Liu, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 102
Review request for the restoration of the first floor front porch.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 616 Spruce St.
Berks County Nonprofit Development Corporation, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 72
Review request for the rehabilitation of the front and rear facades to include the installation of double hung two over two wood windows, installation of a three panel wood entrance door at each facade, application of stucco at rear masonry surfaces, installation of Hardie Plank siding at rear non-masonry surfaces, and the painting of exterior surfaces (in keeping with the approved rehabilitation of 614 Spruce St.).
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 243 S. 5th St.
SHG Investment Fund, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 50
Review request for the replacement of the existing garage door adjacent to Pearl St. with a steel flush style door in the color white.
8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 1027 Walnut St.
Jesus Rivera, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 26
Review request for the removal of the existing Permastone at the front façade and the application of stucco.
8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 1040 Walnut St., Zintak Management, LLC, Owner
Replacement of three-tab asphalt shingles with GAF Slateline asphalt architectural shingles in the color “Royal Slate” at the main roof.
8:25 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of May 2021 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the August 2021 HARB Resolutions at the February 2022 meeting. September 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the March 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
9:00 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NDETERMINATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022\NVIRTUAL MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NAGENDA\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86569459043?pwd=R2tCcmp1SmxoOTN3MTBobFE0bmVFZz09\NPasscode: 772792\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,86569459043#,,,,*772792# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,86569459043#,,,,*772792# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 865 6945 9043\NPasscode: 772792\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the October 2021 Certification Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \N\N\N\N\NProperty Address\N\N \N\NOwner_Name_\N\N\NOwner_Address\N\N\NCity _\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N3. 427 Tulpehocken St., Luis & Millie Durbec, owner, 427 Tulpehocken St, Purchased Feb 1965\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 427 Tulpehocken St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N5. 39 S 2nd St, Shark Investments 1 LLC, owner, PO Box 13404 Reading 19612, Purchased Oct 2019\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 39 S 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N6. 402 Douglass St, Augustine Patterson & Robin Summers, owner, 402 Douglass St Rdg PA, Purchased March 2001\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 402 Douglass St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N7. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominguez, owner, 407 S 9th St, Reading, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N8. 812 Bingaman St, Leonardo Gomez, owner, 270 Empire Blvd, Apr 1J. Brooklyn NY, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 812 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N10. 1417 Monroe St, Bank of New York Mellon, owner, 3217 S Decker Lake Dr, Salt Lake City UT, Purchased Oct 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1417 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 1435 Monroe St, Shelia Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St, Rdg, Purchased Nov 2002 \N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1435 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N12. 110 S 8th St, Robert Caraval, owner, 1004 Eddystone Ct., Rdg PA, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 110 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N13. 118 S 8th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading, Purchased July 2008\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 118 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N \N14. 139 Lemon St., Paul Foltyn, owner, 305 Melrose St, Reading, Purchased July 1989\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 139 Lemon St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 438 S 6th St, Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533 Maple St Rdg, Purchased Dec 2016\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 438 S 6th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 500 N 3rd St, 500 N 3rd St LLC, owner, 313 Chestnut St, West Reading PA, Purchased Jan 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 500 N 3rd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N18. 1128 Greenwich St, Gisleine Aristide, owner, 1863 Troy Ave., Brooklyn NY, Purchased Sept 2004\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1128 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 1126 Buttonwood St, Shark Investments LLC, owner, 617 Moselem Rd., Shoesmakersville PA, Purchased Feb 2020\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N21. 612 Weiser St, Shelia & Victor Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St. Reading PA, Purchased May 1990\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 612 Weiser St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N23. 622 S 17th 1/2 St, Carl Bomberger & Ruth Keenan, owner, 940 Fairview Ave., Ephrata PA, Purchased Sept 1985\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 622 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N24. 831 Schuylkill Ave, Davis Davis, owner, 1406 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 831 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N25. 1417 Montgomery St, Domingo Tejada, owner, 237 S 5th St Reading PA, Purchased July 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1417 Montgomery St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N26. 142 Elm St, Jean Veronica Farley, owner, 142 Elm St Reading PA, Purchased April 1979\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 142 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N27. 152 Elm St, McKnight’s Café Inc., owner, 152 Elm St Reading PA, Purchased March 1999\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 152 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N28. 316 N 2nd St, Elian Cruz Huertas, owner, 316 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Dec 2011\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 316 N 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N29. 126 Buttonwood St, Edgardo Morales, owner, 344 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \NAll Files Zip (Contains all properties on agenda)
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DETERMINATION HEARING
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
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I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the October 2021 Certification Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
Property Address | | Owner_Name_ | Owner_Address | City _ |
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V. Determination Hearing
3. 427 Tulpehocken St., Luis & Millie Durbec, owner, 427 Tulpehocken St, Purchased Feb 1965
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 427 Tulpehocken St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
5. 39 S 2nd St, Shark Investments 1 LLC, owner, PO Box 13404 Reading 19612, Purchased Oct 2019
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 39 S 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
6. 402 Douglass St, Augustine Patterson & Robin Summers, owner, 402 Douglass St Rdg PA, Purchased March 2001
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 402 Douglass St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
7. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominguez, owner, 407 S 9th St, Reading, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
8. 812 Bingaman St, Leonardo Gomez, owner, 270 Empire Blvd, Apr 1J. Brooklyn NY, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 812 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
10. 1417 Monroe St, Bank of New York Mellon, owner, 3217 S Decker Lake Dr, Salt Lake City UT, Purchased Oct 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1417 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 1435 Monroe St, Shelia Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St, Rdg, Purchased Nov 2002
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1435 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
12. 110 S 8th St, Robert Caraval, owner, 1004 Eddystone Ct., Rdg PA, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 110 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
13. 118 S 8th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading, Purchased July 2008
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 118 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 139 Lemon St., Paul Foltyn, owner, 305 Melrose St, Reading, Purchased July 1989
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 139 Lemon St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 438 S 6th St, Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533 Maple St Rdg, Purchased Dec 2016
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 438 S 6th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 500 N 3rd St, 500 N 3rd St LLC, owner, 313 Chestnut St, West Reading PA, Purchased Jan 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 500 N 3rd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
18. 1128 Greenwich St, Gisleine Aristide, owner, 1863 Troy Ave., Brooklyn NY, Purchased Sept 2004
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1128 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 1126 Buttonwood St, Shark Investments LLC, owner, 617 Moselem Rd., Shoesmakersville PA, Purchased Feb 2020
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
21. 612 Weiser St, Shelia & Victor Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St. Reading PA, Purchased May 1990
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 612 Weiser St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
23. 622 S 17th 1/2 St, Carl Bomberger & Ruth Keenan, owner, 940 Fairview Ave., Ephrata PA, Purchased Sept 1985
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 622 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
24. 831 Schuylkill Ave, Davis Davis, owner, 1406 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 831 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
25. 1417 Montgomery St, Domingo Tejada, owner, 237 S 5th St Reading PA, Purchased July 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1417 Montgomery St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
26. 142 Elm St, Jean Veronica Farley, owner, 142 Elm St Reading PA, Purchased April 1979
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 142 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
27. 152 Elm St, McKnight’s Café Inc., owner, 152 Elm St Reading PA, Purchased March 1999
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 152 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
28. 316 N 2nd St, Elian Cruz Huertas, owner, 316 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Dec 2011
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 316 N 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
29. 126 Buttonwood St, Edgardo Morales, owner, 344 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
All Files Zip (Contains all properties on agenda)
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-8
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, March 21, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NOne tap mobile\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Susan Williams – appointment – Charter Board\N4:15 – Richard Wagner – reappointment – Human Relations Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, March 21, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting in person. Public comment will only be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Interviews
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4:15 – Richard Wagner – reappointment – Human Relations Commission
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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SUMMARY:Redistricting Commission Hearing
CREATED:20220317T132939Z
DTSTAMP:20220317T132939Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/redistricting-commission-hearing
DESCRIPTION:Public HearingRedistricting Commission RecommendationMonday, March 21, 20225 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.Public Comment Instructions:Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join.https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87341816790?pwd=d2ZKeWR2REJ5bUw0TXkzMnROdmxtdz09Passcode: 592538Or One tap mobile:+13017158592,,87341816790#,,,,*592538# US (Washington DC)+13126266799,,87341816790#,,,,*592538# US (Chicago)Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 873 4181 6790Passcode: 592538I. Call to Order & PurposeThe purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed recommendation from the Redistricting Commission.Administrative Code 5-214. Redistricting process; Redistricting Advisory Commission.[Added 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 23-2002]A. After each decennial census, Council shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the censusinformation from the federal government, appoint a Redistricting Advisory Commission. EachCouncil member shall appoint one person from his/her respective district. The President ofCouncil shall select one member to represent the at-large community. The Planning Commissionwill be asked to assign two current members to the Advisory Commission.B. This Redistricting Advisory Commission shall review and compare the new and old censusinformation with the current Council District configuration. This group shall prepare and presenta redistricting proposal(s) to the full body of Council in no less than 120 days after theirappointment.C. The district proposals shall give strong consideration to the combination of neighborhoodsthat are continuous but that share similar quality-of-life issues. This configuration will supportthe principle of electing representatives that can easily represent the voice of the community theyrepresent. The Advisory Commission shall also consider the federal redistricting laws.D. Council shall hold a minimum of one public hearing to get public input on the redistrictingproposal(s), within 45 days of their receipt of the proposals from the Redistricting AdvisoryCommission, and shall adopt by ordinance a redistricting plan, either new or status quo, at theirnext regular business meeting.The recommendation was introduced by ordinance at the March 14th Regular meeting. II. Presentation on the Process Used by the Commission & Their Recommendation – Redistricting CommissionIII. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\N\NPlease see the public comment registration process above.IV. City Council will consider the recommendation via ordinance at either the March 28th or April 11th Regular meetingV. Adjourn
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Redistricting Commission Recommendation
Monday, March 21, 2022
5 pm
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City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed recommendation from the Redistricting Commission.
Administrative Code 5-214. Redistricting process; Redistricting Advisory Commission.
[Added 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 23-2002]
A. After each decennial census, Council shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the census
information from the federal government, appoint a Redistricting Advisory Commission. Each
Council member shall appoint one person from his/her respective district. The President of
Council shall select one member to represent the at-large community. The Planning Commission
will be asked to assign two current members to the Advisory Commission.
B. This Redistricting Advisory Commission shall review and compare the new and old census
information with the current Council District configuration. This group shall prepare and present
a redistricting proposal(s) to the full body of Council in no less than 120 days after their
appointment.
C. The district proposals shall give strong consideration to the combination of neighborhoods
that are continuous but that share similar quality-of-life issues. This configuration will support
the principle of electing representatives that can easily represent the voice of the community they
represent. The Advisory Commission shall also consider the federal redistricting laws.
D. Council shall hold a minimum of one public hearing to get public input on the redistricting
proposal(s), within 45 days of their receipt of the proposals from the Redistricting Advisory
Commission, and shall adopt by ordinance a redistricting plan, either new or status quo, at their
next regular business meeting.
The recommendation was introduced by ordinance at the March 14th Regular meeting. II. Presentation on the Process Used by the Commission & Their Recommendation – Redistricting Commission
III. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
Please see the public comment registration process above.
IV. City Council will consider the recommendation via ordinance at either the March 28th or April 11th Regular meeting
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220310T193416Z
DTSTAMP:20220310T193416Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-11
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, March 21, 2022\NImmediately following the\NRedistricting Public Hearing\NMeeting Agenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88445721204?pwd=NWZ3V2FBMVlNa3V2T011Sjdqd0d0QT09\NPasscode: 747276\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,88445721204#,,,,*747276# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,88445721204#,,,,*747276# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 884 4572 1204\NPasscode: 747276\N\N Capital Projects Update – K. Zeiber\N\N \N\N Pagoda\N\N \NIII. Public Works Monthly\N\NExisting Project Updates (different division each month)\NAccomplishments\NReport on staffing levels and needs\N\N \NIV. Community and Economic Development Monthly\N\NUpdate on projects in the CDBG Action Plan\NAmount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)\NDivision Update (rotating through divisions)\NPlanning and Zoning Updates\N\NV. Executive Session – contract and potential litigation
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, March 21, 2022
Immediately following the
Redistricting Public Hearing
Meeting Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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- Capital Projects Update – K. Zeiber
- Pagoda
III. Public Works Monthly
- Existing Project Updates (different division each month)
- Accomplishments
- Report on staffing levels and needs
IV. Community and Economic Development Monthly
- Update on projects in the CDBG Action Plan
- Amount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)
- Division Update (rotating through divisions)
- Planning and Zoning Updates
V. Executive Session – contract and potential litigation
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
CREATED:20220315T193945Z
DTSTAMP:20220315T193945Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-2
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERETuesday, March 22, 202212:00 p.m.VirtualEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. CrothersCouncil Representative – Marcia Goodman-HinnershitzCity Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. SmithDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will beaccepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to makecomment at the meeting must also register prior to the start of the meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09Meeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205Dial by your location877 853 5257 US Toll-free888 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205AGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 WelcomeWelcome from Chair Call to orderPublic commentApproval of minutes – February 22, 202212:05 – 12:20 Electricity AgreementENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCIL\N\N\N\N\N\N\N \N\NTime Agenda Item12:20 – 1:00 Review Old BusinessSignage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers)Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)Member update (Shelly Smith)Plastic bag ban (David Beane)Act 2 database (David Beane)“EAC Listening Sessions” public meetings (Bill Vitale)1:00 – 1:15 Introduce New Business1:15 – 1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (CathyCurran-Myers, D. Beane)Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Cathy Curran-Myers)Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)List of Organizations (David Beane)Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)BCTV Program (David Beane)PFAs (Bill Murray)Zero Waste PlanPlan Review / Comprehensive PlanCity-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer)Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers) DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:30 Clarify Next StepsReview bike-rack itemsClarify follow-up commitmentsNEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 virtually at noonShare closing comments1:30 Adjourn
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Virtual
EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. Crothers
Council Representative – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz
City Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. Smith
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be
accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by
11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make
comment at the meeting must also register prior to the start of the meeting.
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AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – February 22, 2022
12:05 – 12:20 Electricity Agreement
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Time Agenda Item
12:20 – 1:00 Review Old Business
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Act 2 database (David Beane)
“EAC Listening Sessions” public meetings (Bill Vitale)
1:00 – 1:15 Introduce New Business
1:15 – 1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy
Curran-Myers, D. Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:30 Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack items
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 virtually at noon
Share closing comments
1:30 Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220318T180020Z
DTSTAMP:20220318T180020Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-meeting-7
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingTuesday, March 22, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance(3) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(4) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan(5) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan(6) Overlord Real Estate 916 North 9th Street Final Land Development Plan(7) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application; 2040 Centre Avenue(8) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021(9) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)(10) Zoning Map Revision and Zoning Text Amendments (Public Parking Areas)(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans(a) Albright College Exeter Hall: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(b) Alvernia University Berkshire Building: Final Plan and ZHB Application(c) Reading Station Building D (Cube Smart) Final Plan and ZHB Application(d) MJ Reider Annexation and Land Development Plan Application(e) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report(f) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow(g) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application(h) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan Application(i) Medical Arts Building Annexation Plan Application(j) Scheibner Annexation Plan Application(k) Scott Street Subdivision Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Application(l) O’Neill Storage Facility Land Development Plan Application(m) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(12) Announcements and Other Business(13) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from February 22, 2022\N(14) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm(15) Adjournment
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022; 6:00 PM
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance
(3) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(4) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan
(5) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan
(6) Overlord Real Estate 916 North 9th Street Final Land Development Plan
(7) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application; 2040 Centre Avenue
(8) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021
(9) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)
(10) Zoning Map Revision and Zoning Text Amendments (Public Parking Areas)
(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans
(a) Albright College Exeter Hall: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(b) Alvernia University Berkshire Building: Final Plan and ZHB Application
(c) Reading Station Building D (Cube Smart) Final Plan and ZHB Application
(d) MJ Reider Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
(e) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report
(f) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow
(g) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
(h) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan Application
(i) Medical Arts Building Annexation Plan Application
(j) Scheibner Annexation Plan Application
(k) Scott Street Subdivision Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Application
(l) O’Neill Storage Facility Land Development Plan Application
(m) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(12) Announcements and Other Business
(13) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from February 22, 2022
(14) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm
(15) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022HYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting istaking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTVMAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join.https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83779203632?pwd=cFNWQUw4UUx4OHJuNDU4eHUybldFZz09Passcode: 297386Or One tap mobile:+13126266799,,83779203632#,,,,*297386# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,83779203632#,,,,*297386# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1253 215 8782 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 837 7920 3632Passcode: 297386\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Councilmeetings.1. Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following theinstructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.2. Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in aresponsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.3. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside CouncilChambers in a low speaking voice.\NCITY COUNCILMeeting Agenda\N4. Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on theagenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to anyindividual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping,calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is notpermitted.\N5. Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\N6. Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinentremarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be calledto order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removedfrom Council Chambers and/or cited.\N7. Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from CouncilChambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions atthe meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDERB. INVOCATION: Andrea McHenry, Director of FREEC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAGD. ROLL CALLE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session after the March 21st COWrelating to potential litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N Commendation recognizing Jamilah Kebbay\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:Public Comment Instructions: To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing theCity Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtualmeeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm onthe day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message mustclearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into therecord at the Regular Meeting.\N Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Roommust register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment bysigning a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until themeetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\N\N\Na href="mailto:council@readingpa.gov" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="mailto:\Na href="mailto:council@readingpa.gov" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="mailto:\N\N\N\N \N\N Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters tospeak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\N Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public commentand a response may not occur.\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council memberor public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive orimpertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of March 28, 2022B. MINUTES: March 11th Special Meeting, March 14th Regular meeting, March 14th, 15thand 21st COWs and March 21st Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries\N5. Consent Agenda LegislationThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislationthat does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meetingagenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of ConsentAgenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a pieceof legislation for separate consideration.\NA. Award of Contract – to Simone and Collins Inc. Norristown PA, to develop anActive Transportation Plan at the cost of $49,998.00 for Public Works. The plan will focuson downtown Reading and several other corridors and will provide suggestions forcreating a more integrated and equitable road network that balances local livability withregional connectivity.\NB. Resolution – authorizing the solicitor to execute and submit the approval of therepository bids for 416 Gilson Alley, 1409 Cotton St., 1027 Perry St, 752 Schuylkill Ave and521 Maple St\NC. Resolution – authorizing the mayor sign the necessary paperwork to effectuate thereceipt of payments from PennDOT for the conveyances of temporary construction, slopeand drainage easement authorized by Bill Number 101-2021 related to the SchuylkillAvenue Railroad Bridge Project\ND. Award of Contract – to The Warko Group, Reading, PA at the submitted price of$668,200 to upgrade the mechanicals at the Reading Public Library\NE. Award of Contract –to A.J. Jurich, Aston PA. at the submitted price of $482.250.00for the removal and replacement of an existing section of storm water outfall pipe to becompleted in accordance with the approved Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Planassociated Permit restrictions, and approved Aids to Navigation Plan for the SchuylkillRiver.\NF. Award of Contract – to Telco, Inc., Reading PA, at the submitted price of $258.447.00for a traffic signal improvement project for 5 intersections that require various traffic signalitems to be installed, replaced, and/or upgraded.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITORAttached\N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, &COMMISSIONSAnimal Control Board – Rich Rosato, Chair\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGEA. Bill No. 17-2022 – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstandingloans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street Tabled at theFebruary 28 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 14th regular meeting.\NB. Bill 18-2022– amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 ParkingAgainst the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due towinter weather conditions Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting; Tabled atthe March 14th regular meeting\NC. Bill 25-2022 – amending the City Code, Administrative Code Section 5-215 CouncilDistricts, as recommended by the Redistricting Advisory Commission Introduced at theMarch 14 regular meeting; Public Hearing held on March 21\ND. Bill 26-2022 – amending the 2022 Human Relations budget by adding a $250,000ARPA allocation for rental and utility assistance Introduced at the March 14 regularmeeting\NE. Bill 27-2022 – amending City Code Section 576-502, Parking Zones Established;Traffic Control to remove metered parking on the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of North NinthStreet Introduced at the March 14 regular meeting\NF. Bill 28-2022 – amending City of Reading Code Section 576-403 Parking Prohibited inCertain Areas by requiring parking stalls on City Streets and requiring that vehicles beparked between the stall lines. No portion of a vehicle shall be located on or over a linedesignating a parking space but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicleshall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time. Introduced at theMarch 14 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCESA. Ordinance – amending the 2022 Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund Budget isproviding an additional $400K for the sidewalk replacement program. The funds will bepaid by a budget amendment in the City’s Facilities Construction Fund budgetB. Ordinance – authorizing the mayor to accept land donated by the Honorable Arthur E.and Louise C. Grim at 2049 Hessian Boulevard, in the City of Reading, and conveying a City-owned undeveloped parcel on New Holland Road to Berks Nature.C. Ordinance – amending by eliminating City Code Chapter 23, Part 2 Penn SquareCommission, Chapter 396 Parks, Part 2 Penn Square and the permitting process which isinconsistent with Chapter 576 and reserving Part 2 for future use\N11. RESOLUTIONSA. Resolution – appointing Susan Williams to the Charter BoardB. Resolution – reappointing Richard Wagner to the Human Relations CommissionC. Resolution – confirming the appointment of Christopher Geltz,as Chief BuildingOfficial for the City of Reading.D. Resolution – authorizing a temporary parking regulation Pilot Program for theinstallation of parking stalls at prescribed locations within the City and parkingrequirements related thereto, for a 90 day period, pursuant to Chapter 576 Vehicles, Section105 Experimental Regulations, effective July 1, 2022.\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERSPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULEMonday, April 4Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pmCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N Finance & HRMonday, April 11Committee of the Whole – 5 pmRegular Meeting – 7 pmMonday, April 18Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pmCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N Public Works, Fire & PoliceTuesday, April 19Committee of the Whole ARPA – 5 pmMonday, April 25\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pmRegular Meeting – 7 pmWednesday, April 27\NConditional Use Hearing 2404 Centre Ave banquet hall – 5 pmZoning Map Change 12th & Exeter Sts – Albright Exeter Hall – 5:30 pm\N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council
meetings.
1. Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the
instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
2. Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a
responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
3. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council
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4. Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the
agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any
individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping,
calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not
permitted.
5. Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
6. Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent
remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called
to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed
from Council Chambers and/or cited.
7. Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council
Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at
the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Andrea McHenry, Director of FREE
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session after the March 21st COW
relating to potential litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Commendation recognizing Jamilah Kebbay
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual
meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-
mail council@readingpa.gov
Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on
the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must
clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the
record at the Regular Meeting.
Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room
must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-
655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by
signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the
meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to
speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment
and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member
or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or
impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5
minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of March 28, 2022
B. MINUTES: March 11th Special Meeting, March 14th Regular meeting, March 14th, 15th
and 21st COWs and March 21st Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation
that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting
agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent
Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece
of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – to Simone and Collins Inc. Norristown PA, to develop an
Active Transportation Plan at the cost of $49,998.00 for Public Works. The plan will focus
on downtown Reading and several other corridors and will provide suggestions for
creating a more integrated and equitable road network that balances local livability with
regional connectivity.
B. Resolution – authorizing the solicitor to execute and submit the approval of the
repository bids for 416 Gilson Alley, 1409 Cotton St., 1027 Perry St, 752 Schuylkill Ave and
521 Maple St
C. Resolution – authorizing the mayor sign the necessary paperwork to effectuate the
receipt of payments from PennDOT for the conveyances of temporary construction, slope
and drainage easement authorized by Bill Number 101-2021 related to the Schuylkill
Avenue Railroad Bridge Project
D. Award of Contract – to The Warko Group, Reading, PA at the submitted price of
$668,200 to upgrade the mechanicals at the Reading Public Library
E. Award of Contract –to A.J. Jurich, Aston PA. at the submitted price of $482.250.00
for the removal and replacement of an existing section of storm water outfall pipe to be
completed in accordance with the approved Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan
associated Permit restrictions, and approved Aids to Navigation Plan for the Schuylkill
River.
F. Award of Contract – to Telco, Inc., Reading PA, at the submitted price of $258.447.00
for a traffic signal improvement project for 5 intersections that require various traffic signal
items to be installed, replaced, and/or upgraded.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, &
COMMISSIONS
Animal Control Board – Rich Rosato, Chair
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 17-2022 – approving settlement agreement pertaining to the outstanding
loans related to the Book Bindery Building at 148 North Fourth Street Tabled at the
February 28 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 14th regular meeting.
B. Bill 18-2022– amending City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles & Traffic Section 420 Parking
Against the Traffic Flow by exempting vehicles parked in violation of this section due to
winter weather conditions Introduced at the February 28 regular meeting; Tabled at
the March 14th regular meeting
C. Bill 25-2022 – amending the City Code, Administrative Code Section 5-215 Council
Districts, as recommended by the Redistricting Advisory Commission Introduced at the
March 14 regular meeting; Public Hearing held on March 21
D. Bill 26-2022 – amending the 2022 Human Relations budget by adding a $250,000
ARPA allocation for rental and utility assistance Introduced at the March 14 regular
meeting
E. Bill 27-2022 – amending City Code Section 576-502, Parking Zones Established;
Traffic Control to remove metered parking on the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of North Ninth
Street Introduced at the March 14 regular meeting
F. Bill 28-2022 – amending City of Reading Code Section 576-403 Parking Prohibited in
Certain Areas by requiring parking stalls on City Streets and requiring that vehicles be
parked between the stall lines. No portion of a vehicle shall be located on or over a line
designating a parking space but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle
shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time. Introduced at the
March 14 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the 2022 Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund Budget is
providing an additional $400K for the sidewalk replacement program. The funds will be
paid by a budget amendment in the City’s Facilities Construction Fund budget
B. Ordinance – authorizing the mayor to accept land donated by the Honorable Arthur E.
and Louise C. Grim at 2049 Hessian Boulevard, in the City of Reading, and conveying a City-
owned undeveloped parcel on New Holland Road to Berks Nature.
C. Ordinance – amending by eliminating City Code Chapter 23, Part 2 Penn Square
Commission, Chapter 396 Parks, Part 2 Penn Square and the permitting process which is
inconsistent with Chapter 576 and reserving Part 2 for future use
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Susan Williams to the Charter Board
B. Resolution – reappointing Richard Wagner to the Human Relations Commission
C. Resolution – confirming the appointment of Christopher Geltz,as Chief Building
Official for the City of Reading.
D. Resolution – authorizing a temporary parking regulation Pilot Program for the
installation of parking stalls at prescribed locations within the City and parking
requirements related thereto, for a 90 day period, pursuant to Chapter 576 Vehicles, Section
105 Experimental Regulations, effective July 1, 2022.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 4
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Finance & HR
Monday, April 11
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, April 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Public Works, Fire & Police
Tuesday, April 19
Committee of the Whole ARPA – 5 pm
Monday, April 25
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Wednesday, April 27
Conditional Use Hearing 2404 Centre Ave banquet hall – 5 pm
Zoning Map Change 12th & Exeter Sts – Albright Exeter Hall – 5:30 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeWednesday, March 30, 2022\N5:00 pm\NDistrict 1 Interviews \NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83345253960?pwd=UVBUcHpTQlk1TUtvaFBaTkJqMm1kQT09\NPasscode: 659502\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,83345253960#,,,,*659502# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,83345253960#,,,,*659502# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 833 4525 3960\NPasscode: 659502\NI. Application Process and Appointment Process \N \NII. Applicants\N\NRaymond Baker – 5:15 pm\NChristopher Daubert – 5:45 pm\NSteve Yarnell – 6:15 pm\NLou Perugini – 6:45 pm\NErmete Rafaelli – 7:15 pm\N\N \NIII. Charter Section 207 requires Council to fill the vacancy within 30 days – April 8th \N
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I. Application Process and Appointment Process
II. Applicants
- Raymond Baker – 5:15 pm
- Christopher Daubert – 5:45 pm
- Steve Yarnell – 6:15 pm
- Lou Perugini – 6:45 pm
- Ermete Rafaelli – 7:15 pm
III. Charter Section 207 requires Council to fill the vacancy within 30 days – April 8th
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SUMMARY:Statium Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220328T155823Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/statium-commission-meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Energy Stadium\N \NJames Schlegel - ChairmanRick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/SecretaryRick Mountz - MemberMichael Schorn - MemberGary Yeager, Jr. - MemberCarlos Torres - DPW LiaisonDonna Reed - City Council LiaisonStrat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAGENDAStadium Commission MeetingMarch 30, 20227:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy StadiumI. Call to Order• Introduction of new member, Donna Reed, City Council LiaisonII. Approval of January 26, 2022 Meeting MinutesIII. Old Business• Vote on motion to approve request for $5,000 designated for stadiumImprovements.• Vote to approve payment of funds for improvements.IV. New Business• Stadium updates.• Statement of Financial InterestV. Miscellaneous• Ideas and responsibilities\NNext meeting, May 18, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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James Schlegel - Chairman
Rick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
Donna Reed - City Council Liaison
Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
March 30, 2022
7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium
I. Call to Order
• Introduction of new member, Donna Reed, City Council Liaison
II. Approval of January 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
III. Old Business
• Vote on motion to approve request for $5,000 designated for stadium
Improvements.
• Vote to approve payment of funds for improvements.
IV. New Business
• Stadium updates.
• Statement of Financial Interest
V. Miscellaneous
• Ideas and responsibilities
Next meeting, May 18, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:BUILDING / FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
CREATED:20220330T194817Z
DTSTAMP:20220330T194817Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/building-fire-board-of-appeals
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BUILDING / FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
MARCH 31, 2022
7:00 PM
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- Building and Fire Board of Appeals Reorganization
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20220325T121028Z
DTSTAMP:20220325T121028Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-9
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, April 4, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Patty Bell – appointment – Library Board\N4:15 – Josephine Torres-Boykins – appointment – Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, April 4, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Patty Bell – appointment – Library Board
4:15 – Josephine Torres-Boykins – appointment – Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220325T121136Z
DTSTAMP:20220325T121136Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-13
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, April 4, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NMonday, April 4, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81047830612?pwd=TU9nNUEwN3psZExaekJXTGdmMzJGZz09\NPasscode: 039631\N Description: I. Retaining PFM after Act 47\N\N5th & Penn Properties – RFQ Update\N\NIII. Appointments to BACs – 2018 Matrix and 2020 Law Redo Matrix Attached\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,81047830612#,,,,*039631# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,81047830612#,,,,*039631# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 810 4783 0612\NPasscode: 039631\N \NI. Retaining PFM after Act 47\N \NII. 5th & Penn Properties – RFQ Update \N \NIII. Appointments to BACs – 2018 Matrix and 2020 Law Redo Matrix Attached\N \NIV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire) \N\NProject Updates\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments*\N\NV. Administrative Reports \N1. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary - deferred until the May 2nd Meeting\N\NBalance Sheet & Income Statement\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NProgress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline\NNon-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.\N\N \N2. HR Monthly Reports\N\NBudget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position\NReport each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l\N\N \N \N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, April 4, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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Monday, April 4, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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- 5th & Penn Properties – RFQ Update
III. Appointments to BACs – 2018 Matrix and 2020 Law Redo Matrix Attached
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I. Retaining PFM after Act 47
II. 5th & Penn Properties – RFQ Update
III. Appointments to BACs – 2018 Matrix and 2020 Law Redo Matrix Attached
IV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire)
- Project Updates
- Police & Fire Accomplishments*
V. Administrative Reports
1. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary - deferred until the May 2nd Meeting
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline
- Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.
2. HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
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SUMMARY:Special Council Meeting
CREATED:20220331T114619Z
DTSTAMP:20220331T114619Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/special-council-meeting
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, April 4, 2022\NCouncil Chambers 5:00 P.M.\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NDue to the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log in using the link below. Please copy the link into your browser bar and touch enter.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82149851664?pwd=aWxMaFhBZ3FvZVZlSFpxNHpqSmN4Zz09\NPasscode: 038909\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,82149851664#,,,,*038909# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,82149851664#,,,,*038909# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 821 4985 1664\NPasscode: 038909\NPublic comment can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. \N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NCitizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. \N \NThose commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of April 4, 2022\N \N4. RESOLUTION \N \NA. Resolution – appointing____________________________________________ to the vacant District 1 Council Member, effective immediately.\N5. ADJOURN \N \N
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Meeting Agenda
Special Meeting Monday, April 4, 2022
Council Chambers 5:00 P.M.
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The Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Citizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order.
Those commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of April 4, 2022
4. RESOLUTION
A. Resolution – appointing____________________________________________ to the vacant District 1 Council Member, effective immediately.
5. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Board Of Health
CREATED:20220330T124045Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health-3
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, April 5, 2022\N4 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – January 25, 2022\N4. Health Inspector Report\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update\N\N5. Old Business\N\NBerks Teens Update\NLead Abatement Program\NEviction Moratorium\NCounty Health Department\N\N6. New Business\N7. Pending Items\N\NHealth Code Amendment – no report\NHealth Board Amendment – no report\N\NNext Meeting – June 7, 2022 at 4 pm
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Board of Health
Agenda
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
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3. Approval of Minutes – January 25, 2022
4. Health Inspector Report
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update
5. Old Business
- Berks Teens Update
- Lead Abatement Program
- Eviction Moratorium
- County Health Department
6. New Business
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment – no report
- Health Board Amendment – no report
Next Meeting – June 7, 2022 at 4 pm
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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I. Berks Nature – L. Lloyd
- Ordinance – authorizing the mayor to accept land donated by the Honorable Arthur E. and Louise C. Grim at 2049 Hessian Boulevard, in the City of Reading, and conveying a City-owned undeveloped parcel on New Holland Road to Berks Nature.
II. Parking Authority - N. Matz
- Page 4 - Resolution No. 69-2022 – authorizing a temporary parking regulation Pilot Program for the installation of parking stalls at prescribed locations within the City and parking requirements related thereto, for a 90 day period, pursuant to Chapter 576 Vehicles, Section 105 Experimental Regulations, effective July 1, 2022. Tabled at the March 28th Regular Meeting
- Page 5 - Review of the fines approved last year
- Zoning changes for public parking lots
Amendment of Code Chapter 576 Section 800 Impounding & Booting of Vehicles
III. WWTP IMA’s 3 of 12 negotiated
IV. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83723226110?pwd=T1I2L09SSXZBTCtUcG1LNUtSZm9PUT09\NPasscode: 925146\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13126266799,,83723226110#,,,,*925146# US (Chicago)\N+16465588656,,83723226110#,,,,*925146# US (New York)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 837 2322 6110\NPasscode: 925146\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Raymond Bland, New Beginnings Christian Life Fellowship Church\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held at the close of the April 4th COW regarding real estate and litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NCommendation recognizing Greek Independence Day\NCommendation recognizing Anthony Orozco as Reading’s Poet Laureate\NFire Department Swearing In Ceremony\N\NFire Prevention Lieutenant John Naylor\NFire Training Lieutenant Jason Batz\NEMS Deputy Chief Michael Sninsky\N\N\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of April 11, 2022\NB. MINUTES: March 28th Regular meeting, April 4th Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the March 28th, March 30th and April 4th COWs and April 4th Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the City Hall Roof Replacement Phase 1 to Mid-State Roofing and Coating, 4088 E. Main Street, Belleville, PA 17004, at the submitted price of $464,485.00\NB. Award of Contract – for the purchase a 2017 STETCO Catch basin cleaner from Jack Doheny Companies, Northville, MI for the total submitted price of $180,000.00. Jack Doheny Companies is sole distributor for STETCO and we have found no other companies that make a unit like this.\N \NC. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Ford E450 AEV Ambulance to Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales & Service, Scottdale PA in the amount of $190,000.00. Speclin EV is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing.\N \ND. Award of Contract – for City Park improvements to Empire Services, Reading, PA at the submitted price of $843,100. The project consists of the removal and or pruning of trees, understory clearing and grubbing; provision of earthwork, porous asphalt paving walkways, segmental block piers, landscaping; installation of owner furnished modular play and swing structures, benches, and safety surface mulch; and all incidental related work.\NE. Resolution – for the purchase of 1 2022 Ford Transit prisoner transport van with a 5 year 75,000 mile warranty from Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. Mount Joy, PA for 80,375.00 through CoStars and funded by the Capitol Improvement Fund\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\NA. Bill No. 29-2022 – amending the 2022 Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund Budget is providing an additional $400K for the sidewalk replacement program. The funds will be paid by a budget amendment in the City’s Facilities Construction Fund budget Introduced at the March 28 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill No. 30-2022 – authorizing the mayor to accept land donated by the Honorable Arthur E. and Louise C. Grim at 2049 Hessian Boulevard, in the City of Reading, and conveying a City-owned undeveloped parcel on New Holland Road to Berks Nature Introduced at the March 28 regular meeting\N \NC. Bill No. 31-2022 – amending by eliminating City Code Chapter 23, Part 2 Penn Square Commission, Chapter 396 Parks, Part 2 Penn Square and the permitting process which is inconsistent with Chapter 576 and reserving Part 2 for future use Introduced at the March 28 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 576, Part 12, Parades, Special Events, and Public Gatherings by making revisions to the special event application process and the corresponding section of the Chapter 212 fee schedule for special events\NB. Ordinance – amending the 2022 General Agency fund (31) to reflect the appropriation of funding in the amount of $152,500 for the Lead Hazard control Program. The Community Development department property maintenance division will be managing the healthy homes initiative program targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger and have been diagnosed with Elevated Blood Lead Level (EBLL). The presence of lead in a child could cause developmental challenges medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood.\NC. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 453, Part 3, Mobile Vendors making corrections and adding provisions for vendors at the Pagoda\ND. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 23, Part 14, Code & License Appeals Board by adding Mobile Vendors Appeals to the powers of this board\NE. Ordinance – amending the Position Ordinance by eliminating 2 of the 4 fulltime Ambassadors, leaving 2 at $20.87 per hour for a total of $41,600 per employee per year and adding 6 part-time positions at a rate of $15 per hour at 28 hours per work for a total of $21,840.\N \NF. Ordinance – increasing the salary of the Fire Chief to $105,000.00 per annum, payable in equal bi-monthly installments\N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution No. 69-2022 – authorizing a temporary parking regulation Pilot Program for the installation of parking stalls at prescribed locations within the City and parking requirements related thereto, for a 90 day period, pursuant to Chapter 576 Vehicles, Section 105 Experimental Regulations, effective July 1, 2022. Tabled at the March 28th Regular Meeting\N \NB. Resolution – appointing Patty Bell to the Library Board\N \NC. Resolution – appointing Josephine Torres-Boykins to the Equal Business Opportunity Board\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NMonday, April 18\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N\NPublic Works, Fire & Police\N\NTuesday, April 19\NCommittee of the Whole ARPA – 5 pm\N \NMonday, April 25\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, April 27\NConditional Use Hearing 2404 Centre Ave banquet hall – 5 pm\NZoning Map Change 12th & Exeter Sts – Albright Exeter Hall – 5:30 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Raymond Bland, New Beginnings Christian Life Fellowship Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held at the close of the April 4th COW regarding real estate and litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Commendation recognizing Greek Independence Day
- Commendation recognizing Anthony Orozco as Reading’s Poet Laureate
- Fire Department Swearing In Ceremony
- Fire Prevention Lieutenant John Naylor
- Fire Training Lieutenant Jason Batz
- EMS Deputy Chief Michael Sninsky
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of April 11, 2022
B. MINUTES: March 28th Regular meeting, April 4th Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the March 28th, March 30th and April 4th COWs and April 4th Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting summaries
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the City Hall Roof Replacement Phase 1 to Mid-State Roofing and Coating, 4088 E. Main Street, Belleville, PA 17004, at the submitted price of $464,485.00
B. Award of Contract – for the purchase a 2017 STETCO Catch basin cleaner from Jack Doheny Companies, Northville, MI for the total submitted price of $180,000.00. Jack Doheny Companies is sole distributor for STETCO and we have found no other companies that make a unit like this.
C. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Ford E450 AEV Ambulance to Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales & Service, Scottdale PA in the amount of $190,000.00. Speclin EV is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing.
D. Award of Contract – for City Park improvements to Empire Services, Reading, PA at the submitted price of $843,100. The project consists of the removal and or pruning of trees, understory clearing and grubbing; provision of earthwork, porous asphalt paving walkways, segmental block piers, landscaping; installation of owner furnished modular play and swing structures, benches, and safety surface mulch; and all incidental related work.
E. Resolution – for the purchase of 1 2022 Ford Transit prisoner transport van with a 5 year 75,000 mile warranty from Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. Mount Joy, PA for 80,375.00 through CoStars and funded by the Capitol Improvement Fund
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 29-2022 – amending the 2022 Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund Budget is providing an additional $400K for the sidewalk replacement program. The funds will be paid by a budget amendment in the City’s Facilities Construction Fund budget Introduced at the March 28 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 30-2022 – authorizing the mayor to accept land donated by the Honorable Arthur E. and Louise C. Grim at 2049 Hessian Boulevard, in the City of Reading, and conveying a City-owned undeveloped parcel on New Holland Road to Berks Nature Introduced at the March 28 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 31-2022 – amending by eliminating City Code Chapter 23, Part 2 Penn Square Commission, Chapter 396 Parks, Part 2 Penn Square and the permitting process which is inconsistent with Chapter 576 and reserving Part 2 for future use Introduced at the March 28 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 576, Part 12, Parades, Special Events, and Public Gatherings by making revisions to the special event application process and the corresponding section of the Chapter 212 fee schedule for special events
B. Ordinance – amending the 2022 General Agency fund (31) to reflect the appropriation of funding in the amount of $152,500 for the Lead Hazard control Program. The Community Development department property maintenance division will be managing the healthy homes initiative program targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger and have been diagnosed with Elevated Blood Lead Level (EBLL). The presence of lead in a child could cause developmental challenges medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood.
C. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 453, Part 3, Mobile Vendors making corrections and adding provisions for vendors at the Pagoda
D. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 23, Part 14, Code & License Appeals Board by adding Mobile Vendors Appeals to the powers of this board
E. Ordinance – amending the Position Ordinance by eliminating 2 of the 4 fulltime Ambassadors, leaving 2 at $20.87 per hour for a total of $41,600 per employee per year and adding 6 part-time positions at a rate of $15 per hour at 28 hours per work for a total of $21,840.
F. Ordinance – increasing the salary of the Fire Chief to $105,000.00 per annum, payable in equal bi-monthly installments
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 69-2022 – authorizing a temporary parking regulation Pilot Program for the installation of parking stalls at prescribed locations within the City and parking requirements related thereto, for a 90 day period, pursuant to Chapter 576 Vehicles, Section 105 Experimental Regulations, effective July 1, 2022. Tabled at the March 28th Regular Meeting
B. Resolution – appointing Patty Bell to the Library Board
C. Resolution – appointing Josephine Torres-Boykins to the Equal Business Opportunity Board
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
- Public Works, Fire & Police
Tuesday, April 19
Committee of the Whole ARPA – 5 pm
Monday, April 25
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Wednesday, April 27
Conditional Use Hearing 2404 Centre Ave banquet hall – 5 pm
Zoning Map Change 12th & Exeter Sts – Albright Exeter Hall – 5:30 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G SNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. onTuesday, April 12, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (714076).\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-06 – 315 Pine St. (UPI 01530634689006)Appeal #2022-07 – 2300 York St. (UPI 15530814324767)Appeal #2022-08 – 1414 Moss St. (UPI 17531729082029)Appeal #2022-10 – 322 Walnut St. (UPI 06530774619276)Appeal #2022-11 – 259 S 10th St. (UPI 10531629086547)Appeal #2022-12 – 600 Spring St. (UPI 14530752858138)Appeal #2022-13 – 101 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530783800808)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-09 – 1240 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622280978): Victor Sales Morales (Applicant) is seeking a variance to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling, and other required dimensionalvariances. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. Azteca’s Plumbing & Heating AC is the Record Owner.Appeal 2022-14 – 449 N. 2nd St. (UPI 06530766623918): Modesto D. Fiume, President for the Opportunity House (Record Owner) is seeking special exception approval or a variance to establish two dwelling unitsin an existing vacant building, variances from the minimal habitable space requirement, the number of permitted studio units, and the parking requirements, and an appeal of the February 16, 2022 Zoning Officerdetermination. The Subject Property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District.Appeal 2022-15 – 1010 & 1012 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327355 & 18530618327317): RiyanProperties, LLC (Record Owner) is seeking an appeal of the February 8, 2022 Zoning Officer determination to convert the existing property to one commercial and six residential units. The Applicant is also seekinga use variance for the conversion of the single-family dwelling into a low-rise apartment building, a variance from the ten foot wide buffer strip and minimum ten percent of the total tract area designated for active or passive recreational purposes, and a variance from the relevant dimensional requirements. The Subject Properties are located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District.Appeal 2022-16 – 211 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438614): Arrows Christian Academy (Record Owner) is seeking special exception approval to establish a school in an existing church. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal 2022-17 – 419 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724852): Fatima Ansari (Applicant) is seeking special exception approval to expand the adaptive reuse of an existing building and convert a vacant, former commercial space into a dwelling unit. Pap Ventures LLC is the Record Owner. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.\NAppeal 2022-18 – 1001 Scott St. (UPI 18530655246465): Reading Housing Authority (Record Owner) is seeking special exception approval to use an existing building as a day care center with an office space anda variance from the buffer strip requirements. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.\N \NThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning \N \N
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
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DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-06 – 315 Pine St. (UPI 01530634689006)
Appeal #2022-07 – 2300 York St. (UPI 15530814324767)
Appeal #2022-08 – 1414 Moss St. (UPI 17531729082029)
Appeal #2022-10 – 322 Walnut St. (UPI 06530774619276)
Appeal #2022-11 – 259 S 10th St. (UPI 10531629086547)
Appeal #2022-12 – 600 Spring St. (UPI 14530752858138)
Appeal #2022-13 – 101 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530783800808)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-09 – 1240 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622280978): Victor Sales Morales (Applicant) is seeking a variance to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling, and other required dimensional
variances. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. Azteca’s Plumbing & Heating AC is the Record Owner.
Appeal 2022-14 – 449 N. 2nd St. (UPI 06530766623918): Modesto D. Fiume, President for the Opportunity House (Record Owner) is seeking special exception approval or a variance to establish two dwelling units
in an existing vacant building, variances from the minimal habitable space requirement, the number of permitted studio units, and the parking requirements, and an appeal of the February 16, 2022 Zoning Officer
determination. The Subject Property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District.
Appeal 2022-15 – 1010 & 1012 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327355 & 18530618327317): Riyan
Properties, LLC (Record Owner) is seeking an appeal of the February 8, 2022 Zoning Officer determination to convert the existing property to one commercial and six residential units. The Applicant is also seeking
a use variance for the conversion of the single-family dwelling into a low-rise apartment building, a variance from the ten foot wide buffer strip and minimum ten percent of the total tract area designated for active or passive recreational purposes, and a variance from the relevant dimensional requirements. The Subject Properties are located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District.
Appeal 2022-16 – 211 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438614): Arrows Christian Academy (Record Owner) is seeking special exception approval to establish a school in an existing church. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal 2022-17 – 419 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724852): Fatima Ansari (Applicant) is seeking special exception approval to expand the adaptive reuse of an existing building and convert a vacant, former commercial space into a dwelling unit. Pap Ventures LLC is the Record Owner. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal 2022-18 – 1001 Scott St. (UPI 18530655246465): Reading Housing Authority (Record Owner) is seeking special exception approval to use an existing building as a day care center with an office space and
a variance from the buffer strip requirements. The Subject Property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, April 18, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86519124379?pwd=aFRML2hZWjNtdmxXMnNtRks2d2grZz09\NPasscode: 889698\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,86519124379#,,,,*889698# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,86519124379#,,,,*889698# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 865 1912 4379\NPasscode: 889698\NI. Discussion – submission of the Private Sale Bid for (Tax Sale Process Doc attached)\N\N1253 Spruce St for $7,000 – tax delinquency totaling $4,883.85 (city, county and school)\N326 S 17th ½ St for $3,000 – tax delinquency totaling $3,730.50 (city, county and school)\N\NAdopt a resolution authorizing the Solicitor to object to the sale of one or both bids. No action is required to allow the approval of the bid. The advertisement period started 3-24-22 – objection must be approved by resolution by May 9th\N \NII. Penn Square Properties RFQ Update\N \NIII. Update on Economic Development Projects\N \N \NIV. Public Works Monthly\N\NExisting Project Updates (different division each month)\NAccomplishments\NReport on staffing levels and needs\N\N \NV. Community and Economic Development Monthly\N\NUpdate on projects in the CDBG Action Plan\NAmount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)\NDivision Update (rotating through divisions)\NPlanning and Zoning Updates\N\N \N \NTax Sale Process\N \N\NAs soon as the property tax is unpaid for a billing year it is deemed delinquent and the ‘tax sale process’ begins. The property owner is informed via notices, filings and postings.\N\NFor example: 2020 bill – Delinquent Jan 2021 – Liens filed May 2021 – Upset Sale Sep 2022 – Judicial Sale Jun 2023 – Repository list July 2023\N\NUpset and Judicial Sales get confirmed by the courts after the sale. Confirmations are typically filed with the Court 30 days after the sale. Tax Claim must also receive court approval to hold the Judicial Sale. \N\N \NSTEP ONE: THE UPSET TAX SALE – September the year after the delinquency occurs\NThe first time a property with a delinquent real estate tax is exposed to tax sale is at the Upset Tax Sale. The Upset Sale is held September of each year. The minimum bid required to sell the property is back taxes, current taxes and all bureau costs. These properties are subject to all liens, encumbrances and mortgages. The Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations about the property, or offer any warranty or guarantee. You buy the property at your own risk. The sale is confirmed by the Court.\N\NIf the property does not sell at Upset Sale, a party may make a Private Sale Bid. The bid does not need to be equal to the amount of the tax delinquency. The bid is advertised twice in the Reading Eagle and Law Journal. If no objections are filed with Tax Claim within 45 days of the 1st ad, the bid is approved. Tax Claim splits the fund to clear the tax delinquencies, and liens, etc. if possible. Any remaining mortgages, liens and encumbrances become the responsibility of the new owner. If no objections are submitted the Court will approve the transfer of the property to the new owner at the end of the 45 day period. (Note: the current property owner has the ability to object within the 45 day period also)\N\NSTEP TWO: THE JUDICIAL TAX (aka Free & Clear) SALE – June the year following the Upset Sale\NIf a property does not sell at the Upset Tax Sale, it is exposed for sale, again at the Judicial Tax Sale. This sale is held in the spring of each year. Minimum bid is Bureau costs. At this sale all taxes, liens, encumbrances and mortgages are wiped clean from the property. As with the Upset Sale properties, the Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations about the property, or offer any warranty or guarantee. You buy the property at your own risk. The sale is confirmed by the Court.\NSTEP THREE: THE REPOSITORY SALE – July following the Upset Sale\NIf a property does not sell at the Judicial Sale, it goes on the Repository List. The Repository list can be viewed at the Tax Claim Bureau. All taxes, liens, encumbrances and mortgages are wiped clean from the property. The Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations about the property, or offers any warranty or guarantee. You buy the property at your own risk. Repository bids may be made at any time to the Tax Claim Bureau. The Bureau submits the bids to the three taxing bodies for review and approval. The sale is approved the date the last taxing authority executes the bid form.\NNote: For properties sold at Judicial (aka Free & Clear) and Repository Sale, title insurance will generally not be available for 1 year following the sale, as there may be a challenge filed in the Court system. The buyer has the option to seek Quiet Title through the Court system. A quiet title action is a special legal proceeding to determine rightful, legal property ownership. It is often a preventative or “friendly” lawsuit to ensure that no other parties have conflicting claims to a title, or to resolve an ambiguity.\NPennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law Act 542\NSection 627. Sale of Property in Repository.--(a) The bureau may, with the written consent of all the taxing districts where the property is located, accept an offer of any price for property placed in the "repository for unsold properties" without court approval and published notice of sale. Any taxing district may not unreasonably withhold its consent to the sale of the property.\N \NIn General\NA property owner can always pay a delinquent balance to stop the sale; however, once a property is sold, that option is no longer available. \NThere is no redemption period for tax sales and the new owners are deemed the ‘owners’ as soon as the gavel strikes. If the original owner wants his property back after the fact, objections must be filed in the courts and considered by a judge who can set the sale aside. \NRepository sales are similar in that a property can always be removed from the sale if the delinquent balance is paid. \NIn owner occupied properties. The owners are never removed from the property during the sale process. Once the property sells, new owners have to start the eviction process and follow all applicable statutes accordingly. They are not granted anything just because they purchased the property through a tax sale.
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, April 18, 2022
5:00 pm
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Agenda
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I. Discussion – submission of the Private Sale Bid for (Tax Sale Process Doc attached)
- 1253 Spruce St for $7,000 – tax delinquency totaling $4,883.85 (city, county and school)
- 326 S 17th ½ St for $3,000 – tax delinquency totaling $3,730.50 (city, county and school)
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Solicitor to object to the sale of one or both bids. No action is required to allow the approval of the bid. The advertisement period started 3-24-22 – objection must be approved by resolution by May 9th
II. Penn Square Properties RFQ Update
III. Update on Economic Development Projects
IV. Public Works Monthly
- Existing Project Updates (different division each month)
- Accomplishments
- Report on staffing levels and needs
V. Community and Economic Development Monthly
- Update on projects in the CDBG Action Plan
- Amount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)
- Division Update (rotating through divisions)
- Planning and Zoning Updates
Tax Sale Process
- As soon as the property tax is unpaid for a billing year it is deemed delinquent and the ‘tax sale process’ begins. The property owner is informed via notices, filings and postings.
For example: 2020 bill – Delinquent Jan 2021 – Liens filed May 2021 – Upset Sale Sep 2022 – Judicial Sale Jun 2023 – Repository list July 2023
- Upset and Judicial Sales get confirmed by the courts after the sale. Confirmations are typically filed with the Court 30 days after the sale. Tax Claim must also receive court approval to hold the Judicial Sale.
STEP ONE: THE UPSET TAX SALE – September the year after the delinquency occurs
The first time a property with a delinquent real estate tax is exposed to tax sale is at the Upset Tax Sale. The Upset Sale is held September of each year. The minimum bid required to sell the property is back taxes, current taxes and all bureau costs. These properties are subject to all liens, encumbrances and mortgages. The Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations about the property, or offer any warranty or guarantee. You buy the property at your own risk. The sale is confirmed by the Court.
- If the property does not sell at Upset Sale, a party may make a Private Sale Bid. The bid does not need to be equal to the amount of the tax delinquency. The bid is advertised twice in the Reading Eagle and Law Journal. If no objections are filed with Tax Claim within 45 days of the 1st ad, the bid is approved. Tax Claim splits the fund to clear the tax delinquencies, and liens, etc. if possible. Any remaining mortgages, liens and encumbrances become the responsibility of the new owner. If no objections are submitted the Court will approve the transfer of the property to the new owner at the end of the 45 day period. (Note: the current property owner has the ability to object within the 45 day period also)
STEP TWO: THE JUDICIAL TAX (aka Free & Clear) SALE – June the year following the Upset Sale
If a property does not sell at the Upset Tax Sale, it is exposed for sale, again at the Judicial Tax Sale. This sale is held in the spring of each year. Minimum bid is Bureau costs. At this sale all taxes, liens, encumbrances and mortgages are wiped clean from the property. As with the Upset Sale properties, the Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations about the property, or offer any warranty or guarantee. You buy the property at your own risk. The sale is confirmed by the Court.
STEP THREE: THE REPOSITORY SALE – July following the Upset Sale
If a property does not sell at the Judicial Sale, it goes on the Repository List. The Repository list can be viewed at the Tax Claim Bureau. All taxes, liens, encumbrances and mortgages are wiped clean from the property. The Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations about the property, or offers any warranty or guarantee. You buy the property at your own risk. Repository bids may be made at any time to the Tax Claim Bureau. The Bureau submits the bids to the three taxing bodies for review and approval. The sale is approved the date the last taxing authority executes the bid form.
Note: For properties sold at Judicial (aka Free & Clear) and Repository Sale, title insurance will generally not be available for 1 year following the sale, as there may be a challenge filed in the Court system. The buyer has the option to seek Quiet Title through the Court system. A quiet title action is a special legal proceeding to determine rightful, legal property ownership. It is often a preventative or “friendly” lawsuit to ensure that no other parties have conflicting claims to a title, or to resolve an ambiguity.
Pennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law Act 542
Section 627. Sale of Property in Repository.--(a) The bureau may, with the written consent of all the taxing districts where the property is located, accept an offer of any price for property placed in the "repository for unsold properties" without court approval and published notice of sale. Any taxing district may not unreasonably withhold its consent to the sale of the property.
In General
A property owner can always pay a delinquent balance to stop the sale; however, once a property is sold, that option is no longer available.
There is no redemption period for tax sales and the new owners are deemed the ‘owners’ as soon as the gavel strikes. If the original owner wants his property back after the fact, objections must be filed in the courts and considered by a judge who can set the sale aside.
Repository sales are similar in that a property can always be removed from the sale if the delinquent balance is paid.
In owner occupied properties. The owners are never removed from the property during the sale process. Once the property sells, new owners have to start the eviction process and follow all applicable statutes accordingly. They are not granted anything just because they purchased the property through a tax sale.
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DESCRIPTION:HARB Agenda04/19/2022\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 431 Penn St.\N City of Reading, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for selective demolition of the structure in order to eliminate structurally unsound areas of the building.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 1255 Perkiomen Ave. \N Fairview Charitable Trust, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 116\NReview request for the removal of the stone entrance steps and the reconstruction of the existing stone retaining wall at the western boundary line adjacent to Perkiomen Avenue.\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 1236 Hill Rd. \N Victor M. Espinal, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 78\NReview request for the replacement of the existing wood cellar door with a solid metal door with metal embellishment at the western façade.\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N1058 N. 4th, JDC Improvements, LLC, Owner\N\NReplacement of the box beam and rotted wood trim at the first floor front porch fascia and roofline, replacement of the pressure treated wood decking (installed in violation) with tongue and groove wood decking to match the original at the first floor front porch, and painting of exterior wood surfaces. \N\N42 N. 11th, Delcid A. Saul, Owner\N\NReplacement of the main roof structure and shingles in kind with Timberline asphalt architectural shingles in the color “Charcoal Gray”, and repointing and painting of exterior masonry surfaces at the grocer’s alley at the northern façade in kind.\N\N239 S. 5th, Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner\N\NReplacement of two multi-panel doors and aluminum capping in kind at the second and third floor rear façade.\N\N1242 Hill Rd., Bill & Rosemary Viltale, Owners\N\NInstallation of minimally visible solar panels at the rear garage roof.\N \N 8:25 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of April 2022 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the August 2021 HARB Resolutions at the February 2022 meeting. September 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the April 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 9:00 p.m. Adjournment\N
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04/19/2022
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 431 Penn St.
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for selective demolition of the structure in order to eliminate structurally unsound areas of the building.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 1255 Perkiomen Ave.
Fairview Charitable Trust, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 116
Review request for the removal of the stone entrance steps and the reconstruction of the existing stone retaining wall at the western boundary line adjacent to Perkiomen Avenue.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 1236 Hill Rd.
Victor M. Espinal, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 78
Review request for the replacement of the existing wood cellar door with a solid metal door with metal embellishment at the western façade.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 1058 N. 4th, JDC Improvements, LLC, Owner
Replacement of the box beam and rotted wood trim at the first floor front porch fascia and roofline, replacement of the pressure treated wood decking (installed in violation) with tongue and groove wood decking to match the original at the first floor front porch, and painting of exterior wood surfaces.
- 42 N. 11th, Delcid A. Saul, Owner
Replacement of the main roof structure and shingles in kind with Timberline asphalt architectural shingles in the color “Charcoal Gray”, and repointing and painting of exterior masonry surfaces at the grocer’s alley at the northern façade in kind.
- 239 S. 5th, Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner
Replacement of two multi-panel doors and aluminum capping in kind at the second and third floor rear façade.
- 1242 Hill Rd., Bill & Rosemary Viltale, Owners
Installation of minimally visible solar panels at the rear garage roof.
8:25 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. In March 2021, Staff worked with a local roofing contractor and the representative of the owner to make sure they are compliant with Res. No. 08-18 regarding the restoration of wood trim and roofing and the work will be approved at Staff level. As of April 2022 Staff continues to work with a representative of the owner regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the August 2021 HARB Resolutions at the February 2022 meeting. September 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the April 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
9:00 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88059341373?pwd=ZVhoODRBSjlKK1l6SmtqYUlqZXhJUT09\NPasscode: 437234\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,88059341373#,,,,*437234# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,88059341373#,,,,*437234# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 880 5934 1373\NPasscode: 437234\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Nilda Nieves, Feet on the Street Youth Ministry\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held at\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NCommendation recognizing Fair Housing Month, accepted by Kathryn Cobb-Holmes, Human Relation Commission Chair\NSwearing in ceremony – Police Chaplains\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of April 25, 2022\NB. MINUTES: April 11th Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 11th, and April 18th COW meetings\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – to Degler-Whiting in the amount of $110,005, from the CIP, for playground equipment and repairs to the SE Quadrant - to include City Park, Neversink Playground, and Orange and Cherry Playground. Pendora Park and Reading Iron were not address in this quadrant due to recent or future projects. 10th and South playground will not be addressed at this time as discussions of future use are pending.\NB. Motion – recognizing the shift in CIP projects to fund active/ongoing projects as follows:\N\NWithin the CIP budgetary line 34-07-71-4801: Playgrounds and Parks $875,000 will be reduced by $100,000 and added to the 3rd and Spruce All abilities Playground to satisfy the DCNR grant matching requirements.\NWithin the CIP budgetary line 34-07-74-4801: McKnight and Spring Improvements of $382,000 will be reduced by $100,000 to fund the 3rd and Court Fire Station upgrade to allow project completion, as it was not finished in 2021 as planned.\NAboveground Restroom and 5th and Penn of $130,000 will be removed from the CIP budget and the PW ADA Access Project will be funded at $56,000 leaving $74,000 unencumbered for new or underfunded project completion.\N\N \NC. Award of Contract – for the purchase of accessories to increase the range and capability of the existing Telerob robotic platform utilized by the RPD Bomb Squad to AeroVironment Inc, Simi Valley, CA at the amount of $39,106.60 via the Capital Budget. The robotic platform is used when responding to reports of suspicious items/packages, IED (improvised explosive devices) and recovery of ordinance. These accessories will allow the team members to position at a safer distance thus increasing the safety factors for the members. \ND. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a Digital X-RAY system to integrate with the RPD Bomb Squad’s existing Telerob robotic platform to NOVO Digital Radiography INC (NOVO DR Inc), Grand Blanc, MI at $62,676.10 via the Capital Budget. This system will be used to assist members of the RPD Bomb Squad with investigations of suspicious packages by allowing the members to position at a safe distance thus increasing the safety factors for the members. This system will integrate with the existing robotic equipment being used by the RPD Bomb Squad members. The equipment is Sole Source and the justifications have been completed and accepted by the City Administration. \NE. Resolution - authorizing the execution of the Federal-Aid Reimbursement Settlement Agreement No. 057563 for the 3rd & Penn Streets Crosswalk Project, PennDOT MPMS No. 76614\NF. Resolution – authorizing the exoneration of the 2021 property taxes, penalties and interest in the amount of $955.94 at 138, 139, 140, 141 and 143 Whitaker Court for Goggleworks\NG. Resolution – directing the Solicitor to oppose the Private Sale Bid of 326 S 17th ½ St and 1253 Spruce St with the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau\NH. Award of Contract – to Barry Isett & Associates, Wyomissing, PA in the submitted price of $99,900.00 from the Public Works budget for design and engineering services for the Centre Park Revitalization Project. In 2018, a master plan was commissioned for Centre Park. The City of Reading would like to move forward with the improvements as outlined in the master plan. Improvements are to include but are not limited to interpretive signage, lighting, central sculpture, ADA walkways, improved entranceways, etc.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NRecreation Commission – Daphne Klahr, Executive Director\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\NA. Bill No. 32-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576, Part 12, Parades, Special Events, and Public Gatherings by making revisions to the special event application process and the corresponding section of the Chapter 212 fee schedule for special events Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill No. 33-2022 – amending the 2022 General Agency fund (31) to reflect the appropriation of funding in the amount of $152,500 for the Lead Hazard control Program. The Community Development department property maintenance division will be managing the healthy homes initiative program targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger and have been diagnosed with Elevated Blood Lead Level (EBLL). The presence of lead in a child could cause developmental challenges medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood. Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting\NC. Bill No. 34-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 453, Part 3, Mobile Vendors making corrections and adding provisions for vendors at the Pagoda Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting\ND. Bill No. 35-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 23, Part 14, Code & License Appeals Board by adding Mobile Vendors Appeals to the powers of this board Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting\NE. Bill No. 36-2022 – amending the Position Ordinance by eliminating 2 of the 4 fulltime Ambassadors, leaving 2 at $20.87 per hour for a total of $41,600 per employee per year and adding 6 part-time positions at a rate of $15 per hour at 28 hours per work for a total of $21,840 Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting\N \NF. Bill No. 37-2022 – increasing the salary of the Fire Chief to $105,000.00 per annum, payable in equal bi-monthly installments Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the placement of a 4-way stop sign at the N. 13th and Pike intersection\NB. Ordinance – amending Chapter 576-416 Parking Fines and eliminating the fine associated with Trucks, Trailers and Tractors parking longer than 1 hour and increasing the fine for Parking within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant from $100 to $200 and increasing the 30 and 60 day penalties from $50 to $100\NC. Ordinance – adopting and amending the 2018 International Fire Code\ND. Ordinance – amending Chapter 576, Section 800 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles to provide updates that coincide with other sections and ordinances\NE. Ordinance – amending the City’s Zoning Map by changing the parcel located at 1716 N 12th Street from MC to R3\NF. Ordinance – amending Code Section 576-409 Parking Prohibited on Private Property and Section § 576-803. Authority to Remove and Impound Unattended Vehicles on Private Property by any Privately Operated Towing Businesses operating within the City of Reading, as per 75 Pa.C.S. §3353.3.b Towing Vehicles on Private Property and 67 Pa. Code, 212.115. Posting of Private Parking Lots to prevent predatory towing practices.\NG. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 5, Parts 2 City Council, 3 Mayor and 4 City Auditor prohibiting these officials, whether elected or appointed, from using a city-owned vehicle, city gas card and city credit card\N11. RESOLUTIONS\N \NA. Resolution– appointing Dep Chief James Stoudt as Fire Chief\N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NMonday, April 25\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, April 27\NConditional Use Hearing 2404 Centre Ave banquet hall – 5 pm\NZoning Map Change 12th & Exeter Sts – Albright Exeter Hall – 5:30 pm\N \NMonday, May 2\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N\NFinance & HR Reports\N\NMonday, May 9\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, May 16\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NTuesday, May 17\NARPA Update – 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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- Commendation recognizing Fair Housing Month, accepted by Kathryn Cobb-Holmes, Human Relation Commission Chair
- Swearing in ceremony – Police Chaplains
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- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of April 25, 2022
B. MINUTES: April 11th Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 11th, and April 18th COW meetings
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – to Degler-Whiting in the amount of $110,005, from the CIP, for playground equipment and repairs to the SE Quadrant - to include City Park, Neversink Playground, and Orange and Cherry Playground. Pendora Park and Reading Iron were not address in this quadrant due to recent or future projects. 10th and South playground will not be addressed at this time as discussions of future use are pending.
B. Motion – recognizing the shift in CIP projects to fund active/ongoing projects as follows:
- Within the CIP budgetary line 34-07-71-4801: Playgrounds and Parks $875,000 will be reduced by $100,000 and added to the 3rd and Spruce All abilities Playground to satisfy the DCNR grant matching requirements.
- Within the CIP budgetary line 34-07-74-4801: McKnight and Spring Improvements of $382,000 will be reduced by $100,000 to fund the 3rd and Court Fire Station upgrade to allow project completion, as it was not finished in 2021 as planned.
- Aboveground Restroom and 5th and Penn of $130,000 will be removed from the CIP budget and the PW ADA Access Project will be funded at $56,000 leaving $74,000 unencumbered for new or underfunded project completion.
C. Award of Contract – for the purchase of accessories to increase the range and capability of the existing Telerob robotic platform utilized by the RPD Bomb Squad to AeroVironment Inc, Simi Valley, CA at the amount of $39,106.60 via the Capital Budget. The robotic platform is used when responding to reports of suspicious items/packages, IED (improvised explosive devices) and recovery of ordinance. These accessories will allow the team members to position at a safer distance thus increasing the safety factors for the members.
D. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a Digital X-RAY system to integrate with the RPD Bomb Squad’s existing Telerob robotic platform to NOVO Digital Radiography INC (NOVO DR Inc), Grand Blanc, MI at $62,676.10 via the Capital Budget. This system will be used to assist members of the RPD Bomb Squad with investigations of suspicious packages by allowing the members to position at a safe distance thus increasing the safety factors for the members. This system will integrate with the existing robotic equipment being used by the RPD Bomb Squad members. The equipment is Sole Source and the justifications have been completed and accepted by the City Administration.
E. Resolution - authorizing the execution of the Federal-Aid Reimbursement Settlement Agreement No. 057563 for the 3rd & Penn Streets Crosswalk Project, PennDOT MPMS No. 76614
F. Resolution – authorizing the exoneration of the 2021 property taxes, penalties and interest in the amount of $955.94 at 138, 139, 140, 141 and 143 Whitaker Court for Goggleworks
G. Resolution – directing the Solicitor to oppose the Private Sale Bid of 326 S 17th ½ St and 1253 Spruce St with the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau
H. Award of Contract – to Barry Isett & Associates, Wyomissing, PA in the submitted price of $99,900.00 from the Public Works budget for design and engineering services for the Centre Park Revitalization Project. In 2018, a master plan was commissioned for Centre Park. The City of Reading would like to move forward with the improvements as outlined in the master plan. Improvements are to include but are not limited to interpretive signage, lighting, central sculpture, ADA walkways, improved entranceways, etc.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Recreation Commission – Daphne Klahr, Executive Director
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 32-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 576, Part 12, Parades, Special Events, and Public Gatherings by making revisions to the special event application process and the corresponding section of the Chapter 212 fee schedule for special events Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 33-2022 – amending the 2022 General Agency fund (31) to reflect the appropriation of funding in the amount of $152,500 for the Lead Hazard control Program. The Community Development department property maintenance division will be managing the healthy homes initiative program targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger and have been diagnosed with Elevated Blood Lead Level (EBLL). The presence of lead in a child could cause developmental challenges medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood. Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 34-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 453, Part 3, Mobile Vendors making corrections and adding provisions for vendors at the Pagoda Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 35-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 23, Part 14, Code & License Appeals Board by adding Mobile Vendors Appeals to the powers of this board Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting
E. Bill No. 36-2022 – amending the Position Ordinance by eliminating 2 of the 4 fulltime Ambassadors, leaving 2 at $20.87 per hour for a total of $41,600 per employee per year and adding 6 part-time positions at a rate of $15 per hour at 28 hours per work for a total of $21,840 Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting
F. Bill No. 37-2022 – increasing the salary of the Fire Chief to $105,000.00 per annum, payable in equal bi-monthly installments Introduced at the April 11 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the placement of a 4-way stop sign at the N. 13th and Pike intersection
B. Ordinance – amending Chapter 576-416 Parking Fines and eliminating the fine associated with Trucks, Trailers and Tractors parking longer than 1 hour and increasing the fine for Parking within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant from $100 to $200 and increasing the 30 and 60 day penalties from $50 to $100
C. Ordinance – adopting and amending the 2018 International Fire Code
D. Ordinance – amending Chapter 576, Section 800 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles to provide updates that coincide with other sections and ordinances
E. Ordinance – amending the City’s Zoning Map by changing the parcel located at 1716 N 12th Street from MC to R3
F. Ordinance – amending Code Section 576-409 Parking Prohibited on Private Property and Section § 576-803. Authority to Remove and Impound Unattended Vehicles on Private Property by any Privately Operated Towing Businesses operating within the City of Reading, as per 75 Pa.C.S. §3353.3.b Towing Vehicles on Private Property and 67 Pa. Code, 212.115. Posting of Private Parking Lots to prevent predatory towing practices.
G. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 5, Parts 2 City Council, 3 Mayor and 4 City Auditor prohibiting these officials, whether elected or appointed, from using a city-owned vehicle, city gas card and city credit card
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution– appointing Dep Chief James Stoudt as Fire Chief
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 25
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Wednesday, April 27
Conditional Use Hearing 2404 Centre Ave banquet hall – 5 pm
Zoning Map Change 12th & Exeter Sts – Albright Exeter Hall – 5:30 pm
Monday, May 2
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Monday, May 9
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, May 16
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Tuesday, May 17
ARPA Update – 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCILTuesday, April 26, 202212:00 p.m.Virtual\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. CrothersCouncil Representative – Marcia Goodman-HinnershitzCity Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. SmithPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written publiccomment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read intothe record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of themeeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7681581676?pwd=eitLaXg3YmNpVkhLZ0lDWUpRRHoxUT09Meeting ID: 768 158 1676Passcode: 219967AGENDA12:00 – 12:05 Welcome Welcome from Chair Call to order Public comment Approval of minutes – March 22, 202212:05 – 12:35 Land Acknowledgement Statement – Amanda Funk, Widoktadwen Center forNative Knowledge12:35 – 1:05 Review Old BusinessSignage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, BethanyAyers-Fisher))Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)Member update (Shelly Smith)Plastic bag ban (David Beane)Act 2 database (David Beane)Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale) Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)\N1:05 – 1:20 Introduce New BusinessPA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)Outdoor meeting locations (May, June, August, Sept)\N1:20 – 1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (CathyCurran-Myers, D. Beane)Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers)Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)List of Organizations (David Beane)Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)BCTV Program (David Beane)PFAs (Bill Murray)Zero Waste PlanPlan Review / Comprehensive PlanCity-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer)Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)DCNR Grant Projects (All)\N1:30 Clarify Next StepsReview bike-rack itemsClarify follow-up commitmentsNEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at noonShare closing comments\N1:30 Adjourn\N \N\N\N\N\N\N\N \N
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COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Virtual
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EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. Crothers
Council Representative – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz
City Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public
comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into
the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the
meeting.
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AGENDA
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – March 22, 2022
12:05 – 12:35 Land Acknowledgement Statement – Amanda Funk, Widoktadwen Center for
Native Knowledge
12:35 – 1:05 Review Old Business
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany
Ayers-Fisher))
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Act 2 database (David Beane)
Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)
Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
1:05 – 1:20 Introduce New Business
PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Outdoor meeting locations (May, June, August, Sept)
1:20 – 1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy
Curran-Myers, D. Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-
Myers)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:30 Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack items
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at noon
Share closing comments
1:30 Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingTuesday, April 26, 2022; 6:00 PM\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe regular monthly meeting of the City of Reading’s Planning Commission is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, April26, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.The City of Reading Planning Commission will hold its remaining regularly scheduled planning commissionmeetings via a hybrid meeting format. The meetings will be held in person at City Hall, 815 Washington Street,Council Chambers, 2nd Floor. If in person attendance is not preferred, the public is invited to attend this meetingelectronically by logging onto the meeting via Zoom or telephone using the information below.Those wishing to participate and provide comment must register in advance by 4 P.M. on the meetingdate via phone (610-655-6505) or email (zoning@readingpa.gov).To connect from a smartphone or personal computer, click the link below to enter the meeting:https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/93403184093?pwd=TzF2VFNwMHphWW42LzNCVmtEVnQ1dz09To participate in the meeting by phone:Dial Phone Number: 888 475 4499Enter Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093Enter Passcode: 815600AGENDA(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance(3) Elm Street Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(4) Prince and Princesses Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(5) Inglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan(6) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan(7) Medical Arts Building; Final Annexation Plan(8) MJ Reider; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(9) Alvernia Berkshire Building; Final Land Development Plan(10) Reading Station Building D; Final Subdivision Plan(11) Scott Street Subdivision; Revised Final Subdivision Plan(12) Bern Street Carwash Lot 1; Preliminary Land Development Plan(13) Bern Street Storage Lot 2; Preliminary Land Development Plan(14) 600 S. 9th Street Auto Repair; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan(15) Municipal Ordinances(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)(b) Zoning Map Revision for Albright College (M-C to R-3)(16) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021(17) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans(a) Albright College Exeter Hall: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(b) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan(c) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application(d) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan Application(e) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report(f) Medical Arts Building Land Development Plan Application(g) O’Neill Storage Facility Land Development Plan Application(h) Overlord Real Estate 916 North 9th Street Final Land Development Plan(i) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow(j) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application; 2040 Centre Avenue(k) Scheibner Annexation Plan Application(l) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(m) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan(n) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(18) Announcements and Other Business(19) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from March 22, 2022(20) Planning Commission Reorganization(21) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm(22) Adjournment\N
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022; 6:00 PM
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The regular monthly meeting of the City of Reading’s Planning Commission is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, April
26, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.
The City of Reading Planning Commission will hold its remaining regularly scheduled planning commission
meetings via a hybrid meeting format. The meetings will be held in person at City Hall, 815 Washington Street,
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor. If in person attendance is not preferred, the public is invited to attend this meeting
electronically by logging onto the meeting via Zoom or telephone using the information below.
Those wishing to participate and provide comment must register in advance by 4 P.M. on the meeting
date via phone (610-655-6505) or email (zoning@readingpa.gov).
To connect from a smartphone or personal computer, click the link below to enter the meeting:
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/93403184093?pwd=TzF2VFNwMHphWW42LzNCVmtEVnQ1dz09
To participate in the meeting by phone:
Dial Phone Number: 888 475 4499
Enter Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093
Enter Passcode: 815600
AGENDA
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance
(3) Elm Street Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(4) Prince and Princesses Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(5) Inglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan
(6) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan
(7) Medical Arts Building; Final Annexation Plan
(8) MJ Reider; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(9) Alvernia Berkshire Building; Final Land Development Plan
(10) Reading Station Building D; Final Subdivision Plan
(11) Scott Street Subdivision; Revised Final Subdivision Plan
(12) Bern Street Carwash Lot 1; Preliminary Land Development Plan
(13) Bern Street Storage Lot 2; Preliminary Land Development Plan
(14) 600 S. 9th Street Auto Repair; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
(15) Municipal Ordinances
(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)
(b) Zoning Map Revision for Albright College (M-C to R-3)
(16) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021
(17) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans
(a) Albright College Exeter Hall: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(b) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan
(c) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
(d) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan Application
(e) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report
(f) Medical Arts Building Land Development Plan Application
(g) O’Neill Storage Facility Land Development Plan Application
(h) Overlord Real Estate 916 North 9th Street Final Land Development Plan
(i) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow
(j) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application; 2040 Centre Avenue
(k) Scheibner Annexation Plan Application
(l) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(m) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan
(n) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(18) Announcements and Other Business
(19) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from March 22, 2022
(20) Planning Commission Reorganization
(21) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm
(22) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NPublic Hearing\NConditional Use\NBanquet Hall at 2040 Centre Ave\NWednesday, April 27, 2022\N5 pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NHearing Notice Pic 1\NHearing Notice Pic 2\NAffidavit of Publication\NZoning Report\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\NCitizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87341816790?pwd=d2ZKeWR2REJ5bUw0TXkzMnROdmxtdz09\NPasscode: 592538\NOr One tap mobile:\N+13017158592,,87341816790#,,,,*592538# US (Washington DC)\N+13126266799,,87341816790#,,,,*592538# US (Chicago)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 873 4181 6790\NPasscode: 592538\N I. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony of the Conditional Use Application for a banquet hall at 2040 Centre Avenue.\N\N 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.\N\N A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:\N (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.\N (2) Creates an undue concentration of population.\N (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.\N (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.\N (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards.\N (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.\NII. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)\NOwned by Martires Adames & Kathy Saldana\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\N \NIII. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\NIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NV. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)\NV. Announcement of expected date of decision\NCity Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the May 9th or 23rd Regular Meeting of Council.\NVI. Adjourn
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Evidentiary Hearing
Public Hearing
Conditional Use
Banquet Hall at 2040 Centre Ave
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
5 pm
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Hearing Notice Pic 1
Hearing Notice Pic 2
Affidavit of Publication
Zoning Report
City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
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Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony of the Conditional Use Application for a banquet hall at 2040 Centre Avenue.
- 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.
A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:
(1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.
(2) Creates an undue concentration of population.
(3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.
(5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards.
(6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
Owned by Martires Adames & Kathy Saldana
- Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
V. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the May 9th or 23rd Regular Meeting of Council.
VI. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:Evidentiary HearingPublic HearingZoning Map Revision – 12th & ExeterWednesday, April 27, 20225:30 pm or at the conclusion of theConditional Use Hearing for 2040 Centre Ave\NDOWNLOAD PDFCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting istaking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted inZoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.Public Comment Instructions:Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing noticeverbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed tothe City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person whofails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed inhave done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may alsochoose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearlymarked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public orelected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be readinto the record.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82338383706?pwd=U1Z3dHV4UEMwY0ZuS1pxKzNNZ1NxUT09Passcode: 399329Description: Rezone 12th & Exeter Parcel from MC to R3CITY COUNCILEvidentiary Hearing\N2Or One tap mobile:+13017158592,,82338383706#,,,,*399329# US (Washington DC)+13126266799,,82338383706#,,,,*399329# US (Chicago)Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 8535257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 823 3838 3706Passcode: 399329Passcode: 592538I. Call to Order & PurposeThe purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed zoning map change for aparcel at 12th and Exeter Streets from MC to R3.Administrative Code 5-214. Redistricting process; Redistricting Advisory Commission.[Added 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 23-2002]A. After each decennial census, Council shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the censusinformation from the federal government, appoint a Redistricting Advisory Commission. EachCouncil member shall appoint one person from his/her respective district. The President ofCouncil shall select one member to represent the at-large community. The Planning Commissionwill be asked to assign two current members to the Advisory Commission.B. This Redistricting Advisory Commission shall review and compare the new and old censusinformation with the current Council District configuration. This group shall prepare and presenta redistricting proposal(s) to the full body of Council in no less than 120 days after theirappointment.C. The district proposals shall give strong consideration to the combination of neighborhoodsthat are continuous but that share similar quality-of-life issues. This configuration will supportthe principle of electing representatives that can easily represent the voice of the community theyrepresent. The Advisory Commission shall also consider the federal redistricting laws.D. Council shall hold a minimum of one public hearing to get public input on the redistrictingproposal(s), within 45 days of their receipt of the proposals from the Redistricting AdvisoryCommission, and shall adopt by ordinance a redistricting plan, either new or status quo, at theirnext regular business meeting.The recommendation was introduced by ordinance at the March 14th Regular meeting.II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)\N \N3Albright College Council’s Cross ExaminationIII. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes) Council’s Cross ExaminationIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)See Public Comment instructions on page 1V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)V. Announcement of expected date of decisionCity Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the May 9th or 23rdRegular Meeting of Council.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Evidentiary Hearing
Public Hearing
Zoning Map Revision – 12th & Exeter
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
5:30 pm or at the conclusion of the
Conditional Use Hearing for 2040 Centre Ave
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed zoning map change for a
parcel at 12th and Exeter Streets from MC to R3.
Administrative Code 5-214. Redistricting process; Redistricting Advisory Commission.
[Added 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 23-2002]
A. After each decennial census, Council shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the census
information from the federal government, appoint a Redistricting Advisory Commission. Each
Council member shall appoint one person from his/her respective district. The President of
Council shall select one member to represent the at-large community. The Planning Commission
will be asked to assign two current members to the Advisory Commission.
B. This Redistricting Advisory Commission shall review and compare the new and old census
information with the current Council District configuration. This group shall prepare and present
a redistricting proposal(s) to the full body of Council in no less than 120 days after their
appointment.
C. The district proposals shall give strong consideration to the combination of neighborhoods
that are continuous but that share similar quality-of-life issues. This configuration will support
the principle of electing representatives that can easily represent the voice of the community they
represent. The Advisory Commission shall also consider the federal redistricting laws.
D. Council shall hold a minimum of one public hearing to get public input on the redistricting
proposal(s), within 45 days of their receipt of the proposals from the Redistricting Advisory
Commission, and shall adopt by ordinance a redistricting plan, either new or status quo, at their
next regular business meeting.
The recommendation was introduced by ordinance at the March 14th Regular meeting.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
3
Albright College
Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
See Public Comment instructions on page 1
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
V. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the May 9th or 23rd
Regular Meeting of Council.
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
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DESCRIPTION:Nominations & Appointments CommitteeMonday, May 2, 2022\N4:00 pm Virtual Meeting\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City's boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09 Meeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N\NInterviews\N\N \N4:00 - David McCoy - appoinhnent - Recreation Commission\N4:15 - Jeffrey Darlington - reappoinhnent - Board of Ethics\N\NAppointment Recommendations\N\N\NReview Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N\N \N\NAdjourn\N\N \N
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Monday, May 2, 2022
4:00 pm Virtual Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City's boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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- Interviews
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4:15 - Jeffrey Darlington - reappoinhnent - Board of Ethics
- Appointment Recommendations
- Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
- Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-17
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the WholeMonday, May 2, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85172549398?pwd=V01DalNadVhFWlgwTk1Mb0pIdnpXdz09\NPasscode: 792166\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,85172549398#,,,,*792166# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,85172549398#,,,,*792166# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 851 7254 9398\NPasscode: 792166\NI. Greenhouse Update\N \NII. Crossing Guard Update\N \NIII. Review Council Participation and Appointments re the City BACs (list attached)\N \NIV. List of City owned properties, land and buildings, identifying those used by other organizations with agreements and the operational costs for each \N \NV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 7-8) \N\NProject Updates\N\NFM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management\N\N\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments*\N\NVI. Administrative Reports \NA. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary \N\NBalance Sheet & Income Statement\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NProgress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline\NNon-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.\N\N \NB. HR Monthly Reports\N\NBudget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position\NReport each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l\N\N \NCouncil Appointments to BACs\N \N1. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the BCAP Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate\N \N2. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the BCTV Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate\N3. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee with Brianna Tyson as alternate\N4. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the Conversion Therapy Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\N5. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the Diversity Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\N6. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Donna Reed as liaisons\N7. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Environmental Advisory Council with Brianna Tyson as alternate\N8. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as liaison to the Human Relations Commission\N9. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Local Redevelopment Authority\N10. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Mt. Penn Preserve Council of Governments Board\N11. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the OPEB Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\N12. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Planning Commission with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\N13. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the RATS Coordinating Committee with Jeff Waltman as alternate\N14. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz and Melissa Ventura to the Recreation Commission with Wesley Butler as alternate\N15. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to represent Council at joint meetings with the Reading School District with Wesley Butler as alternate\N16. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Shade Tree Commission\N17. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Stadium Commission\N18. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Wesley Butler as Council liaisons to the Youth Commission\N19. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Audit Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\N20. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Capital Planning Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\N21. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Revenue Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate\NMonthly Department of Fire and Rescue Services \NReport to City Council \N \NDirector/Chief: William Stoudt \N \NDate: 4/27/2022\N \N\NACCOMPLISHMENTS – On Thursday April 21st some of the Reading Firefighters went to the Central Middle to supplies to the Autism Support Class. The supplies that were needed were items such as Amazon Fire Tablets, Sensory objects, and lap desks. The Firefighters raised the funds with the sale of Autism Awareness shirts during the preceding month. \N\N \N\NON-GOING PROJECTS -\N\N \N\N9th and Marion Station – With the improvement in the weather this has now allowed for work to progress. The pouring of concrete for the slab on the south side of the station has been completed and the structural steel is set to be delivered around April 28th, after which the steel framing will then begin to be set in place. Below is a picture taken on April 27th \NNew Tower Ladder – Due to supply chain issues the initial delivery of the apparatus that was slated for October/November of 2021 was pushed back until February of 2022, this is now expected for mid-May\N\N \N\NFire and EMS Responses for the Month of – March 2022 \N\N \NTotal Responses by the EMS Units - Total – 1468\N City Units – 1416\N Mutual Aid from County Units – 52\N Mutual Aid to County - 35\N Naloxone Events - 16\N \NTotal Response for Fire Apparatus – 567\N Firefighter Injuries - 1\N Civilian Injuries - 2\N \N The Department responded to a total of 3 working fires during the month of \N March \N \N\NOffice of the Fire Marshal Updates for the Month of – March \N\N \N Total Inspections – 81\N Fire Protection Permits Issued - 11\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, May 2, 2022
5:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
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I. Greenhouse Update
II. Crossing Guard Update
III. Review Council Participation and Appointments re the City BACs (list attached)
IV. List of City owned properties, land and buildings, identifying those used by other organizations with agreements and the operational costs for each
V. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 7-8)
- Project Updates
- FM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management
- Police & Fire Accomplishments*
VI. Administrative Reports
A. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline
- Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.
B. HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
Council Appointments to BACs
1. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the BCAP Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate
2. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the BCTV Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate
3. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee with Brianna Tyson as alternate
4. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the Conversion Therapy Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
5. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the Diversity Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
6. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Donna Reed as liaisons
7. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Environmental Advisory Council with Brianna Tyson as alternate
8. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as liaison to the Human Relations Commission
9. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the Local Redevelopment Authority
10. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Mt. Penn Preserve Council of Governments Board
11. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the OPEB Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
12. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Planning Commission with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
13. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to the RATS Coordinating Committee with Jeff Waltman as alternate
14. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz and Melissa Ventura to the Recreation Commission with Wesley Butler as alternate
15. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to represent Council at joint meetings with the Reading School District with Wesley Butler as alternate
16. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Shade Tree Commission
17. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Stadium Commission
18. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Wesley Butler as Council liaisons to the Youth Commission
19. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Audit Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
20. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Capital Planning Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
21. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Revenue Committee with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternate
Monthly Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Report to City Council
Director/Chief: William Stoudt
Date: 4/27/2022
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS – On Thursday April 21st some of the Reading Firefighters went to the Central Middle to supplies to the Autism Support Class. The supplies that were needed were items such as Amazon Fire Tablets, Sensory objects, and lap desks. The Firefighters raised the funds with the sale of Autism Awareness shirts during the preceding month.
- ON-GOING PROJECTS -
- 9th and Marion Station – With the improvement in the weather this has now allowed for work to progress. The pouring of concrete for the slab on the south side of the station has been completed and the structural steel is set to be delivered around April 28th, after which the steel framing will then begin to be set in place. Below is a picture taken on April 27th
- New Tower Ladder – Due to supply chain issues the initial delivery of the apparatus that was slated for October/November of 2021 was pushed back until February of 2022, this is now expected for mid-May
- Fire and EMS Responses for the Month of – March 2022
Total Responses by the EMS Units - Total – 1468
City Units – 1416
Mutual Aid from County Units – 52
Mutual Aid to County - 35
Naloxone Events - 16
Total Response for Fire Apparatus – 567
Firefighter Injuries - 1
Civilian Injuries - 2
The Department responded to a total of 3 working fires during the month of
March
- Office of the Fire Marshal Updates for the Month of – March
Total Inspections – 81
Fire Protection Permits Issued - 11
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing: Community and Economic Development
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DESCRIPTION:Public Hearing: PA Dept Community and Economic Development\N \NNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has scheduled a public hearing to receive testimony presented on behalf of the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, with respect to the recommendation from the Act 47 Coordinator to consider termination of the City's Act 47 determination pursuant to the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act 47 of 1987 as amended.\NThe hearing on the request will be held on May 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, before a hearing officer duly appointed by the Department. The public is invited to attend. Those individuals requiring special accommodations to attend the hearing should contact the Department. For further information, contact Fred Chapman, Local Government Policy Specialist, at 717-720-7396.\N \NCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has scheduled a public hearing to receive testimony presented on behalf of the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, with respect to the recommendation from the Act 47 Coordinator to consider termination of the City's Act 47 determination pursuant to the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act 47 of 1987 as amended.
The hearing on the request will be held on May 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, before a hearing officer duly appointed by the Department. The public is invited to attend. Those individuals requiring special accommodations to attend the hearing should contact the Department. For further information, contact Fred Chapman, Local Government Policy Specialist, at 717-720-7396.
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, May 4, 2022\N6:00 PM\NTheRealDeal610 Office – 645 Penn St, 3rd floor\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022\NGUEST\NSeleda Simmons – The Real Deal 610\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\NRecruitment videos – share and post on all social media outlets\NRecruitment flyer – share and post on all social media outlets; distribute\N\N\NPossible partner organizations\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\N \N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NWeds, June 1 at 6 pm – location to be determined\N\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
6:00 PM
TheRealDeal610 Office – 645 Penn St, 3rd floor
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022
GUEST
Seleda Simmons – The Real Deal 610
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Recruitment videos – share and post on all social media outlets
- Recruitment flyer – share and post on all social media outlets; distribute
- Possible partner organizations
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Weds, June 1 at 6 pm – location to be determined
ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeMonday, May 9, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87407996674?pwd=L3U5VjJtWGJ1cVQ2ZHlPM0ROdVJEdz09\NPasscode: 313349\NI. Update to Fire Code - FM \N \NII. Crossing Guard Update – Police Chief\N \NIII. Agenda Review \N \NIV. Executive Session re litigation\N
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Monday, May 9, 2022
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Agenda
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I. Update to Fire Code - FM
II. Crossing Guard Update – Police Chief
III. Agenda Review
IV. Executive Session re litigation
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83911226499?pwd=L0pHY2RyUDNMcFc4T3lVYU1Bbk9vQT09\NPasscode: 114743\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Rev. Tony Perez, Iglesia Bautista Betania\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held after the May 2nd COW regarding litigation and quasi-judicial deliberations about a conditional use decision\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NOath of Office to Fire Chief James Stoudt\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of May 9, 2022\NB. MINUTES: April 25th Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 25th, and May 2nd COW meetings and the May 2nd Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – authorizing an amendment to the 2019 CDBG-CV Action Plan in the amount of $100,000 for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Mc Knight and Spring Fire Station\NB. Resolution - authorizing the sale of the 1999 Duratech HD 10 Tub Grinder to Hopewell Trucking and Excavating of 172 Fancy Hill Rd. Boyertown, PA 19512 for the scrap metal value of $2,810.00 \N \NC. Award of Contract – authorizing an amendment to the 2019 CDBG-CV Action Plan by transferring $360,000 in CDBG-CV CARES Act funding from the Special Economic Development Activity and Microenterprise Assistance Activity to the 615 to 619 Walnut St. Veterans Housing Activity for the Reading Redevelopment Authority\ND. Award of Contract - for the installation of the vehicle exhaust system in the new 9th & Marion Fire Station Project by Air Cleaning Systems, Latham NY for $83,900.00, purchased through CoStars from the 2022 City Facilities Construction Fund.\N \NE. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the BCAP Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate\NF. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the BCTV Board with Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz as alternate\NG. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee with Christopher Daubert as alternate\NH. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the Diversity Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Wesley Butler as alternate\NI. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Environmental Advisory Council with Donna Reed and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternates\NJ. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as liaison to the Human Relations Commission with Christopher Daubert as alternate\NK. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Shade Tree Commission with Christopher Daubert as alternate\NL. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Stadium Commission with Wesley Butler as alternate\NJ. Award of Contract - for the purchase of a 2022 F-150 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5’ box 157” WB XL (W1E) to Whitmoyer Ford Inc., Mount Joy, PA and 911 Rapid Response, 700 West Main St., Annville PA 17003 in the amount of $59,638.54 from the Capital Budget. Both vendors are in the COSTARS program.\NK. Award of Contract - with Honeywell, a Costars vendor, for the replacement and installation of 2 HVAC compressors, with a service contract, in the City Hall HVAC system at the cost of $94,161.46. The current City Hall HVAC system has two chillers located in the HVAC room. Each chiller has 2 compressors which producing both hot and cold air. Currently, one unit’s compressor has completely failed and the second chiller has one failed compressor. This purchase will refresh one chiller completely and provide a comfortable level of functionality as Capital Projects launches the larger and more comprehensive City Hall HVAC engineering study to evaluate the entire building’s HVAC needs\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\NA. Bill 38-2022 – authorizing the placement of a 4-way stop sign/traffic signal at the N. 13th and Pike intersection Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\NB. Bill 39-2022 – amending Chapter 576-416 Parking Fines and eliminating the fine associated with Trucks, Trailers and Tractors parking longer than 1 hour and increasing the fine for Parking within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant from $100 to $200 and increasing the 30 and 60 day penalties from $50 to $100 Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\NC. Bill 40-2022 – adopting and amending the 2018 International Fire Code Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\ND. Bill 41-2022 – amending Chapter 576, Section 800 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles to provide updates that coincide with other sections and ordinances Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\NE. Bill 42-2022 – amending the City’s Zoning Map by changing the parcel located at 1716 N 12th Street from MC to R3 Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\NF. Bill 43-2022 – amending Code Section 576-409 Parking Prohibited on Private Property and Section § 576-803. Authority to Remove and Impound Unattended Vehicles on Private Property by any Privately Operated Towing Businesses operating within the City of Reading, as per 75 Pa.C.S. §3353.3.b Towing Vehicles on Private Property and 67 Pa. Code, 212.115. Posting of Private Parking Lots to prevent predatory towing practices Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\NG. Bill 44-2022 – amending the City Code Chapter 5, Parts 2 City Council, 3 Mayor and 4 City Auditor prohibiting these officials, whether elected or appointed, from using a city-owned vehicle, city gas card and city credit card Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – adopting and amending the International Electrical Code\N \NB. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 in grant funding from the State Fire Commissioner’s Office within the Agency Fund Budget for the purchase of a drone for the Office of the Fire Marshal and the purchase of power saws for Fire Suppression r\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing David McCoy to the Rec Commission\N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, May 9\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NTuesday, May 10\NDistrict 1 Town Meeting – 18th Ward area – Calvary Church Community Center - 6-8 pm\N \NMonday, May 16\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NTuesday, May 17\NARPA Update – 5 pm\N \NMonday, May 23\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, May 30\N**City Hall closed – Memorial Day holiday**
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Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Rev. Tony Perez, Iglesia Bautista Betania
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held after the May 2nd COW regarding litigation and quasi-judicial deliberations about a conditional use decision
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Oath of Office to Fire Chief James Stoudt
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of May 9, 2022
B. MINUTES: April 25th Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 25th, and May 2nd COW meetings and the May 2nd Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – authorizing an amendment to the 2019 CDBG-CV Action Plan in the amount of $100,000 for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Mc Knight and Spring Fire Station
B. Resolution - authorizing the sale of the 1999 Duratech HD 10 Tub Grinder to Hopewell Trucking and Excavating of 172 Fancy Hill Rd. Boyertown, PA 19512 for the scrap metal value of $2,810.00
C. Award of Contract – authorizing an amendment to the 2019 CDBG-CV Action Plan by transferring $360,000 in CDBG-CV CARES Act funding from the Special Economic Development Activity and Microenterprise Assistance Activity to the 615 to 619 Walnut St. Veterans Housing Activity for the Reading Redevelopment Authority
D. Award of Contract - for the installation of the vehicle exhaust system in the new 9th & Marion Fire Station Project by Air Cleaning Systems, Latham NY for $83,900.00, purchased through CoStars from the 2022 City Facilities Construction Fund.
E. Resolution – appointing Jeff Waltman to the BCAP Board with Brianna Tyson as alternate
F. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the BCTV Board with Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz as alternate
G. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee with Christopher Daubert as alternate
H. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the Diversity Board with Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Wesley Butler as alternate
I. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Environmental Advisory Council with Donna Reed and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as alternates
J. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as liaison to the Human Relations Commission with Christopher Daubert as alternate
K. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Shade Tree Commission with Christopher Daubert as alternate
L. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as liaison to the Stadium Commission with Wesley Butler as alternate
J. Award of Contract - for the purchase of a 2022 F-150 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5’ box 157” WB XL (W1E) to Whitmoyer Ford Inc., Mount Joy, PA and 911 Rapid Response, 700 West Main St., Annville PA 17003 in the amount of $59,638.54 from the Capital Budget. Both vendors are in the COSTARS program.
K. Award of Contract - with Honeywell, a Costars vendor, for the replacement and installation of 2 HVAC compressors, with a service contract, in the City Hall HVAC system at the cost of $94,161.46. The current City Hall HVAC system has two chillers located in the HVAC room. Each chiller has 2 compressors which producing both hot and cold air. Currently, one unit’s compressor has completely failed and the second chiller has one failed compressor. This purchase will refresh one chiller completely and provide a comfortable level of functionality as Capital Projects launches the larger and more comprehensive City Hall HVAC engineering study to evaluate the entire building’s HVAC needs
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 38-2022 – authorizing the placement of a 4-way stop sign/traffic signal at the N. 13th and Pike intersection Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
B. Bill 39-2022 – amending Chapter 576-416 Parking Fines and eliminating the fine associated with Trucks, Trailers and Tractors parking longer than 1 hour and increasing the fine for Parking within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant from $100 to $200 and increasing the 30 and 60 day penalties from $50 to $100 Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
C. Bill 40-2022 – adopting and amending the 2018 International Fire Code Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
D. Bill 41-2022 – amending Chapter 576, Section 800 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles to provide updates that coincide with other sections and ordinances Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
E. Bill 42-2022 – amending the City’s Zoning Map by changing the parcel located at 1716 N 12th Street from MC to R3 Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
F. Bill 43-2022 – amending Code Section 576-409 Parking Prohibited on Private Property and Section § 576-803. Authority to Remove and Impound Unattended Vehicles on Private Property by any Privately Operated Towing Businesses operating within the City of Reading, as per 75 Pa.C.S. §3353.3.b Towing Vehicles on Private Property and 67 Pa. Code, 212.115. Posting of Private Parking Lots to prevent predatory towing practices Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
G. Bill 44-2022 – amending the City Code Chapter 5, Parts 2 City Council, 3 Mayor and 4 City Auditor prohibiting these officials, whether elected or appointed, from using a city-owned vehicle, city gas card and city credit card Introduced at the April 25 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – adopting and amending the International Electrical Code
B. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 in grant funding from the State Fire Commissioner’s Office within the Agency Fund Budget for the purchase of a drone for the Office of the Fire Marshal and the purchase of power saws for Fire Suppression r
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing David McCoy to the Rec Commission
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 9
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Tuesday, May 10
District 1 Town Meeting – 18th Ward area – Calvary Church Community Center - 6-8 pm
Monday, May 16
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Tuesday, May 17
ARPA Update – 5 pm
Monday, May 23
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, May 30
**City Hall closed – Memorial Day holiday**
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DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G S\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings onWednesday, May 11, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in thesehearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to thefollowing advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance byproviding their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. onTuesday, May 10, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate tohttps://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (714076).DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-09 –1240 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622280978)Appeal 2022-14 – 449 N. 2nd St. (UPI 06530766623918)Appeal 2022-15 – 1010 & 1012 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327355 & 18530618327317)Appeal 2022-16 – 211 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438614)Appeal 2022-17 – 419 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724852)Appeal 2022-18 – 1001 Scott St. (UPI 18530655246465)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-19 - 615, 617, 619 Walnut Street (UPI 07530775816403, 07530775816423,07530775816442) Ken Pick with Berks County Nonprofit Development Corporation is proposing to annexthe property as one parcel and is seeking special exception approval for adaptive reuse to establish twelve(12) residential apartment units, variances from the minimal habitable space requirement, the number ofpermitted studio units, and an appeal of the September 11, 2021 Zoning Officer determination. The subjectproperty is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-20 - 431 W Oley Street (UPI 15530756348184) Vanessa Mosquea-Rojas is seeking specialexception approval to establish a daycare in a private home at the subject property. The subject property islocated in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-21 - 1235 & 1237 Carbon Street (UPI 19530738166475, 19530738166467) Nathan A.Fisher and Jason Fisher are seeking variances to re-establish an apartment use in the detached rear accessorybuilding thus creating two principal uses, a variance for off-street parking requirements, variance from theminimal habitable space requirement and variance from the relevant dimensional requirements. The subjectproperty is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-22 - 1849 Perkiomen Avenue (UPI 16531633584063) Mark Ponce with Ponce’s HomeInvestors LLC is seeking variances for dimensional, use and off-street parking created by subdividing theexiting lot into two lots, one lot consisting of a building with retail and apartments and other lot withexisting garages applicant states the uses are not changing and are non-conforming. The subject propertyis located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-23 - 338 Madison Avenue (UPI 07530774724227) Navid Moosa, Smart DecisionsDevelopment, LLC is seeking a use variance to establish indoor storage facility and commercial office useand appeal of the November 30, 2021 Zoning Officer determination or seeking special exception approvalas equally or less intense non-conforming use which had previous approval as a warehouse. The subjectproperty is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.\NAppeal #2022-24 - 416, 418, 420 Walnut Street (UPI 07530775715207, 07530775715228,07530775715237) Jorge Diaz – Walnut Street Properties LLC is seeking special exception approval foradaptive reuse to establish eighteen (18) residential apartment units, variances from the minimal habitablespace requirement, the number of permitted studio units, off-street parking requirements, dimensionalvariance (minimum lot size) and an appeal of the March 13, 2022 Zoning Officer determination. The subjectproperty is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Completeapplications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on
Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these
hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815
Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the
following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by
providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to
https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183
0093) and passcode (714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-09 –1240 Chestnut St. (UPI 10531622280978)
Appeal 2022-14 – 449 N. 2nd St. (UPI 06530766623918)
Appeal 2022-15 – 1010 & 1012 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327355 & 18530618327317)
Appeal 2022-16 – 211 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438614)
Appeal 2022-17 – 419 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724852)
Appeal 2022-18 – 1001 Scott St. (UPI 18530655246465)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-19 - 615, 617, 619 Walnut Street (UPI 07530775816403, 07530775816423,
07530775816442) Ken Pick with Berks County Nonprofit Development Corporation is proposing to annex
the property as one parcel and is seeking special exception approval for adaptive reuse to establish twelve
(12) residential apartment units, variances from the minimal habitable space requirement, the number of
permitted studio units, and an appeal of the September 11, 2021 Zoning Officer determination. The subject
property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-20 - 431 W Oley Street (UPI 15530756348184) Vanessa Mosquea-Rojas is seeking special
exception approval to establish a daycare in a private home at the subject property. The subject property is
located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-21 - 1235 & 1237 Carbon Street (UPI 19530738166475, 19530738166467) Nathan A.
Fisher and Jason Fisher are seeking variances to re-establish an apartment use in the detached rear accessory
building thus creating two principal uses, a variance for off-street parking requirements, variance from the
minimal habitable space requirement and variance from the relevant dimensional requirements. The subject
property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-22 - 1849 Perkiomen Avenue (UPI 16531633584063) Mark Ponce with Ponce’s Home
Investors LLC is seeking variances for dimensional, use and off-street parking created by subdividing the
exiting lot into two lots, one lot consisting of a building with retail and apartments and other lot with
existing garages applicant states the uses are not changing and are non-conforming. The subject property
is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-23 - 338 Madison Avenue (UPI 07530774724227) Navid Moosa, Smart Decisions
Development, LLC is seeking a use variance to establish indoor storage facility and commercial office use
and appeal of the November 30, 2021 Zoning Officer determination or seeking special exception approval
as equally or less intense non-conforming use which had previous approval as a warehouse. The subject
property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-24 - 416, 418, 420 Walnut Street (UPI 07530775715207, 07530775715228,
07530775715237) Jorge Diaz – Walnut Street Properties LLC is seeking special exception approval for
adaptive reuse to establish eighteen (18) residential apartment units, variances from the minimal habitable
space requirement, the number of permitted studio units, off-street parking requirements, dimensional
variance (minimum lot size) and an appeal of the March 13, 2022 Zoning Officer determination. The subject
property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete
applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee Monday, May 16, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Jessica Schwartz – appointment – alternate Board of Health\N4:15 – Jeffrey Darlington – reappointment – Board of Ethics\N4:30 – Dennis Baver – appointment – Fire / Building Code Board of Appeals\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn
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I. Interviews
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4:15 – Jeffrey Darlington – reappointment – Board of Ethics
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III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole \NMonday, May 16, 2022\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81736181058?pwd=MTZVSHd0Szg1eG5xdW1jY242dDZoUT09\NPasscode: 854416\NI. Process Change for Use Approvals – A. Shuman\N \NII. Statement from the Elected Auditor re Bill 44-2022\N \NIII. Penn Square Properties Update\N \NIV. Executive Session – Litigation & Personnel\N \N
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I. Process Change for Use Approvals – A. Shuman
II. Statement from the Elected Auditor re Bill 44-2022
III. Penn Square Properties Update
IV. Executive Session – Litigation & Personnel
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MEETINGThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 837 Centre Ave.\N Diane L. Schade, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 130\NReview request for the construction of a building addition at the rear façade; construction of a roof structure over the rear patio.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 505 Penn St. \N Gift Rock, LLC, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 130\NReview request for the installation of one small cell antenna at the front parapet wall at the 4th floor roofline; installation of one small cell antenna at the eastern façade of the elevator tower at the northern (rear) facade. \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 401 Penn St. \N Alvernia University, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for the installation of an approximately 80” x 19’ sign, with logo, at the second floor front brick façade at the eastern end of the building, and a 36” x 86” sign to be installed at the front panel of the canopy above the front entrance in order to name the building and the School of Engineering located in the building after a donor of a philanthropic gift; installation of individual letters reading “Alvernia University” on the metal screen located at the southern façade at the southeast corner of the building as installed.\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N415 Douglass St., David Reppert, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces. \N\N116 S. 5th, Janet Costenbader & Michael McDevitt, Owners\N\NReplacement of rotted wood windows sills at the 2nd and 3rd floor front façade in kind, and re-glazing and repainting of existing wood windows in kind.\N\N1041 Washington St., Patrick McGinty, Owner\N\NInstallation of a 42” diameter identification sign to read McGinty Motorcars, with logo, in white letters on a green and white background, to be installed in the central window panel of the first floor storefront.\N\N626 Minor St., Cesar & Daysi Segura, Owners\N\NReplacement of the existing brown 3-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof in kind, and replacement of gray Timberline asphalt shingles at the rear addition roof with brown 3-tab asphalt shingles.\N\N526 Franklin St. & 107 Pearl St., Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner\N\NRe-stuccoing of the rear southern façade at 107 Pearl St. in kind with a smooth sand finish, and replacement and re-stuccoing in a smooth sand finish of the existing 4’ high retaining wall at the southern boundary line of 526 Franklin St. in kind.\N\N131 N. 5th, Matthew Marcus, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces, installation of a 7.5” x 54” vinyl cling sign to read “Healthbridge” in black letters on a white background to be located at the upper portion of one first floor storefront window panel, installation of a 15” x 30” vinyl lettered sign to read “Chiropractic, Pain Management, Orthopedic”, with telephone number, in white letters to be located on the same first floor storefront window panel with the above mentioned sign, installation of one 3.25” x 24” sign to read “Healthbridge” in black letters on a white background to be located at the upper portion of the first floor front entrance door, and installation of a 11” x 19” vinyl lettered sign to read “Chiropractic, Pain Management, Orthopedic”, with telephone number, in white letters to be centrally located on the front entrance door.\N\N611 N. 5th, Ryan Gerhart, Owner\N\NRepair and/or replacement and painting of sections of the deteriorated wood cornice at the western and northern second floor roofline in kind.\N \N 7:25 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the May 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 837 Centre Ave.
Diane L. Schade, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 130
Review request for the construction of a building addition at the rear façade; construction of a roof structure over the rear patio.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 505 Penn St.
Gift Rock, LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 130
Review request for the installation of one small cell antenna at the front parapet wall at the 4th floor roofline; installation of one small cell antenna at the eastern façade of the elevator tower at the northern (rear) facade.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 401 Penn St.
Alvernia University, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for the installation of an approximately 80” x 19’ sign, with logo, at the second floor front brick façade at the eastern end of the building, and a 36” x 86” sign to be installed at the front panel of the canopy above the front entrance in order to name the building and the School of Engineering located in the building after a donor of a philanthropic gift; installation of individual letters reading “Alvernia University” on the metal screen located at the southern façade at the southeast corner of the building as installed.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 415 Douglass St., David Reppert, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 116 S. 5th, Janet Costenbader & Michael McDevitt, Owners
Replacement of rotted wood windows sills at the 2nd and 3rd floor front façade in kind, and re-glazing and repainting of existing wood windows in kind.
- 1041 Washington St., Patrick McGinty, Owner
Installation of a 42” diameter identification sign to read McGinty Motorcars, with logo, in white letters on a green and white background, to be installed in the central window panel of the first floor storefront.
- 626 Minor St., Cesar & Daysi Segura, Owners
Replacement of the existing brown 3-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof in kind, and replacement of gray Timberline asphalt shingles at the rear addition roof with brown 3-tab asphalt shingles.
- 526 Franklin St. & 107 Pearl St., Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner
Re-stuccoing of the rear southern façade at 107 Pearl St. in kind with a smooth sand finish, and replacement and re-stuccoing in a smooth sand finish of the existing 4’ high retaining wall at the southern boundary line of 526 Franklin St. in kind.
- 131 N. 5th, Matthew Marcus, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces, installation of a 7.5” x 54” vinyl cling sign to read “Healthbridge” in black letters on a white background to be located at the upper portion of one first floor storefront window panel, installation of a 15” x 30” vinyl lettered sign to read “Chiropractic, Pain Management, Orthopedic”, with telephone number, in white letters to be located on the same first floor storefront window panel with the above mentioned sign, installation of one 3.25” x 24” sign to read “Healthbridge” in black letters on a white background to be located at the upper portion of the first floor front entrance door, and installation of a 11” x 19” vinyl lettered sign to read “Chiropractic, Pain Management, Orthopedic”, with telephone number, in white letters to be centrally located on the front entrance door.
- 611 N. 5th, Ryan Gerhart, Owner
Repair and/or replacement and painting of sections of the deteriorated wood cornice at the western and northern second floor roofline in kind.
7:25 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the May 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:First Energy Stadium\NJames Schlegel - ChairmanRick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/SecretaryRick Mountz - MemberMichael Schorn - MemberGary Yeager, Jr. - MemberCarlos Torres - DPW LiaisonDonna Reed - City Council Liaison\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAGENDAStadium Commission MeetingMay 18, 20227:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium\NI. Call to OrderII. Approval of March 30, 2021 Meeting MinutesIII. Old Business• Stadium Upgrades• Update on Conditional Use Public HearingIV. New BusinessV. Miscellaneous• Ideas and responsibilitiesNext meeting, September 28, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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James Schlegel - Chairman
Rick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
Donna Reed - City Council Liaison
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AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
May 18, 2022
7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of March 30, 2021 Meeting Minutes
III. Old Business
• Stadium Upgrades
• Update on Conditional Use Public Hearing
IV. New Business
V. Miscellaneous
• Ideas and responsibilities
Next meeting, September 28, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Thurs, May 19, 2022\NCouncil Chambers 4:30 P.M.\NThe Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87512222312?pwd=czV4bENjMmEzcDBlKzREZmNzaFJiZz09\NPasscode: 758893\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 875 1222 2312\NPasscode: 758893\N \NPublic comment on the meeting topic can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. Instructions for in person public comment are below.\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NCitizens have the opportunity to provide public comment in person on the legislation listed on this agenda by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. The instructions for virtual comment are included above. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. \N \NThose commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of May 19, 2022\N \N4. RESOLUTION \N \NA. Resolution –removing Ernest Schlegel from the Reading Redevelopment Authority board for cause, effective immediately.\N5. ADJOURN
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Special Meeting Thurs, May 19, 2022
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Citizens have the opportunity to provide public comment in person on the legislation listed on this agenda by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. The instructions for virtual comment are included above. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order.
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of May 19, 2022
4. RESOLUTION
A. Resolution –removing Ernest Schlegel from the Reading Redevelopment Authority board for cause, effective immediately.
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SUMMARY:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NCERTIFICATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NDOWNLOAD AGENDA PDF HEREBPRC Certification Hearing Agenda All Properties List Zip File 05/19/22\NAGENDA\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84286232915?pwd=UUgvOVhnMzlSN2xsRmpyVmtya2Z1Zz09\NPasscode: 597692\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 \NWebinar ID: 842 8623 2915\NPasscode: 597692\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the October 2021 Certification Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \N\N\N\N\NProperty Address\N\N \N\NOwner_Name_\N\N\NOwner_Address\N\N\NCity _\N\N\N\N\N312 S 11th St\N\N \N\NGerson A Taveras\N\N\N1511 Allegheny Ave Apt 132 Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N211 Greenwich St\N\N \N\NCarlos Vanderhost\N\N\N129 W Greenwich St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N619 Clinton St\N\N \N\NHaenssy Santos\N\N\N644 W Locust St York Pa\N\N \N\N\N\N1144 Church St\N\N \N\NNewport Real Estate Group Llc\N\N\N2 Tomplins Ave Staten Island NY\N\N \N\N\N\N331 N 12th St\N\N \N\NHernandez Jovanny Abraham & Hernandez Jose Anthony Pantoja\N\N\N335 N 12th St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N678 Tulpehocken St\N\N \N\NSurum Miguel E Rivas & Arias Ana Joaquin Surum\N\N\N678 Tulpehocken St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N431 Buttonwood St\N\N \N\NRivera Reina L Lopez\N\N\N431 Buttonwood St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N741 N 2nd St\N\N \N\NMatos Rosa\N\N\N741 N 12th St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N312 Heckmans Ct\N\N \N\NMorales Arelis\N\N\N315 Mulberry St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N931 Elm St\N\N \N\NSarmiento Fredi M & Ledesma Milka\N\N\N931 Elm Ave Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N123 W Green St\N\N \N\NMaldonado Julio Alejandro\N\N\N7700 Fort Sumter Dr Orlando FL\N\N \N\N\N\N1132 N 10th St\N\N \N\NKhan Mohammad A\N\N\N111 Morgan Way Monroe NJ\N\N \N\N\N\N912 Oley St\N\N \N\NSalazar Melvin Miguel Romos\N\N\N823 Locust St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N161 Clymer St\N\N \N\N161 Clymer Llc\N\N\N165 Kratz Rd Birdsboro Pa\N\N \N\N\N\N945 Court St\N\N \N\NBowen Construction And Real Estate Company Llc\N\N\N30 N 10th St Reading\N\N \N\N\N\N726 N Front St\N\N \N\NUrena Jeisy Jimenez\N\N\N726 N Front St Reading\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N3. 427 Tulpehocken St., Luis & Millie Durbec, owner, 427 Tulpehocken St, Purchased Feb 1965\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 427 Tulpehocken St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N5. 39 S 2nd St, Shark Investments 1 LLC, owner, PO Box 13404 Reading 19612, Purchased Oct 2019\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 39 S 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N8. 812 Bingaman St, Leonardo Gomez, owner, 270 Empire Blvd, Apr 1J. Brooklyn NY, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 812 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N10. 1417 Monroe St, Bank of New York Mellon, owner, 3217 S Decker Lake Dr, Salt Lake City UT, Purchased Oct 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1417 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 1435 Monroe St, Shelia Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St, Rdg, Purchased Nov 2002 \N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1435 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N12. 110 S 8th St, Robert Caraval, owner, 1004 Eddystone Ct., Rdg PA, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 110 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N13. 118 S 8th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading, Purchased July 2008\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 118 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 500 N 3rd St, 500 N 3rd St LLC, owner, 313 Chestnut St, West Reading PA, Purchased Jan 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 500 N 3rd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N18. 1128 Greenwich St, Gisleine Aristide, owner, 1863 Troy Ave., Brooklyn NY, Purchased Sept 2004\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1128 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 1126 Buttonwood St, Shark Investments LLC, owner, 617 Moselem Rd., Shoesmakersville PA, Purchased Feb 2020\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N21. 612 Weiser St, Shelia & Victor Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St. Reading PA, Purchased May 1990\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 612 Weiser St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N23. 622 S 17th 1/2 St, Carl Bomberger & Ruth Keenan, owner, 940 Fairview Ave., Ephrata PA, Purchased Sept 1985\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 622 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N24. 831 Schuylkill Ave, Davis Davis, owner, 1406 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 831 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N25. 1417 Montgomery St, Domingo Tejada, owner, 237 S 5th St Reading PA, Purchased July 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1417 Montgomery St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N26. 142 Elm St, Jean Veronica Farley, owner, 142 Elm St Reading PA, Purchased April 1979\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 142 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N28. 316 N 2nd St, Elian Cruz Huertas, owner, 316 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Dec 2011\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 316 N 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N29. 126 Buttonwood St, Edgardo Morales, owner, 344 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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CERTIFICATION HEARING
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
HYBRID MEETING
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I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the October 2021 Certification Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
Property Address | | Owner_Name_ | Owner_Address | City _ |
312 S 11th St | | Gerson A Taveras | 1511 Allegheny Ave Apt 132 Reading | |
211 Greenwich St | | Carlos Vanderhost | 129 W Greenwich St Reading | |
619 Clinton St | | Haenssy Santos | 644 W Locust St York Pa | |
1144 Church St | | Newport Real Estate Group Llc | 2 Tomplins Ave Staten Island NY | |
331 N 12th St | | Hernandez Jovanny Abraham & Hernandez Jose Anthony Pantoja | 335 N 12th St Reading | |
678 Tulpehocken St | | Surum Miguel E Rivas & Arias Ana Joaquin Surum | 678 Tulpehocken St Reading | |
431 Buttonwood St | | Rivera Reina L Lopez | 431 Buttonwood St Reading | |
741 N 2nd St | | Matos Rosa | 741 N 12th St Reading | |
312 Heckmans Ct | | Morales Arelis | 315 Mulberry St Reading | |
931 Elm St | | Sarmiento Fredi M & Ledesma Milka | 931 Elm Ave Reading | |
123 W Green St | | Maldonado Julio Alejandro | 7700 Fort Sumter Dr Orlando FL | |
1132 N 10th St | | Khan Mohammad A | 111 Morgan Way Monroe NJ | |
912 Oley St | | Salazar Melvin Miguel Romos | 823 Locust St Reading | |
161 Clymer St | | 161 Clymer Llc | 165 Kratz Rd Birdsboro Pa | |
945 Court St | | Bowen Construction And Real Estate Company Llc | 30 N 10th St Reading | |
726 N Front St | | Urena Jeisy Jimenez | 726 N Front St Reading | |
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V. Determination Hearing
3. 427 Tulpehocken St., Luis & Millie Durbec, owner, 427 Tulpehocken St, Purchased Feb 1965
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 427 Tulpehocken St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
5. 39 S 2nd St, Shark Investments 1 LLC, owner, PO Box 13404 Reading 19612, Purchased Oct 2019
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 39 S 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
8. 812 Bingaman St, Leonardo Gomez, owner, 270 Empire Blvd, Apr 1J. Brooklyn NY, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 812 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
10. 1417 Monroe St, Bank of New York Mellon, owner, 3217 S Decker Lake Dr, Salt Lake City UT, Purchased Oct 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1417 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 1435 Monroe St, Shelia Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St, Rdg, Purchased Nov 2002
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1435 Monroe St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
12. 110 S 8th St, Robert Caraval, owner, 1004 Eddystone Ct., Rdg PA, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 110 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
13. 118 S 8th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading, Purchased July 2008
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 118 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 500 N 3rd St, 500 N 3rd St LLC, owner, 313 Chestnut St, West Reading PA, Purchased Jan 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 500 N 3rd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
18. 1128 Greenwich St, Gisleine Aristide, owner, 1863 Troy Ave., Brooklyn NY, Purchased Sept 2004
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1128 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 1126 Buttonwood St, Shark Investments LLC, owner, 617 Moselem Rd., Shoesmakersville PA, Purchased Feb 2020
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
21. 612 Weiser St, Shelia & Victor Perez, owner, 612 Weiser St. Reading PA, Purchased May 1990
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 612 Weiser St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
23. 622 S 17th 1/2 St, Carl Bomberger & Ruth Keenan, owner, 940 Fairview Ave., Ephrata PA, Purchased Sept 1985
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 622 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
24. 831 Schuylkill Ave, Davis Davis, owner, 1406 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 831 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
25. 1417 Montgomery St, Domingo Tejada, owner, 237 S 5th St Reading PA, Purchased July 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1417 Montgomery St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
26. 142 Elm St, Jean Veronica Farley, owner, 142 Elm St Reading PA, Purchased April 1979
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 142 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
28. 316 N 2nd St, Elian Cruz Huertas, owner, 316 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Dec 2011
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 316 N 2nd St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
29. 126 Buttonwood St, Edgardo Morales, owner, 344 N 2nd St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 126 Buttonwood St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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I. Amendment to Electric Code – Electrical Inspector
II. Update re River Road Extension/W. Windsor St
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1. Legislation Sponsors?
IV. Review Upcoming Topic List – see attached list page 13
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86442923797?pwd=dGRZNTZEa29NZDRIQTJOaHBvTGtSQT09\NPasscode: 140452\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 864 4292 3797\NPasscode: 140452\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Bland, New Beginnings Christian Life Fellowship Church\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held after the May 16th COW regarding litigation, real estate and personnel\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of May 23, 2022\NB. MINUTES: May 9th Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 9th, and May 16th COW meetings and the May 16th Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the following promotions in the Fire Department:\N\N2nd Deputy Chief Michael R. Glore to 1st Deputy Fire Chief\NFire Suppression Lieutenant David C. Williams to 2nd Deputy Fire Chief\NFirefighter Steven E. Ginder to Fire Suppression Lieutenant\N\N \NB. Award of Contract – to Dutchman Contracting, LLC, Reinholds, PA at $160,355.80 for repairs to the Egelman’s Park Large Pavilion - main roof and apron roof is to be replaced with metal roofing, repairs made to wood roof decking where necessary and repairs made to vertical apron support poles and bases.\N \NC. Award of Contract – to the H&K Group, Skippack, PA, in the submitted price of $4,000,732.77 for 2022 Road Work, which is included in the Public Works budget\ND. Award of Contract – to VirTra Inc Tempe AZ for purchase of equipment to upgrade the\NUse of Force/Firearm Training Simulator system currently in use by the Police Department at $79,993.03 from the Capital Budget. Upgrading to a 3 screen system to add more realistic training situations and training based scenarios, providing officers with additional training and de-escalation scenerios while in controlled environments The equipment is Sole Source and the justifications have been completed and accepted by the City Administration. \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NDiversity Board – Kimberly Talbot\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\NA. Bill 45-2022 – adopting and amending the International Electrical Code Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill 46-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 in grant funding from the State Fire Commissioner’s Office within the Agency Fund Budget for the purchase of a drone for the Office of the Fire Marshal and the purchase of power saws for Fire Suppression r Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance - amending the City of Reading Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 10 Code of Ethics, Section 5-1004 Statement of Financial Interests by requiring the filing of a Supplemental Statement of Financial Interest and the investigation procedure letter b #2 to allow complaints to be filed within five (5) years of the date of occurrence\NB. Ordinance – amending the 2022 General Agency Fund Budget (Fund 31) by increasing the contracted services expense line item by $152,500 and increasing the grants and gift revenue line item by $152,500 as awarded by the PA Department of Health for the Lead Hazard Control Program. healthy homes initiative by targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger who have been medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood.\NC. Ordinance – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director\ND. Ordinance – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending\NE. Ordinance – amending the City of Reading City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste, Part 2 Dumpster Placement by eliminating the permitting process in the Property Maintenance Division and relocating that process to the Solid Waste Division, as attached in Exhibit A.\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Jessica Schwartz as an alternate to the Board of Health\NB. Resolution – reappointing Jeff Darlington to the Board of Ethics\NC. Resolution – appointing Dennis Baver to the Fire / Building Code Board of Appeals\ND. Resolution – removing Rebecca Noviello from the Environmental Advisory Council due to lack of participation\NE. Resolution – approving the Conditional Use application submitted by Kathy Saldana (owner/applicant), of 500 Calabria Drive, Blandon PA for a banquet hall to be located at 2040 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 conditional on the owner/applicant obtaining approval of the Zoning Hearing Board for a parking variance and the approval of a Bottle Club Operation variance as Bottle Clubs are not permitted in this zoning district.\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, May 23\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, May 30\N**City Hall closed – Memorial Day holiday**\N \NMonday, June 6\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NMonday, June 13\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\NTuesday, June 14\NARPA Update\NMonday, June 20\N**City Hall closed – Juneteenth**\NTuesday, June 21\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Bland, New Beginnings Christian Life Fellowship Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held after the May 16th COW regarding litigation, real estate and personnel
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of May 23, 2022
B. MINUTES: May 9th Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 9th, and May 16th COW meetings and the May 16th Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the following promotions in the Fire Department:
- 2nd Deputy Chief Michael R. Glore to 1st Deputy Fire Chief
- Fire Suppression Lieutenant David C. Williams to 2nd Deputy Fire Chief
- Firefighter Steven E. Ginder to Fire Suppression Lieutenant
B. Award of Contract – to Dutchman Contracting, LLC, Reinholds, PA at $160,355.80 for repairs to the Egelman’s Park Large Pavilion - main roof and apron roof is to be replaced with metal roofing, repairs made to wood roof decking where necessary and repairs made to vertical apron support poles and bases.
C. Award of Contract – to the H&K Group, Skippack, PA, in the submitted price of $4,000,732.77 for 2022 Road Work, which is included in the Public Works budget
D. Award of Contract – to VirTra Inc Tempe AZ for purchase of equipment to upgrade the
Use of Force/Firearm Training Simulator system currently in use by the Police Department at $79,993.03 from the Capital Budget. Upgrading to a 3 screen system to add more realistic training situations and training based scenarios, providing officers with additional training and de-escalation scenerios while in controlled environments The equipment is Sole Source and the justifications have been completed and accepted by the City Administration.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Diversity Board – Kimberly Talbot
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 45-2022 – adopting and amending the International Electrical Code Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting
B. Bill 46-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 in grant funding from the State Fire Commissioner’s Office within the Agency Fund Budget for the purchase of a drone for the Office of the Fire Marshal and the purchase of power saws for Fire Suppression r Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance - amending the City of Reading Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 10 Code of Ethics, Section 5-1004 Statement of Financial Interests by requiring the filing of a Supplemental Statement of Financial Interest and the investigation procedure letter b #2 to allow complaints to be filed within five (5) years of the date of occurrence
B. Ordinance – amending the 2022 General Agency Fund Budget (Fund 31) by increasing the contracted services expense line item by $152,500 and increasing the grants and gift revenue line item by $152,500 as awarded by the PA Department of Health for the Lead Hazard Control Program. healthy homes initiative by targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger who have been medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood.
C. Ordinance – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director
D. Ordinance – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending
E. Ordinance – amending the City of Reading City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste, Part 2 Dumpster Placement by eliminating the permitting process in the Property Maintenance Division and relocating that process to the Solid Waste Division, as attached in Exhibit A.
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Jessica Schwartz as an alternate to the Board of Health
B. Resolution – reappointing Jeff Darlington to the Board of Ethics
C. Resolution – appointing Dennis Baver to the Fire / Building Code Board of Appeals
D. Resolution – removing Rebecca Noviello from the Environmental Advisory Council due to lack of participation
E. Resolution – approving the Conditional Use application submitted by Kathy Saldana (owner/applicant), of 500 Calabria Drive, Blandon PA for a banquet hall to be located at 2040 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 conditional on the owner/applicant obtaining approval of the Zoning Hearing Board for a parking variance and the approval of a Bottle Club Operation variance as Bottle Clubs are not permitted in this zoning district.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 23
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, May 30
**City Hall closed – Memorial Day holiday**
Monday, June 6
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, June 13
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Tuesday, June 14
ARPA Update
Monday, June 20
**City Hall closed – Juneteenth**
Tuesday, June 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
CREATED:20220517T153930Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-4
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, May 24, 202212:00 p.m.\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREVirtualEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. CrothersCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-FreytizCity Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. SmithPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written publiccomment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read intothe record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of themeeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09Meeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205Dial by your location877 853 5257 US Toll-free888 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205AGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 WelcomeWelcome from ChairCall to orderPublic commentApproval of minutes – April 26, 202212:05 – 12:35 EAC Web Page – Mitch DuGuay, City Webmaster12:35 – 1:05 Review Old BusinessRain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCIL\N\N\N\N\N\N\N \N\NTime Agenda ItemSignage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, BethanyAyers-Fisher)Finalize EAC logosInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)Member update (Shelly Smith)Plastic bag ban (David Beane)Act 2 database (David Beane)Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)1:05 – 1:20 Introduce New BusinessNative Species Day – June 17, 2022 (Cathy Curran-Myers)1:20 – 1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (CathyCurran-Myers, David Beane)Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith)Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)List of Organizations (David Beane)Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)BCTV Program (David Beane)PFAs (Bill Murray)Zero Waste PlanPlan Review / Comprehensive PlanCity-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman)Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:30 Clarify Next StepsReview bike-rack itemsClarify follow-up commitmentsNEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Pendora Park lower pavilion (S. 18th &Forest Sts), weather permitting at noonShare closing comments1:30 Adjourn
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
12:00 p.m.
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Virtual
EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, R. Noviello, S. Crothers
Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
City Staff – B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public
comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into
the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the
meeting.
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AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – April 26, 2022
12:05 – 12:35 EAC Web Page – Mitch DuGuay, City Webmaster
12:35 – 1:05 Review Old Business
Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Time Agenda Item
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany
Ayers-Fisher)
Finalize EAC logos
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Act 2 database (David Beane)
Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)
1:05 – 1:20 Introduce New Business
Native Species Day – June 17, 2022 (Cathy Curran-Myers)
1:20 – 1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy
Curran-Myers, David Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-
Myers, Shelly Smith)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:30 Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack items
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Pendora Park lower pavilion (S. 18th &
Forest Sts), weather permitting at noon
Share closing comments
1:30 Adjourn
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-meeting-9
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingTuesday, May 24, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda(3) Jan and Wil Properties 810 Windsor Street; Final Land Development Plan(4) 600 S. 9th Street Auto Repair; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan(5) O’Neill Storage Facility; Final Land Development Plan(6) Bern Street Carwash Lot 1; Preliminary Land Development Plan(7) Bern Street Storage Lot 2; Preliminary Land Development Plan(8) 532-534 Minor Street; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan(9) 6th and Spring Street Parking Facility; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan(10) Fairview Christian 410 South 14th Street; Preliminary/Final Annexation Plan(11) SDG Plan 35 North 6th Street; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan(12) Municipal Ordinances and PC Report(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)(b) Zoning Map Revision for Albright College (M-C to R-3)(c) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021(13) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans(a) Alvernia Berkshire Building; Final Land Development Plan(b) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan(c) Elm Street Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(d) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application(e) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan(f) Inglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan(g) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report(h) MJ Reider; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(i) Medical Arts Building; Final Annexation Plan(j) Medical Arts Building Land Development Plan Application(k) Overlord Real Estate 916 North 9th Street Final Land Development Plan(l) Prince and Princesses Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(m) Reading Station Building D; Final Subdivision Plan(n) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow(o) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application; 2040 Centre Avenue(p) Scott Street Subdivision; Revised Final Subdivision Plan(q) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan(r) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan\N(14) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(15) Announcements and Other PC Business(16) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 26, 2022(17) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm(18) Adjournment
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:City of Reading Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022; 6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda
(3) Jan and Wil Properties 810 Windsor Street; Final Land Development Plan
(4) 600 S. 9th Street Auto Repair; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
(5) O’Neill Storage Facility; Final Land Development Plan
(6) Bern Street Carwash Lot 1; Preliminary Land Development Plan
(7) Bern Street Storage Lot 2; Preliminary Land Development Plan
(8) 532-534 Minor Street; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
(9) 6th and Spring Street Parking Facility; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
(10) Fairview Christian 410 South 14th Street; Preliminary/Final Annexation Plan
(11) SDG Plan 35 North 6th Street; Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
(12) Municipal Ordinances and PC Report
(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)
(b) Zoning Map Revision for Albright College (M-C to R-3)
(c) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021
(13) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans
(a) Alvernia Berkshire Building; Final Land Development Plan
(b) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan
(c) Elm Street Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(d) Habitat for Humanity: Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
(e) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan
(f) Inglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan
(g) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: Site Meeting Report
(h) MJ Reider; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(i) Medical Arts Building; Final Annexation Plan
(j) Medical Arts Building Land Development Plan Application
(k) Overlord Real Estate 916 North 9th Street Final Land Development Plan
(l) Prince and Princesses Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(m) Reading Station Building D; Final Subdivision Plan
(n) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: Site Improvements and Escrow
(o) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application; 2040 Centre Avenue
(p) Scott Street Subdivision; Revised Final Subdivision Plan
(q) Super Natural Produce III: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan
(r) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan
(14) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(15) Announcements and Other PC Business
(16) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from April 26, 2022
(17) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm
(18) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day (City Hall Closed)
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/memorial-day-city-hall-closed
DESCRIPTION:"Happy Memorial Day! Services will be affected. City Hall CLOSED. Trash pick-up will be delayed by 1 day. NO Street Sweeping on Monday. Monday's Yard Waste will be picked up on Thursday (June 2nd). More info at https://www.readingpa.gov/trashy-recycling-collection-schedule Don't miss our Citywide Dumpster Day! (June 25th) https://www.facebook.com/events/1096465060935036 Español... ¡Feliz Día de los Caídos! El próximo lunes varios servicios se verán afectados: Alcaldía cerrada. El recogido de basura se retrasará 1 día. NO habrá barredora de calles el lunes. El recogido especial de las tarde del lunes se recogerá el jueves (2 de junio). Más información en https://www.readingpa.gov/trashy-recycling-collection-schedule ¡No se pierda nuestro Día del Contenedor de basura en toda la ciudad! (25 de junio) https://www.facebook.com/events/1096465060935036 "
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:"Happy Memorial Day!
Services will be affected.
City Hall CLOSED.
Trash pick-up will be delayed by 1 day.
NO Street Sweeping on Monday.
Monday's Yard Waste will be picked up on Thursday (June 2nd).
More info at https://www.readingpa.gov/trashy-recycling-collection-schedule
Don't miss our Citywide Dumpster Day! (June 25th)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1096465060935036
Español...
¡Feliz Día de los Caídos!
El próximo lunes varios servicios se verán afectados:
Alcaldía cerrada.
El recogido de basura se retrasará 1 día.
NO habrá barredora de calles el lunes.
El recogido especial de las tarde del lunes se recogerá el jueves (2 de junio).
Más información en https://www.readingpa.gov/trashy-recycling-collection-schedule
¡No se pierda nuestro Día del Contenedor de basura en toda la ciudad! (25 de junio)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1096465060935036 "
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220525T173101Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-meeting-4
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, June 1, 2022\N6:00 PM\NCity Hall Room 2-53\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022 and May 4, 2022\NGUEST – G. Michael Shott – Civic Engagement and Awareness Event\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NBusiness cards\N\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\NRecruitment videos – share and post on all social media outlets\NRecruitment flyer – share and post on all social media outlets; distribute\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NMembership update\NMeeting with BCAP Executive Director – Tuesday, June 7 at 6 pm at BCAP office\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NWeds, July 6 at 6 pm – location to be determined\N\NADJOURN
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Agenda
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
6:00 PM
City Hall Room 2-53
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022 and May 4, 2022
GUEST – G. Michael Shott – Civic Engagement and Awareness Event
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Recruitment videos – share and post on all social media outlets
- Recruitment flyer – share and post on all social media outlets; distribute
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
NEW BUSINESS
- Membership update
- Meeting with BCAP Executive Director – Tuesday, June 7 at 6 pm at BCAP office
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Weds, July 6 at 6 pm – location to be determined
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Project Peace March
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/project-peace-march
DESCRIPTION:Download the flyer\N \N
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20220520T120231Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-13
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee Monday, June 6, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NI. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, and Commission Membership\N\NApplications waiting for Mayoral Approval\NApplications not yet sent to the Mayor\NPriority Recruitment for Vital Vacancies\N\N \NII. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members\N \NIII. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, June 6, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
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I. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, and Commission Membership
- Applications waiting for Mayoral Approval
- Applications not yet sent to the Mayor
- Priority Recruitment for Vital Vacancies
II. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members
III. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-21
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, June 6, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87470798784?pwd=Y0hSYnpUNjdaRUdjY3lzWkt2cjB2QT09\NPasscode: 878425\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 874 7079 8784\NPasscode: 878425\NI. Redevelopment Authority Update \N \NII. Fire Marshal Update & FEMA Certification \N \NIII. Proposed Charter Board Ordinance Amendment\N \NIV. Summer Initiative Program – K. Miller\N \NIV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 7-8) \N\NProject Updates\N\NFM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management\N\N\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments*\N\NV. Administrative Reports \NA. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary \N\NBalance Sheet & Income Statement\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NProgress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline\NNon-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.\N\N \NB. HR Monthly Reports\N\NBudget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position\NReport each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, June 6, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
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Passcode: 878425
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 874 7079 8784
Passcode: 878425
I. Redevelopment Authority Update
II. Fire Marshal Update & FEMA Certification
III. Proposed Charter Board Ordinance Amendment
IV. Summer Initiative Program – K. Miller
IV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 7-8)
- Project Updates
- FM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management
- Police & Fire Accomplishments*
V. Administrative Reports
A. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline
- Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.
B. HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, June 7, 2022\N4 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – April 5, 2022\N4. Health Inspector Report\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update\N\N5. Old Business\N\NBerks Teens Update\NLead Abatement Program\NEviction Moratorium\NCounty Health Department\N\N6. New Business\N7. Pending Items\N\NHealth Code Amendment – no report\NHealth Board Amendment – no report\N\NNext Meeting – August 2, 2022 at 4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – April 5, 2022
4. Health Inspector Report
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update
5. Old Business
- Berks Teens Update
- Lead Abatement Program
- Eviction Moratorium
- County Health Department
6. New Business
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment – no report
- Health Board Amendment – no report
Next Meeting – August 2, 2022 at 4 pm
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DESCRIPTION:FLAG DAY CEREMONY THIS SUNDAYThe Foundation for the Reading Pagoda and the City of Reading invite residents and friends to a Flag Day celebration featuring live music by the New Ringgold Horizons Band.\N[Reading, PA, 06-06-22] On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:00pm the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda and the City of Reading will be sponsoring the flag-raising atop Mount Penn in conjunction with the National Patriotic Order Sons of America, the organization which generously provides a new American flag each year.The community is invited to attend the ceremonial event, which precedes Flag Day on June 14, 2022.This year’s activities start at noon with free parking at the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower and a complimentary shuttle to the Pagoda. The gates at the Pagoda will be closed to traffic, so that The New Ringgold Horizons can set up a 20-piece band outside to greet attendees. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and set them up outside the Pagoda to enjoy the free concert.The 1 pm kick-off will begin with representatives from City Council who will greet the audience and share remarks about the historic significance of Flag Day. Next, will be the flag raising ceremony performed by the National Patriotic Order Sons of America. Elta Jackson-Henry, vocalist and chair of the Religious Affairs Committee of the NAACP Reading Branch, will sing the Star-Spangled Banner acapella during the signature moment.After the ceremonial raising of Old Glory, the band will play a series of crowd favorites honoring the country. The Great American Creamery pop up will be selling the famous PSU Berkey Creamery ice cream as part of the fun. Shuttle service back to the William Memorial Fire Tower parking lot will run through 3 pm.Those who have recently visited the Pagoda are aware that the building remains closed to conduct restoration analysis prior to being able to establish a scope of work and afterwards safely reopen. During the Flag Day event, the lower level bathrooms, accessible from outside of the Pagoda, will be open to the public.About the eventual reopening of the Pagoda, Councilwoman Donna Reed said, “The Pagoda has been the symbol of our City for over a century. We have started the process of assessing what we need to do to preserve our historic architectural treasure. There’s a tremendous amount of work going on behind the scenes.”The Foundation has contracted professional cleaning of the interior by Stubbs Cleaning, to address debris that has built up during the pandemic closure. Preparations for the removal of outdated refrigeration equipment and furnishings are also being made.Additionally, the city has been working with the Fire Marshal and other local authorities to put plans in place that augment the safety and security of the property.“Please remember that the Pagoda was struck by lightning, which is why we still have that one band of lights out around the outside”, said Councilwoman Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz. “The city is working on another Request for Proposal to have our electrical service assessed for a scope of work to get the necessary upgrades for the lighting system, along with other mechanical and HVAC replacements.”Even so, the city will properly commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States utilizing the new parking lot and gated areas. All are welcome to enjoy and celebrate on Sunday.About the PagodaStanding 620 feet above the City of Reading, The Pagoda has been a symbol of the city for more than a century. Completed in 1908, it was intended as a centerpiece of a luxury resort.When plans were abandoned, the 7-story novelty building on 10 acres of land was donated to Reading in 1911. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. For more information visit readingpagoda.com.About the Foundation for the Reading PagodaThe Foundation for the Reading Pagoda, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, was incorporated in May 2011. The goal of the foundation is to provide oversight for the preservation and management of the Pagoda, a cultural and historical icon and landmark of Berks County. Visit readingpagoda.com for more information.About the National Patriotic Order Sons of AmericaThe Patriotic Order Sons of America was founded in 1847 and is one of America's oldest Patriotic and fraternal societies still in existence. For more information visit nationalposofa.orgAbout the Ringgold New Horizons BandThe Ringgold New Horizons Band was established in the fall of 2012 as a component of the music education and outreach program of the Ringgold Band. The goal of the Ringgold New Horizons band is to celebrate and share the joy and proven health benefits of recreational music making with the senior citizens of Berks County and beyond. As a member of the Ringgold New Horizons Band, senior citizens are encouraged to dig their old instruments out of their closets or attics or, perhaps, to learn to play altogether. Members are then coached by members of the Ringgold Band in a welcoming and supportive environment. Visit ringgoldband.com/ringgold-new-horizons-band for more information.About the Great American CreameryGreat American Creamery Company is a fully-featured micro creamery concept located in the heart of Downtown Reading, PA. Serving soft serve & hand dipped ice cream cones, sundaes, milkshakes, specialty frozen desserts. To view their delicious menu and for more information visit greatamericancreamery.com.Foundation for the Reading Pagoda • www.readingpagoda.com • info@readingpagoda.com\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N
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The Foundation for the Reading Pagoda and the City of Reading invite residents and friends to a Flag Day celebration featuring live music by the New Ringgold Horizons Band.
[Reading, PA, 06-06-22] On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:00pm the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda and the City of Reading will be sponsoring the flag-raising atop Mount Penn in conjunction with the National Patriotic Order Sons of America, the organization which generously provides a new American flag each year.
The community is invited to attend the ceremonial event, which precedes Flag Day on June 14, 2022.
This year’s activities start at noon with free parking at the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower and a complimentary shuttle to the Pagoda. The gates at the Pagoda will be closed to traffic, so that The New Ringgold Horizons can set up a 20-piece band outside to greet attendees. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and set them up outside the Pagoda to enjoy the free concert.
The 1 pm kick-off will begin with representatives from City Council who will greet the audience and share remarks about the historic significance of Flag Day. Next, will be the flag raising ceremony performed by the National Patriotic Order Sons of America. Elta Jackson-Henry, vocalist and chair of the Religious Affairs Committee of the NAACP Reading Branch, will sing the Star-Spangled Banner acapella during the signature moment.
After the ceremonial raising of Old Glory, the band will play a series of crowd favorites honoring the country. The Great American Creamery pop up will be selling the famous PSU Berkey Creamery ice cream as part of the fun.
Shuttle service back to the William Memorial Fire Tower parking lot will run through 3 pm.
Those who have recently visited the Pagoda are aware that the building remains closed to conduct restoration analysis prior to being able to establish a scope of work and afterwards safely reopen. During the Flag Day event, the lower level bathrooms, accessible from outside of the Pagoda, will be open to the public.
About the eventual reopening of the Pagoda, Councilwoman Donna Reed said, “The Pagoda has been the symbol of our City for over a century. We have started the process of assessing what we need to do to preserve our historic architectural treasure. There’s a tremendous amount of work going on behind the scenes.”
The Foundation has contracted professional cleaning of the interior by Stubbs Cleaning, to address debris that has built up during the pandemic closure. Preparations for the removal of outdated refrigeration equipment and furnishings are also being made.
Additionally, the city has been working with the Fire Marshal and other local authorities to put plans in place that augment the safety and security of the property.
“Please remember that the Pagoda was struck by lightning, which is why we still have that one band of lights out around the outside”, said Councilwoman Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz. “The city is working on another Request for Proposal to have our electrical service assessed for a scope of work to get the necessary upgrades for the lighting system, along with other mechanical and HVAC replacements.”
Even so, the city will properly commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States utilizing the new parking lot and gated areas. All are welcome to enjoy and celebrate on Sunday.
About the Pagoda
Standing 620 feet above the City of Reading, The Pagoda has been a symbol of the city for more than a century. Completed in 1908, it was intended as a centerpiece of a luxury resort.
When plans were abandoned, the 7-story novelty building on 10 acres of land was donated to Reading in 1911. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. For more information visit readingpagoda.com.
About the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda
The Foundation for the Reading Pagoda, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, was incorporated in May 2011. The goal of the foundation is to provide oversight for the preservation and management of the Pagoda, a cultural and historical icon and landmark of Berks County. Visit readingpagoda.com for more information.
About the National Patriotic Order Sons of America
The Patriotic Order Sons of America was founded in 1847 and is one of America's oldest Patriotic and fraternal societies still in existence. For more information visit nationalposofa.org
About the Ringgold New Horizons Band
The Ringgold New Horizons Band was established in the fall of 2012 as a component of the music education and outreach program of the Ringgold Band. The goal of the Ringgold New Horizons band is to celebrate and share the joy and proven health benefits of recreational music making with the senior citizens of Berks County and beyond. As a member of the Ringgold New Horizons Band, senior citizens are encouraged to dig their old instruments out of their closets or attics or, perhaps, to learn to play altogether. Members are then coached by members of the Ringgold Band in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Visit ringgoldband.com/ringgold-new-horizons-band for more information.
About the Great American Creamery
Great American Creamery Company is a fully-featured micro creamery concept located in the heart of Downtown Reading, PA. Serving soft serve & hand dipped ice cream cones, sundaes, milkshakes, specialty frozen desserts. To view their delicious menu and for more information visit greatamericancreamery.com.
Foundation for the Reading Pagoda • www.readingpagoda.com • info@readingpagoda.com
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, June 13, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86427394061?pwd=WjIxNVdsVHp1N2NQZHlYSmF0aTExZz09\NPasscode: 788218\NI. RAWA – B. Murray\N1. Breakdown on the services/fees included on the bills?\N2. Why is a service fee charged to vacant properties?\N \NII. Aulenbach’s Cemetery – F. Denbowski\N \NIII. Council Staff Evaluations \N \NIV. Agenda Review \N
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Monday, June 13, 2022
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I. RAWA – B. Murray
1. Breakdown on the services/fees included on the bills?
2. Why is a service fee charged to vacant properties?
II. Aulenbach’s Cemetery – F. Denbowski
III. Council Staff Evaluations
IV. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83702413647?pwd=Q3FkaWZTc01tWkdsZ2tIdUxvR2xEUT09\NPasscode: 773543\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Randall Grossman, Grace Bible Fellowship\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held after the May 23rd COW to deliberate about the conditional use decision and personnel and prior to the June 6th COWs on litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of June 13, 2022\NB. MINUTES: May 23rd Regular meeting, May 19th Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 23rd, and June 6th COW meetings and the June 6th Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – renew the one year Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement\Nbetween the City and the Reading School District for the collection and delivery of and\Neducation on recycling\NB. Award of Contract – to River Valley Recreation in the amount of $96,301for\Nplayground equipment and repairs at EJ Dives, Brookline, Schlegel Park, and 3rd and\NSpruce purchased through Co-Stars Equipment\N \NC. Resolution – authorizing the Purchasing Coordinator to dispose of the attached Radios for the Fire Department, which have been out of service since 2015. The equipment consists of an analog and digital/analog Motorola 800 mhz trunked radio system. The radios are both encrypted and non-encrypted portable and mobile equipment. Included are the mobiles with microphones, portables with most speaker mikes, batteries and a variety of chargers (bank and single).\ND. Resolution – authorizing the city solicitor to execute the acknowledgement sheets\Nto APPROVE the Repository Bids for 225 S. 10th St, 943 Cotton St, 344 Spring Garden St, 310\NMadison St, 528 S 9th St, 364 N Front St \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NC. Bill No. 49-2022 – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting\ND. Bill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting\N \NA. Bill No. 47-2022 - amending the City of Reading Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 10 Code of Ethics, Section 5-1004 Statement of Financial Interests by requiring the filing of a Supplemental Statement of Financial Interest and the investigation procedure letter b #2 to allow complaints to be filed within five (5) years of the date of occurrence Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting\NB. Bill No. 48-2022 – amending the 2022 General Agency Fund Budget (Fund 31) by increasing the contracted services expense line item by $152,500 and increasing the grants and gift revenue line item by $152,500 as awarded by the PA Department of Health for the Lead Hazard Control Program. healthy homes initiative by targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger who have been medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood. Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting\NE. Bill No. 51-2022 – amending the City of Reading City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste, Part 2 Dumpster Placement by eliminating the permitting process in the Property Maintenance Division and relocating that process to the Solid Waste Division, as attached in Exhibit A. Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance - amending City Code Chapter 496 Part 2 Solid Waste by adding definitions of Container, Cart/Toter, Trash Can, Trash Bag and clarifying the set out of trash\NB. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter by allowing the capital budget public hearing to be held on the same date as the operating budget public hearing\NC. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Sections 1102 through 1109 to replace the current Referendum & Initiative with the procedure in the Third Class City Code\N \ND. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director\NE. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 180, Part 7, Section 702.8 Licensing by adding the annual licensing fees at their current rate: Master $90, Journeyman $50, Appliance Installer $50, Reciprocal $100 plus the fee for classification being reciprocated\NF. Ordinance – amending The 2022 Fund 47 ARP Fund Budget is hereby amended to\Nprovide the funds needed for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative Program\Nexpenditures. The funds will be made available by a budget appropriation in the City’s\N2022 ARP Fund budget.\NG. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking\NH. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to convey 924 – 932 Penn Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking\NI. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 to cover expenses related to the settlement of numerous matters in litigation\NJ. Ordinance – authorizing the Council Solicitor and City Solicitor to accept as full and final payment for all outstanding City related to the property located at 148 North Fourth Street loans by J & A Court in the amount of $375,000, payable no later than July 25, 2022 and deposited by the administration into the City’s General Fund Reserve.\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Genesis Munoz - Arias as liaison to the Youth Commission\NB. Resolution – making the following appointments to the ARPA Review Committee: Dolores Martinez, Mayor’s Office, Cindy Castner, Downtown Coordinator, Maria Laboy, Reading Resident, Kevin Murphy, Berks County Community Foundation, Non-Profit Sector Representative, Wesley Butler, City Council District 4, Donna Reed, City Council District 5 and Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, City Council District 2\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, June 13\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\NTuesday, June 14\NARPA Update – 5 pm\NMonday, June 20\N**City Hall closed – Juneteenth Holiday**\NTuesday, June 21\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, June 27\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\NMonday, July 4 \N**City Hall closed - Independence Day Holiday\N \NTuesday, July 5\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \N \N
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Randall Grossman, Grace Bible Fellowship
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An executive session was held after the May 23rd COW to deliberate about the conditional use decision and personnel and prior to the June 6th COWs on litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of June 13, 2022
B. MINUTES: May 23rd Regular meeting, May 19th Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 23rd, and June 6th COW meetings and the June 6th Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – renew the one year Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
between the City and the Reading School District for the collection and delivery of and
education on recycling
B. Award of Contract – to River Valley Recreation in the amount of $96,301for
playground equipment and repairs at EJ Dives, Brookline, Schlegel Park, and 3rd and
Spruce purchased through Co-Stars Equipment
C. Resolution – authorizing the Purchasing Coordinator to dispose of the attached Radios for the Fire Department, which have been out of service since 2015. The equipment consists of an analog and digital/analog Motorola 800 mhz trunked radio system. The radios are both encrypted and non-encrypted portable and mobile equipment. Included are the mobiles with microphones, portables with most speaker mikes, batteries and a variety of chargers (bank and single).
D. Resolution – authorizing the city solicitor to execute the acknowledgement sheets
to APPROVE the Repository Bids for 225 S. 10th St, 943 Cotton St, 344 Spring Garden St, 310
Madison St, 528 S 9th St, 364 N Front St
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
C. Bill No. 49-2022 – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting
A. Bill No. 47-2022 - amending the City of Reading Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 10 Code of Ethics, Section 5-1004 Statement of Financial Interests by requiring the filing of a Supplemental Statement of Financial Interest and the investigation procedure letter b #2 to allow complaints to be filed within five (5) years of the date of occurrence Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 48-2022 – amending the 2022 General Agency Fund Budget (Fund 31) by increasing the contracted services expense line item by $152,500 and increasing the grants and gift revenue line item by $152,500 as awarded by the PA Department of Health for the Lead Hazard Control Program. healthy homes initiative by targeting households with children six (6) years old or younger who have been medically found to have a measurable concentration of lead in their blood. Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting
E. Bill No. 51-2022 – amending the City of Reading City Code Chapter 496 Solid Waste, Part 2 Dumpster Placement by eliminating the permitting process in the Property Maintenance Division and relocating that process to the Solid Waste Division, as attached in Exhibit A. Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance - amending City Code Chapter 496 Part 2 Solid Waste by adding definitions of Container, Cart/Toter, Trash Can, Trash Bag and clarifying the set out of trash
B. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter by allowing the capital budget public hearing to be held on the same date as the operating budget public hearing
C. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Sections 1102 through 1109 to replace the current Referendum & Initiative with the procedure in the Third Class City Code
D. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director
E. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 180, Part 7, Section 702.8 Licensing by adding the annual licensing fees at their current rate: Master $90, Journeyman $50, Appliance Installer $50, Reciprocal $100 plus the fee for classification being reciprocated
F. Ordinance – amending The 2022 Fund 47 ARP Fund Budget is hereby amended to
provide the funds needed for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative Program
expenditures. The funds will be made available by a budget appropriation in the City’s
2022 ARP Fund budget.
G. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking
H. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to convey 924 – 932 Penn Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking
I. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 to cover expenses related to the settlement of numerous matters in litigation
J. Ordinance – authorizing the Council Solicitor and City Solicitor to accept as full and final payment for all outstanding City related to the property located at 148 North Fourth Street loans by J & A Court in the amount of $375,000, payable no later than July 25, 2022 and deposited by the administration into the City’s General Fund Reserve.
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Genesis Munoz - Arias as liaison to the Youth Commission
B. Resolution – making the following appointments to the ARPA Review Committee: Dolores Martinez, Mayor’s Office, Cindy Castner, Downtown Coordinator, Maria Laboy, Reading Resident, Kevin Murphy, Berks County Community Foundation, Non-Profit Sector Representative, Wesley Butler, City Council District 4, Donna Reed, City Council District 5 and Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, City Council District 2
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 13
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Tuesday, June 14
ARPA Update – 5 pm
Monday, June 20
**City Hall closed – Juneteenth Holiday**
Tuesday, June 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, June 27
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, July 4
**City Hall closed - Independence Day Holiday
Tuesday, July 5
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NTuesday, June 14, 2022\NARPA Update\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NI. Approval of the Review Committee – Monday June 13th \N \NII. Applications\N 1. Total Number Received \N2. Total Amount Requested for each type category \N \NIII. City Capital Funding Needs\N \NIV. Mayor’s Top 3-5 Priority Projects \N \NV. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 12th
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
ARPA Update
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Approval of the Review Committee – Monday June 13th
II. Applications
1. Total Number Received
2. Total Amount Requested for each type category
III. City Capital Funding Needs
IV. Mayor’s Top 3-5 Priority Projects
V. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 12th
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SUMMARY:PUBLIC MEETING Leaving Act 47
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/public-meeting-leaving-act-47
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting June 15, at 5:30 Regarding Leaving ACT 47 Council Chambers Interpreters will be on location.\NDCED and City Officials will host a follow up to the recent hearing already held in order to receive additional testimony from the public on their thoughts regarding the City existing the municipal financial distress program. In consideration of our majority Spanish-speaking population, we will have an interpreter on hand to provide real-time translation services to ensure all voices are heard in this matter.\N\NEl Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario de Pensilvania y varios funcionarios de la ciudad realizarán una reunión abierlta al público en seguimiento a la audiencia reciente que se llevó a cabo para recibir testimonios y comentario adicionales del público sobre sus pensamientos con respecto a la salida de la Ciudad del programa municipal de supervisión financieras. En consideración a nuestra población mayoritaria de habla hispana, tendremos un intérprete disponible para brindar servicios de traducción en tiempo real para garantizar que todas las voces sean escuchada en este asunto.\N
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June 15, at 5:30
Regarding Leaving ACT 47
Council Chambers
Interpreters will be on location.
DCED and City Officials will host a follow up to the recent hearing already held in order to receive additional testimony from the public on their thoughts regarding the City existing the municipal financial distress program. In consideration of our majority Spanish-speaking population, we will have an interpreter on hand to provide real-time translation services to ensure all voices are heard in this matter.
El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario de Pensilvania y varios funcionarios de la ciudad realizarán una reunión abierlta al público en seguimiento a la audiencia reciente que se llevó a cabo para recibir testimonios y comentario adicionales del público sobre sus pensamientos con respecto a la salida de la Ciudad del programa municipal de supervisión financieras. En consideración a nuestra población mayoritaria de habla hispana, tendremos un intérprete disponible para brindar servicios de traducción en tiempo real para garantizar que todas las voces sean escuchada en este asunto.
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SUMMARY:RAISE THE JUNETEENTH FLAG
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/raise-the-juneteenth-flag
DESCRIPTION:MAYOR MORÁN JOINS THE COMMUNITYTO RAISE THE JUNETEENTH FLAG\NREADING: Today, Mayor Eddie Morán announced he is joining various community leaders,elected officials, and the NAACP Reading Branch to raise the Juneteenth flag in front of CityHall.The ceremony is open to the public regardless of ethnicity or skin color – everyone is welcome!When: Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1 p.m.Who: Mayor Eddie Morán, City of ReadingChrissy Houlahan, US CongressJudy Schwank, Pa SenateManny Guzmán Jr., Pa House of RepresentativesWesley S. Butler, Reading City CouncilMarcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Reading City CouncilSeveral Community LeadersWhere: In front of Reading City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Reading Pa, 19601
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MAYOR MORÁN JOINS THE COMMUNITY
TO RAISE THE JUNETEENTH FLAG
READING: Today, Mayor Eddie Morán announced he is joining various community leaders,
elected officials, and the NAACP Reading Branch to raise the Juneteenth flag in front of City
Hall.
The ceremony is open to the public regardless of ethnicity or skin color – everyone is welcome!
When: Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1 p.m.
Who: Mayor Eddie Morán, City of Reading
Chrissy Houlahan, US Congress
Judy Schwank, Pa Senate
Manny Guzmán Jr., Pa House of Representatives
Wesley S. Butler, Reading City Council
Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Reading City Council
Several Community Leaders
Where: In front of Reading City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Reading Pa, 19601
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SUMMARY:**City Hall closed – Juneteenth**
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-hall-closed-juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 20th, after Mayor Morán signed an executive order on June 14, 2021, declaring the celebration a City Holiday.No change to trash and recycling collection.No Street Sweeper.Monday's yard waste will be picked up on Thursday, 23rd.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 20th, after Mayor Morán signed an executive order on June 14, 2021, declaring the celebration a City Holiday.
No change to trash and recycling collection.
No Street Sweeper.
Monday's yard waste will be picked up on Thursday, 23rd.
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-14
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee Tuesday, June 21, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Steven Symons – appointment – HVAC Board & Fire / Building Code Board of Appeals\N4:15 – Chad Mulligan – appointment – HVAC Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations (see next page)\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members\N \NV. Redevelopment Authority Appointments\N\NApplication deadline\NMayoral review\N\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee Tuesday, June 21, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Steven Symons – appointment – HVAC Board & Fire / Building Code Board of Appeals
4:15 – Chad Mulligan – appointment – HVAC Board
II. Appointment Recommendations (see next page)
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members
V. Redevelopment Authority Appointments
- Application deadline
- Mayoral review
VI. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NTuesday, June 21, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84519588918?pwd=aEdtajdiUEoxTGNNMVRwaW1kRjd1dz09\NPasscode: 555133\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 845 1958 8918\NPasscode: 555133\N \NI. Parking Study Results\N \NII. Review Draft Vehicle Use Policy\N \NIII. Review Ordinances (introduced on 6-13-22) – All ordinances attached pages 3-14\N\NAmending Charter Section 912(a)(2) allowing the Capital and GF Public Hearings to be held on the same night\NAmending Charter Sections 1102 through 1109 to replace the current Referendum & Initiative with the procedure in the Third Class City Code\NAmending Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Note: select simple majority vote or super majority vote\NAmending the 2022 Fund 47 ARP Fund Budget is hereby amended to\N\Nprovide the funds needed for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative Program\Nexpenditures. The funds will be made available by a budget appropriation in the City’s\N2022 ARP Fund budget.\N\NAuthorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking\NAuthorizing the execution of a lease agreement to convey 924 – 932 Penn Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking\N\N \NIV. Public Works Monthly\N\NExisting Project Updates (different division each month)\NAccomplishments\NReport on staffing levels and needs\N\N \NV. Community and Economic Development Monthly\N\NUpdate on projects in the CDBG Action Plan\NAmount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)\NDivision Update (rotating through divisions)\NPlanning and Zoning Updates\N
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Parking Study Results
II. Review Draft Vehicle Use Policy
III. Review Ordinances (introduced on 6-13-22) – All ordinances attached pages 3-14
- Amending Charter Section 912(a)(2) allowing the Capital and GF Public Hearings to be held on the same night
- Amending Charter Sections 1102 through 1109 to replace the current Referendum & Initiative with the procedure in the Third Class City Code
- Amending Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Note: select simple majority vote or super majority vote
- Amending the 2022 Fund 47 ARP Fund Budget is hereby amended to
provide the funds needed for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative Program
expenditures. The funds will be made available by a budget appropriation in the City’s
2022 ARP Fund budget.
- Authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking
- Authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to convey 924 – 932 Penn Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking
IV. Public Works Monthly
- Existing Project Updates (different division each month)
- Accomplishments
- Report on staffing levels and needs
V. Community and Economic Development Monthly
- Update on projects in the CDBG Action Plan
- Amount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)
- Division Update (rotating through divisions)
- Planning and Zoning Updates
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SUMMARY:RESIDENTIAL CLEAN-OUT EVENT
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DESCRIPTION:READING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO HOST RESIDENTIAL CLEAN-OUT EVENT\N \NREADING – June 3rd: Reading’s Public Works Department is releasing the following information regarding its upcoming Residential Cleanout Day event.On Saturday, June 25th, the Public Works Department will host various activities throughout the city as part of Residential Cleanout Day.Ten locations throughout the city will have a dumpster available from 8 am to 1 pm for any trash, except for tires, used oil, household chemicals, paint, televisions, and/or appliances. (collection of electronics must be scheduled through the City’s Citizen Service Center at 1-877-727-3234 or the Reading iRequest app-available for Apple and Android devices)In addition, City staff, volunteers, and community leaders will join together for a neighborhood clean-up. Everyone will meet at Baer Park at 8 am for supplies distribution.The dumpsters will be available at the following locations:1). Baer Park – Tulpehocken & West Douglass St.2). Hampden Blvd. & Perry St. (on Perry)3). Pendora Park- S. 18th & Forrest St.4). S. 6th and Laurel St. on S 6th St.5). Barbey’s Playground, 200 Schuylkill Ave6). McKnight & West Oley St.7). S 3rd & Spruce Sts.8). N 9th & Windsor Sts.9). N 11th & Pike Sts.10) Centre Park, 705-706 N 5th St. (Artifacts Bank Lot)
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:READING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO HOST RESIDENTIAL CLEAN-OUT EVENT
READING – June 3rd: Reading’s Public Works Department is releasing the following information regarding its upcoming Residential Cleanout Day event.
On Saturday, June 25th, the Public Works Department will host various activities throughout the city as part of Residential Cleanout Day.
Ten locations throughout the city will have a dumpster available from 8 am to 1 pm for any trash, except for tires, used oil, household chemicals, paint, televisions, and/or appliances. (collection of electronics must be scheduled through the City’s Citizen Service Center at 1-877-727-3234 or the Reading iRequest app-available for Apple and Android devices)
In addition, City staff, volunteers, and community leaders will join together for a neighborhood clean-up. Everyone will meet at Baer Park at 8 am for supplies distribution.
The dumpsters will be available at the following locations:
1). Baer Park – Tulpehocken & West Douglass St.
2). Hampden Blvd. & Perry St. (on Perry)
3). Pendora Park- S. 18th & Forrest St.
4). S. 6th and Laurel St. on S 6th St.
5). Barbey’s Playground, 200 Schuylkill Ave
6). McKnight & West Oley St.
7). S 3rd & Spruce Sts.
8). N 9th & Windsor Sts.
9). N 11th & Pike Sts.
10) Centre Park, 705-706 N 5th St. (Artifacts Bank Lot)
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Monday, June 27, 2022
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I. 5G Zoning Amendment
II. New Special Event Permit Process
III. Redevelopment Authority Appointments (see attached appointment policy)
IV. Filling the Council President Seat/Position
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89395242308?pwd=NzJnUVdUV3RQdjR0TlBZUlRmYUVndz09\NPasscode: 450048\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 \NWebinar ID: 893 9524 2308\NPasscode: 450048\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Nancy Lennert, Transformative Solutions Network\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: \N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of June 27, 2022\NB. MINUTES: June 13 Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 13 and 21 COW meetings and the June 21 Nominations and Appointments Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – \NA. Resolution – authorizing the city solicitor to execute the acknowledgement sheets\Nto APPROVE the Repository Bids in the 800 blk of Hampden Blvd and 526 S 9th St.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill No. 49-2022 – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting\NBill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting\N \NA. Bill 52-2022 - amending City Code Chapter 496 Part 2 Solid Waste by adding definitions of Container, Cart/Toter, Trash Can, Trash Bag and clarifying the set out of trash Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NB. Bill 53-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter by allowing the capital budget public hearing to be held on the same date as the operating budget public hearing Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NC. Bill 54-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Sections 1102 through 1109 to replace the current Referendum & Initiative with the procedure in the Third Class City Code Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\N \ND. Bill 55-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NE. Bill 56-2022 – amending the City Code Chapter 180, Part 7, Section 702.8 Licensing by adding the annual licensing fees at their current rate: Master $90, Journeyman $50, Appliance Installer $50, Reciprocal $100 plus the fee for classification being reciprocated Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NF. Bill 57-2022 – amending the 2022 Fund 47 ARP Fund Budget to provide the funds needed for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative Program expenditures. The funds will be made available by a budget appropriation in the City’s 2022 ARP Fund budget Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NG. Bill 58-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NH. Bill 59-2022 – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to convey 924 – 932 Penn Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NI. Bill 60-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 to cover expenses related to the settlement of numerous matters in litigation Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\NJ. Bill 61-2022 – authorizing the Council Solicitor and City Solicitor to accept as full and final payment for all outstanding City related to the property located at 148 North Fourth Street loans by J & A Court in the amount of $375,000, payable no later than July 25, 2022 and deposited by the administration into the City’s General Fund Reserve Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – authorizing residential permit parking from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders Zones in the 100 block of Schiller Street, the 100 block of North 8th Street and the 200 block of Reed Street, in accordance with City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4 Stopping and Parking, A – Regulations, Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking, as recommended by the Reading Parking Authority\NB. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use by providing additional authority for law enforcement agencies to act when responding to calls for service at public park properties as defined herein and allowing responding law enforcement agencies to seize devices that are in violation of this ordinance for possible forfeiture and destruction. \NC. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 387 Noise by adding references to Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use regarding noise at City and City agency owned properties\ND. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 603 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Department Directors\NE. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 140 Schiller Street Berks County Parcel I.D. No. 06530765523615 from the Reading Redevelopment Authority and execution of the agreement of sale of the property for nominal consideration as per the agreement of sale\NF. Ordinance – transferring $10,100,000 of ARPA funds from Fund 47 to the Capital Projects account Fund 34\NG. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 62 Pension, Part 1 New Officers And Employees Pension Fund and Part 2 Officers And Employees Retirement System by clarifying the criteria for qualifying for a disability pension benefit\NH. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 2 Council Organization and Procedure by creating a new Section 5-216 relating to the evaluation of council staff in accordance with the Charter amendment approved by the electorate at the June 2020 Primary Election\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons to the HVAC Board\NB. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons as an alternate to the Fire/Building Code Board of Appeals\NC. Resolution – appointing Chad Milligan to the HVAC Board\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons to the HVAC Board\NB. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons as an alternate to the Fire/Building Code Board of Appeals\NC. Resolution – appointing Chad Milligan to the HVAC Board\ND. Resolution – appointing __________________ as Council President\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, June 27\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\NMonday, July 4 \N**City Hall closed - Independence Day Holiday**\N \NTuesday, July 5\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, July 11\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, July 13\NConditional Use Hearing re banquet hall at 46 S 5th St – 5 pm
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Nancy Lennert, Transformative Solutions Network
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of June 27, 2022
B. MINUTES: June 13 Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 13 and 21 COW meetings and the June 21 Nominations and Appointments Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract –
A. Resolution – authorizing the city solicitor to execute the acknowledgement sheets
to APPROVE the Repository Bids in the 800 blk of Hampden Blvd and 526 S 9th St.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill No. 49-2022 – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting
Bill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting
A. Bill 52-2022 - amending City Code Chapter 496 Part 2 Solid Waste by adding definitions of Container, Cart/Toter, Trash Can, Trash Bag and clarifying the set out of trash Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
B. Bill 53-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter by allowing the capital budget public hearing to be held on the same date as the operating budget public hearing Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
C. Bill 54-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Sections 1102 through 1109 to replace the current Referendum & Initiative with the procedure in the Third Class City Code Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
D. Bill 55-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
E. Bill 56-2022 – amending the City Code Chapter 180, Part 7, Section 702.8 Licensing by adding the annual licensing fees at their current rate: Master $90, Journeyman $50, Appliance Installer $50, Reciprocal $100 plus the fee for classification being reciprocated Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
F. Bill 57-2022 – amending the 2022 Fund 47 ARP Fund Budget to provide the funds needed for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative Program expenditures. The funds will be made available by a budget appropriation in the City’s 2022 ARP Fund budget Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
G. Bill 58-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
H. Bill 59-2022 – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to convey 924 – 932 Penn Street to the RPA to be used as Residential Parking Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
I. Bill 60-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 to cover expenses related to the settlement of numerous matters in litigation Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
J. Bill 61-2022 – authorizing the Council Solicitor and City Solicitor to accept as full and final payment for all outstanding City related to the property located at 148 North Fourth Street loans by J & A Court in the amount of $375,000, payable no later than July 25, 2022 and deposited by the administration into the City’s General Fund Reserve Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing residential permit parking from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders Zones in the 100 block of Schiller Street, the 100 block of North 8th Street and the 200 block of Reed Street, in accordance with City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4 Stopping and Parking, A – Regulations, Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking, as recommended by the Reading Parking Authority
B. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use by providing additional authority for law enforcement agencies to act when responding to calls for service at public park properties as defined herein and allowing responding law enforcement agencies to seize devices that are in violation of this ordinance for possible forfeiture and destruction.
C. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 387 Noise by adding references to Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use regarding noise at City and City agency owned properties
D. Ordinance – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 603 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Department Directors
E. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 140 Schiller Street Berks County Parcel I.D. No. 06530765523615 from the Reading Redevelopment Authority and execution of the agreement of sale of the property for nominal consideration as per the agreement of sale
F. Ordinance – transferring $10,100,000 of ARPA funds from Fund 47 to the Capital Projects account Fund 34
G. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 62 Pension, Part 1 New Officers And Employees Pension Fund and Part 2 Officers And Employees Retirement System by clarifying the criteria for qualifying for a disability pension benefit
H. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 2 Council Organization and Procedure by creating a new Section 5-216 relating to the evaluation of council staff in accordance with the Charter amendment approved by the electorate at the June 2020 Primary Election
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons to the HVAC Board
B. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons as an alternate to the Fire/Building Code Board of Appeals
C. Resolution – appointing Chad Milligan to the HVAC Board
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons to the HVAC Board
B. Resolution – appointing Steven Symons as an alternate to the Fire/Building Code Board of Appeals
C. Resolution – appointing Chad Milligan to the HVAC Board
D. Resolution – appointing __________________ as Council President
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 27
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, July 4
**City Hall closed - Independence Day Holiday**
Tuesday, July 5
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, July 11
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Wednesday, July 13
Conditional Use Hearing re banquet hall at 46 S 5th St – 5 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Environment Advisory CommitteeTuesday, June 28, 202212:00 p.m.Pendora ParkS 18th & Forest St\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Crothers Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, M. SmithPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written publiccomment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read intothe record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of themeeting.AGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 Welcome Welcome from Chair Call to order Public comment Approval of minutes – May 24, 202212:05 – 12:45 Ryan Bradley, Clean City Coordinator Bernhart’s Update - David Anspach, Capital Projects Manager BCTV Program Discussion12:45 – 1:15 Review Old Business Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers) Finalize EAC logos (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, BethanyAyers-Fisher) Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers) Member update (Shelly Smith) Plastic bag ban (David Beane) Act 2 database (David Beane) Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)1:15 – 1:30 Introduce New Business EAC email – who will monitor and respond (Cathy Curran-Myers)ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCILTime Agenda Item1:30Provide Project Updates (as needed) WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane) Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith) Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale) Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers) List of Organizations (David Beane) Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray) Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity) Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray) BCTV Program (David Beane) PFAs (Bill Murray) Zero Waste Plan Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman) Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers) Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers) DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:30Clarify Next Steps Review bike-rack items Clarify follow-up commitments NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Pendora Park lower pavilion (S. 18th & Forest Sts), weather permitting at noon Share closing comments1:30Adjourn
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Pendora Park
S 18th & Forest St
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EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Crothers
Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public
comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into
the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the
meeting.
AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – May 24, 2022
12:05 – 12:45 Ryan Bradley, Clean City Coordinator
Bernhart’s Update - David Anspach, Capital Projects Manager
BCTV Program Discussion
12:45 – 1:15 Review Old Business
Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Finalize EAC logos (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany
Ayers-Fisher)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Act 2 database (David Beane)
Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)
1:15 – 1:30 Introduce New Business
EAC email – who will monitor and respond (Cathy Curran-Myers)
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Time Agenda Item
1:30
Provide Project Updates (as needed)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:30
Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack items
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Pendora Park lower pavilion (S. 18th & Forest Sts), weather permitting at noon
Share closing comments
1:30
Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220624T192240Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-meeting-10
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingTuesday, June 28, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda(3) 35 North 6th Street Minor Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-110; 35 North 6th Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(4) 532-534 Minor Street Annexation and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-109; 532, 532R and 534 Minor Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(5) Fisher Annexation Plan Annexation (Riverdale Parcels 547-557)PC 2022-113; 2161 Downing Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(6) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-111; 615, 617 and 619 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(7) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street; Final Plan Review(8) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street; Final Plan Review(9) Iron Gate Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2021-119; 228 Moss Street; Preliminary Plan Review(10) 45 South 5th Street Banquet Hall Conditional Use ApplicationCU 2022-03; 45 South 5th Street; Planning and Zoning Staff Report(11) Reading School District; Sketch Plan ApplicationPC 2022-112; 801 North 9th Street; Sketch Plan Review(12) First Energy Stadium/Reading Phillies Sketch Plan ApplicationPC 2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue; Sketch Plan Review(13) 527-529 Court Street (Baer Building) Sketch Plan ApplicationPC 2022-114; 527 and 529 Court Street; Sketch Plan Review(14) Municipal Ordinances and PC Report(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)(b) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021(15) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(16) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(17) Announcements and Other PC Business(18) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 24, 2022(19) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm(20) Adjournment
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Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2022;
6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda
(3) 35 North 6th Street Minor Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-110; 35 North 6th Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(4) 532-534 Minor Street Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-109; 532, 532R and 534 Minor Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(5) Fisher Annexation Plan Annexation (Riverdale Parcels 547-557)
PC 2022-113; 2161 Downing Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(6) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-111; 615, 617 and 619 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(7) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street; Final Plan Review
(8) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street; Final Plan Review
(9) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application
PC 2021-119; 228 Moss Street; Preliminary Plan Review
(10) 45 South 5th Street Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application
CU 2022-03; 45 South 5th Street; Planning and Zoning Staff Report
(11) Reading School District; Sketch Plan Application
PC 2022-112; 801 North 9th Street; Sketch Plan Review
(12) First Energy Stadium/Reading Phillies Sketch Plan Application
PC 2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue; Sketch Plan Review
(13) 527-529 Court Street (Baer Building) Sketch Plan Application
PC 2022-114; 527 and 529 Court Street; Sketch Plan Review
(14) Municipal Ordinances and PC Report
(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)
(b) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021
(15) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(16) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(17) Announcements and Other PC Business
(18) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from May 24, 2022
(19) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm
(20) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed 4th of July Holliday
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20220624T173133Z
DTSTAMP:20220624T173133Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-15
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NTuesday, July 5, 2022\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NCouncil Chambers\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83527241992?pwd=eSs1SkpMZ3ZCdlFSd1hqNGlwcUdydz09\NMeeting ID: 835 2724 1992\NPasscode: 132851\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 835 2724 1992\NPasscode: 132851\N \NI. Reading Redevelopment Authority Appointment Interviews\N \N4:00 – John Miller Jr\N4:15 – Jeffrey Becker\N4:30 – Kelly Lynn Becker\N4:45 – Thomas McMahon\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Schedule Batch #2 of Interviews\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Council Chambers
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Reading Redevelopment Authority Appointment Interviews
4:00 – John Miller Jr
4:15 – Jeffrey Becker
4:30 – Kelly Lynn Becker
4:45 – Thomas McMahon
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Schedule Batch #2 of Interviews
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-25
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NTuesday, July 5, 2022\N6:15 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81682420387?pwd=WjJYR0twOFYxNVhYckdacE5uUGNEZz09\NPasscode: 938535\N \NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,81682420387#,,,,*938535# US (New York)\N+13017158592,,81682420387#,,,,*938535# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 816 8242 0387\NPasscode: 938535\NI. 2nd Class City Upgrade re Pros/Cons\N \NII. Expanding Public Pools \N \NIII. Adding Mold to Property Maintenance Code\N \NIV. Ordinance Review (ordinances attached pgs 2-25)\N\NBill 55-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting; Tabled on June 27th \N\N\N Bill 61-2022 – authorizing residential permit parking from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders Zones in the 100 block of Schiller Street, the 100 block of North 8th Street and the 200 block of Reed Street, in accordance with City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4 Stopping and Parking, A – Regulations, Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking, as recommended by the Reading Parking Authority\N Bill 62-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use by providing additional authority for law enforcement agencies to act when responding to calls for service at public park properties as defined herein and allowing responding law enforcement agencies to seize devices that are in violation of this ordinance for possible forfeiture and destruction. \N Bill 63-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 387 Noise by adding references to Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use regarding noise at City and City agency owned properties\N Bill 64-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 603 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Department Directors\N\N\N Bill 65-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 140 Schiller Street Berks County Parcel I.D. No. 06530765523615 from the Reading Redevelopment Authority and execution of the agreement of sale of the property for nominal consideration as per the agreement of sale\N\NIV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 26-27) \N\NProject Updates\N\NFM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management\N\N\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments*\N\NV. Administrative Reports \NA. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary \N\NBalance Sheet & Income Statement\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NProgress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline\NNon-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.\N\N \NB. HR Monthly Reports\N\NBudget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position\NReport each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l\N\N \N
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
6:15 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. 2nd Class City Upgrade re Pros/Cons
II. Expanding Public Pools
III. Adding Mold to Property Maintenance Code
IV. Ordinance Review (ordinances attached pgs 2-25)
- Bill 55-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting; Tabled on June 27th
- Bill 61-2022 – authorizing residential permit parking from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders Zones in the 100 block of Schiller Street, the 100 block of North 8th Street and the 200 block of Reed Street, in accordance with City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4 Stopping and Parking, A – Regulations, Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking, as recommended by the Reading Parking Authority
- Bill 62-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use by providing additional authority for law enforcement agencies to act when responding to calls for service at public park properties as defined herein and allowing responding law enforcement agencies to seize devices that are in violation of this ordinance for possible forfeiture and destruction.
- Bill 63-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 387 Noise by adding references to Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use regarding noise at City and City agency owned properties
- Bill 64-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 603 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Department Directors
- Bill 65-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 140 Schiller Street Berks County Parcel I.D. No. 06530765523615 from the Reading Redevelopment Authority and execution of the agreement of sale of the property for nominal consideration as per the agreement of sale
IV. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 26-27)
- Project Updates
- FM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management
- Police & Fire Accomplishments*
V. Administrative Reports
A. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline
- Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.
B. HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, July 6, 2022\N6:00 PM\NIn front of the Bandshell in City Park\NCity Clerk’s Office in case of inclement weather\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NBusiness cards\N\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\NMeeting with BCAP Executive Director\NEvent Planning\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NDraft Mission Statement\NBerks History Center\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NWeds, August 3 at 6 pm – location to be determined\N\NADJOURN
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Agenda
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
6:00 PM
In front of the Bandshell in City Park
City Clerk’s Office in case of inclement weather
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
- Meeting with BCAP Executive Director
- Event Planning
NEW BUSINESS
- Draft Mission Statement
- Berks History Center
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Weds, August 3 at 6 pm – location to be determined
ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILNominations and Appointments Committee Monday, July 11, 2022\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NCouncil Chambers\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86106985765?pwd=WS9mbzZNVStvL2RISHdSS01rMEx2dz09\NMeeting ID: 861 0698 5765\NPasscode: 343275\NDial by your location\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 861 0698 5765\NPasscode: 343275\N \NI. Reading Redevelopment Authority Appointment Interviews\N \N4:00 – Glynis Fitzgerald\N4:15 – Fred Thompson\N4:30 – Robert Melendez\N4:45 – Jeffrey Becker (continued on page 2)\N5:00 – Kelly Lee Becker\N5:15 – Maria Laboy\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, July 11, 2022
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Council Chambers
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Reading Redevelopment Authority Appointment Interviews
4:00 – Glynis Fitzgerald
4:15 – Fred Thompson
4:30 – Robert Melendez
4:45 – Jeffrey Becker (continued on page 2)
5:00 – Kelly Lee Becker
5:15 – Maria Laboy
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, July 11, 2022\N5:30 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84353039934?pwd=NTFpYU9BT2U1aDI0em05NXdXbzBDZz09\NPasscode: 933418\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 843 5303 9934\NPasscode: 933418\NI. Debt Policy (pages 1 & 2)\N \NII. Dangerous Intersection Update with Expanded Security Cameras\N \NIII. Referendum Ordinances re Requiring Council Approval for the Termination of the Man Dir and Dept Dirs\N \NIV. Agenda Review
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Monday, July 11, 2022
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Debt Policy (pages 1 & 2)
II. Dangerous Intersection Update with Expanded Security Cameras
III. Referendum Ordinances re Requiring Council Approval for the Termination of the Man Dir and Dept Dirs
IV. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Daniel Myers, Community Evangelical Church \NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on a personnel matter on Thursday, June 30th at 5 pm\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \NOath of Office to:\N\NCouncil President Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz\N\NOath of office to:\N\N2nd Deputy Chief Michael R. Glore to 1st Deputy Fire Chief\NFire Suppression Lieutenant David C. Williams to 2nd Deputy Fire Chief\NFirefighter Steven E. Ginder to Fire Suppression Lieutenant\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of July 11, 2022\NB. MINUTES: June 27 Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 27 and July 5 COW meetings and the July 5 Nominations and Appointments Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – to STV for the Pagoda Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and\NStructural Contract at a cost not to exceed $180,400, which includes $174,400 for\Nprofessional services and $6,000 for a Comprehensive Drone Survey and Photo\NDocumentation\N \NB. Award of Contract – to the Abel Fence LLC, Wrightsville, PA, in the amount of\N$73,620.00 for the replacement of the western perimeter fencing at 11th and Pike Playground\N(eastern perimeter already replaced)\NC. Award of Contract – for a Co-Stars Equipment supply and repair purchase to\NDegler-Whiting in the amount of $94,345 for playground equipment and repairs needed in Keifer Park, 3rd and Spring, 2nd and Oley, Front and Shiller, Barbey’s, and Baer Park. The final NE quadrant is currently being scheduled for review.\ND. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Patrol Officer Stephen Butler to the rank of Sergeant\NE. Resolution – accepting the resignation of Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz from the District 6 Council seat, effective June 27th.\NF. Resolution – authorize conditional offers of employment to Mocha Baldwin, Evan Cook, Brayden Lewis, Christian Lynch, Zachary Rivera, Zachary Shenk, Mohamed Solimani-Hussein, and Drew Zebertavage as probationary officers for the Reading Police Department.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill No. 49-2022 – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting\NBill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting\N \NA. Bill 55-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 27 regular meeting\NB. Bill 62-2022 – authorizing residential permit parking from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders Zones in the 100 block of Schiller Street, the 100 block of North 8th Street and the 200 block of Reed Street, in accordance with City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4 Stopping and Parking, A – Regulations, Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking, as recommended by the Reading Parking Authority Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\NC. Bill 63-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use by providing additional authority for law enforcement agencies to act when responding to calls for service at public park properties as defined herein and allowing responding law enforcement agencies to seize devices that are in violation of this ordinance for possible forfeiture and destruction. Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\ND. Bill 64-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 387 Noise by adding references to Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use regarding noise at City and City agency owned properties Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\NE. Bill 65-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 603 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Department Directors Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\NF. Bill 66-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 140 Schiller Street Berks County Parcel I.D. No. 06530765523615 from the Reading Redevelopment Authority and execution of the agreement of sale of the property for nominal consideration as per the agreement of sale Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\NG. Bill 67-2022 – transferring $10,100,000 of ARPA funds from Fund 47 to the Capital Projects account Fund 34 Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\NH. Bill 68-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 62 Pension, Part 1 New Officers and Employees Pension Fund and Part 2 Officers and Employees Retirement System by clarifying the criteria for qualifying for a disability pension benefit Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\NI. Bill 69-2022 – amending the City Code Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 2 Council Organization and Procedure by creating a new Section 5-216 relating to the evaluation of council staff in accordance with the Charter amendment approved by the electorate at the June 2020 Primary Election Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – amending the Solid Waste Budget by increasing the budget line item\Nfor Machinery and Equipment in the amount of $347,235, and Grants and Gifts\Nin the same amount due to the receipt of the PA DEP 902 Recycling Grant\NB. Ordinance – authorizing the Mayor to Execute an MOU and Intergovernmental Agreement to Join the other Berks Municipalities on the Berks County Emergency Response Team (BCERT) – To be distributed\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan\NB. Resolution – authorizing the filing and executing of all documents related to the application for RACP funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Alvernia University CollegeTown Infrastructure and Renovation II Project.\NC. Resolution – appointing the following to the Reading Redevelopment Authority:\N 1. ______________________\N 2.______________________\N 3.______________________\N 4.______________________\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NWednesday, July 13\NConditional Use Hearing re banquet hall at 46 S 5th St – 5 pm\N \NMonday, July 18\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, July 25\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, August 1\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, August 8 \NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Daniel Myers, Community Evangelical Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on a personnel matter on Thursday, June 30th at 5 pm
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Oath of Office to:
- Council President Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
Oath of office to:
- 2nd Deputy Chief Michael R. Glore to 1st Deputy Fire Chief
- Fire Suppression Lieutenant David C. Williams to 2nd Deputy Fire Chief
- Firefighter Steven E. Ginder to Fire Suppression Lieutenant
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of July 11, 2022
B. MINUTES: June 27 Regular meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 27 and July 5 COW meetings and the July 5 Nominations and Appointments Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – to STV for the Pagoda Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and
Structural Contract at a cost not to exceed $180,400, which includes $174,400 for
professional services and $6,000 for a Comprehensive Drone Survey and Photo
Documentation
B. Award of Contract – to the Abel Fence LLC, Wrightsville, PA, in the amount of
$73,620.00 for the replacement of the western perimeter fencing at 11th and Pike Playground
(eastern perimeter already replaced)
C. Award of Contract – for a Co-Stars Equipment supply and repair purchase to
Degler-Whiting in the amount of $94,345 for playground equipment and repairs needed in Keifer Park, 3rd and Spring, 2nd and Oley, Front and Shiller, Barbey’s, and Baer Park. The final NE quadrant is currently being scheduled for review.
D. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Patrol Officer Stephen Butler to the rank of Sergeant
E. Resolution – accepting the resignation of Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz from the District 6 Council seat, effective June 27th.
F. Resolution – authorize conditional offers of employment to Mocha Baldwin, Evan Cook, Brayden Lewis, Christian Lynch, Zachary Rivera, Zachary Shenk, Mohamed Solimani-Hussein, and Drew Zebertavage as probationary officers for the Reading Police Department.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill No. 49-2022 – increasing the salary of the Finance Director by $15,000 to $120,000 due to the expansion on that role as Deputy Managing Director Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting
Bill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13 regular meeting
A. Bill 55-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 404 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Managing Director Introduced at the June 13 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 27 regular meeting
B. Bill 62-2022 – authorizing residential permit parking from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders Zones in the 100 block of Schiller Street, the 100 block of North 8th Street and the 200 block of Reed Street, in accordance with City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4 Stopping and Parking, A – Regulations, Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking, as recommended by the Reading Parking Authority Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
C. Bill 63-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use by providing additional authority for law enforcement agencies to act when responding to calls for service at public park properties as defined herein and allowing responding law enforcement agencies to seize devices that are in violation of this ordinance for possible forfeiture and destruction. Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
D. Bill 64-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 387 Noise by adding references to Chapter 396, Part 3 Park Use regarding noise at City and City agency owned properties Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
E. Bill 65-2022 – directing the Berks County Board of Elections to place a referendum question before city voters on the 2022 General Election Ballot which would amend the Home Rule Charter Section 603 (a) - (b) – requiring Council approval for the termination of the Department Directors Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
F. Bill 66-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 140 Schiller Street Berks County Parcel I.D. No. 06530765523615 from the Reading Redevelopment Authority and execution of the agreement of sale of the property for nominal consideration as per the agreement of sale Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
G. Bill 67-2022 – transferring $10,100,000 of ARPA funds from Fund 47 to the Capital Projects account Fund 34 Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
H. Bill 68-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 62 Pension, Part 1 New Officers and Employees Pension Fund and Part 2 Officers and Employees Retirement System by clarifying the criteria for qualifying for a disability pension benefit Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
I. Bill 69-2022 – amending the City Code Chapter 5 Administrative Code, Part 2 Council Organization and Procedure by creating a new Section 5-216 relating to the evaluation of council staff in accordance with the Charter amendment approved by the electorate at the June 2020 Primary Election Introduced at the June 27 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the Solid Waste Budget by increasing the budget line item
for Machinery and Equipment in the amount of $347,235, and Grants and Gifts
in the same amount due to the receipt of the PA DEP 902 Recycling Grant
B. Ordinance – authorizing the Mayor to Execute an MOU and Intergovernmental Agreement to Join the other Berks Municipalities on the Berks County Emergency Response Team (BCERT) – To be distributed
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan
B. Resolution – authorizing the filing and executing of all documents related to the application for RACP funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Alvernia University CollegeTown Infrastructure and Renovation II Project.
C. Resolution – appointing the following to the Reading Redevelopment Authority:
1. ______________________
2.______________________
3.______________________
4.______________________
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 13
Conditional Use Hearing re banquet hall at 46 S 5th St – 5 pm
Monday, July 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, July 25
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, August 1
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, August 8
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Public HearingConditional UseBanquet Hall at 46 S 5th StreetWednesday, July 13, 2022Hybrid5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERECity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81997177675?pwd=dnZvb0NMelNteGZ2Yllzc2dyTjNFZz09Passcode: 489528Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):CITY COUNCILEvidentiary Hearing2US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 819 9717 7675Passcode: 489528I. Call to Order & PurposeThe purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony of the Conditional Use Application for a banquet hall at 46 S 5th Street. § 600-1201. Criteria and limitations. A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it: (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard. (2) Creates an undue concentration of population. (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety. (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards. (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)Owned by Reading Historic Properties LP, Alan ShumanCouncil’s Cross ExaminationIII. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes) Council’s Cross ExaminationIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)V. Announcement of expected date of decisionCity Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the July 25th or August 8th Regular Meeting of Council.VI. Adjourn
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Conditional Use
Banquet Hall at 46 S 5th Street
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Hybrid
5 pm
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Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony of the Conditional Use Application for a banquet hall at 46 S 5th Street. § 600-1201. Criteria and limitations. A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it: (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard. (2) Creates an undue concentration of population. (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety. (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards. (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
Owned by Reading Historic Properties LP, Alan Shuman
Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
V. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the July 25th or August 8th Regular Meeting of Council.
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Zoning Hearing Board
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zoning-hearing-board-5
DESCRIPTION:ZONING HEARING BOARDNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, July12, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2019-15 – 218 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438407)Appeal #2022-25 – 1222 Schuylkill Ave. (UPI 19530738263822)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-26 – 333 Pine St. (UPI 01530634780086) continued from June. Milton Vinicio Nieves-Matute is seeking variances and appeal of the January 27, 2022 Zoning Officer determination to convert a single family dwelling to (2) dwelling units, and variance for off-street parking requirements. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-27 – 134 N. 8th St (UPI 08530784913185) Maria Vargas is seeking a variance to convert the street level commercial unit to a residential unit which is prohibited. The subject property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2022-28 – 108 Oley St. (UPI 15530757547071) Alvin Canela and Jose Taveras are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Re-use to construct five (5) dwelling units and to retain the first floor commercial space, a variance for off-street parking requirements and an appeal of the May 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. Canela & Taveras LLC is the record owner.Appeal #2022-29 – 1340 Centre Ave. (UPI 15530733578742) Alex Betances and Monica Rios are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Re-Use for 24 residential units and 7 commercial units and variances for minimum square footage requirements and off-street parking. The subject property is located in theR-3 Residential Zoning District. Windsor Way Holdings LLC is the record owner.Appeal #2022-30 – 1324 Allegheny Ave. (UPI 19530737069577) Henriquez Santana-Estanislao is seeking dimensional variances to construct a pergola and existing concrete parking area at the subject property. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning DistrictThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, July12, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2019-15 – 218 W. Greenwich St. (UPI 15530764438407)
Appeal #2022-25 – 1222 Schuylkill Ave. (UPI 19530738263822)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-26 – 333 Pine St. (UPI 01530634780086) continued from June. Milton Vinicio Nieves-Matute is seeking variances and appeal of the January 27, 2022 Zoning Officer determination to convert a single family dwelling to (2) dwelling units, and variance for off-street parking requirements. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-27 – 134 N. 8th St (UPI 08530784913185) Maria Vargas is seeking a variance to convert the street level commercial unit to a residential unit which is prohibited. The subject property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-28 – 108 Oley St. (UPI 15530757547071) Alvin Canela and Jose Taveras are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Re-use to construct five (5) dwelling units and to retain the first floor commercial space, a variance for off-street parking requirements and an appeal of the May 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. Canela & Taveras LLC is the record owner.
Appeal #2022-29 – 1340 Centre Ave. (UPI 15530733578742) Alex Betances and Monica Rios are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Re-Use for 24 residential units and 7 commercial units and variances for minimum square footage requirements and off-street parking. The subject property is located in the
R-3 Residential Zoning District. Windsor Way Holdings LLC is the record owner.
Appeal #2022-30 – 1324 Allegheny Ave. (UPI 19530737069577) Henriquez Santana-Estanislao is seeking dimensional variances to construct a pergola and existing concrete parking area at the subject property. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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SUMMARY:Police Pension Fund
CREATED:20220713T134049Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/police-pension-fund
DESCRIPTION:Police Pension FundJuly 14, 2022 - 9:30 amLocation: 3rd Floor Conference Room & Virtual\NMembers: Dolores Martinez [Mayor’s Proxy],Ivan Martinez, Gregory Zawilla,Richard Tornielli, Jamar Kelly, Maria RodriguezStaff: Juan Ruiz, Joe Rudolf (Solicitor)\NLocation: 3rd Floor Conference Room & Virtual\NBoard Meeting Agenda\NCall to Order _ __ _o PRESENTER/GUEST/ABSENTo MINUTESApprove minutes from June 2022Yes No AbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐\No FINANCIAL REPORTSWells Fargo Commercial as of 6/30/2022UBS investment as of as of June 2022Financial Reports as of 5/31/2022Yes No AbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐\No BILLSADP processing charges period ending 6/30/2022 - $472.57Clark Hill professional services for June 2022 - $325.002nd QTR Pension Salary 4/1/2022 – 6/30/22: $4,512.492nd QTR Medical Deductions for Retirees 4/1/2022 – 6/30/22: $27,077.162nd QTR Postal Reimbursement 4/1/2022 – 6/30/22: $31.42Sub-Total- $32,418.64Yes NoAbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐o CORRESPONDENCE - Noneo REFUNDSRyan Brobst hired on 1/10/2022. Separated on 6/6/2022.Yes No AbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Refund Amount $1,137.01\N \No APPLICATIONSPatricia Ann Shollenberger surviving spouse of Richard Robert Shollenberger.Deceased as of 5/21/2022.Monthly- $1,237.85 Annual- $14,854.20Yes No AbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ \NRobin Gombar surviving spouse of Albert J Gombar. Deceased as of 6/28/2022.Monthly- $2,402.25 Annual- $28,827.00Yes No AbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐\No DROP APPLICATIONSRaymond Carter entering DROP as of 7/2/2021. Bought 5 years back in acombination of Military and Civilian time. Buyback was paid in full as of 7/1/2022.Officer Carter has completed 15 years of service and with the 5 year buyback, totalnumber of years equate to 20.Monthly - $4,280.35 Annual - $51,364.22Yes No AbstainJamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐\N \No DISABILITY APPLICATIONS – Noneo BUYBACK - Noneo OLD BUSINESS - Noneo NEW BUSINESS - Noneo INFORMATIONMMO deposit for July 2022 - $941,709.34Officer Kevin Haser exited DROP as of 7/9/2022Monthly- $3,809.59 Annual- $45,715.06Officer Mark Hackney will exit DROP as of 7/18/2022Monthly- $3,642.66 Annual- $43,711.90o PUBLIC COMMENTo ADJOURNMENT\N \N
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July 14, 2022 - 9:30 am
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room & Virtual
Members: Dolores Martinez [Mayor’s Proxy],
Ivan Martinez, Gregory Zawilla,
Richard Tornielli, Jamar Kelly, Maria Rodriguez
Staff: Juan Ruiz, Joe Rudolf (Solicitor)
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room & Virtual
Board Meeting Agenda
Call to Order _ __ _
o PRESENTER/GUEST/ABSENT
o MINUTES
Approve minutes from June 2022
Yes No Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
o FINANCIAL REPORTS
Wells Fargo Commercial as of 6/30/2022
UBS investment as of as of June 2022
Financial Reports as of 5/31/2022
Yes No Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
o BILLS
ADP processing charges period ending 6/30/2022 - $472.57
Clark Hill professional services for June 2022 - $325.00
2nd QTR Pension Salary 4/1/2022 – 6/30/22: $4,512.49
2nd QTR Medical Deductions for Retirees 4/1/2022 – 6/30/22: $27,077.16
2nd QTR Postal Reimbursement 4/1/2022 – 6/30/22: $31.42
Sub-Total- $32,418.64
Yes No
Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
o CORRESPONDENCE - None
o REFUNDS
Ryan Brobst hired on 1/10/2022. Separated on 6/6/2022.
Yes No Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Refund Amount $1,137.01
o APPLICATIONS
Patricia Ann Shollenberger surviving spouse of Richard Robert Shollenberger.
Deceased as of 5/21/2022.
Monthly- $1,237.85 Annual- $14,854.20
Yes No Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐
Robin Gombar surviving spouse of Albert J Gombar. Deceased as of 6/28/2022.
Monthly- $2,402.25 Annual- $28,827.00
Yes No Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
o DROP APPLICATIONS
Raymond Carter entering DROP as of 7/2/2021. Bought 5 years back in a
combination of Military and Civilian time. Buyback was paid in full as of 7/1/2022.
Officer Carter has completed 15 years of service and with the 5 year buyback, total
number of years equate to 20.
Monthly - $4,280.35 Annual - $51,364.22
Yes No Abstain
Jamar Kelly ☐ ☐ ☐
Richard Tornielli ☐ ☐ ☐
Ivan Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
Gregory Zawilla ☐ ☐ ☐
Maria Rodriguez ☐ ☐ ☐
Dolores Martinez ☐ ☐ ☐
o DISABILITY APPLICATIONS – None
o BUYBACK - None
o OLD BUSINESS - None
o NEW BUSINESS - None
o INFORMATION
MMO deposit for July 2022 - $941,709.34
Officer Kevin Haser exited DROP as of 7/9/2022
Monthly- $3,809.59 Annual- $45,715.06
Officer Mark Hackney will exit DROP as of 7/18/2022
Monthly- $3,642.66 Annual- $43,711.90
o PUBLIC COMMENT
o ADJOURNMENT
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SUMMARY:Charter Board Meeting
CREATED:20220707T135044Z
DTSTAMP:20220707T135044Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/charter-board-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:CHARTER BOARDLocation: Penn RoomDate: July 14, 2022Time: 6:30 PM\NAGENDAI. Call to Order and Roll Call. New member welcome statements.II. Approval of minutes (None).III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raisematters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).IV. Right to Know Request.V. Education Initiatives (Tip of the Month progress update. Annotated Charter update and discussion).VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints.VIII. Executive Session (Charter Board Ordinance Amendment - Proposal).IX. Official Action (As needed).X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of officialaction taken by the Board).XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Search for Investigative Officer. Search for Mediator. Rulesof Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP, and Recruitment of Additional BoardMembers).XII. Adjournment.
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Location: Penn Room
Date: July 14, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Roll Call. New member welcome statements.
II. Approval of minutes (None).
III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raise
matters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).
IV. Right to Know Request.
V. Education Initiatives (Tip of the Month progress update. Annotated Charter update and discussion).
VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.
VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints.
VIII. Executive Session (Charter Board Ordinance Amendment - Proposal).
IX. Official Action (As needed).
X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of official
action taken by the Board).
XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Search for Investigative Officer. Search for Mediator. Rules
of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP, and Recruitment of Additional Board
Members).
XII. Adjournment.
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20220712T140838Z
DTSTAMP:20220712T140838Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-16
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILNominations and Appointments Committee Monday, July 18, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Michael Gombar – reappointment – Berks County Convention Center Authority\N4:15 – Heminton Candelario Urena – reappointment – Blighted Property Review Committee\N4:30 – Stephan Thompson – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, July 18, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Michael Gombar – reappointment – Berks County Convention Center Authority
4:15 – Heminton Candelario Urena – reappointment – Blighted Property Review Committee
4:30 – Stephan Thompson – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Special Council Meeting
CREATED:20220714T134750Z
DTSTAMP:20220714T134750Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/special-council-meeting-3
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, July 18, 2022\NCouncil Chambers at 5:00pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82740856452?pwd=RHR5cmNqMjExSkU3aktXM041TVJHUT09\NPasscode: 375416\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 827 4085 6452\NPasscode: 375416\NPublic comment on the meeting topic can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. Instructions for in person public comment are below.\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NCitizens have the opportunity to provide public comment in person on the legislation listed on this agenda by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. The instructions for virtual comment are included above. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. \N \NThose commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of July 18, 2022\N \N4. RESOLUTION \N \NA. Resolution – appointing the following to the Reading Redevelopment Authority:\N 1. ______________________\N 2.______________________\N 3.______________________\N 4.______________________\N5. ADJOURN
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Meeting Agenda
Special Meeting Monday, July 18, 2022
Council Chambers at 5:00pm
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Public comment on the meeting topic can be offered by telephone or virtual meeting application by registering with the City Clerk at 610 655 6205 by noon on the day of the business meeting or in writing through an email to council@readingpa.gov clearly marked “Public Comment” or a letter mailed to the Council Office clearly marked “Public Comment”. Written public comment must be submitted by 4:00 pm on day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The written comment received will be read into the record. Instructions for in person public comment are below.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Citizens have the opportunity to provide public comment in person on the legislation listed on this agenda by registering with the City Clerk one half (1/2) hour before the meeting begins. The instructions for virtual comment are included above. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order.
Those commenting on shall speak at the beginning of the meeting and shall limit their remarks to 5 minutes. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of July 18, 2022
4. RESOLUTION
A. Resolution – appointing the following to the Reading Redevelopment Authority:
1. ______________________
2.______________________
3.______________________
4.______________________
5. ADJOURN
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I. Adopt a Block
II. Fire Marshal
1. Function of Fire Marshal
2. FEMA Certification for Employees & Elected Officials
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IV. Review Excel Spreadsheet re Finance Report
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- Accomplishments
- Report on staffing levels and needs
V. Community and Economic Development Monthly
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I. Call to Order
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MEETING\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 837 Centre Ave.\N Diane L. Schade, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 130\NReview request for the construction of a building addition at the rear façade; construction of a roof structure over the rear patio.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 431 Penn St.\N City of Reading, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for selective demolition and repair of the structure in order to eliminate structurally unsound areas of the building. \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 613 Bingaman St.\N Jarel Melendez, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 72\NReview request for 6’ tall pressure treated wood fence, in the dog eared style, at the western property line.\N \N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 339 Spring St. \N JR Holdings LLC, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 52\NReview request for the installation of a 6’ tall pressure treated wood fence, in the dog eared style, at the northeastern property line.\N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 824 Madison Ave. \N Ramon F. Hernandez, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 32\NReview request for the installation of a 6’ tall pressure treated wood fence, in the picket style, at the southern property line.\N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N909 N. 5th, Dallaniza Abreau, Owner\N\NReplacement of existing 3-Tab asphalt shingles in kind. \N\N214 S. 6th, Kevin Glimp, Owner\N\NReplacement of rotted wood crown molding and soffit at the roof cornice at the eastern (front) and southern facades in kind, and painting of the cornice. \N\N457 St., Nicole Thomas, Owner\N\NReplacement of tongue and groove wood decking at the first floor front porch in kind.\N\N457 Douglass St., Joi Franklin, Owner\N\NRepair of rotted wood trim in kind, and painting of exterior wood surfaces.\N\N442 Pearl St., Esther Taveras., Owner\N\NPainting of exterior wood and masonry surfaces.\N\N218 S. 5th, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior wood and masonry surfaces.\N\N309 N. 5th, Reinaldo A. Jimenez, Owner\N\NReplacement of the existing double sided neon sign with faces reading “El Bohio Restaurant” with acrylic sign faces to read “El Bohio” in green letters, “Restaurant” in red letters, “Hispanic Food” in white letters on a green background and the telephone number in black numbers, all to be on a white background; and painting of wood and masonry exterior surfaces on the second and third floor front façade.\N\N723 & 725 N. 5th, Chris Miller, Owner\N\NReplacement of three wood turned porch columns at the first floor front porch in kind, and the replacement of tongue and groove wood decking at the first floor front porch in kind.\N\N604 Laurel St., Ramon Proano, Owner\N\NPainting of masonry surfaces at the front brick façade.\N \N 7:55 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the July 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 837 Centre Ave.
Diane L. Schade, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 130
Review request for the construction of a building addition at the rear façade; construction of a roof structure over the rear patio.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 431 Penn St.
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for selective demolition and repair of the structure in order to eliminate structurally unsound areas of the building.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 613 Bingaman St.
Jarel Melendez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 72
Review request for 6’ tall pressure treated wood fence, in the dog eared style, at the western property line.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 339 Spring St.
JR Holdings LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 52
Review request for the installation of a 6’ tall pressure treated wood fence, in the dog eared style, at the northeastern property line.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 824 Madison Ave.
Ramon F. Hernandez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 32
Review request for the installation of a 6’ tall pressure treated wood fence, in the picket style, at the southern property line.
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 909 N. 5th, Dallaniza Abreau, Owner
Replacement of existing 3-Tab asphalt shingles in kind.
- 214 S. 6th, Kevin Glimp, Owner
Replacement of rotted wood crown molding and soffit at the roof cornice at the eastern (front) and southern facades in kind, and painting of the cornice.
- 457 St., Nicole Thomas, Owner
Replacement of tongue and groove wood decking at the first floor front porch in kind.
- 457 Douglass St., Joi Franklin, Owner
Repair of rotted wood trim in kind, and painting of exterior wood surfaces.
- 442 Pearl St., Esther Taveras., Owner
Painting of exterior wood and masonry surfaces.
- 218 S. 5th, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Owner
Painting of exterior wood and masonry surfaces.
- 309 N. 5th, Reinaldo A. Jimenez, Owner
Replacement of the existing double sided neon sign with faces reading “El Bohio Restaurant” with acrylic sign faces to read “El Bohio” in green letters, “Restaurant” in red letters, “Hispanic Food” in white letters on a green background and the telephone number in black numbers, all to be on a white background; and painting of wood and masonry exterior surfaces on the second and third floor front façade.
- 723 & 725 N. 5th, Chris Miller, Owner
Replacement of three wood turned porch columns at the first floor front porch in kind, and the replacement of tongue and groove wood decking at the first floor front porch in kind.
- 604 Laurel St., Ramon Proano, Owner
Painting of masonry surfaces at the front brick façade.
7:55 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the July 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, July 25, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86089612552?pwd=NHJHalZtTnZCNmc4MjNiS1ltYXo3QT09\NPasscode: 806658\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 860 8961 2552\NPasscode: 806658\NI. City Council Appointments\N 1. Staff Oversight Committee appointments\N 2. District 6 appointment\N 3. Redevelopment Authority Board appointment – no more than 1\N 4. RAWA Lease Agreement Work Group – no more than 3\N \NII. Debt Policy (pages 2-5)\N \NIII. Dangerous Intersection Update with Expanded Security Cameras – Report on Page 6\N \NIV. City’s Electricity Rate\N \NV. Agenda Review\N
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Monday, July 25, 2022
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I. City Council Appointments
1. Staff Oversight Committee appointments
2. District 6 appointment
3. Redevelopment Authority Board appointment – no more than 1
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II. Debt Policy (pages 2-5)
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IV. City’s Electricity Rate
V. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Crystal Tapia, Feet on the Street Youth Ministry\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions at the July 18th or 25th COWs.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \NOath of Office to:\N\NCouncil President Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of July 25, 2022\NB. MINUTES: July 11 Regular meeting, the July 18 Special meeting and the summations of discussion from the July 11 and July 18 COW meetings and the July 11 and 18 Nominations and Appointments Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – to the Bertolet Construction, Wernersville, PA in the submitted price of $35,670.00 for ADA improvement at the Public Works building for select demolition of existing pavement, installation of a new concrete parking pad, wearing course, pavement markings, and installation of amenities to aid in ADA access to the building.\NB. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of Public Works Handicapped Applications\Nfrom 1984-2010 in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule\NC. Award of Contract –to Boyle Construction, Allentown, PA, in the submitted price of $1,623,886.00 for a project and construction manager to supply design engineering services to the City’s Public Work’s Department, in conjunction with the Reading Police Department, with the engineering, design, technical specification preparation and the construction management of the new Reading Police Department Training and Special Operations Facility (RPD TSOF).\N \ND. Resolution – authorizing the administration to execute an agreement setting the City’s electric rates\NE. Resolution – confirming the appointment of C. Thomas Neff as the City Zoning Administrator\NF. Award of Contract – to OpenGov, SHI International Corp., Somerset, NJ, in the submitted price of $$94,457.56 (includes Year 1 and Year 2). This program will allow the City to have the most automated solicitation development solution via e-procurement and a contract management. This program will also allow up to 75% less time in having to write the new bids/RFPs for projects. This is being purchased via the Omnia Partners Contract which is through competitive purchasing for all cities and states and others are permitted to piggyback onto their contracts.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NZoning Hearing Board – Phil Rabena, Chair\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11 regular meetings\N \NA. Bill 70-2022 – amending the Solid Waste Budget by increasing the budget line item for Machinery and Equipment in the amount of $347,235, and Grants and Gifts\Nin the same amount due to the receipt of the PA DEP 902 Recycling Grant Introduced at the July 11 regular meeting\NB. Bill 71-2022 – authorizing the Mayor to Execute an MOU and Intergovernmental Agreement to join the other Berks Municipalities on the Berks County Emergency Response Team (BCERT) Introduced at the July 11 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 5-207 relating to the attendance of the\NCouncil Solicitor and City Solicitor at Council meetings\NB. Ordinance – authorizing an appropriations transfer in the amount of $200,000 to Zoning Contracted Services to help expand the processing capacity of the Zoning and Planning Office\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11th regular meeting; Discussion scheduled for Aug 2nd COW\NB. Resolution – reappointing Michael Gombar Jr. to the Berks County Convention Center Authority\NC. Resolution – reappointing Heminton Urena to the Blighted Property Review Commission\N \ND. Resolution – appointing ____________to the City Council District 6 seat\NE. Resolution – appointing ____________Council Staff Evaluation Committee\N \NF. Resolution – appointing ____________Reading Redevelopment Authority Board\N \NG. Resolution – appointing ____________to the RAWA Lease Agreement Work Group\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NTuesday, July 26\NARPA Review – 5 pm\N \NThursday, July 28\NConditional Use Hearing Continued 46 South 5th St Banquet Hall – 5 pm\N \NMonday, August 1\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, August 8 \NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
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- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Crystal Tapia, Feet on the Street Youth Ministry
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions at the July 18th or 25th COWs.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Oath of Office to:
- Council President Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of July 25, 2022
B. MINUTES: July 11 Regular meeting, the July 18 Special meeting and the summations of discussion from the July 11 and July 18 COW meetings and the July 11 and 18 Nominations and Appointments Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – to the Bertolet Construction, Wernersville, PA in the submitted price of $35,670.00 for ADA improvement at the Public Works building for select demolition of existing pavement, installation of a new concrete parking pad, wearing course, pavement markings, and installation of amenities to aid in ADA access to the building.
B. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of Public Works Handicapped Applications
from 1984-2010 in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule
C. Award of Contract –to Boyle Construction, Allentown, PA, in the submitted price of $1,623,886.00 for a project and construction manager to supply design engineering services to the City’s Public Work’s Department, in conjunction with the Reading Police Department, with the engineering, design, technical specification preparation and the construction management of the new Reading Police Department Training and Special Operations Facility (RPD TSOF).
D. Resolution – authorizing the administration to execute an agreement setting the City’s electric rates
E. Resolution – confirming the appointment of C. Thomas Neff as the City Zoning Administrator
F. Award of Contract – to OpenGov, SHI International Corp., Somerset, NJ, in the submitted price of $$94,457.56 (includes Year 1 and Year 2). This program will allow the City to have the most automated solicitation development solution via e-procurement and a contract management. This program will also allow up to 75% less time in having to write the new bids/RFPs for projects. This is being purchased via the Omnia Partners Contract which is through competitive purchasing for all cities and states and others are permitted to piggyback onto their contracts.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Zoning Hearing Board – Phil Rabena, Chair
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11 regular meetings
A. Bill 70-2022 – amending the Solid Waste Budget by increasing the budget line item for Machinery and Equipment in the amount of $347,235, and Grants and Gifts
in the same amount due to the receipt of the PA DEP 902 Recycling Grant Introduced at the July 11 regular meeting
B. Bill 71-2022 – authorizing the Mayor to Execute an MOU and Intergovernmental Agreement to join the other Berks Municipalities on the Berks County Emergency Response Team (BCERT) Introduced at the July 11 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 5-207 relating to the attendance of the
Council Solicitor and City Solicitor at Council meetings
B. Ordinance – authorizing an appropriations transfer in the amount of $200,000 to Zoning Contracted Services to help expand the processing capacity of the Zoning and Planning Office
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11th regular meeting; Discussion scheduled for Aug 2nd COW
B. Resolution – reappointing Michael Gombar Jr. to the Berks County Convention Center Authority
C. Resolution – reappointing Heminton Urena to the Blighted Property Review Commission
D. Resolution – appointing ____________to the City Council District 6 seat
E. Resolution – appointing ____________Council Staff Evaluation Committee
F. Resolution – appointing ____________Reading Redevelopment Authority Board
G. Resolution – appointing ____________to the RAWA Lease Agreement Work Group
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 26
ARPA Review – 5 pm
Thursday, July 28
Conditional Use Hearing Continued 46 South 5th St Banquet Hall – 5 pm
Monday, August 1
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, August 8
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, July 26, 2022\NARPA Update\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84353039934?pwd=NTFpYU9BT2U1aDI0em05NXdXbzBDZz09\NPasscode: 933418\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 843 5303 9934\NPasscode: 933418\NI. Review ARPA Application Recommendations \N(see spreadsheet distributed electronically on 7-19-22)\N1. From the Review Committee\N2. From the mayor \N \NII. Additional ARPA Recommendations \N1. Reading Phillies request for additional 1.5 million ARPA funds- Scott Hunsicker -15min\N2. City non grant eligible ARPA fund request-Frank D-15 min\N\NPublic Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000\NReading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200\NReading Public Library equipment - $100,139\N\N \N \NIII. Final ARPA Plan\N \NIV. Next Meeting?
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ARPA Update
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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I. Review ARPA Application Recommendations
(see spreadsheet distributed electronically on 7-19-22)
1. From the Review Committee
2. From the mayor
II. Additional ARPA Recommendations
1. Reading Phillies request for additional 1.5 million ARPA funds- Scott Hunsicker -15min
2. City non grant eligible ARPA fund request-Frank D-15 min
- Public Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000
- Reading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200
- Reading Public Library equipment - $100,139
III. Final ARPA Plan
IV. Next Meeting?
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, July 26, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda(3) Kosmoski Subdivision Plan; Sketch Plan ApplicationPC-2022-119-S; 719 Summit Avenue(4) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-117-PF; 1849 Perkiomen Avenue(5) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-188-P; 1541 Montgomery Street(6) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-16-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue(7) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-115-P; 1900-2000 Centre Avenue(8) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street; Final Plan Review(9) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street; Final Plan Review(10) 322 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan;PC-2022-120-PF; 322 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(11) Iron Gate Preliminary Land Development Plan Application PlanPC 2021-119; 228 Moss Street; Preliminary Plan Review(12) Fisher Annexation Plan Annexation (Riverdale Parcels 547-557)PC 2022-113; 2161 Downing Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(13) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-111; 615, 617 and 619 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(14) Municipal Ordinances and PC Report(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)(b) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021(15) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(16) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(17) Announcements and Other PC Business(18) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 28, 2022(19) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) andTuesday, August 23, 2028 (Regular Meeting)(20) Adjournment\N
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Agenda for Tuesday, July 26, 2022; 6:00 PM
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda
(3) Kosmoski Subdivision Plan; Sketch Plan Application
PC-2022-119-S; 719 Summit Avenue
(4) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-117-PF; 1849 Perkiomen Avenue
(5) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application Review
PC-2022-188-P; 1541 Montgomery Street
(6) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-16-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue
(7) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application Review
PC-2022-115-P; 1900-2000 Centre Avenue
(8) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street; Final Plan Review
(9) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street; Final Plan Review
(10) 322 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan;
PC-2022-120-PF; 322 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(11) Iron Gate Preliminary Land Development Plan Application Plan
PC 2021-119; 228 Moss Street; Preliminary Plan Review
(12) Fisher Annexation Plan Annexation (Riverdale Parcels 547-557)
PC 2022-113; 2161 Downing Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(13) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-111; 615, 617 and 619 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(14) Municipal Ordinances and PC Report
(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)
(b) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021
(15) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(16) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(17) Announcements and Other PC Business
(18) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 28, 2022
(19) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) and
Tuesday, August 23, 2028 (Regular Meeting)
(20) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing Continued
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DESCRIPTION:Public HearingConditional UseBanquet Hall at 46 S 5th StreetContinued fromWednesday, July 13, 2022Hybrid5 pm\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.Public Comment Instructions:Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be readinto the record.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81997177675?pwd=dnZvb0NMelNteGZ2Yllzc2dyTjNFZz09Passcode: 489528Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):2US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 819 9717 7675Passcode: 489528\N\NCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:\N\NNone\N\NOTHERS PRESENT:\N\NM. Gombar, Esq. L. Kelleher\N\NMr. Gombar called the Conditional Use Hearing for a banquet hall at 46 South 5th Street to order at 5:04 pm in Council Chambers. \N\NMr. Gombar stated that due to a defect in the required posting of 46 South 5th Street, the hearing needs to be continued until Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 5 pm in Council Chambers and virtually, with consent from the applicant. As the hearing is continued there is no need to re-advertise the hearing or provide any other notices, with the exception of posting the property in accordance with the MPC regulations. He stated that there is no one from the public in Council Chambers or connected virtually.\N\NMr. Gombar stated that this hearing is recessed until Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 5 pm in Council Chambers and virtually.\N\NRespectfully Submitted by\N\NLinda A. Kelleher, CMC, City Clerk\N\N\NCITY COUNCILEvidentiary Hearing\N\N\N\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\N\N\N \N\NI. Call to Order & PurposeThe purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony of the Conditional Use Application for a banquethall at 46 S 5th Street.§ 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:(1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.(2) Creates an undue concentration of population.(3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.(4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.(5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation ofsignificant nuisances or hazards.(6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)Owned by Reading Historic Properties LP, Alan Shuman Council’s Cross ExaminationIII. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes) Council’s Cross ExaminationIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)V. Announcement of expected date of decisionCity Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the July 25th or August8th Regular Meeting of Council.VI. Adjourn
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Conditional Use
Banquet Hall at 46 S 5th Street
Continued from
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Hybrid
5 pm
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COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
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OTHERS PRESENT:
M. Gombar, Esq. L. Kelleher
Mr. Gombar called the Conditional Use Hearing for a banquet hall at 46 South 5th Street to order at 5:04 pm in Council Chambers.
Mr. Gombar stated that due to a defect in the required posting of 46 South 5th Street, the hearing needs to be continued until Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 5 pm in Council Chambers and virtually, with consent from the applicant. As the hearing is continued there is no need to re-advertise the hearing or provide any other notices, with the exception of posting the property in accordance with the MPC regulations. He stated that there is no one from the public in Council Chambers or connected virtually.
Mr. Gombar stated that this hearing is recessed until Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 5 pm in Council Chambers and virtually.
Respectfully Submitted by
Linda A. Kelleher, CMC, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
Evidentiary Hearing
I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony of the Conditional Use Application for a banquet
hall at 46 S 5th Street.
§ 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.
A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:
(1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.
(2) Creates an undue concentration of population.
(3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.
(5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of
significant nuisances or hazards.
(6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
Owned by Reading Historic Properties LP, Alan Shuman
Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from City Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
V. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the July 25th or August
8th Regular Meeting of Council.
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:COW ARPA Recessed
CREATED:20220727T195723Z
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeTuesday, July 26, 2022\NRecessed until Thursday, July 28, 2022\NARPA Update\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84353039934?pwd=NTFpYU9BT2U1aDI0em05NXdXbzBDZz09\NPasscode: 933418\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 843 5303 9934\NPasscode: 933418\NI. Review ARPA Application Recommendations \N(see spreadsheet distributed electronically on 7-19-22)\N1. From the Review Committee\N2. From the mayor \N \NII. Additional ARPA Recommendations \N1. Reading Phillies request for additional 1.5 million ARPA funds- Scott Hunsicker -15min\N2. City non grant eligible ARPA fund request-Frank D-15 min\N\NPublic Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000\NReading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200\NReading Public Library equipment - $100,139\N\N \N \NIII. Final ARPA Plan\N \NIV. Next Meeting?
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Recessed until Thursday, July 28, 2022
ARPA Update
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Review ARPA Application Recommendations
(see spreadsheet distributed electronically on 7-19-22)
1. From the Review Committee
2. From the mayor
II. Additional ARPA Recommendations
1. Reading Phillies request for additional 1.5 million ARPA funds- Scott Hunsicker -15min
2. City non grant eligible ARPA fund request-Frank D-15 min
- Public Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000
- Reading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200
- Reading Public Library equipment - $100,139
III. Final ARPA Plan
IV. Next Meeting?
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SUMMARY:Nominations and Appointments
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee Monday, August 1, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Lee Olsen – reappointment – Planning Commission\N4:15 – Rodney Ridley – appointment – Planning Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, August 1, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comment submitted. The comment received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
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I. Interviews
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4:15 – Rodney Ridley – appointment – Planning Commission
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members
V. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, August 1, 2022
5 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. IMA Update – J. Miravich
II. Housing Authority River Oak Forgiveness
III. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire pg 26-27)
- Project Updates
- FM update on inspections completed & Emergency Management
- Police & Fire Accomplishments*
IV. Administrative Reports
A. Finance Monthly Reports – Executive Summary
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received amount spent and grant deadline
- Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers - include land or asset sales, use of fund balance, transfers from other funds that exceed ongoing and sustainable levels, and transfers from other funds that exceed legal limits. Nonrecurring revenues also include any revenue that is anticipated to be received for only one year.
B. HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
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Agenda
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
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3. Approval of Minutes – June 7, 2022
4. Health Inspector Report
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update
5. Old Business
- Lead Abatement Program
- Eviction Moratorium
- County Health Department
6. New Business
- Health Survey
- Position Statement on adding mold regulations to the Property Maintenance Code
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment – no report
- Health Board Amendment – under legal review
- Health Officer Amendment – under legal review
Next Meeting – October 4, 2022 at 4 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, August 8, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82897960502?pwd=VzR6cjU2MU5JWFd2eGcrMWE3ZGdGUT09\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 828 9796 0502\NPasscode: 808480\NI. 5G Zoning Amendment\N \NII. Council Staff Evaluation Committee\N \NIII. Review ARPA Recommendations\N \NIV. Agenda Review\N \N \N\N 5-216. Council Staff Evaluations.\N\N[Added 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 69-2022]\N A. Charter § 225(a) states that City Council shall appoint all assistants and employees of the Council office, whose number and compensation shall be fixed by budgetary provisions.\N B. On or before October 1 of each year, City Council shall appoint a committee consisting of not more than three members to perform evaluations of Council staff on forms utilized by the City's Human Resources Department. City Council shall have the ability to adopt and utilize its own evaluation forms provided that the appraisal forms clearly provide performance ratings on categories involving essential job duties and general work ethic.\N C. City Council may delegate the City Clerk to perform the evaluations of staff serving under the City Clerk.\N D. Performance evaluations may provide a basis for salary changes, promotions or other changes at the discretion of City Council. Any pay increases are subject to the annual budget and position ordinance and shall require the approval of the body of Council by majority vote. The following factors are the basis for awarding merit pay increases:\N (1) The employee's performance as reported in the annual performance review.\N (2) The appropriate pay level within the range for the employee considering the employee's performance and the performance of others within that range.\N (3) Pay increase funds available in the City budget in light of the fiscal health of the City's finances. Performance evaluations shall not be used to initiate corrective disciplinary personnel actions such; however, such evaluations may serve as supporting documentation for personnel actions.\N (4) The City Council Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate policies from time to time to implement this section.
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Monday, August 8, 2022
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I. 5G Zoning Amendment
II. Council Staff Evaluation Committee
III. Review ARPA Recommendations
IV. Agenda Review
- 5-216. Council Staff Evaluations.
[Added 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 69-2022]
A. Charter § 225(a) states that City Council shall appoint all assistants and employees of the Council office, whose number and compensation shall be fixed by budgetary provisions.
B. On or before October 1 of each year, City Council shall appoint a committee consisting of not more than three members to perform evaluations of Council staff on forms utilized by the City's Human Resources Department. City Council shall have the ability to adopt and utilize its own evaluation forms provided that the appraisal forms clearly provide performance ratings on categories involving essential job duties and general work ethic.
C. City Council may delegate the City Clerk to perform the evaluations of staff serving under the City Clerk.
D. Performance evaluations may provide a basis for salary changes, promotions or other changes at the discretion of City Council. Any pay increases are subject to the annual budget and position ordinance and shall require the approval of the body of Council by majority vote. The following factors are the basis for awarding merit pay increases:
(1) The employee's performance as reported in the annual performance review.
(2) The appropriate pay level within the range for the employee considering the employee's performance and the performance of others within that range.
(3) Pay increase funds available in the City budget in light of the fiscal health of the City's finances. Performance evaluations shall not be used to initiate corrective disciplinary personnel actions such; however, such evaluations may serve as supporting documentation for personnel actions.
(4) The City Council Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate policies from time to time to implement this section.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Rev. Jeremiah Sassaman, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session held after the July 25 COW meeting on real estate and litigation and at the beginning of the August 1st COW to consult with legal counsel.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of August 8, 2022\NB. MINUTES: July 25 Regular meeting along with and the summations of discussion from the July 25, July 28 and August 1st COW meetings and the August 1 Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the purchase of 1-(6 Set) Drying Unit from PAC Industries, Inc. Harrisburg, PA in the amount of 11,795.00 from the Capital Budget. PAC Industries Inc., is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing. The Drying Unit will be placed at the Reading Hose Fire Station located at 614 Franklin St for drying of Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. \NB. Award of Contract - to Overhead Door, Reading PA in the amount of $78,400 from Capital for the weatherization of all PW garages. The project is to repair and or replace weather seals on the PW garage doors which will promote heat retention in the winter as well as prevent other weather infiltration to all PW Garage Bays.\NC. Award of Contract - for a Co-Stars Purchase to replace the Plum and Franklin Fire Station roof to Sensenig Company of Ephrata in the amount of $171,660 from the Capital budget\ND. Award of Contract - for school crossing guards to All City Management Services Inc of Santa Fe Springs, CA, at the submitted price not to exceed $634,077.00. This company will be responsible for providing crossing guards at 47 locations specified by the City and/or School District. Crossing Guard Program is funded in a 50/50 split with the Reading School District.\N\NThe proposal includes field supervision and the possibility of substitutes.\NIt also included orientation, training, recruitment and staffing. The Contractor shall provide the City with proof of certification/training upon request.\NMust provide drug screenings and criminal background checks.\N\N\NCrossing guards must be required to obtain their Child Abuse Clearance through the state of PA and must be renewed every 3 years.\NThe Contractor shall provide experienced field supervisors that oversee the operations at all times the guards are on duty.\NThe Contractor shall provide a 24 hour answering service (voicemail). \NThe current school crossing guards must be given an opportunity to seek employment with the new Contractor. Should the Contractor decide to not select any of the current school guards, a written report should be sent to the Police Department’s designee explaining the reason(s).\N\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NReading Public Library Board – Dennis Skayhan, Chair and Melissa Adams, Executive Director\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25 regular meetings\N \NA. Bill 72-2022 – amending City Code Section 5-207 relating to the attendance of the\NCouncil Solicitor and City Solicitor at Council meetings Introduced at the July 25 regular meeting\NB. Bill 73-2022 – authorizing an appropriations transfer in the amount of $200,000 to Zoning Contracted Services to help expand the processing capacity of the Zoning and Planning Office Introduced at the July 25 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $37,237.00 from the Agency Fund Budget.\Nto purchase medical supplies for the EMS Division.\NB. Ordinance – appropriating $5,197,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to following organizations as outlined\NARPA Review Committee Recommendations – total $3,177,000:\N\NGoggleworks – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $700,000 – Financials Provided – Public interactive art park on campus - County ARPA Award $500,000\NHabitat – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $136,000 – No Financials Provided – Affordable housing project in the 9th & Windsor area - County ARPA Award No\NHope Rescue Mission – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $198,00 – No Financials Provided – County ARPA Award $500,000\NBerks Community Health Center – Committee Recommendation $400,000 - $6.5M in Pandemic Funding, Financials Provided – No Lost revenue – assist to purchase Oakbrook location - County ARPA Award $500,000\NNew Journey Community Outreach – Committee Recommendation $125,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $15,000 – Financials Provided – fund facility & Equipment upgrades with Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry - County ARPA Award No\NThe Village of Reading – Committee Recommendation $195,000, No Prev Pandemic Funding, No Financials – Request 1 year Street Outreach/Violence Interruption - County ARPA Award No\NCentro Hispano – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $182,000 – Financials Provided – Revenue replacement for Youth Violence Program - County ARPA Award $353,248\NThe Real Deal – Committee Recommendation $50,000 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – No financials provided – programming for SCAT – Thru Gun Violence - County ARPA Award No\N\NMayor’s Additional Recommendations – total $2,020,000:\N\NCARE Inc - Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – No Prev Pandemic Funding – No Financials, No Lost Revenue – $100,000 House of Good Food & $100,000 Youth Ending Substance Abuse - County ARPA Award No\NBerks History Center – Mayor Recommendation $20,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $135,000 - Financials Provided – didn’t lose revenue from 2019-2020 - County ARPA Award No\NVisitors Bureau – Mayor Recommendation $50,000 – Pandemic Fund Recvd $150,000 – Financials provided – website design, marketing research; small business grant? - County ARPA Award No\NBerks Latino Chamber – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – No Pandemic Funding – Some Financials – Lost Revenue (more info needed) – small business grant? – County ARPA Award No\NI-LEAD - Mayor Recommendation – Pandemic Funding Recvd $640,000 – Financials Provided – Lost revenue re ACE program lost $940,000 - County ARPA Award No\NMillion Youth Chess Club – Committee Recommendation $2,500 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – Financials Provided - $2,530 in lost revenue; program activities - County ARPA Award No\NOlivet – Committee Recommendation $404,500 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $66,000 + PPP – Financials Provided – Can support $225,000 in Lost revenue - County ARPA Award $475,000\NProspectus – Mayor recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd Millions – No Financials provided - County ARPA Award No\NReading FilmFEST – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Fund Recvd None reported – No Financials provided – 1/3 year operating budget requested - County ARPA Award No\NReading Pride – Mayor Recommendation $30,000 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – No Financials provided – no support for lost revenue - County ARPA Award No\NReading Science Center – Mayor Recommendation $20,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $35,000 – No financials provided - County ARPA Award No\NStar City Boxing Co – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – No Financials provided – COVID reimbursements $27,000, Revenue Loss $31,631, 1 year of programming $103,832, Relocation Costs $54,000, Can Support $26,00 in COVID expenses and $31,000 lost revenue - County ARPA Award No\NSalvation Army – Mayor Recommendation $100,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $8,000 – Financials Received – Cannot support lost revenue - County ARPA Award $8,139\NNHS – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $452,000 – No Financials Provided – Fund proposed La Familia Fed Credit Union - County ARPA Award $250,000\NRdg Symphony Orchestra – Mayor Recommendation $100,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $365,000 – Financials provided - County ARPA Award No\NSchuylkill River Greenway Assoc – Mayor Recommendation $100,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $365,000 – Financials provided – ½ cost of Phase II construction of SRT RACC Bridge to Penn St - County ARPA Award No\NYMCA – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $1.1M – Financials provided – HVAC equipment in 4 areas, eligible project - County ARPA Award $403,739\N\NE. Ordinance – ARPA allocation for additional City Capital projects - Public Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000, Reading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200 and Reading Public Library equipment - $100,139\NF. Ordinance –allocating $1,500,000 in additional ARPA funding to the Reading Fightin’ Phils for use in construction/renovations of the FirstEnergy Stadium due to inflation as required by the MLB.\NG. Ordinance –setting the salary of the managing director at $148,522.32\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution 112-2022 – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11 and July 25 regular meetings; Discussion held at the August 1 COW meeting\NB. Resolution – reappointing Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission\NC. Resolution – appointing Rodney Ridley to the Planning Commission\ND. Resolution – appointing William Heim as Managing Director\NE. Resolution – approving the Conditional Use application for a banquet hall at 46 S\N5th Street\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, August 15\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, August 22\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, September 5\N**City Hall closed – Labor Day Holiday**\N \NTuesday, September 6\NNominations Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Rev. Jeremiah Sassaman, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session held after the July 25 COW meeting on real estate and litigation and at the beginning of the August 1st COW to consult with legal counsel.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. The procedure to register to comment by signing a registration sheet before the start of the regular meeting will be suspended until the meetings are fully opened with everyone gathering in Council Chambers.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of August 8, 2022
B. MINUTES: July 25 Regular meeting along with and the summations of discussion from the July 25, July 28 and August 1st COW meetings and the August 1 Nominations & Appointments Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the purchase of 1-(6 Set) Drying Unit from PAC Industries, Inc. Harrisburg, PA in the amount of 11,795.00 from the Capital Budget. PAC Industries Inc., is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing. The Drying Unit will be placed at the Reading Hose Fire Station located at 614 Franklin St for drying of Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.
B. Award of Contract - to Overhead Door, Reading PA in the amount of $78,400 from Capital for the weatherization of all PW garages. The project is to repair and or replace weather seals on the PW garage doors which will promote heat retention in the winter as well as prevent other weather infiltration to all PW Garage Bays.
C. Award of Contract - for a Co-Stars Purchase to replace the Plum and Franklin Fire Station roof to Sensenig Company of Ephrata in the amount of $171,660 from the Capital budget
D. Award of Contract - for school crossing guards to All City Management Services Inc of Santa Fe Springs, CA, at the submitted price not to exceed $634,077.00. This company will be responsible for providing crossing guards at 47 locations specified by the City and/or School District. Crossing Guard Program is funded in a 50/50 split with the Reading School District.
- The proposal includes field supervision and the possibility of substitutes.
- It also included orientation, training, recruitment and staffing. The Contractor shall provide the City with proof of certification/training upon request.
- Must provide drug screenings and criminal background checks.
- Crossing guards must be required to obtain their Child Abuse Clearance through the state of PA and must be renewed every 3 years.
- The Contractor shall provide experienced field supervisors that oversee the operations at all times the guards are on duty.
- The Contractor shall provide a 24 hour answering service (voicemail).
- The current school crossing guards must be given an opportunity to seek employment with the new Contractor. Should the Contractor decide to not select any of the current school guards, a written report should be sent to the Police Department’s designee explaining the reason(s).
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Reading Public Library Board – Dennis Skayhan, Chair and Melissa Adams, Executive Director
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill No. 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25 regular meetings
A. Bill 72-2022 – amending City Code Section 5-207 relating to the attendance of the
Council Solicitor and City Solicitor at Council meetings Introduced at the July 25 regular meeting
B. Bill 73-2022 – authorizing an appropriations transfer in the amount of $200,000 to Zoning Contracted Services to help expand the processing capacity of the Zoning and Planning Office Introduced at the July 25 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $37,237.00 from the Agency Fund Budget.
to purchase medical supplies for the EMS Division.
B. Ordinance – appropriating $5,197,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to following organizations as outlined
ARPA Review Committee Recommendations – total $3,177,000:
- Goggleworks – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $700,000 – Financials Provided – Public interactive art park on campus - County ARPA Award $500,000
- Habitat – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $136,000 – No Financials Provided – Affordable housing project in the 9th & Windsor area - County ARPA Award No
- Hope Rescue Mission – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $198,00 – No Financials Provided – County ARPA Award $500,000
- Berks Community Health Center – Committee Recommendation $400,000 - $6.5M in Pandemic Funding, Financials Provided – No Lost revenue – assist to purchase Oakbrook location - County ARPA Award $500,000
- New Journey Community Outreach – Committee Recommendation $125,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $15,000 – Financials Provided – fund facility & Equipment upgrades with Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry - County ARPA Award No
- The Village of Reading – Committee Recommendation $195,000, No Prev Pandemic Funding, No Financials – Request 1 year Street Outreach/Violence Interruption - County ARPA Award No
- Centro Hispano – Committee Recommendation $500,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $182,000 – Financials Provided – Revenue replacement for Youth Violence Program - County ARPA Award $353,248
- The Real Deal – Committee Recommendation $50,000 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – No financials provided – programming for SCAT – Thru Gun Violence - County ARPA Award No
Mayor’s Additional Recommendations – total $2,020,000:
- CARE Inc - Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – No Prev Pandemic Funding – No Financials, No Lost Revenue – $100,000 House of Good Food & $100,000 Youth Ending Substance Abuse - County ARPA Award No
- Berks History Center – Mayor Recommendation $20,000 – Pandemic Funds Recvd $135,000 - Financials Provided – didn’t lose revenue from 2019-2020 - County ARPA Award No
- Visitors Bureau – Mayor Recommendation $50,000 – Pandemic Fund Recvd $150,000 – Financials provided – website design, marketing research; small business grant? - County ARPA Award No
- Berks Latino Chamber – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – No Pandemic Funding – Some Financials – Lost Revenue (more info needed) – small business grant? – County ARPA Award No
- I-LEAD - Mayor Recommendation – Pandemic Funding Recvd $640,000 – Financials Provided – Lost revenue re ACE program lost $940,000 - County ARPA Award No
- Million Youth Chess Club – Committee Recommendation $2,500 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – Financials Provided - $2,530 in lost revenue; program activities - County ARPA Award No
- Olivet – Committee Recommendation $404,500 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $66,000 + PPP – Financials Provided – Can support $225,000 in Lost revenue - County ARPA Award $475,000
- Prospectus – Mayor recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd Millions – No Financials provided - County ARPA Award No
- Reading FilmFEST – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Fund Recvd None reported – No Financials provided – 1/3 year operating budget requested - County ARPA Award No
- Reading Pride – Mayor Recommendation $30,000 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – No Financials provided – no support for lost revenue - County ARPA Award No
- Reading Science Center – Mayor Recommendation $20,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $35,000 – No financials provided - County ARPA Award No
- Star City Boxing Co – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – No Pandemic Funding Recvd – No Financials provided – COVID reimbursements $27,000, Revenue Loss $31,631, 1 year of programming $103,832, Relocation Costs $54,000, Can Support $26,00 in COVID expenses and $31,000 lost revenue - County ARPA Award No
- Salvation Army – Mayor Recommendation $100,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $8,000 – Financials Received – Cannot support lost revenue - County ARPA Award $8,139
- NHS – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $452,000 – No Financials Provided – Fund proposed La Familia Fed Credit Union - County ARPA Award $250,000
- Rdg Symphony Orchestra – Mayor Recommendation $100,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $365,000 – Financials provided - County ARPA Award No
- Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc – Mayor Recommendation $100,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $365,000 – Financials provided – ½ cost of Phase II construction of SRT RACC Bridge to Penn St - County ARPA Award No
- YMCA – Mayor Recommendation $200,000 – Pandemic Funding Recvd $1.1M – Financials provided – HVAC equipment in 4 areas, eligible project - County ARPA Award $403,739
E. Ordinance – ARPA allocation for additional City Capital projects - Public Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000, Reading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200 and Reading Public Library equipment - $100,139
F. Ordinance –allocating $1,500,000 in additional ARPA funding to the Reading Fightin’ Phils for use in construction/renovations of the FirstEnergy Stadium due to inflation as required by the MLB.
G. Ordinance –setting the salary of the managing director at $148,522.32
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution 112-2022 – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11 and July 25 regular meetings; Discussion held at the August 1 COW meeting
B. Resolution – reappointing Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission
C. Resolution – appointing Rodney Ridley to the Planning Commission
D. Resolution – appointing William Heim as Managing Director
E. Resolution – approving the Conditional Use application for a banquet hall at 46 S
5th Street
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, August 15
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, August 22
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, September 5
**City Hall closed – Labor Day Holiday**
Tuesday, September 6
Nominations Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
CREATED:20220803T173236Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-5
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCILTuesday, August 9, 202212:00 p.m.Pendora ParkS 18th & Forest St\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. CrothersCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-FreytizCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, M.SmithPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written publiccomment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read intothe record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of themeeting.AGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 WelcomeWelcome from ChairCall to orderPublic commentApproval of minutes – May 24, 2022 and June 28, 202212:05 – 12:45 Lead Abatement Program Update – Jeff Young12:45 – 1:15 Review Old BusinessRain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, BethanyAyers-Fisher)Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)Member update (Shelly Smith)Plastic bag ban (David Beane)Act 2 database (David Beane)1:15 – 1:30 Introduce New BusinessEAC email – who will monitor and respond (Cathy Curran-Myers)Schuylkill River ContaminationBernhart’s Dam Position Statement1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (CathyUrban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith)Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)List of Organizations (David Beane)Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray) Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)BCTV Program (David Beane)PFAs (Bill Murray)Zero Waste PlanPlan Review / Comprehensive PlanCity-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman)Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:30 Clarify Next StepsReview bike-rack itemsClarify follow-up commitmentsNEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 via ZoomShare closing comments1:30 Adjourn\N
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Pendora Park
S 18th & Forest St
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Crothers
Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, M.
Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public
comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into
the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the
meeting.
AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – May 24, 2022 and June 28, 2022
12:05 – 12:45 Lead Abatement Program Update – Jeff Young
12:45 – 1:15 Review Old Business
Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany
Ayers-Fisher)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Act 2 database (David Beane)
1:15 – 1:30 Introduce New Business
EAC email – who will monitor and respond (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Schuylkill River Contamination
Bernhart’s Dam Position Statement
1:30 Provide Project Updates (as needed)
Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
City Brownfield Sites and Requirement to hook-up to public water system (Cathy
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-
Myers, Shelly Smith)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
PA DEP Environmental Justice Policy Update (Cathy Curran-Myers)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:30 Clarify Next Steps
Review bike-rack itemsClarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 via Zoom
Share closing comments
1:30 Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.\NMembers of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 09, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.\N\NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). \NTo join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).\N\NDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: \NAppeal #2022-26 – 333 Pine St. (UPI 01530634780086)\NAppeal #2022-27 – 134 N. 8th St (UPI 08530784913185)\NAppeal #2022-29 – 1340 Centre Ave. (UPI 15530733578742) \N \NHEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:\N \NAppeal #2022-28 – 108 Oley St. (UPI 15530757547071) continued from July Alvin Canela and Jose Taveras are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Re-use to construct five (5) dwelling units and to retain the first floor commercial space, a variance for off-street parking requirements and an appeal of the May 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. Canela & Taveras LLC is the record owner.\NAppeal #2022-30 – 1324 Allegheny Ave. (UPI 19530737069577) continued from July Henriquez Santana-Estanislao is seeking dimensional variances to construct a pergola and existing concrete parking area at the subject property. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District\NAppeal #2022-33 – 242 Warren St. Bypass (UPI 19530737067646) Cassandra Skye Diaz / Shadow Tint, LLC is seeking a Special Exception to allow an Auto Repair facility. The subject property is located in the C-H Zoning District. TD Management is the record owner.\NAppeal #2022-34 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330) Peter d'Aubermont / Heights Advisors, on behalf of Dream Ventures-PA-II LLC is requesting several Interpretations, Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A),(B), (B)(4)(e), and (C); Section 600-902; Sections 600-1101 and 600-1102; Section 600-1202.A; Section 600-607; Sections 600-1602, 600-1603, and 600-1604 to allow a mixed use of approximately 228 residential units (split between hotel, dormitories and apartments), and / or educational or institutional uses with commercial uses of retail, offices, and restaurant and other similar uses. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District. Berks County Bank / Sovereign Bank is the record owner.\NThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 09, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
- To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
- To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-26 – 333 Pine St. (UPI 01530634780086)
Appeal #2022-27 – 134 N. 8th St (UPI 08530784913185)
Appeal #2022-29 – 1340 Centre Ave. (UPI 15530733578742)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-28 – 108 Oley St. (UPI 15530757547071) continued from July Alvin Canela and Jose Taveras are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Re-use to construct five (5) dwelling units and to retain the first floor commercial space, a variance for off-street parking requirements and an appeal of the May 10, 2022 Zoning Officer determination. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. Canela & Taveras LLC is the record owner.
Appeal #2022-30 – 1324 Allegheny Ave. (UPI 19530737069577) continued from July Henriquez Santana-Estanislao is seeking dimensional variances to construct a pergola and existing concrete parking area at the subject property. The subject property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District
Appeal #2022-33 – 242 Warren St. Bypass (UPI 19530737067646) Cassandra Skye Diaz / Shadow Tint, LLC is seeking a Special Exception to allow an Auto Repair facility. The subject property is located in the C-H Zoning District. TD Management is the record owner.
Appeal #2022-34 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330) Peter d'Aubermont / Heights Advisors, on behalf of Dream Ventures-PA-II LLC is requesting several Interpretations, Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A),(B), (B)(4)(e), and (C); Section 600-902; Sections 600-1101 and 600-1102; Section 600-1202.A; Section 600-607; Sections 600-1602, 600-1603, and 600-1604 to allow a mixed use of approximately 228 residential units (split between hotel, dormitories and apartments), and / or educational or institutional uses with commercial uses of retail, offices, and restaurant and other similar uses. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District. Berks County Bank / Sovereign Bank is the record owner.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, August 10, 2022\NARPA Update\N5:30 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86733272157?pwd=UEFrR24wQ1g0WUF2dGVxY1BXSHdQQT09\NPasscode: 677302\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 867 3327 2157\NPasscode: 677302\N \NA representative from each organization that submitted an ARPA application will\Nbe provided with the opportunity to make a 90 second elevator pitch to City Council. \NTo respect the time of City Council and your colleagues, the 90 second pitch will be timed. \NWhen you hear the timer go off, please quickly finish your thought before the microphone is\Ndisabled. \N \NCity Council may ask questions about your application, budget or documentation submitted. Please be succinct with your responses as each organization is being allocated with only 5 minutes in total, subject to extension in City Council’s discretion.\N \N \NAt the Monday, August 8th City Council meeting the Berks History Center (aka Historical Society) was accidentally missed during the Comment Period and they will be provided 5 minutes to make a presentation to Council at tonight’s meeting.\NI. Review ARPA Applications \N\NHistorical Society of Berks County – 5 minute presentation\NThe Village of Reading – 90 second elevator pitch\NBerks Community Health Center – 90 second elevator pitch\NBerks County Latino Chamber of Commerce – 90 second elevator pitch\NCARE Inc – 90 second elevator pitch – Paige Brookins (and Pastor Brookins virtually)\NCentro Hispano – 90 second elevator pitch – Mike Toledo\NGoggleworks Center for the Arts – 90 second elevator pitch – Levi Landis\NHabitat for Humanity of Berks County – 90 second elevator pitch\NHope Rescue Mission of Reading, PA Inc – 90 second elevator pitch – Kate Alley\NI-LEAD Inc – 90 second elevator pitch\NMillion Youth Chess Club – 90 second elevator pitch\NNew Journey Community Outreach Inc – 90 second elevator pitch – Sue Krall\NNeighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks – 90 second elevator pitch– Steve Gieringer\NOlivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks – 90 second elevator pitch – Chris Winters\NPA Americana Region Visitors Bureau – 90 second elevator pitch – Crystal Seitz\NProspectus Associates Inc – 90 second elevator pitch\NReading FilmFEST – 90 second elevator pitch\NReading Pride Celebration – 90 second elevator pitch – Enrique Castro\NReading Science Center – 90 second elevator pitch\NReading Symphony Orchestra Association – 90 second elevator pitch\NSchuylkill River Greenway Association – 90 second elevator pitch\NStar City Boxing Company – 90 second elevator pitch\NThe Real Deal 610 – 90 second elevator pitch – Seleda Simmons\NThe Salvation Army – 90 second elevator pitch\NYMCA of Reading & Berks County – 90 second elevator pitch\N\NII. Next Steps\N \NIII. Adjourn
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
ARPA Update
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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Webinar ID: 867 3327 2157
Passcode: 677302
A representative from each organization that submitted an ARPA application will
be provided with the opportunity to make a 90 second elevator pitch to City Council.
To respect the time of City Council and your colleagues, the 90 second pitch will be timed.
When you hear the timer go off, please quickly finish your thought before the microphone is
disabled.
City Council may ask questions about your application, budget or documentation submitted. Please be succinct with your responses as each organization is being allocated with only 5 minutes in total, subject to extension in City Council’s discretion.
At the Monday, August 8th City Council meeting the Berks History Center (aka Historical Society) was accidentally missed during the Comment Period and they will be provided 5 minutes to make a presentation to Council at tonight’s meeting.
I. Review ARPA Applications
- Historical Society of Berks County – 5 minute presentation
- The Village of Reading – 90 second elevator pitch
- Berks Community Health Center – 90 second elevator pitch
- Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce – 90 second elevator pitch
- CARE Inc – 90 second elevator pitch – Paige Brookins (and Pastor Brookins virtually)
- Centro Hispano – 90 second elevator pitch – Mike Toledo
- Goggleworks Center for the Arts – 90 second elevator pitch – Levi Landis
- Habitat for Humanity of Berks County – 90 second elevator pitch
- Hope Rescue Mission of Reading, PA Inc – 90 second elevator pitch – Kate Alley
- I-LEAD Inc – 90 second elevator pitch
- Million Youth Chess Club – 90 second elevator pitch
- New Journey Community Outreach Inc – 90 second elevator pitch – Sue Krall
- Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks – 90 second elevator pitch– Steve Gieringer
- Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks – 90 second elevator pitch – Chris Winters
- PA Americana Region Visitors Bureau – 90 second elevator pitch – Crystal Seitz
- Prospectus Associates Inc – 90 second elevator pitch
- Reading FilmFEST – 90 second elevator pitch
- Reading Pride Celebration – 90 second elevator pitch – Enrique Castro
- Reading Science Center – 90 second elevator pitch
- Reading Symphony Orchestra Association – 90 second elevator pitch
- Schuylkill River Greenway Association – 90 second elevator pitch
- Star City Boxing Company – 90 second elevator pitch
- The Real Deal 610 – 90 second elevator pitch – Seleda Simmons
- The Salvation Army – 90 second elevator pitch
- YMCA of Reading & Berks County – 90 second elevator pitch
II. Next Steps
III. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\N \NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, August 15, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86089612552?pwd=NHJHalZtTnZCNmc4MjNiS1ltYXo3QT09\NPasscode: 806658\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 860 8961 2552\NPasscode: 806658\NI. Solid Waste Update\N \NII. ARPA Funding Discussion re Next Steps\N \NIII. Charter Board Ordinance Amendment – 6:30 pm (attached pgs 3-19)\N \NIV. Council Appointments\N 1. VP\N 2. BAC Assignments (current list attached)
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, August 15, 2022
5:00 pm
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Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
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Webinar ID: 860 8961 2552
Passcode: 806658
I. Solid Waste Update
II. ARPA Funding Discussion re Next Steps
III. Charter Board Ordinance Amendment – 6:30 pm (attached pgs 3-19)
IV. Council Appointments
1. VP
2. BAC Assignments (current list attached)
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF READINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Reading Planning Commission will hold Workshop meetings via a hybrid meeting format. The Meetings will be held in person at CityHall, 815 Washington Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room. If in person attendance is not preferred, the public is invited to attend this meeting electronically by obtaining login information on the City’s website homepage located at https://www.readingpa.gov/planning-commission-1. The Agenda and Zoom information for the meeting will be available 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting date and time. All interested parties are invited to attend. The remaining Meeting dates are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. as follows: August 16, 2022, Agenda for this MeetingSeptember 20, 2022, October 18, 2022, November 15, 2022.There will be no December Workshop.Here is the Zoom log in to join the workshops remotelyJoin Zoom Meeting https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/93403184093?pwd=TzF2VFNwMHphWW42LzNCVmtEVnQ1dz09 Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093 Passcode: 815600 One tap mobile +16469313860,,93403184093# US +13017158592,,93403184093# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093 Find your local number: https://readingpa.zoom.us/u/kckyRw7xTJ
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Reading Planning Commission will hold Workshop meetings via a hybrid meeting format. The Meetings will be held in person at CityHall, 815 Washington Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room. If in person attendance is not preferred, the public is invited to attend this meeting electronically by obtaining login information on the City’s website homepage located at https://www.readingpa.gov/planning-commission-1.
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SUMMARY:BPRC Dermination Hearing
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NDETERMINATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NAGENDADOWNLOAD FILE PACKET (10 MB ZIP FILE)DOWNLOAD AGENDA HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84286232915?pwd=UUgvOVhnMzlSN2xsRmpyVmtya2Z1Zz09\NPasscode: 597692\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 842 8623 2915\NPasscode: 597692\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the May 2022 Certification Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N2. 545 Centre Ave., Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave Rdg PA, Purchased March 2010\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Centre Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N4. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominguez, owner, 407 N 9th St Rdg, Purchased Jan 2022 – Tabled at the March 2022 Determination Hearing\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N \N6. 438 S 6th St, Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St., Rdg PA, Purchased Dec 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 438 S 6th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N7. 152 Elm St, McKnight’s Cafe, owner, 152 Elm St, Reading, Purchased March 1999 – Tabled at the March 2022 Determination Hearing\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 152 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N8. 111 Mulberry St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading PA, Purchased April 2011\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 111 Mulberry St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N9. 906 N 5th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading PA, Purchased May 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 906 N 5th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N10. 125 S 8th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading PA, Purchased Dec 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 125 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N11. 1353 N 10th St, owner, David Crespo, 5918 57th St, Maspeth NY, Purchased June 2012\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1353 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N12. 645 S 17th ½ St, DSV SPV2 LLV, owner, PO Box 1348 Lexington SC, Purchased July 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 645 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N14. 833 Schuylkill Ave, David Davis, owner, PO Box 681 Reading PA, Purchased June 2007\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 833 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 726 Franklin St, Maribel DeJesus, owner, PO Box 128 NY NY, Purchased Aug 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 726 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 804 Chestnut St, John Caba, owner, 804 Chestnut St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 804 Chestnut St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N17. 149 Maitland St, Jose Martinez, owner, 246 S White Horse Pike Berlin NJ, Purchased Aug 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 149 Maitland St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 8 Nottingham Ct, Peter Raber, owner, 8 Nottingham Ct Rdg PA, Purchased March 1993\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 8 Nottingham Ct as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N20. 766 Schuylkill Ave, Ignacio Ramos-Reyes, owner, 1909 S 7th St, Philadelphia PA, Purchased July 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 766 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N21. 56 Crestmont St, Sixto Henriquez, owner, 1102 Tuckerton Rd Reading PA 19605, Purchased April 2010\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 56 Crestmont St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N
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DETERMINATION HEARING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022
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I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the May 2022 Certification Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
V. Determination Hearing
2. 545 Centre Ave., Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave Rdg PA, Purchased March 2010
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Centre Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
4. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominguez, owner, 407 N 9th St Rdg, Purchased Jan 2022 – Tabled at the March 2022 Determination Hearing
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
6. 438 S 6th St, Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St., Rdg PA, Purchased Dec 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 438 S 6th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
7. 152 Elm St, McKnight’s Cafe, owner, 152 Elm St, Reading, Purchased March 1999 – Tabled at the March 2022 Determination Hearing
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 152 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
8. 111 Mulberry St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading PA, Purchased April 2011
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 111 Mulberry St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
9. 906 N 5th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading PA, Purchased May 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 906 N 5th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
10. 125 S 8th St, Andres Henriquez, owner, 142 N 10th St, Reading PA, Purchased Dec 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 125 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 1353 N 10th St, owner, David Crespo, 5918 57th St, Maspeth NY, Purchased June 2012
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1353 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
12. 645 S 17th ½ St, DSV SPV2 LLV, owner, PO Box 1348 Lexington SC, Purchased July 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 645 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 833 Schuylkill Ave, David Davis, owner, PO Box 681 Reading PA, Purchased June 2007
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 833 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 726 Franklin St, Maribel DeJesus, owner, PO Box 128 NY NY, Purchased Aug 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 726 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 804 Chestnut St, John Caba, owner, 804 Chestnut St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 804 Chestnut St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
17. 149 Maitland St, Jose Martinez, owner, 246 S White Horse Pike Berlin NJ, Purchased Aug 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 149 Maitland St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 8 Nottingham Ct, Peter Raber, owner, 8 Nottingham Ct Rdg PA, Purchased March 1993
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 8 Nottingham Ct as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
20. 766 Schuylkill Ave, Ignacio Ramos-Reyes, owner, 1909 S 7th St, Philadelphia PA, Purchased July 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 766 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
21. 56 Crestmont St, Sixto Henriquez, owner, 1102 Tuckerton Rd Reading PA 19605, Purchased April 2010
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 56 Crestmont St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole \NMonday, August 22, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAgenda\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86089612552?pwd=NHJHalZtTnZCNmc4MjNiS1ltYXo3QT09\NPasscode: 806658\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 860 8961 2552\NPasscode: 806658\NI. Flag Policy\N \NII. ARPA Next Steps\NA. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NB. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NC. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \ND. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NE. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NF. Ordinance – Goggleworks – $700,000 – recommended at $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NG. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NH. Ordinance – Berks History Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NI. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NJ. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NK. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NL. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NM. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NN. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NO. Ordinance – Visitors Bureau –$50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NP. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NQ. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NR. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NS. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $35,000 – recommended at $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NT. Ordinance – Rdg Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NU. Ordinance – Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc –$100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NV. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NW. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NX. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NY. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NZ. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NAA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NIII. Other\N \NIV. Agenda Review
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Monday, August 22, 2022
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I. Flag Policy
II. ARPA Next Steps
A. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
B. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
C. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
D. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
E. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
F. Ordinance – Goggleworks – $700,000 – recommended at $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
G. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
H. Ordinance – Berks History Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
I. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
J. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
K. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
L. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
M. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
N. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
O. Ordinance – Visitors Bureau –$50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
P. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Q. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
R. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
S. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $35,000 – recommended at $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
T. Ordinance – Rdg Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
U. Ordinance – Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc –$100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
V. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
W. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
X. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Y. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Z. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
AA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
III. Other
IV. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Minister Mike Reinert, Grace UMC\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session held after the August 8 COW to consult with legal counsel on a quasi-judicial matter and after the August 15th COW on a personnel matter.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of August 22, 2022\NB. MINUTES: August 8th Regular meeting along with and the summations of discussion from the August 8th and August 15th COW meetings\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the BCAP Board, with Wesley Butler as an alternate\NB. Resolution – appointing O. Chris Miller to the Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership (P3)\NC. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to Reading Area Transportation Study (RATS), with O. Chris Miller as an alternate\ND. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) Board, with O. Chris Miller as an alternate\NE. Resolution – appointing Christopher Daubert to the Reading School District work group\NF. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Aulenbach Cemetery Board, with Donna Reed as an alternate\NG. Award of Contract - to Telco, Inc, Reading PA at the submitted amount of $69,900. Bids were received from qualified individuals to remove a variety of existing light fixtures, supply new LED fixtures and install them. The project will be conducted in 6 work locations of the City of Readings Fire Station and EMS garage bays.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15\N \NB. Bill 75-2022 – appropriating $5,197,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to following organizations as outlined Introduced Aug 8th; Discussed at COWs on August 10th and 15th \N \NA. Bill 74-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $37,237.00 from the Agency Fund Budget.\Nto purchase medical supplies for the EMS Division Introduced at the August 8 regular meeting \NB. Bill 76-2022 – ARPA allocation for additional City Capital projects - Public Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000, Reading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200 and Reading Public Library equipment - $100,139\NC. Bill 77-2022 – allocating $1,500,000 in additional ARPA funding to the Reading Fightin’ Phils for use in construction/renovations of the FirstEnergy Stadium due to inflation as required by the MLB Introduced at the August 8 regular meeting\N \ND. Bill 78-2022 –setting the salary of the managing director at $148,522.32 Introduced at the August 8 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NB. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NC. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \ND. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NE. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NF. Ordinance – Goggleworks – $700,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NG. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NH. Ordinance – Berks History Center –$20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NI. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NJ. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NK. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NL. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NM. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NN. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NO. Ordinance – Visitors Bureau –$50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NP. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NQ. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NR. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NS. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $35,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NT. Ordinance – Rdg Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NU. Ordinance – Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc –$100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NV. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NW. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NX. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NY. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NZ. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NAA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NBB. Ordinance amending the City Code Chapter 36 Fire and Rescue Services to allow the City EMS to have a right of first refusal to provide emergency services for events in the City with a $100 penalty and the Chapter 212 Fee Schedule setting the fee for EMS standby services at $150 per hour prorated to the nearest half hour\NCC. Ordinance – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NA. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday\Nin January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in\NJanuary 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.\NB. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\NC. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\ND. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NDD. Ordinance – authorizing the sale of the Dana South property\NEE. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $250,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment to Water Services ($50,000), General Repairs ($50,000), and Chemical Supplies ($150,000) to cover projected increased costs for 2022\NFF. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Works Contracted Services to Vehicle Supplies to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022\NGG. Ordinance – authorizing the transfers totaling $1,000,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment and $2,675,000.00 from fund balance to Construction PennVEST ($3,500,000) and Engineering Design ($150,000), and Project / Construction Management ($25,000) to cover delayed and projected increased project costs for 2022.\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NPENDING \NA. Resolution 112-2022 – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11 and July 25 regular meetings; Discussion held at the August 1 COW meeting; Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting\NB. Resolution – reappointing Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting\NC. Resolution – appointing Rodney Ridley to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting\ND. Resolution – authorizing the extension of Holly Guldin as Acting HR Director for an additional 90 days\NE. Resolution – authorizing the extension of Kyle Zeiber as Acting Public Works Director for an additional 90 days\NF. Resolution – appointing ___________________ as Council Vice-President\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NWednesday, August 24\NCommittee of the Whole re ARPA – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 5\N**City Hall closed – Labor Day Holiday**\N \NTuesday, September 6\NNominations Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 12\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, September 19\NNominations Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 26\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Minister Mike Reinert, Grace UMC
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session held after the August 8 COW to consult with legal counsel on a quasi-judicial matter and after the August 15th COW on a personnel matter.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in the Penn Room must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of August 22, 2022
B. MINUTES: August 8th Regular meeting along with and the summations of discussion from the August 8th and August 15th COW meetings
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – appointing Melissa Ventura to the BCAP Board, with Wesley Butler as an alternate
B. Resolution – appointing O. Chris Miller to the Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership (P3)
C. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed to Reading Area Transportation Study (RATS), with O. Chris Miller as an alternate
D. Resolution – appointing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) Board, with O. Chris Miller as an alternate
E. Resolution – appointing Christopher Daubert to the Reading School District work group
F. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the Aulenbach Cemetery Board, with Donna Reed as an alternate
G. Award of Contract - to Telco, Inc, Reading PA at the submitted amount of $69,900. Bids were received from qualified individuals to remove a variety of existing light fixtures, supply new LED fixtures and install them. The project will be conducted in 6 work locations of the City of Readings Fire Station and EMS garage bays.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15
B. Bill 75-2022 – appropriating $5,197,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to following organizations as outlined Introduced Aug 8th; Discussed at COWs on August 10th and 15th
A. Bill 74-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $37,237.00 from the Agency Fund Budget.
to purchase medical supplies for the EMS Division Introduced at the August 8 regular meeting
B. Bill 76-2022 – ARPA allocation for additional City Capital projects - Public Works-Mt Penn Preserve Trail study -$115,000, Reading Recreation Commission facilities/programing -$352,200 and Reading Public Library equipment - $100,139
C. Bill 77-2022 – allocating $1,500,000 in additional ARPA funding to the Reading Fightin’ Phils for use in construction/renovations of the FirstEnergy Stadium due to inflation as required by the MLB Introduced at the August 8 regular meeting
D. Bill 78-2022 –setting the salary of the managing director at $148,522.32 Introduced at the August 8 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
B. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
C. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
D. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
E. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
F. Ordinance – Goggleworks – $700,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
G. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
H. Ordinance – Berks History Center –$20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
I. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
J. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
K. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
L. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
M. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
N. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
O. Ordinance – Visitors Bureau –$50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
P. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Q. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
R. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
S. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $35,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
T. Ordinance – Rdg Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
U. Ordinance – Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc –$100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
V. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
W. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
X. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Y. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Z. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
AA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
BB. Ordinance amending the City Code Chapter 36 Fire and Rescue Services to allow the City EMS to have a right of first refusal to provide emergency services for events in the City with a $100 penalty and the Chapter 212 Fee Schedule setting the fee for EMS standby services at $150 per hour prorated to the nearest half hour
CC. Ordinance – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday
in January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in
January 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
DD. Ordinance – authorizing the sale of the Dana South property
EE. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $250,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment to Water Services ($50,000), General Repairs ($50,000), and Chemical Supplies ($150,000) to cover projected increased costs for 2022
FF. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Works Contracted Services to Vehicle Supplies to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022
GG. Ordinance – authorizing the transfers totaling $1,000,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment and $2,675,000.00 from fund balance to Construction PennVEST ($3,500,000) and Engineering Design ($150,000), and Project / Construction Management ($25,000) to cover delayed and projected increased project costs for 2022.
11. RESOLUTIONS
PENDING
A. Resolution 112-2022 – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11 and July 25 regular meetings; Discussion held at the August 1 COW meeting; Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting
B. Resolution – reappointing Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting
C. Resolution – appointing Rodney Ridley to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting
D. Resolution – authorizing the extension of Holly Guldin as Acting HR Director for an additional 90 days
E. Resolution – authorizing the extension of Kyle Zeiber as Acting Public Works Director for an additional 90 days
F. Resolution – appointing ___________________ as Council Vice-President
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 24
Committee of the Whole re ARPA – 5 pm
Monday, September 5
**City Hall closed – Labor Day Holiday**
Tuesday, September 6
Nominations Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, September 12
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, September 19
Nominations Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, September 26
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 23, 2022; 6:00 PM\N(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda(3) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan Application; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-115-P; 1900-2000 Centre Avenue(4) 6th and Spring Street Parking Lot Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-108-P; 6th and Spring Streets(5) 322 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-120-PF; 322 Walnut Street and 144 Rose Street(6) Fisher Annexation Plan Annexation (Riverdale Parcels 547-557)PC 2022-113; 2161 Downing Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(7) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-16-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue(8) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan ApplicationPC 2022-111; 615, 617 and 619 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(9) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-117-PF; 1849 Perkiomen Avenue(10) Hope Rescue Mission Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Reaffirmation of ApprovalPC-2019-113-F; 645 North 6th Street(11) Planning Commission Workshop Meeting on August 16, 2022(a) GoggleWorks Art Park Sketch Plan Application(b) Dream Ventures 601 Penn Street Sketch Plan Application(12) PC Activities, Municipal Ordinances and Reports(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)(b) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021(c) PC Activities and Initiatives for 2022 and 2023(13) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(14) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) Medical Arts Building; Preliminary Land Development Plan(b) Iglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan(c) Villa Independent Cottages; Preliminary Land Development Plan(15) Announcements and Other PC Business(16) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 26, 2022(17) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) andTuesday, September 27, 2028 (Regular Meeting)(18) Adjournment\N \NPlanning Commission Supplemental Report: August 23, 2022PC Meeting Agenda Item 12: Old Business, Project Updates and Pending PlansThe following is a status report of projects that have been approved, active or pending:(1) Albright Exeter Hall: The Final Annexation and Land Development was approved by the PlanningCommission on January 25, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all comments within thereview letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on January 21, 2022. The plan and agreementshave been endorsed and recorded. Construction activities have commenced for this project.(2) Alvernia Berkshire Building; Final Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approvedthe Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions issued on April 15, 2022. The Applicant willneed to resolve the sewage facility planning requirements. The Final Plan can be endorsed bythe Planning Commission and released for recording once all issues have been resolved.(3) Auto Repair Center at 600 South 9th Street Land Development Plan: The Planning Commissionapproved the Final Plan on May 24, 2022, subject to conditions. Hawk Valley Associates issueda follow-up review on June 17, 2022. A municipal improvements agreement may be required bythe Public Works Department. Once these issues are resolved, the plan can be endorsed by thePlanning Commission and released for recording.(4) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan: The PlanningCommission approved the Final Plan on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving allcomments within the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 19, 2022. AMunicipal Improvements Agreement and a Stormwater Management Agreement will need to beendorsed and recorded with the approved plan.(5) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commissionapproved the Final Plan on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all comments withinthe review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 20, 2022. A Municipal ImprovementsAgreement and a Stormwater Management Agreement will need to be endorsed and recordedwith the approved plan Application PC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street; Final Plan Review(6) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan: The Planning Commissionapproved the Final Plan on March 22, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant will need toresolve the sewage facility planning requirements with the departments and agencies withjurisdiction. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission once the conditions ofapproval have been resolved by the Applicant.(7) Elm Street Daycare: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commissionapproved the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant has resolved thesewage facility planning requirements with the departments and agencies with jurisdiction. Animprovements agreement shall be required by the Public Works Department. The Final Plan canbe endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for recording once all issues have beenresolved. A follow-up review was issued by Hawk Valley Associates on May 16, 2022.(8) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan: The Preliminary Plan Application was approvedby the Planning Commission on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all commentsissued in the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 19, 2022.(9) Fisher Annexation Plan: The Applicant has submitted a Preliminary/Final Plan Application inorder to consolidate parcels of land located at 2162 Downing Street. Hawk Valley Associatesissued a review letter on June 21, 2022. The review letter from the BCPC is required.(10) Habitat for Humanity Miltimore Development Project: The Planning Commission reaffirmedapproval of the Final Plan on February 22, 2022. Resolution 57-2022 was approved by City\N \NCouncil. The Final Plan and the corresponding agreements have been endorsed by the PlanningCommission and released for recording. Construction activities have commenced on this project.Construction activities have commenced for this revitalization and redevelopment project.(11) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan: The Applicant submitted a Preliminary LandDevelopment Plan in order to accommodate a new church that will include a sanctuary,administrative center, residential dwelling and other site improvements. The PlanningCommission approved the Preliminary Plan on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolvingall comments within the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 18, 2022.(12) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission reaffirmed finalapproval on April 26, 2022, subject to the applicant resolving all issues. The municipalimprovements agreement and the stormwater management agreements need to be executed.Once endorsed, the Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released forrecording. A follow-up review was issued by Hawk Valley Associates on May 17, 2022.\N(13) Iglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan: The Applicant has submitted aPreliminary Land Development Plan for review and consideration. The Applicant will need toresolve several issues that have been included as part of the review letter issued for this plan. Atime extension for the review of this plan has been granted through August 30, 2022.\N(14) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: The Applicant is proposing 228 self-storage unitsat 228 Moss Street. The Planning Commission approved the Preliminary Plan Application on July26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving the comments issued by Hawk Valley Associates inthe review letter issued on July 21, 2022. A Final Plan Application shall be required.(15) Jan and Wil Properties Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved the FinalPlan on May 24, 2022, subject to conditions. Hawk Valley Associates issued a follow-up reviewon June 17, 2022. A municipal improvements agreement may be required by the Public WorksDepartment. Once these issues have been resolved, the approved plan can be endorsed by thePlanning Commission and released for recording.(19) Kosmoski Subdivision Plan: The Applicant submitted a Sketch Plan Application to the PlanningCommission for an informal review. The Applicant is proposing a two (20 lot subdivision in orderto facilitate two (2) one-family detached dwellings. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letteron July 15, 2022. No action is required on a Sketch Plan Application.\N(16) MJ Reider; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approvedthe Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to the applicant resolving all issues. The improvementsagreement needs to be finalized and executed. Once endorsed, the Final Plan can be endorsedby the Planning Commission and released for recording.(17) Medical Arts Annexation Plan: The Planning Commission approved the Preliminary/Final Plan onMay 24, 2022, subject to the applicant resolving all issues. There are no improvements for thisproject. Once endorsed, the Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission andreleased for recording.(18) Medical Arts Building Land Development Plan Application: The Planning Commission hasdetermined that code compliance issues will need to be addressed in order to consider theproposed building addition for this redevelopment and adaptive reuse project. A time extensionwas granted by the Applicant through August 31, 2022. A time extension is required.(19) Overlord Realty (916 N. 9th Street) Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approvedthe Final Plan on March 22, 2022. All remaining issues for municipal approval have beenresolved and there are no municipal improvements for this development. The Final Plan hasbeen endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for recording.\N \N(20) Prince and Princesses Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan: The PlanningCommission approved the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant hasresolved the sewage facility planning requirements with the departments and agencies withjurisdiction. An improvements agreement shall be required. A follow-up review was issued byHawk Valley Associates on May 17, 2022. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the PlanningCommission and released for recording once all issues have been resolved.(21) Reading School District Land Development Plan: The Applicant (Reading School District)submitted a Sketch Plan for informal review and discussion. The Applicant is proposing a newschool containing 95,188 square feet on a 2.42 acre site located at 801 North 9th Street. TheApplicant will be required to submit a Preliminary Plan Application.(22) Reading Station Building II Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved theLand Development Plan for Building II (GoPuff and 3-Rivers) on December 21, 2021, subject toconditions that included the requirements for a municipal improvements agreement, blanketeasement agreement and sanitary sewer planning module. The Final Plan can be endorsed bythe Planning Commission and released for recording once all issues have been resolved.(23) Reading Station Building D; Final Subdivision Plan: The Planning Commission approved theFinal Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. An improvements agreement is required. TheApplicant will need to resolve all issues before the plan can be endorsed and recorded.(24) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approval of the Final Planon February 22, 2022. The municipal improvements agreement and stormwater managementagreement were endorsed. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission andreleased for recording. Reaffirmation of approval of this plan may be required.(25) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application 2022-01; 2040 Centre Avenue: City Councilapproved Conditional Use Application 2022-01 via Resolution 98-2022 on May 23, 2022, subjectto conditions that will need to be resolved by the Applicant. A Minor Land Development Planshall be required for this project.(26) Scheidner Annexation Plan: The Preliminary/Final Plan was approved by the PlanningCommission on March 22, 2022. The Applicant has recorded the approved plan.(27) Scott Street Subdivision; Revised Final Subdivision Plan: The Planning Commission approvedthe Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant has submitted a revisedplan to address the unresolved issues. A follow-up review was issued by Hawk Valley Associateson June 17, 2022. An improvements agreement and stormwater management agreement shallbe required. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released forrecording once all issues have been resolved.(28) Shuman; Conditional Use Application 2022-03: The Applicant (Reading Historic Properties, LP)submitted Conditional Use Application 2022-03 in order to permit a banquet hall at 46 South 5thStreet. The Elks Club Building is an abandon commercial 3-story building (27,000 square feet).City Council has approved this application via Resolution 127-2022 on August 8, 2022.(29) Super Natural Produce III Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commissionapproved the Final Plan on March 22, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant will need toobtain the HOP from PennDOT and the sewage planning requirements will need to be completed.A municipal improvements agreement and stormwater management agreement shall also berequired. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released forrecording once all of these issues have been resolved.\N \N(30) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan: The Preliminary Plan wasreviewed by Hawk Valley Associates on March 17, 2022. A time extension was granted for thereview of this project through August 24, 2022. A time extension is required for this project.(31) 35 North 6th Street Land Development Plan Application: The Planning Commission approved thePreliminary/Final Plan on June 28, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all issues containedwith the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on June 20, 2022. The development isan adaptive reuse and redevelopment project that includes an existing 5-story building located at35 North 6th Street, which shall include: a commercial food court on the first floor; professionaloffices on the second floor; and residential (39 apartment units) uses on the upper floors. Thereare no improvements for this project. Once all issues have been resolved, the approved plan canbe endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for recording.(32) 322 Walnut Street Land Development Plan: The Applicant has submitted a Preliminary/FinalPlan in order to redevelop two (2) properties considering adaptive reuse techniques that willinclude four (4) residential apartment units. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter onJuly 20. 2022. The Applicant will need to resolve these comments prior to municipal approval.(33) 527-529 Court Street (Baer Building) Land Development Plan. The Applicant submitted a SketchPlan for informal review and discussion. The Applicant is proposing a redevelopment project thatwill involve the conversion of commercial offices to 36 residential apartments.(34) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Applicant submitted aPreliminary Plan Application for the redevelopment of three (3) existing parcels that contains anexisting one-family dwelling that will be demolished and replaced with a new six (6) unitresidential apartment building. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter on July 18, 2022.A site meeting was held on July 28, 2022 in order to review site accessibility issues. Action onthe Preliminary Plan was tabled by the Planning Commission.(35) 532-534 Minor Street Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commissionapproved the Preliminary/Final Plan on June 28, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving allissues contained with the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on June 20, 2022. Animprovements agreement may be required for the curb, sidewalk and driveway apronimprovements. Once all issues have been resolved, the approved plan can be endorsed by thePlanning Commission and released for recording.(36) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Applicant submitted aPreliminary/Final Plan Application for the annexation of consolidation of three (3) parcels of landvia annexation and the redevelopment of the existing dwelling with twelve (12) residentialapartment units and an office for homeless veterans. Hawk Valley Associates issued a reviewletter on June 22, 2022. The BCPC will need to issue a review letter.(37) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan: The Applicant submitted a Preliminary/Final PlanApplication to the Planning Commission for a two (2) lot subdivision in order to facilitate two (2)existing commercial uses. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter on July 18, 2022. TheApplicant will need to resolve issues regarding an existing or proposed easement for siteaccessibility and stormwater management.(38) ZHB Applications: The Planning Commission has been advised of the pending applications thatwill be considered by the Zoning Hearing Board. The notifications have been provided to thePlanning Commission for background information on future planning applications.
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Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 23, 2022; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance and PC Meeting Agenda
(3) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan Application; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-115-P; 1900-2000 Centre Avenue
(4) 6th and Spring Street Parking Lot Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2022-108-P; 6th and Spring Streets
(5) 322 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2022-120-PF; 322 Walnut Street and 144 Rose Street
(6) Fisher Annexation Plan Annexation (Riverdale Parcels 547-557)
PC 2022-113; 2161 Downing Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(7) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-16-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue
(8) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan Application
PC 2022-111; 615, 617 and 619 Walnut Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(9) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-117-PF; 1849 Perkiomen Avenue
(10) Hope Rescue Mission Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Reaffirmation of Approval
PC-2019-113-F; 645 North 6th Street
(11) Planning Commission Workshop Meeting on August 16, 2022
(a) GoggleWorks Art Park Sketch Plan Application
(b) Dream Ventures 601 Penn Street Sketch Plan Application
(12) PC Activities, Municipal Ordinances and Reports
(a) SALDO Amendment to Section 515-312(B) and 515-312(D)
(b) Planning Commission Annual Report for 2021
(c) PC Activities and Initiatives for 2022 and 2023
(13) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(14) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) Medical Arts Building; Preliminary Land Development Plan
(b) Iglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan
(c) Villa Independent Cottages; Preliminary Land Development Plan
(15) Announcements and Other PC Business
(16) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from July 26, 2022
(17) Next Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) and
Tuesday, September 27, 2028 (Regular Meeting)
(18) Adjournment
Planning Commission Supplemental Report: August 23, 2022
PC Meeting Agenda Item 12: Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans
The following is a status report of projects that have been approved, active or pending:
(1) Albright Exeter Hall: The Final Annexation and Land Development was approved by the Planning
Commission on January 25, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all comments within the
review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on January 21, 2022. The plan and agreements
have been endorsed and recorded. Construction activities have commenced for this project.
(2) Alvernia Berkshire Building; Final Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved
the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions issued on April 15, 2022. The Applicant will
need to resolve the sewage facility planning requirements. The Final Plan can be endorsed by
the Planning Commission and released for recording once all issues have been resolved.
(3) Auto Repair Center at 600 South 9th Street Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission
approved the Final Plan on May 24, 2022, subject to conditions. Hawk Valley Associates issued
a follow-up review on June 17, 2022. A municipal improvements agreement may be required by
the Public Works Department. Once these issues are resolved, the plan can be endorsed by the
Planning Commission and released for recording.
(4) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan: The Planning
Commission approved the Final Plan on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all
comments within the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 19, 2022. A
Municipal Improvements Agreement and a Stormwater Management Agreement will need to be
endorsed and recorded with the approved plan.
(5) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission
approved the Final Plan on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all comments within
the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 20, 2022. A Municipal Improvements
Agreement and a Stormwater Management Agreement will need to be endorsed and recorded
with the approved plan Application PC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street; Final Plan Review
(6) Dream Ventures (100 South 4th Street) Final Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission
approved the Final Plan on March 22, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant will need to
resolve the sewage facility planning requirements with the departments and agencies with
jurisdiction. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission once the conditions of
approval have been resolved by the Applicant.
(7) Elm Street Daycare: Final Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission
approved the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant has resolved the
sewage facility planning requirements with the departments and agencies with jurisdiction. An
improvements agreement shall be required by the Public Works Department. The Final Plan can
be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for recording once all issues have been
resolved. A follow-up review was issued by Hawk Valley Associates on May 16, 2022.
(8) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan: The Preliminary Plan Application was approved
by the Planning Commission on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all comments
issued in the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 19, 2022.
(9) Fisher Annexation Plan: The Applicant has submitted a Preliminary/Final Plan Application in
order to consolidate parcels of land located at 2162 Downing Street. Hawk Valley Associates
issued a review letter on June 21, 2022. The review letter from the BCPC is required.
(10) Habitat for Humanity Miltimore Development Project: The Planning Commission reaffirmed
approval of the Final Plan on February 22, 2022. Resolution 57-2022 was approved by City
Council. The Final Plan and the corresponding agreements have been endorsed by the Planning
Commission and released for recording. Construction activities have commenced on this project.
Construction activities have commenced for this revitalization and redevelopment project.
(11) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan: The Applicant submitted a Preliminary Land
Development Plan in order to accommodate a new church that will include a sanctuary,
administrative center, residential dwelling and other site improvements. The Planning
Commission approved the Preliminary Plan on July 26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving
all comments within the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on July 18, 2022.
(12) Hope Rescue Mission: Final Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission reaffirmed final
approval on April 26, 2022, subject to the applicant resolving all issues. The municipal
improvements agreement and the stormwater management agreements need to be executed.
Once endorsed, the Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for
recording. A follow-up review was issued by Hawk Valley Associates on May 17, 2022.
(13) Iglesias Pentecostal; Preliminary Final Land Development Plan: The Applicant has submitted a
Preliminary Land Development Plan for review and consideration. The Applicant will need to
resolve several issues that have been included as part of the review letter issued for this plan. A
time extension for the review of this plan has been granted through August 30, 2022.
(14) Iron Gate Land Development Plan Application: The Applicant is proposing 228 self-storage units
at 228 Moss Street. The Planning Commission approved the Preliminary Plan Application on July
26, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving the comments issued by Hawk Valley Associates in
the review letter issued on July 21, 2022. A Final Plan Application shall be required.
(15) Jan and Wil Properties Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved the Final
Plan on May 24, 2022, subject to conditions. Hawk Valley Associates issued a follow-up review
on June 17, 2022. A municipal improvements agreement may be required by the Public Works
Department. Once these issues have been resolved, the approved plan can be endorsed by the
Planning Commission and released for recording.
(19) Kosmoski Subdivision Plan: The Applicant submitted a Sketch Plan Application to the Planning
Commission for an informal review. The Applicant is proposing a two (20 lot subdivision in order
to facilitate two (2) one-family detached dwellings. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter
on July 15, 2022. No action is required on a Sketch Plan Application.
(16) MJ Reider; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved
the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to the applicant resolving all issues. The improvements
agreement needs to be finalized and executed. Once endorsed, the Final Plan can be endorsed
by the Planning Commission and released for recording.
(17) Medical Arts Annexation Plan: The Planning Commission approved the Preliminary/Final Plan on
May 24, 2022, subject to the applicant resolving all issues. There are no improvements for this
project. Once endorsed, the Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and
released for recording.
(18) Medical Arts Building Land Development Plan Application: The Planning Commission has
determined that code compliance issues will need to be addressed in order to consider the
proposed building addition for this redevelopment and adaptive reuse project. A time extension
was granted by the Applicant through August 31, 2022. A time extension is required.
(19) Overlord Realty (916 N. 9th Street) Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved
the Final Plan on March 22, 2022. All remaining issues for municipal approval have been
resolved and there are no municipal improvements for this development. The Final Plan has
been endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for recording.
(20) Prince and Princesses Daycare; Final Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning
Commission approved the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant has
resolved the sewage facility planning requirements with the departments and agencies with
jurisdiction. An improvements agreement shall be required. A follow-up review was issued by
Hawk Valley Associates on May 17, 2022. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning
Commission and released for recording once all issues have been resolved.
(21) Reading School District Land Development Plan: The Applicant (Reading School District)
submitted a Sketch Plan for informal review and discussion. The Applicant is proposing a new
school containing 95,188 square feet on a 2.42 acre site located at 801 North 9th Street. The
Applicant will be required to submit a Preliminary Plan Application.
(22) Reading Station Building II Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approved the
Land Development Plan for Building II (GoPuff and 3-Rivers) on December 21, 2021, subject to
conditions that included the requirements for a municipal improvements agreement, blanket
easement agreement and sanitary sewer planning module. The Final Plan can be endorsed by
the Planning Commission and released for recording once all issues have been resolved.
(23) Reading Station Building D; Final Subdivision Plan: The Planning Commission approved the
Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. An improvements agreement is required. The
Applicant will need to resolve all issues before the plan can be endorsed and recorded.
(24) Remcon Plastics Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission approval of the Final Plan
on February 22, 2022. The municipal improvements agreement and stormwater management
agreement were endorsed. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and
released for recording. Reaffirmation of approval of this plan may be required.
(25) Saldano Banquet Hall Conditional Use Application 2022-01; 2040 Centre Avenue: City Council
approved Conditional Use Application 2022-01 via Resolution 98-2022 on May 23, 2022, subject
to conditions that will need to be resolved by the Applicant. A Minor Land Development Plan
shall be required for this project.
(26) Scheidner Annexation Plan: The Preliminary/Final Plan was approved by the Planning
Commission on March 22, 2022. The Applicant has recorded the approved plan.
(27) Scott Street Subdivision; Revised Final Subdivision Plan: The Planning Commission approved
the Final Plan on April 26, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant has submitted a revised
plan to address the unresolved issues. A follow-up review was issued by Hawk Valley Associates
on June 17, 2022. An improvements agreement and stormwater management agreement shall
be required. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for
recording once all issues have been resolved.
(28) Shuman; Conditional Use Application 2022-03: The Applicant (Reading Historic Properties, LP)
submitted Conditional Use Application 2022-03 in order to permit a banquet hall at 46 South 5th
Street. The Elks Club Building is an abandon commercial 3-story building (27,000 square feet).
City Council has approved this application via Resolution 127-2022 on August 8, 2022.
(29) Super Natural Produce III Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission
approved the Final Plan on March 22, 2022, subject to conditions. The Applicant will need to
obtain the HOP from PennDOT and the sewage planning requirements will need to be completed.
A municipal improvements agreement and stormwater management agreement shall also be
required. The Final Plan can be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for
recording once all of these issues have been resolved.
(30) Villa Independent Cottages Preliminary Land Development Plan: The Preliminary Plan was
reviewed by Hawk Valley Associates on March 17, 2022. A time extension was granted for the
review of this project through August 24, 2022. A time extension is required for this project.
(31) 35 North 6th Street Land Development Plan Application: The Planning Commission approved the
Preliminary/Final Plan on June 28, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all issues contained
with the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on June 20, 2022. The development is
an adaptive reuse and redevelopment project that includes an existing 5-story building located at
35 North 6th Street, which shall include: a commercial food court on the first floor; professional
offices on the second floor; and residential (39 apartment units) uses on the upper floors. There
are no improvements for this project. Once all issues have been resolved, the approved plan can
be endorsed by the Planning Commission and released for recording.
(32) 322 Walnut Street Land Development Plan: The Applicant has submitted a Preliminary/Final
Plan in order to redevelop two (2) properties considering adaptive reuse techniques that will
include four (4) residential apartment units. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter on
July 20. 2022. The Applicant will need to resolve these comments prior to municipal approval.
(33) 527-529 Court Street (Baer Building) Land Development Plan. The Applicant submitted a Sketch
Plan for informal review and discussion. The Applicant is proposing a redevelopment project that
will involve the conversion of commercial offices to 36 residential apartments.
(34) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Applicant submitted a
Preliminary Plan Application for the redevelopment of three (3) existing parcels that contains an
existing one-family dwelling that will be demolished and replaced with a new six (6) unit
residential apartment building. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter on July 18, 2022.
A site meeting was held on July 28, 2022 in order to review site accessibility issues. Action on
the Preliminary Plan was tabled by the Planning Commission.
(35) 532-534 Minor Street Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Planning Commission
approved the Preliminary/Final Plan on June 28, 2022, subject to the Applicant resolving all
issues contained with the review letter issued by Hawk Valley Associates on June 20, 2022. An
improvements agreement may be required for the curb, sidewalk and driveway apron
improvements. Once all issues have been resolved, the approved plan can be endorsed by the
Planning Commission and released for recording.
(36) 615-619 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan: The Applicant submitted a
Preliminary/Final Plan Application for the annexation of consolidation of three (3) parcels of land
via annexation and the redevelopment of the existing dwelling with twelve (12) residential
apartment units and an office for homeless veterans. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review
letter on June 22, 2022. The BCPC will need to issue a review letter.
(37) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan: The Applicant submitted a Preliminary/Final Plan
Application to the Planning Commission for a two (2) lot subdivision in order to facilitate two (2)
existing commercial uses. Hawk Valley Associates issued a review letter on July 18, 2022. The
Applicant will need to resolve issues regarding an existing or proposed easement for site
accessibility and stormwater management.
(38) ZHB Applications: The Planning Commission has been advised of the pending applications that
will be considered by the Zoning Hearing Board. The notifications have been provided to the
Planning Commission for background information on future planning applications.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, August 24, 2022\NARPA Update\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\N \NI. Executive Session – Personnel matter\NII. Discuss potential Conflicts of Interests\N \NIII. Discuss inclusion of the applicants that were not initially recommended for proposed funding\N \NZ. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NAA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NIV. Discuss conditions to funding\N\NGrant Agreement\NBudget Template\NIncomplete applications/missing items\N\N \NV. Discuss specific fund allocation amounts (aggregate budget of $5,500,000)\NA. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NB. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NC. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\ND. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NE. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NF. Ordinance – Goggleworks –$500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NG. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NH. Ordinance – Berks History Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NI. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NJ. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NK. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NL. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NM. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NN. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NO. Ordinance – Visitors Bureau –$50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NP. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NQ. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NR. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NS. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NT. Ordinance – Rdg Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NU. Ordinance – Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc –$100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NV. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NW. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NX. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NY. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NVI. Discuss holding a special meeting for vote on the proposed ordinances instead of Sept 12th regular meeting\N \NVII. Adjourn
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ARPA Update
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I. Executive Session – Personnel matter
II. Discuss potential Conflicts of Interests
III. Discuss inclusion of the applicants that were not initially recommended for proposed funding
Z. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
AA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
IV. Discuss conditions to funding
- Grant Agreement
- Budget Template
- Incomplete applications/missing items
V. Discuss specific fund allocation amounts (aggregate budget of $5,500,000)
A. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
B. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
C. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
D. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
E. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
F. Ordinance – Goggleworks –$500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
G. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
H. Ordinance – Berks History Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
I. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
J. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
K. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
L. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
M. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
N. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
O. Ordinance – Visitors Bureau –$50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
P. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Q. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
R. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
S. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
T. Ordinance – Rdg Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
U. Ordinance – Schuylkill River Greenway Assoc –$100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
V. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
W. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
X. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
Y. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
VI. Discuss holding a special meeting for vote on the proposed ordinances instead of Sept 12th regular meeting
VII. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NWednesday, August 24, 2022\N5:30 PM\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD AGENDA\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NBusiness cards\N\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\NEvent Planning\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NDraft Mission Statement\NBerks History Center\N2023 Budget Request\NUpcoming Meeting Schedule\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NWeds, September 7 at 6 pm – location to be determined\N\NADJOURN
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
- Event Planning
NEW BUSINESS
- Draft Mission Statement
- Berks History Center
- 2023 Budget Request
- Upcoming Meeting Schedule
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Weds, September 7 at 6 pm – location to be determined
ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, August 29, 2022\NHybrid at 5 pm\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82740856452?pwd=RHR5cmNqMjExSkU3aktXM041TVJHUT09\NPasscode: 375416\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 827 4085 6452\NPasscode: 375416\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of August 29, 2022\N \N \N4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES \N \NA. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 $143,600 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NB. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 $5,820 ARPA Grant Funding\NAllocation\NC. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\ND. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 $215,963 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N5. ADJOURN \N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of August 29, 2022
4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 $143,600 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
B. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 $5,820 ARPA Grant Funding
Allocation
C. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
D. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 $215,963 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
5. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeMonday, August 29, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\NI. ARPA Next Steps\N\NAdditional Applications Submitted but Not Considered\N\NZ. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NAA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \N\NTotal Allocation Amount as of Aug 24th ARPA COW meeting\N\N \N\NAllocations Deferred at the Aug 24th ARPA COW meeting\N\NQ. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation – which org has the 501c3 Reading Film or Reading FileFEST?\NS. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation – recommendation to fund original request at $23,488\N \NII. Flag Policy\N \NIII. Other\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, August 29, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. ARPA Next Steps
- Additional Applications Submitted but Not Considered
Z. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
AA. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
- Total Allocation Amount as of Aug 24th ARPA COW meeting
- Allocations Deferred at the Aug 24th ARPA COW meeting
Q. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation – which org has the 501c3 Reading Film or Reading FileFEST?
S. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation – recommendation to fund original request at $23,488
II. Flag Policy
III. Other
IV. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:HARB Agenda\NAUGUST 29, 2022\NSUBJECT:\NAUGUST 30, 2022 MEETING AGENDA\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 524 Franklin St.\N Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 36\NReview request for the replacement of the existing full glass and aluminum commercial first floor front entrance door with a ½ glass and steel entrance door.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 526 Franklin St.\N Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 66\NReview request for the replacement of the existing wood picket fence with a 6’ high white vinyl Eastern Illusions V300 tongue and groove privacy fence at the rear southern boundary lot adjacent to the parking lot at 111 Pearl St. \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 409 Spring St.\N Sigrid Holser, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 102\NReview request for the installation of aluminum capping and K gutter at the front porch roof; installation of lattice below the front porch decking (violation – work has been completed).\N \N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 404-406 Penn St. \N Umberto Grande Jr., Owner\N Composite Index Rating 404 Penn St.: 92\N Composite Index Rating 406 Penn St.: 94 \NReview proposal for the proposed work to be undertaken in order for the property to be in compliance with HARB Resolution No. 60-21. \N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 919 N. 3rd St. \N MD Moniruzzaman, Owner\N Composite Index Rating 406 Penn St.: 98\NReview proposal for the installation of a pendant light at the first floor front porch. \N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N804 N. 3rd, Danuta Smiechowski, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces. \N\N234 N. 5th, RKGM LLC, Owner\N\NInstallation of a vinyl cling sign to be centrally located in the center window panel at the first floor storefront to read “CARLOS BARBERSHOP, 9AM to 9PM / 484-987-0548”, with logo, in gold and white letters and numbers.\N\N406 S. 5th, Isabele Torres, Owner\N\NReplacement of three white vinyl windows at the front and rear third floor dormers in kind.\N\N359 Penn St., Phillip Rollman, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior wood and masonry surfaces.\N\N110 S. 6th, Carlos Ventura, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior wood surfaces.\N\N407 S. 7th, Lanny Alcantara, Owner\N\NRe-approval of the application of stucco in a smooth sand finish at the northern facade.\N\N511 S. 5th, Daniel Schlenker, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces in kind.\N \N 7:55 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the August 2022 HARB meeting.\N431 Penn St. – Discussion regarding received responses to questions posed by the HARB during the July 19, 2022 review.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment\N
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AUGUST 29, 2022
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AUGUST 30, 2022 MEETING AGENDA
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 524 Franklin St.
Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner
Composite Index Rating: 36
Review request for the replacement of the existing full glass and aluminum commercial first floor front entrance door with a ½ glass and steel entrance door.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 526 Franklin St.
Berks Counseling Center, Inc., Owner
Composite Index Rating: 66
Review request for the replacement of the existing wood picket fence with a 6’ high white vinyl Eastern Illusions V300 tongue and groove privacy fence at the rear southern boundary lot adjacent to the parking lot at 111 Pearl St.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 409 Spring St.
Sigrid Holser, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 102
Review request for the installation of aluminum capping and K gutter at the front porch roof; installation of lattice below the front porch decking (violation – work has been completed).
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 404-406 Penn St.
Umberto Grande Jr., Owner
Composite Index Rating 404 Penn St.: 92
Composite Index Rating 406 Penn St.: 94
Review proposal for the proposed work to be undertaken in order for the property to be in compliance with HARB Resolution No. 60-21.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 919 N. 3rd St.
MD Moniruzzaman, Owner
Composite Index Rating 406 Penn St.: 98
Review proposal for the installation of a pendant light at the first floor front porch.
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 804 N. 3rd, Danuta Smiechowski, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 234 N. 5th, RKGM LLC, Owner
Installation of a vinyl cling sign to be centrally located in the center window panel at the first floor storefront to read “CARLOS BARBERSHOP, 9AM to 9PM / 484-987-0548”, with logo, in gold and white letters and numbers.
- 406 S. 5th, Isabele Torres, Owner
Replacement of three white vinyl windows at the front and rear third floor dormers in kind.
- 359 Penn St., Phillip Rollman, Owner
Painting of exterior wood and masonry surfaces.
- 110 S. 6th, Carlos Ventura, Owner
Painting of exterior wood surfaces.
- 407 S. 7th, Lanny Alcantara, Owner
Re-approval of the application of stucco in a smooth sand finish at the northern facade.
- 511 S. 5th, Daniel Schlenker, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
7:55 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the August 2022 HARB meeting.
- 431 Penn St. – Discussion regarding received responses to questions posed by the HARB during the July 19, 2022 review.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N Tuesday, September 6, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Erin Weller – reappointment - HARB\N4:15 – Aaron Booth – reappointment - HARB\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10)\N \NV. Update - Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Erin Weller – reappointment - HARB
4:15 – Aaron Booth – reappointment - HARB
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10)
V. Update - Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members
VI. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NTuesday, September 6, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82897960502?pwd=VzR6cjU2MU5JWFd2eGcrMWE3ZGdGUT09\NPasscode: 808480\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 828 9796 0502\NPasscode: 808480\NI. Parking Stall Pilot Program – N. Matz\N \NII. Correction of ReTAP Ord – M. Gombar\N \NIII. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire page 11) \N\NProject Updates\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments\N
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
5:00 pm
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Agenda
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I. Parking Stall Pilot Program – N. Matz
II. Correction of ReTAP Ord – M. Gombar
III. Public Safety Reports (Police & Fire page 11)
- Project Updates
- Police & Fire Accomplishments
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220901T184536Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-meeting-7
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NTuesday, September 6, 2022\N7:00 PM\N3rd Floor Conference Room\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NBusiness cards\N\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\N\N\NBerks History Center\N2023 Budget Request\N\N\NEvent Planning\N\NRap the Vote\NHalloween\NOpen Mic\N\N\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NDraft Mission Statement\N\NIt is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.\N\NUpcoming Meeting Schedule – plan dates, times and locations through December\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NTuesday, October 4 at 6 pm – location to be determined\N\NADJOURN
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Agenda
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
7:00 PM
3rd Floor Conference Room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
- Berks History Center
- 2023 Budget Request
- Event Planning
- Rap the Vote
- Halloween
- Open Mic
NEW BUSINESS
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.
- Upcoming Meeting Schedule – plan dates, times and locations through December
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Tuesday, October 4 at 6 pm – location to be determined
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Ethics Board
CREATED:20220829T145608Z
DTSTAMP:20220829T145608Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/ethics-board
DESCRIPTION:Ethics Board\NAgenda\NSeptember 8, 2022\N 5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE Zoom Virtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record. \NPublic Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of minutes – February 16, 2022\N4. Old Business\N\NBoard Policy on the Enforcement of subpoenas\NEthics Training for City employees and officials\N\N5. New Business\N\NLocal Enforcement of the Filing of Statements of Financial Interest\NAdvisory Opinion – Conflict of Interest\N\N6. Next meeting date
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Agenda
September 8, 2022
5 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to allow time to distribute the comments submitted. All comments received will be read into the record.
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3. Approval of minutes – February 16, 2022
4. Old Business
- Board Policy on the Enforcement of subpoenas
- Ethics Training for City employees and officials
5. New Business
- Local Enforcement of the Filing of Statements of Financial Interest
- Advisory Opinion – Conflict of Interest
6. Next meeting date
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220819T123512Z
DTSTAMP:20220819T123512Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-34
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, September 12, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\NI. East Reading Pool\N \NII. Other\N \NIII. Agenda Review \N \NIV. Executive Session - Litigation\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, September 12, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20220819T123621Z
DTSTAMP:20220819T123621Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-19
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastora Luz Rivera, Igl Respiro y libercion de Dios \NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session held after the August 22nd COW on personnel and litigation, the September 6th COW on personnel and litigation, and the September 12th COW on litigation.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of September 12, 2022\NB. MINUTES: August 22nd Regular meeting and the August 29th Special Meeting along with the summations of discussion from the August 22nd COW, August 29th and September 6th COW and Nominations Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – in accordance with Administrative Code Section 5-810 City Council authorizes and directs the City Solicitor to execute an acknowledgment form approving the bids made at the Berks County Tax Claim Repository Tax Sale for 354R McKnight St, \N537 R S. 17th St and 118 W Elm\N \NB. Resolution – authorizing the installation of banners on the Penn Street Bridge presented by the Berks Arts Fast Lane Art juried contest and exhibition celebrating and displaying the work of high school student artists. The banners will be displayed until the City’s traditional Holiday banners are installed.\NC. Resolution – authorizing the replacement of a mural at a City-owned parklet located at 4th and Chestnut Streets by Barrio Alegria\ND. Award of Contract - approve the purchase of the All-In One Prop from East Coast Rescue Solutions, 4940 Merrick Road, Massapequa NY in the amount of $11,295.00 for the Fire Department to provide a forcible entry training prop which staff can use to practice their skills of forcible entry into various types of doors and lock mechanisms that are found within the City of Reading. This prop will allow firefighters when dealing with real world applications. They are a sole source vendor. See attached Sole Source information.\NE. Award of Contract - to Degler-Whiting, a CoStars playground equipment company, in the amount of $114,005 for playground equipment and repairs to 11th & Pike, Essick, 6th & Amity, Northmont and Hillside playgrounds.\NF. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a Sewage Planning Module for 35 N 6th Street to the PA DEP as a revision to the City’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan\NG. Resolution – authorizing the 2023 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for $10,419,909 for Police, $3,897,965 for Fire, $3,262,068 for Officers and Employee Pension Funds\NH. Resolution – authorizing the Auditor to dispose of daily cash receipts between 1989 and 2017 and Sewer, Trash & Recycling reports between 2012 and 2014 in accordance with the Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records of Pennsylvania Municipalities adopted in 2009\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NPlanning Commission Annual Report – Planning Commission Chair Wayne Bealer\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15\N \NA. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 $143,600 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NB. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NC. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation maximum and authorizing the City’s consultant to determine the amount of funding required for one year as per the grant guidelines; Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\ND. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NE. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NF. Ordinance – Goggleworks – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NG. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NH. Ordinance – Berks History Center –$20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NI. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NJ. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NK. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 $5,820 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NL. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NM. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NN. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NO. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NP. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NQ. Ordinance – Reading Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NR. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 $215,963 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NS. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NT. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NU. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting\N \NA. Bill 79-2022 - amending the City Code Chapter 36 Fire and Rescue Services to allow the City EMS to have a right of first refusal to provide emergency services for events in the City with large crowds as defined by PA State EMS protocols with a $300 penalty per occurrence and the Chapter 212 Fee Schedule setting the fee for EMS standby services at $150 per hour prorated to the nearest half hour Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NB. Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NA. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday\Nin January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in\NJanuary 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.\NB. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\NC. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\ND. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NIntroduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NC. Bill 81-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $250,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment to Water Services ($50,000), General Repairs ($50,000), and Chemical Supplies ($150,000) to cover projected increased costs for 2022 Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\ND. Bill 82-2022 – authorizing the transfers totaling $1,000,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment and $2,675,000.00 from fund balance to Construction PennVEST ($3,500,000) and Engineering Design ($150,000), and Project / Construction Management ($25,000) to cover delayed and projected increased project costs for 2022 Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NWithdrawn by the Administration for reintroduction\N \NFF. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Works Contracted Services to Vehicle Supplies to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – amending the Solid Waste Budget by transferring $15,000 from Legal to Fuel to cover unforeseen fuel costs\NB. Ordinance – – authorizing the transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Works Contracted Services to Vehicle Supplies to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022\NC. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\ND. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 $86,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NE. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\N \NF. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation\NG. Ordinance – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Retail Sewer and Storm Fund Budget for projected price increases and costs for retail sewer and storm operations by decreasing Contracted Services 550748-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 550748-45000 in the amount of $50,000\NH. Ordinance – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for sewer operations by decreasing Contracted Services 54073-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 54073-45000 in the amount of $50,000\NI. Ordinance – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for Pump Station Operations by decreasing Contracted Services 540743-42160 in the amount of $150,000 and increasing Water Services 540743-41007 in the amount of $150,000\NJ. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire\NPrevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue\NServices; by including a fee for the unnecessary use of the medical alarm system:\NI. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 576-403, reducing the required distance for parking near a fire hydrant from 15 feet to 7 feet\NK. Ordinance – amending the Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the\NPension Coordinator by $6,067.36 to $55,000.00 per annum, reimbursed by the three\Npension boards on a quarterly basis based upon the percentage of the number of\Nemployees participating in each fund compared to the total number of employees\Nparticipating in all three funds recalculated on January 1 of each calendar year\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution 112-2022 – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11 and July 25 regular meetings; Discussion held at the August 1 COW meeting; Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting\NB. Resolution 124-2022 – reappointing Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8 and August 22 regular meetings\NC. Resolution 125-2022 – appointing Rodney Ridley to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8 and August 22 regular meetings\ND. Resolution – authorizing the execution of the Cooperation Agreement with the Reading Redevelopment Authority, as amended\N \NE. Resolution – reappointing Erin Weller to the Historical Architectural Review Board\NF. Resolution – reappointing Aaron Booth to the Historical Architectural Review Board\NG. Resolution -\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NTuesday, September 13\NSpecial Meeting re ARPA Allocation – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 19\NNominations and Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 26\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, October 3\NNominations and Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NSpecial Meeting to Introduce the GF & Capital Budgets and related ordinances – 5 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:30 pm\N \NMonday, October 10\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastora Luz Rivera, Igl Respiro y libercion de Dios
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session held after the August 22nd COW on personnel and litigation, the September 6th COW on personnel and litigation, and the September 12th COW on litigation.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of September 12, 2022
B. MINUTES: August 22nd Regular meeting and the August 29th Special Meeting along with the summations of discussion from the August 22nd COW, August 29th and September 6th COW and Nominations Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – in accordance with Administrative Code Section 5-810 City Council authorizes and directs the City Solicitor to execute an acknowledgment form approving the bids made at the Berks County Tax Claim Repository Tax Sale for 354R McKnight St,
537 R S. 17th St and 118 W Elm
B. Resolution – authorizing the installation of banners on the Penn Street Bridge presented by the Berks Arts Fast Lane Art juried contest and exhibition celebrating and displaying the work of high school student artists. The banners will be displayed until the City’s traditional Holiday banners are installed.
C. Resolution – authorizing the replacement of a mural at a City-owned parklet located at 4th and Chestnut Streets by Barrio Alegria
D. Award of Contract - approve the purchase of the All-In One Prop from East Coast Rescue Solutions, 4940 Merrick Road, Massapequa NY in the amount of $11,295.00 for the Fire Department to provide a forcible entry training prop which staff can use to practice their skills of forcible entry into various types of doors and lock mechanisms that are found within the City of Reading. This prop will allow firefighters when dealing with real world applications. They are a sole source vendor. See attached Sole Source information.
E. Award of Contract - to Degler-Whiting, a CoStars playground equipment company, in the amount of $114,005 for playground equipment and repairs to 11th & Pike, Essick, 6th & Amity, Northmont and Hillside playgrounds.
F. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a Sewage Planning Module for 35 N 6th Street to the PA DEP as a revision to the City’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan
G. Resolution – authorizing the 2023 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for $10,419,909 for Police, $3,897,965 for Fire, $3,262,068 for Officers and Employee Pension Funds
H. Resolution – authorizing the Auditor to dispose of daily cash receipts between 1989 and 2017 and Sewer, Trash & Recycling reports between 2012 and 2014 in accordance with the Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records of Pennsylvania Municipalities adopted in 2009
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Planning Commission Annual Report – Planning Commission Chair Wayne Bealer
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15
A. Ordinance – The Village of Reading – $195,000 $143,600 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
B. Ordinance – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
C. Ordinance – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation maximum and authorizing the City’s consultant to determine the amount of funding required for one year as per the grant guidelines; Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
D. Ordinance – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
E. Ordinance – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
F. Ordinance – Goggleworks – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
G. Ordinance – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
H. Ordinance – Berks History Center –$20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
I. Ordinance – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
J. Ordinance – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
K. Ordinance – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 $5,820 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
L. Ordinance – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
M. Ordinance – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
N. Ordinance – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
O. Ordinance – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
P. Ordinance – Reading Pride – $30,000 $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
Q. Ordinance – Reading Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
R. Ordinance – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 $215,963 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
S. Ordinance – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
T. Ordinance – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
U. Ordinance – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 special meeting
A. Bill 79-2022 - amending the City Code Chapter 36 Fire and Rescue Services to allow the City EMS to have a right of first refusal to provide emergency services for events in the City with large crowds as defined by PA State EMS protocols with a $300 penalty per occurrence and the Chapter 212 Fee Schedule setting the fee for EMS standby services at $150 per hour prorated to the nearest half hour Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
B. Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday
in January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in
January 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
C. Bill 81-2022 – authorizing the transfer of $250,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment to Water Services ($50,000), General Repairs ($50,000), and Chemical Supplies ($150,000) to cover projected increased costs for 2022 Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
D. Bill 82-2022 – authorizing the transfers totaling $1,000,000.00 from Public Works Minor Capital Equipment and $2,675,000.00 from fund balance to Construction PennVEST ($3,500,000) and Engineering Design ($150,000), and Project / Construction Management ($25,000) to cover delayed and projected increased project costs for 2022 Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
Withdrawn by the Administration for reintroduction
FF. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Works Contracted Services to Vehicle Supplies to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the Solid Waste Budget by transferring $15,000 from Legal to Fuel to cover unforeseen fuel costs
B. Ordinance – – authorizing the transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Works Contracted Services to Vehicle Supplies to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022
C. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
D. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 $86,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
E. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
F. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation
G. Ordinance – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Retail Sewer and Storm Fund Budget for projected price increases and costs for retail sewer and storm operations by decreasing Contracted Services 550748-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 550748-45000 in the amount of $50,000
H. Ordinance – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for sewer operations by decreasing Contracted Services 54073-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 54073-45000 in the amount of $50,000
I. Ordinance – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for Pump Station Operations by decreasing Contracted Services 540743-42160 in the amount of $150,000 and increasing Water Services 540743-41007 in the amount of $150,000
J. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire
Prevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue
Services; by including a fee for the unnecessary use of the medical alarm system:
I. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 576-403, reducing the required distance for parking near a fire hydrant from 15 feet to 7 feet
K. Ordinance – amending the Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the
Pension Coordinator by $6,067.36 to $55,000.00 per annum, reimbursed by the three
pension boards on a quarterly basis based upon the percentage of the number of
employees participating in each fund compared to the total number of employees
participating in all three funds recalculated on January 1 of each calendar year
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution 112-2022 – forgiving in its entirety the $1,475,000.00 loan originally extended to the previous owner of River Oak Apartments and assumed by River Oak Development LLC aka Reading Housing Authority by that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Promissory Note and Mortgage dated September 17, 2008 and to release the mortgage securing said loan Tabled at the July 11 and July 25 regular meetings; Discussion held at the August 1 COW meeting; Tabled at the August 8th regular meeting
B. Resolution 124-2022 – reappointing Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8 and August 22 regular meetings
C. Resolution 125-2022 – appointing Rodney Ridley to the Planning Commission Tabled at the August 8 and August 22 regular meetings
D. Resolution – authorizing the execution of the Cooperation Agreement with the Reading Redevelopment Authority, as amended
E. Resolution – reappointing Erin Weller to the Historical Architectural Review Board
F. Resolution – reappointing Aaron Booth to the Historical Architectural Review Board
G. Resolution -
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 13
Special Meeting re ARPA Allocation – 5 pm
Monday, September 19
Nominations and Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Monday, September 26
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, October 3
Nominations and Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Special Meeting to Introduce the GF & Capital Budgets and related ordinances – 5 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:30 pm
Monday, October 10
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
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Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of September 13, 2022\N \N4. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\NA. Bill 83-2022 – The Village of Reading – $195,000 $143,600 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NB. Bill 84-2022 – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NC. Bill 85-2022 – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation maximum and authorizing the City’s consultant to determine the amount of funding required for one year as per the grant guidelines; Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\ND. Bill 86-2022 – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NE. Bill 87-2022 – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NF. Bill 88-2022 – Goggleworks – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NG. Bill 89-2022 – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NH. Bill 90-2022 – Berks History Center –$20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NI. Bill 91-2022 – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NJ. Bill 92-2022 – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NK. Bill 93-2022 – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 $5,820 ARPA Grant Funding\NAllocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NL. Bill 94-2022 – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NM. Bill 95-2022 – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NN. Bill 96-2022 – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NO. Bill 97-2022 – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NP. Bill 98-2022 – Reading Pride – $30,000 $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 special meeting\NQ. Bill 99-2022 – Reading Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NR. Bill 100-2022 – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 $215,963 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 regular meeting\NS. Bill 101-2022 – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NT. Bill 102-2022 – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\NU. Bill 103-2022 – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting\N \NV. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting\NW. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 $86,000 ARPA Grant Funding Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting\NAllocation\NX. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting\NY. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting\N \N \N5. ADJOURN \N
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- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of September 13, 2022
4. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 83-2022 – The Village of Reading – $195,000 $143,600 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 special meeting
B. Bill 84-2022 – Berks Community Health Center –$400,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
C. Bill 85-2022 – Berks Latino Chamber – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation maximum and authorizing the City’s consultant to determine the amount of funding required for one year as per the grant guidelines; Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
D. Bill 86-2022 – CARE Inc - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
E. Bill 87-2022 – Centro Hispano – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
F. Bill 88-2022 – Goggleworks – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
G. Bill 89-2022 – Habitat for Humanity – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
H. Bill 90-2022 – Berks History Center –$20,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
I. Bill 91-2022 – Hope Rescue Mission – $500,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
J. Bill 92-2022 – I-LEAD - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
K. Bill 93-2022 – Million Youth Chess Club – $2,500 $5,820 ARPA Grant Funding
Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 special meeting
L. Bill 94-2022 – New Journey Community Outreach – $125,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
M. Bill 95-2022 – NHS – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
N. Bill 96-2022 – Olivet – $404,500 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
O. Bill 97-2022 – Prospectus – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
P. Bill 98-2022 – Reading Pride – $30,000 $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 special meeting
Q. Bill 99-2022 – Reading Symphony Orchestra – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
R. Bill 100-2022 – Star City Boxing Co – $200,000 $215,963 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Re-introduced at the August 29 regular meeting
S. Bill 101-2022 – The Real Deal 610 – $50,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
T. Bill 102-2022 – Salvation Army – $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
U. Bill 103-2022 – YMCA – $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting
V. Ordinance – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting
W. Ordinance – Reading Science Center – $20,000 $86,000 ARPA Grant Funding Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting
Allocation
X. Ordinance – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting
Y. Ordinance – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the August 29 regular meeting
5. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Zoning Hearing Board
CREATED:20220907T130704Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zoning-hearing-board-7
DESCRIPTION:Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings onWednesday, September 14, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in thesehearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to thefollowing advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance byproviding their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. onTuesday, September 13, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate tohttps://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (714076).\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-28 – 108 Oley St. (UPI 15530757547071)Appeal #2022-30 – 1324 Allegheny Ave. (UPI 19530737069577)Appeal #2022-33 – 242 Warren St. Bypass (UPI 19530737067646)Appeal #2022-34 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-31 – 527-529 Court Street (UPI 07530783801657) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&RFish, LLC is requesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-1101pursuant to Section 600-406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 36 apartments. The subject property is locatedin the C-C Zoning District.Appeal #2022-32 – 522-524 Court Street (UPI 07530783800488) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&RFish, LLC is requesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-1101pursuant to Section 600-406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 7 apartments, and in the alternative, requestinga Special Exception of Section 600-807.B(4)(e) pursuant to section 600-1101 to allow 6 apartments andone commercial office. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District.Appeal #2022-35 – 801 N 9th Street (UPI 12531753041970) The Reading School District is requesting aVariances of and from Sections 600-1706.A(1), 1706.G, 1712.H (Signs); Sections 600-809.A (buildingheight) pursuant to Section 600-406.D, and a Special Exception of Section 600-1202.E to allow a HighSchool Academy. The subject property is located in the C-N Zoning District.Appeal #2022-36 – 411-415 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530658642696) Ming Sui Hu is requesting a SpecialException of Section 803.B.3(a), pursuant to Section 1202.A, and a modification to the parkingrequirement, as part of the Special Exception, and in the alternative, a Variance of Section 1603.(31)(a&d)to allow five (5) two-bedroom apartments. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District.Appeal #2022-37 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) Dakshesh Patel is requesting a Varianceof Section 600-802, and possibly variances of Section 600-916 (Dumpster regs) and 600-1603 (parking) toallow a restaurant/coffee shop. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heightsoverlay.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Completeapplications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these
hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815
Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the
following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by
providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to
https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183
0093) and passcode (714076).
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-28 – 108 Oley St. (UPI 15530757547071)
Appeal #2022-30 – 1324 Allegheny Ave. (UPI 19530737069577)
Appeal #2022-33 – 242 Warren St. Bypass (UPI 19530737067646)
Appeal #2022-34 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-31 – 527-529 Court Street (UPI 07530783801657) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&R
Fish, LLC is requesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-
1101pursuant to Section 600-406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 36 apartments. The subject property is located
in the C-C Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-32 – 522-524 Court Street (UPI 07530783800488) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&R
Fish, LLC is requesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-
1101pursuant to Section 600-406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 7 apartments, and in the alternative, requesting
a Special Exception of Section 600-807.B(4)(e) pursuant to section 600-1101 to allow 6 apartments and
one commercial office. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-35 – 801 N 9th Street (UPI 12531753041970) The Reading School District is requesting a
Variances of and from Sections 600-1706.A(1), 1706.G, 1712.H (Signs); Sections 600-809.A (building
height) pursuant to Section 600-406.D, and a Special Exception of Section 600-1202.E to allow a High
School Academy. The subject property is located in the C-N Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-36 – 411-415 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530658642696) Ming Sui Hu is requesting a Special
Exception of Section 803.B.3(a), pursuant to Section 1202.A, and a modification to the parking
requirement, as part of the Special Exception, and in the alternative, a Variance of Section 1603.(31)(a&d)
to allow five (5) two-bedroom apartments. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-37 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) Dakshesh Patel is requesting a Variance
of Section 600-802, and possibly variances of Section 600-916 (Dumpster regs) and 600-1603 (parking) to
allow a restaurant/coffee shop. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights
overlay.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete
applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office
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SUMMARY:Imagination, Migration, and Identity HHM
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/imagination-migration-and-identity-hhm
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SUMMARY:Las Caras - HHM Photo Exhibition
CREATED:20220913T172532Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/las-caras-hhm-photo-exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Thursday9/15 - 10/155:30PMLas Caras - HHM Photo ExhibitionOpening Reception 9/15/2022GoggleWorks - 4th Fl Gallery\N
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SUMMARY:HHM Opening Celebration
CREATED:20220913T173822Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/hhm-opening-celebration
DESCRIPTION: \N\N \NThursday9/15 7PMPenn State Berks -HHM Opening Celebration -Keynote address by JW CortésPenn State Berks -Perkins Student Center AuditoriumThe Penn State Berks HHM Opening Celebration \N\NKeynote Speaker - JW Cortés, an actor who portrays Detective Alvarez on the hit TV show "Gotham," will give the keynote address for Hispanic Heritage Month \N
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9/15 7PM
Penn State Berks -
HHM Opening Celebration -
Keynote address by JW Cortés
Penn State Berks -
Perkins Student Center Auditorium
The Penn State Berks HHM Opening Celebration
Keynote Speaker - JW Cortés, an actor who portrays Detective Alvarez on the hit TV show "Gotham," will give the keynote address for Hispanic Heritage Month
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SUMMARY:Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce
CREATED:20220913T174606Z
DTSTAMP:20220913T174606Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/berks-county-latino-chamber-of-commerce
DESCRIPTION:\NFriday9/16/20225PM - 9PMBerks County Latino Chamberof Commerce"A Night to Shine" GalaAbraham Lincoln Hotel
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5PM - 9PM
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Abraham Lincoln Hotel
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SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Day: Autumn Equinox Celebrations
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/garden-volunteer-day-autumn-equinox-celebrations
DESCRIPTION:\NSaturday9/17/202210AM - 2PMGarden Volunteer Day:Autumn Equinox CelebrationsGoggleWorks GardensWalnut and North 3rd St.
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Day Parade
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/puerto-rican-day-parade
DESCRIPTION: \N\NREADING - September 16th: The Reading Police Department Traffic Division is releasing the following information relating to temporary traffic adjustments to accommodate various events occurring in the City this Sunday, September 18th.\N\N"On Sunday, the City of Reading will host the 3rd Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival," said Chief Tornielli. "These events will cause some traffic disruptions, mainly in the downtown area. The plan detailed below serves participants better, keeps attendees safe, and allows for efficient travel through the City."\N\NIf you are participating in the Puerto Rican Day Parade, read carefully; you must check-in for the parade (not spectators) at the Penn Street & N 11th Street area at 9 am. The 000 block of South 11th Street, 000 block of North 11th Street, 1100 block of Perkiomen Avenue, and lower City Park (Washington St // Rose Garden Rd) have been designated parade line-up staging areas. Upper City Park will not be affected.\N\NResidents of these blocks, please pay close attention to the NO PARKING notices; vehicles should be cleared by 6 am to avoid towing.\N\NAt approximately 8 am, barricades will be posted in the intersections near the parade route, including southbound from Court Street to Penn Street (N 6th, N 8th, N 9th, N 10th) and northbound from Cherry Street to Penn Street (S 6th, S 7th, S 8th, S 9th, S 10th); traveling westbound on Cherry Street or eastbound on Court Street will not be affected. These closures are expected to be restored by approximately 2 pm or before (except for S 6th).\N\NThe following modifications will be necessary to accommodate the Puerto Rican Day Festival on Penn Street; starting at 6 am, barricades will be placed to secure the 400 & 500 blocks of Penn Street (4th & Penn, 6th & Penn, 5th & Court, 5th & Cherry). Before the festival's beginning time, this area will be limited to volunteers and festival personnel only.\N\NResidents of these blocks, please pay close attention to the NO PARKING notices; vehicles should be cleared by 8 am to avoid towing.\N\NThe festival will kick off (at 1 pm approx.) around the parade's culmination. By this time, and out of an abundance of caution, additional safety measures will be observed. As a result, motorists traveling southbound on 4th Street and northbound on 6th Street will experience minor detours. Penn Street will be accessible northbound up to 4th Street and westbound up to 7th Street.\N\NTraffic affected by the festival is expected to be restored by 10 pm.\N\N"We kindly ask residents and visitors to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Stay away from these areas if not attending, and help us provide a safe celebration to all the fans."###Free parking will be provided courtesy of RPAgates will be open from 9 am - 10 pm4th and Cherry Garage29 S 4th StReading, PA 19607\N\NSouth Penn Garage626 Cherry StReading, PA 19602\N\NChiarelli Plaza GarageN 3rd & Washington StReading, PA 19601\N\NReed & Court Garage666 Court StReading, PA 19601\N\NVENDOR PARKING ONLY6th & Cherry Lot29 S 5th StReading, PA 19602The 6th and Cherry Metered lot is located along the 500 block of Cherry Street.\N\N
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READING - September 16th: The Reading Police Department Traffic Division is releasing the following information relating to temporary traffic adjustments to accommodate various events occurring in the City this Sunday, September 18th.
"On Sunday, the City of Reading will host the 3rd Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival," said Chief Tornielli. "These events will cause some traffic disruptions, mainly in the downtown area. The plan detailed below serves participants better, keeps attendees safe, and allows for efficient travel through the City."
If you are participating in the Puerto Rican Day Parade, read carefully; you must check-in for the parade (not spectators) at the Penn Street & N 11th Street area at 9 am. The 000 block of South 11th Street, 000 block of North 11th Street, 1100 block of Perkiomen Avenue, and lower City Park (Washington St // Rose Garden Rd) have been designated parade line-up staging areas. Upper City Park will not be affected.
Residents of these blocks, please pay close attention to the NO PARKING notices; vehicles should be cleared by 6 am to avoid towing.
At approximately 8 am, barricades will be posted in the intersections near the parade route, including southbound from Court Street to Penn Street (N 6th, N 8th, N 9th, N 10th) and northbound from Cherry Street to Penn Street (S 6th, S 7th, S 8th, S 9th, S 10th); traveling westbound on Cherry Street or eastbound on Court Street will not be affected. These closures are expected to be restored by approximately 2 pm or before (except for S 6th).
The following modifications will be necessary to accommodate the Puerto Rican Day Festival on Penn Street; starting at 6 am, barricades will be placed to secure the 400 & 500 blocks of Penn Street (4th & Penn, 6th & Penn, 5th & Court, 5th & Cherry). Before the festival's beginning time, this area will be limited to volunteers and festival personnel only.
Residents of these blocks, please pay close attention to the NO PARKING notices; vehicles should be cleared by 8 am to avoid towing.
The festival will kick off (at 1 pm approx.) around the parade's culmination. By this time, and out of an abundance of caution, additional safety measures will be observed. As a result, motorists traveling southbound on 4th Street and northbound on 6th Street will experience minor detours. Penn Street will be accessible northbound up to 4th Street and westbound up to 7th Street.
Traffic affected by the festival is expected to be restored by 10 pm.
"We kindly ask residents and visitors to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Stay away from these areas if not attending, and help us provide a safe celebration to all the fans."
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Free parking will be provided courtesy of RPA
gates will be open from 9 am - 10 pm
4th and Cherry Garage
29 S 4th St
Reading, PA 19607
South Penn Garage
626 Cherry St
Reading, PA 19602
Chiarelli Plaza Garage
N 3rd & Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
Reed & Court Garage
666 Court St
Reading, PA 19601
VENDOR PARKING ONLY
6th & Cherry Lot
29 S 5th St
Reading, PA 19602
The 6th and Cherry Metered lot is located along the 500 block of Cherry Street.
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SUMMARY:Nominations Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-committee-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee Monday, September 19, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Dihmond Perez – appointment – Youth Commission – Council District 4\N4:15 – Janetivis Aponte – appointment – Youth Commission – Council District 5\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10)\N \NV. Update - Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, September 19, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09
Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
Passcode: 972205
Dial by your location
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
I. Interviews
4:00 – Dihmond Perez – appointment – Youth Commission – Council District 4
4:15 – Janetivis Aponte – appointment – Youth Commission – Council District 5
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10)
V. Update - Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220819T123813Z
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, September 19, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial US: +1 646 558 8656\NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\NI. Franchise Agreement Update – Virtual Executive Session approx. 20 minutes\N \NII. 2021 External Audit – Herbein & Co.\N \NIII. Update Human Relations COVID Funding \N \NIV. BAC Appointment/Reappointment\N\NProcess for filling expired terms/ setting up reappointment interviews\NThe process for filling positions when there is more than one candidate\NThe selection of candidate for expired position on the Planning Commission\N\NIV. Review Budget Calendar (attached)\N \NV. Review Finance Report re Executive Summary and Spreadsheet\N \NVI. Public Works Monthly\N\NExisting Project Updates (different division each month)\NAccomplishments\NReport on staffing levels and needs\N\N \NVII. Community and Economic Development Monthly\N\NUpdate on projects in the CDBG Action Plan\NAmount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)\NDivision Update (rotating through divisions)\NPlanning and Zoning Updates\N\N\N\N\N\N \NSUBJECT:\N\N\N Pending Applications\N\N\N\N\N_________________________________________________________________________________________________________\N \NThe following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:\N \NCitizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 at large)\N\NTonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral approval\N\N \NPlanning Commission – 1 term expiration (7 members)\N\NAnn Woodward – appointment – sent to Mayor Jan 2022\NWayne Bealer – reappointment – sent to Mayor March 2022 – Term expired 4-1-22\NLee Olsen – reappointment – has Mayoral approval – Term expired 4-1-22\NRodney Ridley – appointment – has Mayoral approval\N\NEnvironmental Advisory Council – 2 term expirations, 2 open seats (7 members)\N\NStephan Thompson – appointment – has Mayoral approval\NJames Cole – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022\NCathy Myers – reappointment – has Mayoral approval – Term expired 7-8-22\NWilliam Vitale – reappointment – sent to Mayor September 2022 Term expired 9-9-22\N\NShade Tree Commission – 1 open seat, 2 term expirations (5 members)\N\NThomas Ryan – reappointment – has Mayoral approval – Term expired 8-31-22\N\NElectrical Examining Board – 1 open seat (7 members)\N\NJeffrey Hartman – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022\NEd Bernitsky – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022\NBryan Anderson – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022\N\NCharter Board – 2 open seats (5 members)
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, September 19, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Franchise Agreement Update – Virtual Executive Session approx. 20 minutes
II. 2021 External Audit – Herbein & Co.
III. Update Human Relations COVID Funding
IV. BAC Appointment/Reappointment
- Process for filling expired terms/ setting up reappointment interviews
- The process for filling positions when there is more than one candidate
- The selection of candidate for expired position on the Planning Commission
IV. Review Budget Calendar (attached)
V. Review Finance Report re Executive Summary and Spreadsheet
VI. Public Works Monthly
- Existing Project Updates (different division each month)
- Accomplishments
- Report on staffing levels and needs
VII. Community and Economic Development Monthly
- Update on projects in the CDBG Action Plan
- Amount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)
- Division Update (rotating through divisions)
- Planning and Zoning Updates
SUBJECT: | Pending Applications |
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:
Citizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 at large)
- Tonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral approval
Planning Commission – 1 term expiration (7 members)
- Ann Woodward – appointment – sent to Mayor Jan 2022
- Wayne Bealer – reappointment – sent to Mayor March 2022 – Term expired 4-1-22
- Lee Olsen – reappointment – has Mayoral approval – Term expired 4-1-22
- Rodney Ridley – appointment – has Mayoral approval
Environmental Advisory Council – 2 term expirations, 2 open seats (7 members)
- Stephan Thompson – appointment – has Mayoral approval
- James Cole – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022
- Cathy Myers – reappointment – has Mayoral approval – Term expired 7-8-22
- William Vitale – reappointment – sent to Mayor September 2022 Term expired 9-9-22
Shade Tree Commission – 1 open seat, 2 term expirations (5 members)
- Thomas Ryan – reappointment – has Mayoral approval – Term expired 8-31-22
Electrical Examining Board – 1 open seat (7 members)
- Jeffrey Hartman – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022
- Ed Bernitsky – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022
- Bryan Anderson – appointment – sent to Mayor September 2022
Charter Board – 2 open seats (5 members)
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Workshop(CANCELLED)
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DESCRIPTION:TONIGHTS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED NEW DATE TBD\NNOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF READINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Reading Planning Commission will hold Workshop meetings via a hybrid meeting format. The Meetings will be held in person at CityHall, 815 Washington Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room. If in person attendance is not preferred, the public is invited to attend this meeting electronically by obtaining login information on the City’s website homepage located at https://www.readingpa.gov/planning-commission-1. The Agenda and Zoom information for the meeting will be available 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting date and time. All interested parties are invited to attend. The remaining Meeting dates are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. as follows: August 16, 2022, September 20, 2022, CANCELLEDOctober 18, 2022, November 15, 2022.There will be no December Workshop.Here is the Zoom log in to join the workshops remotelyJoin Zoom Meeting https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/93403184093?pwd=TzF2VFNwMHphWW42LzNCVmtEVnQ1dz09 Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093 Passcode: 815600 One tap mobile +16469313860,,93403184093# US +13017158592,,93403184093# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 934 0318 4093 Find your local number: https://readingpa.zoom.us/u/kckyRw7xTJ\N \NAGENDA\N\NCall Meeting to Order\N\N\NAcknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance\N\N\NAcceptance of the PC Workshop Meeting Agenda\N\N\NWelcome Brandy Davis, City of Reading Planner\N\N\NZoning and SALDO Amendments\N\NPrioritization of Zoning and SALDO Amendments\NPhase 1: to be submitted to PC on October 18, 2022\NPhase 2: to be issued to PC by on November 15, 2022\NPhase 3: to be issued to PC on December 20, 2022\N\N\N\N\NTentative Planning Commission Agenda for September 27, 2022\N\N\NOther Planning Commission Projects, Plans and/or Issues\N\N\NAdjournment\N
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NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF READING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Reading Planning Commission will hold Workshop meetings via a hybrid meeting format. The Meetings will be held in person at CityHall, 815 Washington Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room. If in person attendance is not preferred, the public is invited to attend this meeting electronically by obtaining login information on the City’s website homepage located at https://www.readingpa.gov/planning-commission-1.
The Agenda and Zoom information for the meeting will be available 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting date and time. All interested parties are invited to attend. The remaining Meeting dates are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. as follows:
August 16, 2022,
September 20, 2022, CANCELLED
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November 15, 2022.
There will be no December Workshop.
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AGENDA
- Acknowledgement of PC Members in Attendance
- Acceptance of the PC Workshop Meeting Agenda
- Welcome Brandy Davis, City of Reading Planner
- Zoning and SALDO Amendments
- Prioritization of Zoning and SALDO Amendments
- Phase 1: to be submitted to PC on October 18, 2022
- Phase 2: to be issued to PC by on November 15, 2022
- Phase 3: to be issued to PC on December 20, 2022
- Tentative Planning Commission Agenda for September 27, 2022
- Other Planning Commission Projects, Plans and/or Issues
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DESCRIPTION: HARB Agenda\N\N\N\N\NTO:\N\N\NHARB MEMBERS\N\N\N\N\NFROM:\N\N\NAMY WOLDT JOHNSON\N\N\N\N\NDATE:\N\N\NSEPTEMBER 19, 2022\N\N\N\N\NSUBJECT:\N\N\NSEPTEMBER 20, 2022 MEETING AGENDA\N\N\N\N\N \N\N\N \N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N\N \NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\N \NAGENDA \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 819 N. 4th St.\N Shane Rutt, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 92\NReview request for the installation of 6’ high dog eared style wood fence, with a gate, to surround the rear yard. (Violation – work has been completed).\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Review applications approved by Staff:\N \N\N411 Spring St., Danlyn Pena, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces at the first floor front porch to remove a color painted in violation. \N \N\N709 N. 5th, Mary Ann Ciarlone, Owner\N\NReplacement of existing asphalt architectural shingles at the main roof in kind in the color “Onyx Black”.\N \N\N141 N. 5th, Fodelaye Camara, Owner\N\NInstallation of a 17.5” x 12’ temporary vinyl sign reading “Grand Opening” above the entrance door, installation of a 1.5’ x 3’ temporary vinyl sign reading “Lice Snatcher’s OPENING SOON empire” In blue and red letters on a white background at the northernmost first floor storefront window, installation of an approximately 15” x 67” individually lettered vinyl cling sign to read “LICE SNATCHER’S EMPIRE Specializing in Head Lice Removal 610-406-5354” in white letters and numbers at the northernmost first floor storefront window, installation of an LED sign reading “OPEN”, and the installation of a sign listing the hours of operation on the front entrance door. \N \N \N 6:55 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues. \N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the September 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N \N 7:30 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
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6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 819 N. 4th St.
Shane Rutt, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 92
Review request for the installation of 6’ high dog eared style wood fence, with a gate, to surround the rear yard. (Violation – work has been completed).
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 411 Spring St., Danlyn Pena, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces at the first floor front porch to remove a color painted in violation.
- 709 N. 5th, Mary Ann Ciarlone, Owner
Replacement of existing asphalt architectural shingles at the main roof in kind in the color “Onyx Black”.
- 141 N. 5th, Fodelaye Camara, Owner
Installation of a 17.5” x 12’ temporary vinyl sign reading “Grand Opening” above the entrance door, installation of a 1.5’ x 3’ temporary vinyl sign reading “Lice Snatcher’s OPENING SOON empire” In blue and red letters on a white background at the northernmost first floor storefront window, installation of an approximately 15” x 67” individually lettered vinyl cling sign to read “LICE SNATCHER’S EMPIRE Specializing in Head Lice Removal 610-406-5354” in white letters and numbers at the northernmost first floor storefront window, installation of an LED sign reading “OPEN”, and the installation of a sign listing the hours of operation on the front entrance door.
6:55 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the September 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
7:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:City Wide Clean Up Event"Please join Mayor Eddie Morán and the Reading City Council for the first Citywide Clean-Up in honor of our beloved Council President, Jeffrey S. Waltman Sr.Everyone that got to know Jeff knows his love for our City and his efforts to beautify it, which drove him to clean up his neighborhood's surroundings.On September 24th, multiple groups, organizations, businesses, schools, neighborhoods, and individuals will join us in this beautiful event in loving memory of Jeff.Should you want to signup or need more information, contact the CLEAN CITY COORDINATOR at RYAN.BRADLEY@READINGPA.GOVThe event will kick off with aTREE PLANTING CEREMONYCENTRE PARK, AT 8:45 AMSupplies and crews will be spread through the City in over 8 locations.
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"Please join Mayor Eddie Morán and the Reading City Council for the first Citywide Clean-Up in honor of our beloved Council President, Jeffrey S. Waltman Sr.
Everyone that got to know Jeff knows his love for our City and his efforts to beautify it, which drove him to clean up his neighborhood's surroundings.
On September 24th, multiple groups, organizations, businesses, schools, neighborhoods, and individuals will join us in this beautiful event in loving memory of Jeff.
Should you want to signup or need more information, contact the CLEAN CITY COORDINATOR at RYAN.BRADLEY@READINGPA.GOV
The event will kick off with a
TREE PLANTING CEREMONY
CENTRE PARK, AT 8:45 AM
Supplies and crews will be spread through the City in over 8 locations.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, September 26, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\NI. East Reading Pool 5-5:15 pm \N \NII. Ordinance amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of 5:15-5:45 pm\Ndesignated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024\N \NIII. BAC Appointment/Reappointment 5:45-6 pm\N\NThe process for filling positions when there is more than one candidate\NCan BAC interviews be conducted in executive session\N\NExpanding the membership from 7 to 9 OR adding alternates\NUpdate from mayor re applications awaiting nomination or rejection\N\NIV. Agenda Review 6-7 pm
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I. East Reading Pool 5-5:15 pm
II. Ordinance amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of 5:15-5:45 pm
designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024
III. BAC Appointment/Reappointment 5:45-6 pm
- The process for filling positions when there is more than one candidate
- Can BAC interviews be conducted in executive session
- Expanding the membership from 7 to 9 OR adding alternates
- Update from mayor re applications awaiting nomination or rejection
IV. Agenda Review 6-7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Brittany Letterman, FREE\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were 2 executive sessions on contracts prior to the start of the September 19th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NCommendation recognizing Edward Sanchez\NCommendation recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of September 26, 2022\NB. MINUTES: August 22nd Regular meeting and the September 13th Special Meeting along with the summations of discussion from the September 6th COW and the September 19th COW and Nominations Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a PA DCED Strategic Management Planning Program Grant in the amount of $200,000 to hire professional consultant services to assist in the development, adoption and implementation of a Multi-Year Financial Management Plan, provide quarterly financial reporting and cost analysis of collective bargaining agreements, and providing a $100,000 local match\NB. Award of Contract - to Hawk Valley Associates, Mohnton, PA and Hailstone Economics, Scranton, PA at a total cost of $200,000 for the review subdivisions, land development, planning and zoning applications for compliance with City ordinances\NC. Award of Contract – to Detwiler Roofing, East Earl, PA, for Phase 2 of the City Hall roof project at a cost of $555,740.00\ND. Award of Contract - to H. F. Lenz, Johnstown, PA at the cost of $42,000 from the PW Budget to supply assistance to the City’s Public Works Department with the technical specification preparation, project/program development/implantation and general engineering for the City Hall HVAC Project.\NE. Resolution – authorizing the Acting Public Works Director with the discretion to approve the installation of additional banners on additional City Bridges as requested with the installation costs covered by the Berks Arts Fast Lane Art juried contest, and exhibition celebrating and displaying the work of high school student artists, based on. The banners will be displayed until the City’s traditional Holiday banners are installed.\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NPresentation of 2021 External Audit – Chris Turtell & Megan Thompson, Herbein & Co.\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NNone\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NBill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3\N \NA. Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NA. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday\Nin January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in\NJanuary 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.\NB. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\NC. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\ND. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NIntroduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting\NB. Bill 104-2022 – amending the Solid Waste Budget by transferring $15,000 from Legal to Fuel to cover unforeseen fuel costs Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NC. Bill 105-2022 – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\ND. Bill 106-2022 – Reading Science Center – $20,000 $86,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NE. Bill 107-2022 – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\N \NF. Bill 108-2022 – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NG. Bill 109-2022 – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Retail Sewer and Storm Fund Budget for projected price increases and costs for retail sewer and storm operations by decreasing Contracted Services 550748-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 550748-45000 in the amount of $50,000 Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NH. Bill 110-2022 – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for sewer operations by decreasing Contracted Services 54073-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 54073-45000 in the amount of $50,000 Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NI. Bill 111-2022 – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for Pump Station Operations by decreasing Contracted Services 540743-42160 in the amount of $150,000 and increasing Water Services 540743-41007 in the amount of $150,000 Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NJ. Bill 112-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire\NPrevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue\NServices; by including a fee for the unnecessary use of the medical alarm system Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NK. Bill 113-2022 – amending City Code Section 576-403, reducing the required distance for parking near a fire hydrant from 15 feet to 7 feet Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\NL. Bill 114-2022 – amending the Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the Pension Coordinator by $6,067.36 to $55,000.00 per annum, reimbursed by the three pension boards on a quarterly basis based upon the percentage of the number of employees participating in each fund compared to the total number of employees participating in all three funds recalculated on January 1 of each calendar year Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – amending the City’s Property Maintenance Code with the 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code of the International Code Council, as deleted, modified or amended in Exhibit A\NB. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ to the Reading Parking Authority to create a parking lot and be responsible for its upkeep and maintenance, including substantial improvements to the retaining wall and surface area in order to make the property usable as a parking lot.\NC. Ordinance – authorizing a Budget transfer in the amount of $200,000 from Police Patrol for crossing guard services\ND. Ordinance – authoring the execution of an MOU between the City and the Berks County Conservation District to control accelerated erosion and to prevent sediment pollution from entering the waters of the Commonwealth which may result from earth disturbance activities in the City\NE. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 23, Section 1 by adding a new Part 23-102 allowing the removal of Planning Commission members via the PA MPC or not being excused from 3 meetings. \NF. Ordinance – amending City Code 576-403 by authorizing the installation of parking stalls at proscribed locations within the City and accompanying parking regulations requiring cars parked in those areas to park within the stalls and setting forth penalties for violations of these regulations\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Dihmond Perez to the Youth Commission\N \NB. Resolution – appointing Janetivis Aponte to the Youth Commission\NC. Resolution - \N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, October 3\NEvidentiary Hearing – Toxic Trespass Certificate of Insufficiency – 4:30 pm\NSpecial Meeting to Introduce the GF & Capital Budgets and related ordinances – 5 pm\NCommittee of the Whole & Budget Review – 5:30 pm\N \NMonday, October 10\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, October 17\NPublic Hearing General Fund – 5 pm\NCommittee of the Whole re Budget Review– Immediately following\N \NMonday, October 24\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NTuesday, November 1\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
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The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Brittany Letterman, FREE
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were 2 executive sessions on contracts prior to the start of the September 19th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Commendation recognizing Edward Sanchez
- Commendation recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of September 26, 2022
B. MINUTES: August 22nd Regular meeting and the September 13th Special Meeting along with the summations of discussion from the September 6th COW and the September 19th COW and Nominations Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a PA DCED Strategic Management Planning Program Grant in the amount of $200,000 to hire professional consultant services to assist in the development, adoption and implementation of a Multi-Year Financial Management Plan, provide quarterly financial reporting and cost analysis of collective bargaining agreements, and providing a $100,000 local match
B. Award of Contract - to Hawk Valley Associates, Mohnton, PA and Hailstone Economics, Scranton, PA at a total cost of $200,000 for the review subdivisions, land development, planning and zoning applications for compliance with City ordinances
C. Award of Contract – to Detwiler Roofing, East Earl, PA, for Phase 2 of the City Hall roof project at a cost of $555,740.00
D. Award of Contract - to H. F. Lenz, Johnstown, PA at the cost of $42,000 from the PW Budget to supply assistance to the City’s Public Works Department with the technical specification preparation, project/program development/implantation and general engineering for the City Hall HVAC Project.
E. Resolution – authorizing the Acting Public Works Director with the discretion to approve the installation of additional banners on additional City Bridges as requested with the installation costs covered by the Berks Arts Fast Lane Art juried contest, and exhibition celebrating and displaying the work of high school student artists, based on. The banners will be displayed until the City’s traditional Holiday banners are installed.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Presentation of 2021 External Audit – Chris Turtell & Megan Thompson, Herbein & Co.
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
None
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3
A. Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday
in January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in
January 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting
B. Bill 104-2022 – amending the Solid Waste Budget by transferring $15,000 from Legal to Fuel to cover unforeseen fuel costs Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
C. Bill 105-2022 – Reading FilmFEST –$200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
D. Bill 106-2022 – Reading Science Center – $20,000 $86,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
E. Bill 107-2022 – Opportunity House - $200,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
F. Bill 108-2022 – RIZE - $100,000 ARPA Grant Funding Allocation Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
G. Bill 109-2022 – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Retail Sewer and Storm Fund Budget for projected price increases and costs for retail sewer and storm operations by decreasing Contracted Services 550748-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 550748-45000 in the amount of $50,000 Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
H. Bill 110-2022 – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for sewer operations by decreasing Contracted Services 54073-42160 in the amount of $50,000 and increasing Vehicle Supplies 54073-45000 in the amount of $50,000 Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
I. Bill 111-2022 – making budget appropriations of the 2022 Sewer Fund Budget to budget for projected price increases and costs for Pump Station Operations by decreasing Contracted Services 540743-42160 in the amount of $150,000 and increasing Water Services 540743-41007 in the amount of $150,000 Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
J. Bill 112-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire
Prevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue
Services; by including a fee for the unnecessary use of the medical alarm system Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
K. Bill 113-2022 – amending City Code Section 576-403, reducing the required distance for parking near a fire hydrant from 15 feet to 7 feet Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
L. Bill 114-2022 – amending the Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the Pension Coordinator by $6,067.36 to $55,000.00 per annum, reimbursed by the three pension boards on a quarterly basis based upon the percentage of the number of employees participating in each fund compared to the total number of employees participating in all three funds recalculated on January 1 of each calendar year Introduced at the September 12 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the City’s Property Maintenance Code with the 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code of the International Code Council, as deleted, modified or amended in Exhibit A
B. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 513 S. 14 ½ to the Reading Parking Authority to create a parking lot and be responsible for its upkeep and maintenance, including substantial improvements to the retaining wall and surface area in order to make the property usable as a parking lot.
C. Ordinance – authorizing a Budget transfer in the amount of $200,000 from Police Patrol for crossing guard services
D. Ordinance – authoring the execution of an MOU between the City and the Berks County Conservation District to control accelerated erosion and to prevent sediment pollution from entering the waters of the Commonwealth which may result from earth disturbance activities in the City
E. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 23, Section 1 by adding a new Part 23-102 allowing the removal of Planning Commission members via the PA MPC or not being excused from 3 meetings.
F. Ordinance – amending City Code 576-403 by authorizing the installation of parking stalls at proscribed locations within the City and accompanying parking regulations requiring cars parked in those areas to park within the stalls and setting forth penalties for violations of these regulations
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Dihmond Perez to the Youth Commission
B. Resolution – appointing Janetivis Aponte to the Youth Commission
C. Resolution -
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 3
Evidentiary Hearing – Toxic Trespass Certificate of Insufficiency – 4:30 pm
Special Meeting to Introduce the GF & Capital Budgets and related ordinances – 5 pm
Committee of the Whole & Budget Review – 5:30 pm
Monday, October 10
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, October 17
Public Hearing General Fund – 5 pm
Committee of the Whole re Budget Review– Immediately following
Monday, October 24
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Tuesday, November 1
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-6
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCILTuesday, September 27, 202212:00 p.m.Virtually\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. BachCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-FreytizCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, M.SmithPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written publiccomment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read intothe record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of themeeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7681581676?pwd=eitLaXg3YmNpVkhLZ0lDWUpRRHoxUT09Meeting ID: 768 158 1676Passcode: 219967AGENDATime Agenda Item12:00 – 12:05 WelcomeWelcome from ChairCall to orderPublic commentApproval of minutes – August 9, 202212:05 – 12:45 Review Old BusinessRain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, BethanyAyers-Fisher)Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)Member update (Shelly Smith)Plastic bag ban (David Beane)Act 2 database (David Beane
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
12:00 p.m.
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EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach
Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, M.
Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public
comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into
the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the
meeting.
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AGENDA
Time Agenda Item
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – August 9, 2022
12:05 – 12:45 Review Old Business
Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany
Ayers-Fisher)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Act 2 database (David Beane
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SUMMARY: Planning Commission
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-4
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda for Tuesday, September 27, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD AGENDA(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Welcome Brandy Davis, City of Reading Planner(4) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(5) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-117-PF; 1849 Perkiomen Avenue; Action on Plan Required(6) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-116-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue; Action on Plan Required(7) 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-122-PF; 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue(8) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street(9) 743 Thorn Street Parking Lot Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-123-P; 743 Thorn Street(10) 641 McKnight Street Parking Lot Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-124-P; 743 Thorn Street(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(12) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval(a) Albright College Rockland Warehouse Land Development Plan(b) Dream Ventures 100 South 4th Street Land Development Plan(c) 600 South 9th Street Auto Repair Land Development Plan(d) Alvernia College Berkshire Building Land Development Plan(13) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report(14) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Workshop Meeting on September 20, 2022 (Cancelled)(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments(15) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from August 23, 2022(16) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) andTuesday, October 25, 2022 (Regular Meeting)(17) Adjournment\N \N
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Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, September 27, 2022; 6:00 PM
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Welcome Brandy Davis, City of Reading Planner
(4) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(5) 1849 Perkiomen Avenue Subdivision Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-117-PF; 1849 Perkiomen Avenue; Action on Plan Required
(6) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-116-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue; Action on Plan Required
(7) 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-122-PF; 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue
(8) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street
(9) 743 Thorn Street Parking Lot Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application Review
PC-2022-123-P; 743 Thorn Street
(10) 641 McKnight Street Parking Lot
Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Application Review
PC-2022-124-P; 743 Thorn Street
(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(12) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval
(a) Albright College Rockland Warehouse Land Development Plan
(b) Dream Ventures 100 South 4th Street Land Development Plan
(c) 600 South 9th Street Auto Repair Land Development Plan
(d) Alvernia College Berkshire Building Land Development Plan
(13) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report
(14) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Workshop Meeting on September 20, 2022 (Cancelled)
(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments
(15) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from August 23, 2022
(16) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) and
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (Regular Meeting)
(17) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:Stadium CommissionFirst Energy Stadium\NJames Schlegel - ChairmanRick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/SecretaryRick Mountz - MemberMichael Schorn - MemberGary Yeager, Jr. - MemberCarlos Torres - DPW LiaisonDonna Reed - City Council LiaisonStrat Marmarou - Commissioner EmeritusAGENDAStadium Commission MeetingSeptember 28, 20227:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy StadiumI. Call to OrderII. Approval of May 18, 2022 Meeting MinutesIII. Old BusinessIV. New Business• Stadium updatesV. Miscellaneous• Ideas and responsibilitiesNext meeting, October 26, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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First Energy Stadium
James Schlegel - Chairman
Rick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
Donna Reed - City Council Liaison
Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus
AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
September 28, 2022
7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of May 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes
III. Old Business
IV. New Business
• Stadium updates
V. Miscellaneous
• Ideas and responsibilities
Next meeting, October 26, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:PA Latino Convention The Renaissance
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/pa-latino-convention-the-renaissance
DESCRIPTION:\NThursday -Saturday9/29/ 10AM – 10/1 1PMPA Latino ConventionThe Renaissance - City of Allentown
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Saturday
9/29/ 10AM – 10/1 1PM
PA Latino Convention
The Renaissance - City of Allentown
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SUMMARY:Evidentiary Hearing
CREATED:20220926T180001Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/evidentiary-hearing-3
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NReview of the Certificate of Insufficiency\NFreedom from Toxic Trespass\NMonday, October 3, 2022\NHybrid\N4:30 pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82740856452?pwd=RHR5cmNqMjExSkU3aktXM041TVJHUT09\NPasscode: 375416\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 827 4085 6452\NPasscode: 375416\NPublic Comment Instructions:\NCitizens desiring to address Council on the hearing topic may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name and address to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing or by registering on the Sign-in Sheet available in Council Chambers. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NI. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this evidentiary hearing is to review the Certificate of Insufficiency issued to We The People for the petitions submitted to seek a Charter amendment to add a new section to Charter Article XI regarding Freedom from Toxic Trespass, as per Charter Section 1105 b.\N \N\N 1105. Initiative and referendum; procedure after filing.\N\N (b) Council review. If a petition has been certified insufficient and the Petitioners' Committee does not file notice of intention to amend it, or if an amended petition has been certified insufficient, the Committee may, within two days after receiving the copy of such certificate, file a request that it be reviewed by the Council. The Council shall review the certificate at its next meeting following the filing of such request and approve or disapprove it, and the Council's determination shall then be a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition.\N (c) Court review; new petition. A final determination as to the insufficiency of a petition shall be subject to court review. A final determination of insufficiency, even if sustained upon court review, shall not prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose.\NII. Testimony from Petitioner (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\N \NIII. Testimony from City (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\NIV. Public Comment – See Instructions on Page 1 (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NV. Rebuttal from Petitioner (no more than 5 minutes)\NVI. Announcement of expected date of decision\NCity Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the October 10, 2022 or October 24, 2022, Regular Meeting of Council.\NVII. Adjourn\N
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Evidentiary Hearing
Review of the Certificate of Insufficiency
Freedom from Toxic Trespass
Monday, October 3, 2022
Hybrid
4:30 pm
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City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
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Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Public Comment Instructions:
Citizens desiring to address Council on the hearing topic may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name and address to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing or by registering on the Sign-in Sheet available in Council Chambers. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this evidentiary hearing is to review the Certificate of Insufficiency issued to We The People for the petitions submitted to seek a Charter amendment to add a new section to Charter Article XI regarding Freedom from Toxic Trespass, as per Charter Section 1105 b.
- 1105. Initiative and referendum; procedure after filing.
(b) Council review. If a petition has been certified insufficient and the Petitioners' Committee does not file notice of intention to amend it, or if an amended petition has been certified insufficient, the Committee may, within two days after receiving the copy of such certificate, file a request that it be reviewed by the Council. The Council shall review the certificate at its next meeting following the filing of such request and approve or disapprove it, and the Council's determination shall then be a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition.
(c) Court review; new petition. A final determination as to the insufficiency of a petition shall be subject to court review. A final determination of insufficiency, even if sustained upon court review, shall not prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose.
II. Testimony from Petitioner (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from City (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment – See Instructions on Page 1 (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Petitioner (no more than 5 minutes)
VI. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the October 10, 2022 or October 24, 2022, Regular Meeting of Council.
VII. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Special Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, October 3, 2022\NHybrid at 5 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82897960502?pwd=VzR6cjU2MU5JWFd2eGcrMWE3ZGdGUT09\NPasscode: 808480\NOr One tap mobile:\N+16465588656,,82897960502#,,,,*808480# US (New York)\N+16469313860,,82897960502#,,,,*808480# US\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558\NWebinar ID: 828 9796 0502\NPasscode: 808480\NPurpose to introduce the 2023 General Fund Budget, Capital Plan and related ordinances \N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Special Meeting on the Special Meeting agenda items, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Special meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NThose wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on Special agenda matters to speak for 3 minutes.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of October 3, 2022\N \N4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES \NA. Ordinance – 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate\N \NB. Ordinance – 2022 Position Ordinance\N \NC. Ordinance – 2022General Fund Budget\N \ND. Ordinance – 2022 Capital Budget\N \NE. Ordinance – Increase in Trash fee???\N5. ADJOURN
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Special Meeting Monday, October 3, 2022
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Purpose to introduce the 2023 General Fund Budget, Capital Plan and related ordinances
RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Special Meeting on the Special Meeting agenda items, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by noon on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Special meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Those wishing to provide in-person comment at a Regular Meeting in Council Chambers must register with the City Clerk no later than 4 pm on the day of the meeting by calling 610-655-6204 or emailing council@readingpa.gov. Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on Special agenda matters to speak for 3 minutes.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of October 3, 2022
4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – 2022 Real Estate Tax Rate
B. Ordinance – 2022 Position Ordinance
C. Ordinance – 2022General Fund Budget
D. Ordinance – 2022 Capital Budget
E. Ordinance – Increase in Trash fee???
5. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, October 3, 2022\N5:30 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\NI. Budget Review re GF, CIP, Property Tax Ord, and Position Ord 5:30-6:15\N\NRevenue Review,\NExpenditure Overview,\NPosition Ord Overview,\NMajor Revenue/Expenditure Drivers\NFee ordinances increases\N\NIII. Review Reports 6:15-6:30\N\NPublic Safety Reports \N\NPolice & Fire Accomplishments\N\N\NFinance Monthly Reports Covered on 9-19\N\NExec Summary & Spreadsheet\N\N\NHR Monthly Reports\NBudget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position\NReport each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l\N\N \NII. COW– Charter Board Ord review 6:30 pm
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 3, 2022
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Budget Review re GF, CIP, Property Tax Ord, and Position Ord 5:30-6:15
- Revenue Review,
- Expenditure Overview,
- Position Ord Overview,
- Major Revenue/Expenditure Drivers
- Fee ordinances increases
III. Review Reports 6:15-6:30
- Public Safety Reports
- Police & Fire Accomplishments
- Finance Monthly Reports Covered on 9-19
- Exec Summary & Spreadsheet
- HR Monthly Reports
- Budget-to-filled position report to show where there is a concentration of unfilled positions by Division/Office showing the employment category of each position
- Report each month on how HR is adhering to and/or implementing each part of Personnel Code Section 703 a through l
II. COW– Charter Board Ord review 6:30 pm
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SUMMARY:Board of Health
CREATED:20220923T135226Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health-6
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, October 4, 2022\N4 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – August 2, 2022\N4. Health Inspector Report\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update\N\N5. Old Business\N\NLead Abatement Program\NCounty Health Department\N\N6. New Business\N\NHealth Survey\NPosition Statement on adding mold regulations to the Property Maintenance Code\N\N7. Pending Items\N\NHealth Code Amendment – no report\NHealth Board Amendment – under legal review\NHealth Officer Amendment – under legal review\N\NNext Meeting – December 7, 2022 at 4 pm
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Board of Health
Agenda
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – August 2, 2022
4. Health Inspector Report
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update
5. Old Business
- Lead Abatement Program
- County Health Department
6. New Business
- Health Survey
- Position Statement on adding mold regulations to the Property Maintenance Code
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment – no report
- Health Board Amendment – under legal review
- Health Officer Amendment – under legal review
Next Meeting – December 7, 2022 at 4 pm
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
CREATED:20220923T140532Z
DTSTAMP:20220923T140532Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-meeting-8
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NTuesday, October 4, 2022\N6:00 PM\N3rd Floor Conference Room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE \NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 6, 2022\NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NChair\NVice Chair\NSecretary\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NBusiness cards\N\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\N\N\N2023 Budget Request\N\N\NEvent Planning\N\NFreedom of Expression / Voter Registration\NHalloween\NTeen Café\N\N\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NDraft Mission Statement\N\NIt is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NTuesday, November 1 at 6 pm – City Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room\N\NADJOURN
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Agenda
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
6:00 PM
3rd Floor Conference Room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 6, 2022
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
- Event Planning
- Freedom of Expression / Voter Registration
- Halloween
- Teen Café
NEW BUSINESS
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Tuesday, November 1 at 6 pm – City Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room
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SUMMARY: Breast Cancer Zumbathon/Dance Party at RHS
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SUMMARY:National Faith & Blue Weekend
CREATED:20220919T145922Z
DTSTAMP:20220919T145922Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/national-faith-blue-weekend
DESCRIPTION:\N \NREADING: The Reading Police Department, in partnership with the Police Chaplains, invite the City of Reading community to participate in National Faith & Blue weekend, with a special event at City Park on Saturday, October 9 from 1 to 4 pm.\NThis event will include food, music, and activities for all ages. The outdoor gathering is part of a national program launched to facilitate safer, stronger, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through the connections of local faith-based organizations. The City of Reading’s City Park Faith & Blue event is one of thousands of activities happening across the country.\NAt the heart of this initiative is the reinforcement of connections between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve through the reach of houses of worship. There is no resource that can match the depth of the faith community in facilitating productive engagement with law enforcement, which is needed now more than ever. These connections are built through activities that are held in neighborhoods of every kind across the United States, jointly hosted by houses of worship and local law enforcement entities.\NWhen law enforcement professionals and community members relate as people with shared values, hopes, and aspirations, we can work together around our many commonalities instead of being divided by our differences. Join us on October 9, 2022 at City Park as we celebrate #FaithandBlue in The City of Reading.\NFor more information about National Faith & Blue Weekend visit faithandblue.org and follow events across the country using #FaithAndBlue
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READING: The Reading Police Department, in partnership with the Police Chaplains, invite the City of Reading community to participate in National Faith & Blue weekend, with a special event at City Park on Saturday, October 9 from 1 to 4 pm.
This event will include food, music, and activities for all ages. The outdoor gathering is part of a national program launched to facilitate safer, stronger, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through the connections of local faith-based organizations. The City of Reading’s City Park Faith & Blue event is one of thousands of activities happening across the country.
At the heart of this initiative is the reinforcement of connections between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve through the reach of houses of worship. There is no resource that can match the depth of the faith community in facilitating productive engagement with law enforcement, which is needed now more than ever. These connections are built through activities that are held in neighborhoods of every kind across the United States, jointly hosted by houses of worship and local law enforcement entities.
When law enforcement professionals and community members relate as people with shared values, hopes, and aspirations, we can work together around our many commonalities instead of being divided by our differences. Join us on October 9, 2022 at City Park as we celebrate #FaithandBlue in The City of Reading.
For more information about National Faith & Blue Weekend visit faithandblue.org and follow events across the country using #FaithAndBlue
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, October 10, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82897960502?pwd=VzR6cjU2MU5JWFd2eGcrMWE3ZGdGUT09\NPasscode: 808480\NOr One tap mobile:\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 828 9796 0502\NPasscode: 808480\NI. Land Bank Presentation 5-5:15 – Q&A 5:15-30\NII. Planning Commission Appointments 5:30-5:45\NIII. Agenda Review 5:45-6:15\N \NIV. Executive Session re Litigation, Personnel and Real Estate
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Monday, October 10, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Land Bank Presentation 5-5:15 – Q&A 5:15-30
II. Planning Commission Appointments 5:30-5:45
III. Agenda Review 5:45-6:15
IV. Executive Session re Litigation, Personnel and Real Estate
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-21
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Joby Soisson, Celebrate Recovery Leader\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on real estate, personnel and litigation after the October 10th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \NDepartment of Fire & Rescue Services Commendations re the rescue of a female civilian from the 3rd floor of 417 North 11th Street on July 19, 2022.\N \NUnit Citation\N\NSteven Ginder – R1\NFF/EMT Kurtis Knauss – R1\NFF/EMT David Rottmann – E1\NFF/EMT Steven Turner – T1\NFF/EMT Ralph Marks – T1\N\NDepartment of Fire and Rescue Services Commendations re the efforts of civilians for their efforts to rescue other occupants of the home from the 2nd floor via the porch roof:\N \NCivilians \N\NSamir Afif\NSteve Varady\N\NCommendation – to the Village of Reading and Radarra McLendon\NCommendation – celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Centre Park Historic District\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of October 10, 2022\NB. MINUTES: September 26th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the September 26th COW and the October 3rd Special Meeting and the September 26th and October 3rd and COWs and Nominations Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the upgrade of ten (10) current repeater sites for the installation of ten (10) additional camera sites to expand the VSU Camera network to sixty-two (62) City-wide camera sites at locations that are currently not utilized to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, NY at the cost of $63,994.00. The cost is included in the Police Dept budget. LTW has the current VSU maintenance contract and is a member of CoStars. \NB. Resolution - In compliance with Act 57, the Tax Collector for the City of Reading, commencing on January 1, 2023 and for all tax years thereafter, shall grant a request to waive Additional Charges for real estate taxes if the taxpayer does all of the following:\N (a) Provides a waiver request of additional charges (on a form provided by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development) to the Tax Collector in possession of the claim within twelve (12) months of a qualifying event; and\N (b) Attests that a notice of the property's tax bill was not received; and\N (c) Provides the Tax Collector in possession of the claim with one of the following: (i) A copy of the deed showing the elate of real property transfer; or (ii) a copy of the title following the acquisition of a mobile home or manufactured home subject to taxation as real estate showing the date of issuance or a copy of an executed lease agreement between the owner of a mobile or manufactured home and the owner of a parcel of land on which the mobile or manufactured home will be situated showing the date the lease commences; and\N (d) Pays the face value amount of the tax notice for the real estate tax with the waiver request.\NC. Award of Contract – for the 3rd and Spruce HVAC Project to Blanski Energy Management, Reading, PA charged to the CIP in the amount of $200,000 and ARPA in the amount of $350,000 for the total cost of $538,990 for the installation of a new HVAC Unit\ND. Award of Contract – for the 3rd and Spruce Roofing Project to Ark Contracting, Mt. Union, PA charged to CIP for $50,000 and ARPA for $400,000 for the total project cost of $443,070 for the partial demolition of portions of the existing building as indicated or required in preparation for the alterations and the installation of the new roofing system \NE. Resolution – authorizing the City Solicitor to execute the acknowledgement forms to accept the Repository bids submitted for 360 McKnight St in the amount of $2,100, 524 S. 11th St in the amount of $1,100,143 Poplar St in the amount of $2,100, 732 Franklin St in the amount of $2,100 and 223 Hudson St in the amount of $575.24 \NF. Resolution – for External Audit Services to Herbein & Company, Reading, PA for a 4 year period with the option to extend for an additional 2 years at the cost of $72,500 \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \N_________________________________________________________________\NPending Legislation\NBill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3\N \NA. Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NA. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday\Nin January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in\NJanuary 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.\NB. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\NC. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\ND. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NIntroduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting\N \NA. Ordinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate\N \NB. Ordinance – 2023 Position Ordinance\N \NC. Ordinance – 2023General Fund Budget\N \ND. Ordinance – 2023 Capital Budget\N \N____________________________________________________________________________________________________________\NA. Bill No. 115-2022 – amending the City’s Property Maintenance Code with the 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code of the International Code Council, as deleted, modified or amended in Exhibit A\NC. Bill No. 116-2022 – authorizing a Budget transfer in the amount of $200,000 from Police Patrol for crossing guard services\ND. Bill No. 117-2022 – authoring the execution of an MOU between the City and the Berks County Conservation District to control accelerated erosion and to prevent sediment pollution from entering the waters of the Commonwealth which may result from earth disturbance activities in the City\NE. Bill No. 118-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 23, Section 1 by adding a new Part 23-102 allowing the removal of Planning Commission members via the PA MPC or not being excused from 3 meetings. \NF. Bill No. 119-2022 – amending City Code 576-403 by authorizing the installation of parking stalls at proscribed locations within the City and accompanying parking regulations requiring cars parked in those areas to park within the stalls and setting forth penalties for violations of these regulations and adding a fine to City Code 576-416\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – amending fee schedule in the City Code by increasing the fee for solid waste collection from $190.92 per unit per year in 2022 to $196.65 in 2023, for a total of $340 for solid waste, recycling and clean city\NB. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 131 and 133 Schuylkill Avenue to the City from Berks County Conservancy Properties, Inc (a subsidiary of Berks Nature that is being dissolved\NC. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer within the Public Works Sewer Fund in the amount of $75,000.00 from Vehicles 540743-48003 to Gas 540743-45001 ($25,000) and Sewer Repair Supplies 540743-45016 ($50,000) to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022.\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the City of Reading and AFSCME Local 3799 1st Level Supervisors effective January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026.\N \NB. Resolution – to Approve or Disapprove the Certificate of Insufficiency issued by the City Clerk on the Freedom from Toxic Trespass Petition\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NTuesday, October 11\NTour of WWTP for Council \N \NMonday, October 17\NNominations Committee – 4 pm\NPublic Hearing General Fund Budget – 5 pm\NCommittee of the Whole re Budget Review– Immediately following\N \NWednesday, October 19\NPublic Hearing Capital Plan Budget – 5 pm\NCommittee of the Whole re ARPA Review Colleges & Universities Immediately following\N \NMonday, October 24\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\NTuesday, November 1\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Joby Soisson, Celebrate Recovery Leader
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on real estate, personnel and litigation after the October 10th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Department of Fire & Rescue Services Commendations re the rescue of a female civilian from the 3rd floor of 417 North 11th Street on July 19, 2022.
Unit Citation
- Steven Ginder – R1
- FF/EMT Kurtis Knauss – R1
- FF/EMT David Rottmann – E1
- FF/EMT Steven Turner – T1
- FF/EMT Ralph Marks – T1
Department of Fire and Rescue Services Commendations re the efforts of civilians for their efforts to rescue other occupants of the home from the 2nd floor via the porch roof:
Civilians
Commendation – to the Village of Reading and Radarra McLendon
Commendation – celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Centre Park Historic District
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of October 10, 2022
B. MINUTES: September 26th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the September 26th COW and the October 3rd Special Meeting and the September 26th and October 3rd and COWs and Nominations Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the upgrade of ten (10) current repeater sites for the installation of ten (10) additional camera sites to expand the VSU Camera network to sixty-two (62) City-wide camera sites at locations that are currently not utilized to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, NY at the cost of $63,994.00. The cost is included in the Police Dept budget. LTW has the current VSU maintenance contract and is a member of CoStars.
B. Resolution - In compliance with Act 57, the Tax Collector for the City of Reading, commencing on January 1, 2023 and for all tax years thereafter, shall grant a request to waive Additional Charges for real estate taxes if the taxpayer does all of the following:
(a) Provides a waiver request of additional charges (on a form provided by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development) to the Tax Collector in possession of the claim within twelve (12) months of a qualifying event; and
(b) Attests that a notice of the property's tax bill was not received; and
(c) Provides the Tax Collector in possession of the claim with one of the following: (i) A copy of the deed showing the elate of real property transfer; or (ii) a copy of the title following the acquisition of a mobile home or manufactured home subject to taxation as real estate showing the date of issuance or a copy of an executed lease agreement between the owner of a mobile or manufactured home and the owner of a parcel of land on which the mobile or manufactured home will be situated showing the date the lease commences; and
(d) Pays the face value amount of the tax notice for the real estate tax with the waiver request.
C. Award of Contract – for the 3rd and Spruce HVAC Project to Blanski Energy Management, Reading, PA charged to the CIP in the amount of $200,000 and ARPA in the amount of $350,000 for the total cost of $538,990 for the installation of a new HVAC Unit
D. Award of Contract – for the 3rd and Spruce Roofing Project to Ark Contracting, Mt. Union, PA charged to CIP for $50,000 and ARPA for $400,000 for the total project cost of $443,070 for the partial demolition of portions of the existing building as indicated or required in preparation for the alterations and the installation of the new roofing system
E. Resolution – authorizing the City Solicitor to execute the acknowledgement forms to accept the Repository bids submitted for 360 McKnight St in the amount of $2,100, 524 S. 11th St in the amount of $1,100,143 Poplar St in the amount of $2,100, 732 Franklin St in the amount of $2,100 and 223 Hudson St in the amount of $575.24
F. Resolution – for External Audit Services to Herbein & Company, Reading, PA for a 4 year period with the option to extend for an additional 2 years at the cost of $72,500
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
_________________________________________________________________
Pending Legislation
Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3
A. Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday
in January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in
January 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting
A. Ordinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate
B. Ordinance – 2023 Position Ordinance
C. Ordinance – 2023General Fund Budget
D. Ordinance – 2023 Capital Budget
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A. Bill No. 115-2022 – amending the City’s Property Maintenance Code with the 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code of the International Code Council, as deleted, modified or amended in Exhibit A
C. Bill No. 116-2022 – authorizing a Budget transfer in the amount of $200,000 from Police Patrol for crossing guard services
D. Bill No. 117-2022 – authoring the execution of an MOU between the City and the Berks County Conservation District to control accelerated erosion and to prevent sediment pollution from entering the waters of the Commonwealth which may result from earth disturbance activities in the City
E. Bill No. 118-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 23, Section 1 by adding a new Part 23-102 allowing the removal of Planning Commission members via the PA MPC or not being excused from 3 meetings.
F. Bill No. 119-2022 – amending City Code 576-403 by authorizing the installation of parking stalls at proscribed locations within the City and accompanying parking regulations requiring cars parked in those areas to park within the stalls and setting forth penalties for violations of these regulations and adding a fine to City Code 576-416
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending fee schedule in the City Code by increasing the fee for solid waste collection from $190.92 per unit per year in 2022 to $196.65 in 2023, for a total of $340 for solid waste, recycling and clean city
B. Ordinance – authorizing the conveyance of 131 and 133 Schuylkill Avenue to the City from Berks County Conservancy Properties, Inc (a subsidiary of Berks Nature that is being dissolved
C. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer within the Public Works Sewer Fund in the amount of $75,000.00 from Vehicles 540743-48003 to Gas 540743-45001 ($25,000) and Sewer Repair Supplies 540743-45016 ($50,000) to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022.
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the City of Reading and AFSCME Local 3799 1st Level Supervisors effective January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026.
B. Resolution – to Approve or Disapprove the Certificate of Insufficiency issued by the City Clerk on the Freedom from Toxic Trespass Petition
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 11
Tour of WWTP for Council
Monday, October 17
Nominations Committee – 4 pm
Public Hearing General Fund Budget – 5 pm
Committee of the Whole re Budget Review– Immediately following
Wednesday, October 19
Public Hearing Capital Plan Budget – 5 pm
Committee of the Whole re ARPA Review Colleges & Universities Immediately following
Monday, October 24
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Tuesday, November 1
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
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DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E OF P U B L I C H E A R I N G S / Z H B A G E N D A\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October12, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone.Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to viewor participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing theirname, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, viaemail to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enterthe meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode(714076).\NDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-35 – 801 N 9th Street (UPI 12531753041970)\NAppeal #2022-36 – 411-415 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530658642696)\NCASES CONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH:Appeal #2022-31 – 527-529 Court Street (UPI 07530783801657) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&R Fish, LLC isrequesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-1101pursuant to Section 600-406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 36 apartments. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District.Appeal #2022-32 – 522-524 Court Street (UPI 07530783800488) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&R Fish, LLC isrequesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-1101pursuant to Section 600-406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 7 apartments, and in the alternative, requesting a Special Exception of Section 600-807.B(4)(e) pursuant to section 600-1101 to allow 6 apartments and one commercial office. The subject property is locatedin the C-C Zoning District.\NTo be continued again – Letter requesting a continuance to November 9, 2022 Received.Appeal #2022-37 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) Dakshesh Patel is requesting a Variance of Section 600-802, and possibly variances of Section 600-916 (Dumpster regs) and 600-1603 (parking) to allow a restaurant/coffee shop.The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights overlay.\NNEW CASES TO BE HEARD:\NAppeal #2022-38 – 613 Summit Ave. (UPI 18530666633231) John F. Kosmoski, Jr., Executor of the Estate of John F.Kosmoski, Sr. is requesting Variances of Sections 600-803(generally), 600-803.A, 600-803.B(1)(b), and 600-803.B(2)(b),[R2 regulations], and requesting an interpretation of Ivy Street as a street and not an alley, and in the alternative is requestinga Special Exception 600-902.E. - The overall goal of the application is to allow the subdivision of the existing parcel into2(two) parcels, with one of the new parcels being 4,000 square feet containing only the existing garage, and the other newparcel being 4,800 square feet, containing the existing home. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District.\NAppeal #2022-39 – 600 Summit Ave. (UPI 18530666635185) Wail Fahmy and Keri Jurasko are requesting Variances fromSection 600-803.B (permitted uses); 600-608.A(prohibited uses); 600-1503.B.2 (Commercial driveway less than 20 feetside; 600-1602.I / 600-1401 and 1402 (screening and buffer strips); 600-1602.N (shade trees). The overall goal of theapplication is to allow the currently vacant commercial storage building to be used as a beauty salon. The subject propertyis located in the R-2 Zoning District.Appeal #2022-40 – 1129 Chestnut Street. (UPI 03531622193173) Steven Delacruz is requesting a Special Exception ofSection 600-607.D(6) for a substitution of a nonconforming use (retail) with another nonconforming use (barber shop). Thisproperty had a previous approval for the existing nonconforming use under Appeal 2015-28. The subject property is locatedin the R-3 Zoning District. The owner of record is ONE RIVER LLC\NAppeal #2022-41 – 35 N. Carroll Street. (UPI 18530649558252) Kelvin Sanchez is requesting Variances of Sections 600-804.B (permitted uses) and 600-607.A (abandoned nonconforming uses). The overall goal of the application is to reestablisha nonconforming Auto Repair / Auto Reconditioning Garage abandoned since 2017 when the property sustained firedamage. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October
12, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone.
Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view
or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their
name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, via
email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter
the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (714076).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode
(714076).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-35 – 801 N 9th Street (UPI 12531753041970)
Appeal #2022-36 – 411-415 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530658642696)
CASES CONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH:
Appeal #2022-31 – 527-529 Court Street (UPI 07530783801657) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&R Fish, LLC is
requesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-1101pursuant to Section 600-
406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 36 apartments. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-32 – 522-524 Court Street (UPI 07530783800488) Mark J. Schillaci, on behalf of R&R Fish, LLC is
requesting a Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807(A) and 600-1101pursuant to Section 600-
406(D)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) to allow 7 apartments, and in the alternative, requesting a Special Exception of Section 600-
807.B(4)(e) pursuant to section 600-1101 to allow 6 apartments and one commercial office. The subject property is located
in the C-C Zoning District.
To be continued again – Letter requesting a continuance to November 9, 2022 Received.
Appeal #2022-37 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) Dakshesh Patel is requesting a Variance of Section 600-
802, and possibly variances of Section 600-916 (Dumpster regs) and 600-1603 (parking) to allow a restaurant/coffee shop.
The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights overlay.
NEW CASES TO BE HEARD:
Appeal #2022-38 – 613 Summit Ave. (UPI 18530666633231) John F. Kosmoski, Jr., Executor of the Estate of John F.
Kosmoski, Sr. is requesting Variances of Sections 600-803(generally), 600-803.A, 600-803.B(1)(b), and 600-803.B(2)(b),
[R2 regulations], and requesting an interpretation of Ivy Street as a street and not an alley, and in the alternative is requesting
a Special Exception 600-902.E. - The overall goal of the application is to allow the subdivision of the existing parcel into
2(two) parcels, with one of the new parcels being 4,000 square feet containing only the existing garage, and the other new
parcel being 4,800 square feet, containing the existing home. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-39 – 600 Summit Ave. (UPI 18530666635185) Wail Fahmy and Keri Jurasko are requesting Variances from
Section 600-803.B (permitted uses); 600-608.A(prohibited uses); 600-1503.B.2 (Commercial driveway less than 20 feet
side; 600-1602.I / 600-1401 and 1402 (screening and buffer strips); 600-1602.N (shade trees). The overall goal of the
application is to allow the currently vacant commercial storage building to be used as a beauty salon. The subject property
is located in the R-2 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-40 – 1129 Chestnut Street. (UPI 03531622193173) Steven Delacruz is requesting a Special Exception of
Section 600-607.D(6) for a substitution of a nonconforming use (retail) with another nonconforming use (barber shop). This
property had a previous approval for the existing nonconforming use under Appeal 2015-28. The subject property is located
in the R-3 Zoning District. The owner of record is ONE RIVER LLC
Appeal #2022-41 – 35 N. Carroll Street. (UPI 18530649558252) Kelvin Sanchez is requesting Variances of Sections 600-
804.B (permitted uses) and 600-607.A (abandoned nonconforming uses). The overall goal of the application is to reestablish
a nonconforming Auto Repair / Auto Reconditioning Garage abandoned since 2017 when the property sustained fire
damage. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
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SUMMARY:Penn State Berks - Latino Forum
CREATED:20220913T183428Z
DTSTAMP:20220913T183428Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/penn-state-berks-latino-forum
DESCRIPTION:\NSaturday10/14/20229:30 AM –11:30 AMPenn State Berks - Latino ForumPerkins Student Center Auditorium(live stream available)
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10/14/2022
9:30 AM –11:30 AM
Penn State Berks - Latino Forum
Perkins Student Center Auditorium
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SUMMARY:Nominations and Appointments
CREATED:20221013T122806Z
DTSTAMP:20221013T122806Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-and-appointments-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, October 17, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Cathy Curran-Myers – reappointment – Environmental Advisory Council\N4:15 – Stephan Thompson – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10)\N \NV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members – provide feedback\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, October 17, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Cathy Curran-Myers – reappointment – Environmental Advisory Council
4:15 – Stephan Thompson – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10)
V. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members – provide feedback
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:General Fund Public Hearing
CREATED:20221005T192523Z
DTSTAMP:20221005T192523Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/general-fund-public-hearing
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NGeneral Fund Public Hearing\NMonday, October 17, 2022\N5 pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NCitizens desiring to address Council on the hearing topic may do so by providing their name and address notice verbally or in writing to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing or by registering on the Sign-in Sheet available in Council Chambers. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82001276457?pwd=NGQ3eFNXbnp6ZzEwS0FDSDJkSU9QQT09\NPasscode: 402589\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 820 0127 6457\NPasscode: 402589\NI. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed 2023 General Fund Budget\NII. Presentation of General Fund Budget - Administration\NIII. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NPlease see the public comment registration process above. Any person who fails to register with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three (3) minutes.\NIV. Adjourn
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Evidentiary Hearing
General Fund Public Hearing
Monday, October 17, 2022
5 pm
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City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Citizens desiring to address Council on the hearing topic may do so by providing their name and address notice verbally or in writing to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing or by registering on the Sign-in Sheet available in Council Chambers. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed 2023 General Fund Budget
II. Presentation of General Fund Budget - Administration
III. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
Please see the public comment registration process above. Any person who fails to register with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three (3) minutes.
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220923T154115Z
DTSTAMP:20220923T154115Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-40
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, October 17, 2022\N5:30 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81690867693?pwd=WjNYWVlGZ3hLMGU1WTZXMFpFMnNmUT09\NPasscode: 621739\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 \NWebinar ID: 816 9086 7693\NPasscode: 621739\NI. Budget Review\N\NCD Department\N\NAdmin\NZoning/Planning\NBuilding Trades\NProperty Maintenance\N\N\NCDBG Action Plan Review\N\NII. Other\N \NIII. Public Works Monthly\NProject Update\NStation Lighting, PW Weatherization and 3rd and Spruce Projects (roof and HVAC) are off to the races with significant progress this week. Plum and Franklin HVAC has taken a hard opposite turn and returned to CIP from CDBG funds due to timing constraints.\NOtherwise-\N\NDowntown Fire Station project- Apparatus Bay Lighting- NTP Complete- Product on order 4-6 week lead expected approx. Nov 7\NPlum and Franklin HVAC- 100% design complete 2023 Construction bid\N8th and Court boiler system is failing- 2023 budgeted\NMcKnight and Spring -\NEthosource Furniture on order 4 weeks out approx. Nov 7\NKitchen flooring and Ceiling replacement –Ceiling complete\NAppliance purchase- DC’s pending\N\N“” Cares- HVAC (Covid/ CDBG)- Authorization to bid circulating\N“” Generator- under construction delay change order- MetEd\N“” Overhead door-Install 10/13.\NReading Fire Museum HVAC- Proposals with Purchasing\NCity Park playground- under construction\N3rd and Spruce Playground- Council award pending\NReading Skate Park- released to construction- SSM preparing documents\NPeace Dove – 10/15 final proposal due\N6th and Amity- Council award pending\NBaer Park- Authorization to bid circulating\NBaer Park Lights- 2023 funded with payback expectation from Manny Guzman\NBasketball Court resurfacing- No Additional information at this time- Awaiting Lonnie Walker 2023 budgeted\NReading Iron- Scope development public meeting 10/26\NCentre Park- Public Meeting 10/26\NSwings, Slides, Nets- all awarded construction\N3rd and Spruce Roof- NTP issued- defining construction schedule\N3rd and Spruce HVAC in progress NTP issued- defining construction schedule\NCity Hall Phase #2 Roofing- construction beginning 0ct 17th\NCity Hall HVAC- NTP pending\NPagoda Wall- design in progress\NPagoda MEP- Kick off 10/13/22\NPW building HVAC- round 2 of evaluation and report updating\NHeritage Park Storm Water Outfall- expected completion 10/24 with spring seeding to remain\NBushong Dam- Engineering in progress\NWillow Creek- Designer pricing fees and revised cost estimate\NEgelman’s Dam- Recommendation memo circulating\NReading Public Library HVAC- under Construction LEAD ISSUES IDENTIFIED\NNorthwest Library Ceiling Repairs- CDBG application pending 2023\NNorthwest Circulation Desk- CDBG Application Pending 2023\NWillam Penn Fire Tower- 2023 ventilation work\NSE and NE Library Lighting/Ceiling Project- 2023\NCamp Lilly- 2023 CIP ADA access Project.\NLance place- Pending Price structure\N\NCompleted\N\NEssick Park Asphalt removal- Completed\NSouthwest Apron- Completed\NBernhart’s Dam- Complete\NBernhart’s Lead/Creek- EPA confirms site is safe with current use- Completed\N11th and Pike Phase 1- Completed\NCity park pavilion- Completed\NCity park small pavilion Completed\NSidewalk Program- Completed – inspection and final invoice pending\NEgelman’s park pavilion- Construction complete\NEgelman’s Pavilion Painting- Painting complete- dedication pending\NRPD admin building- Canceled- Complete\NBernhart’s Fall Protection Fencing- completed\NPW ADA Access- Complete\NMcKnight and Spring\NBachman’s cabinets complete\NCertaPro to paint Complete\N\N3rd and Court Fire Station- Complete\N11th and Pike Phase 2- Complete\NCity Hall Roof Phase 1- Complete\N\N \NIV. Community and Economic Development Monthly\N\NUpdate on projects in the CDBG Action Plan\NAmount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)\NDivision Update (rotating through divisions)\NPlanning and Zoning Updates\N\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 17, 2022
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Budget Review
- CD Department
- Admin
- Zoning/Planning
- Building Trades
- Property Maintenance
- CDBG Action Plan Review
II. Other
III. Public Works Monthly
Project Update
Station Lighting, PW Weatherization and 3rd and Spruce Projects (roof and HVAC) are off to the races with significant progress this week. Plum and Franklin HVAC has taken a hard opposite turn and returned to CIP from CDBG funds due to timing constraints.
Otherwise-
- Downtown Fire Station project- Apparatus Bay Lighting- NTP Complete- Product on order 4-6 week lead expected approx. Nov 7
- Plum and Franklin HVAC- 100% design complete 2023 Construction bid
- 8th and Court boiler system is failing- 2023 budgeted
- McKnight and Spring -
- Ethosource Furniture on order 4 weeks out approx. Nov 7
- Kitchen flooring and Ceiling replacement –Ceiling complete
- Appliance purchase- DC’s pending
- “” Cares- HVAC (Covid/ CDBG)- Authorization to bid circulating
- “” Generator- under construction delay change order- MetEd
- “” Overhead door-Install 10/13.
- Reading Fire Museum HVAC- Proposals with Purchasing
- City Park playground- under construction
- 3rd and Spruce Playground- Council award pending
- Reading Skate Park- released to construction- SSM preparing documents
- Peace Dove – 10/15 final proposal due
- 6th and Amity- Council award pending
- Baer Park- Authorization to bid circulating
- Baer Park Lights- 2023 funded with payback expectation from Manny Guzman
- Basketball Court resurfacing- No Additional information at this time- Awaiting Lonnie Walker 2023 budgeted
- Reading Iron- Scope development public meeting 10/26
- Centre Park- Public Meeting 10/26
- Swings, Slides, Nets- all awarded construction
- 3rd and Spruce Roof- NTP issued- defining construction schedule
- 3rd and Spruce HVAC in progress NTP issued- defining construction schedule
- City Hall Phase #2 Roofing- construction beginning 0ct 17th
- City Hall HVAC- NTP pending
- Pagoda Wall- design in progress
- Pagoda MEP- Kick off 10/13/22
- PW building HVAC- round 2 of evaluation and report updating
- Heritage Park Storm Water Outfall- expected completion 10/24 with spring seeding to remain
- Bushong Dam- Engineering in progress
- Willow Creek- Designer pricing fees and revised cost estimate
- Egelman’s Dam- Recommendation memo circulating
- Reading Public Library HVAC- under Construction LEAD ISSUES IDENTIFIED
- Northwest Library Ceiling Repairs- CDBG application pending 2023
- Northwest Circulation Desk- CDBG Application Pending 2023
- Willam Penn Fire Tower- 2023 ventilation work
- SE and NE Library Lighting/Ceiling Project- 2023
- Camp Lilly- 2023 CIP ADA access Project.
- Lance place- Pending Price structure
Completed
- Essick Park Asphalt removal- Completed
- Southwest Apron- Completed
- Bernhart’s Dam- Complete
- Bernhart’s Lead/Creek- EPA confirms site is safe with current use- Completed
- 11th and Pike Phase 1- Completed
- City park pavilion- Completed
- City park small pavilion Completed
- Sidewalk Program- Completed – inspection and final invoice pending
- Egelman’s park pavilion- Construction complete
- Egelman’s Pavilion Painting- Painting complete- dedication pending
- RPD admin building- Canceled- Complete
- Bernhart’s Fall Protection Fencing- completed
- PW ADA Access- Complete
- McKnight and Spring
- Bachman’s cabinets complete
- CertaPro to paint Complete
- 3rd and Court Fire Station- Complete
- 11th and Pike Phase 2- Complete
- City Hall Roof Phase 1- Complete
IV. Community and Economic Development Monthly
- Update on projects in the CDBG Action Plan
- Amount in Un-programmed Funds (unspent HUD funding)
- Division Update (rotating through divisions)
- Planning and Zoning Updates
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Workshop
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DESCRIPTION:CITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA\NMEMORANDUM\NTO:\NHARB MEMBERS\NFROM:\NAMY WOLDT JOHNSON\NDATE:\NOCTOBER 17, 2022\NSUBJECT:\NOCTOBER 18, 2022 MEETING AGENDA\N \N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 604 Laurel St. \N Ramon Proano, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 78\NReview proposal for the replacement of original wood windows with white vinyl replacement windows at the front facade, replacement of the first floor front entrance door and storm door, installation of concrete front entrance steps with a wrought iron railing, installation of a mail box at the first floor front façade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 913 Rose St.\N Suzanne Neider, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 32\NReview request for financial hardship for the replacement of the original scalloped slate shingles with asphalt shingles at the third floor front Mansard roof.\N \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 915 Rose St.\N Ymelda Rodriguez, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 68\NReview request for financial hardship for the replacement of the original scalloped slate shingles with asphalt shingles at the third floor front Mansard roof and dormer roofs.\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 353 N. 5th St.\N Ramon Perez, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 88\NReview request for the installation of 3 black gooseneck light fixtures above the first floor storefront, installation of a recessed light and emergency lighting at the ceiling of the recessed storefront. \N \N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 1236 Eckert Ave.\N Steve Gumeniski, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 96\NReview request for the painting of exterior surfaces on the front facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 50 N. 5th St.\N Shuman Dev. Group/Acme Structure LP, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A \N \N 401 Penn St.\N Alvernia University, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for the installation of vinyl graphics on various storefront windows depicting selected student artwork as part of the Fast Lane Art Program sponsored by Berks Arts.\N 8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 525 Franklin St.\N Facility Management Corp, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 86\NReview request for the installation of 7 G2G Lighting Series 2 Wall Washer light fixtures at the rear roofline to illuminate the mural on the rear façade.\N 8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 1710 Hampden Blvd.\N Geovany Hernandez, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for the construction of an 18’ x 18’ building addition at the first floor rear facade, construction of a 25.5’ x 20’ a carport at the rear, basement level, facade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 8:35 p.m. ITEM #9 57 S. 6th St.\N Luis Cintron, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 38\NReview request for the rehabilitation of the western (front) and southern facades. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 8:50 p.m. ITEM #10 45 S. 6th St.\N Lincoln Events, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 120\NReview request for the replacement of the previously existing church message board on the front façade with a sign to match the message board in dimension and to read “Baer Chapel,Abraham Lincoln Events, 610-372-3700” in gold letters on a red background at the front façade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N \N 9:05 p.m. ITEM #11 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N50 N. 5th, Acme Structure L.P., Owner\N\NReplacement of 3 existing M&T Bank sign faces with sign faces to match the existing sign dimensions and to reflect the rebranding of the bank. \N\N218 S. 5th, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces in kind.\N\N650 Chestnut St., Reading Foundary, Owner\N\NReplacement of the main corrugated metal roof in kind.\N\N810 N. 3rd, Kalia Vallera, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N1234 Eckert Ave., Preferido Delgado, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N \N 9:10 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the October 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 9:30 p.m. Adjournment
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
HARB MEMBERS
FROM:
AMY WOLDT JOHNSON
DATE:
OCTOBER 17, 2022
SUBJECT:
OCTOBER 18, 2022 MEETING AGENDA
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room on the third floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 604 Laurel St.
Ramon Proano, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 78
Review proposal for the replacement of original wood windows with white vinyl replacement windows at the front facade, replacement of the first floor front entrance door and storm door, installation of concrete front entrance steps with a wrought iron railing, installation of a mail box at the first floor front façade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 913 Rose St.
Suzanne Neider, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 32
Review request for financial hardship for the replacement of the original scalloped slate shingles with asphalt shingles at the third floor front Mansard roof.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 915 Rose St.
Ymelda Rodriguez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 68
Review request for financial hardship for the replacement of the original scalloped slate shingles with asphalt shingles at the third floor front Mansard roof and dormer roofs.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 353 N. 5th St.
Ramon Perez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 88
Review request for the installation of 3 black gooseneck light fixtures above the first floor storefront, installation of a recessed light and emergency lighting at the ceiling of the recessed storefront.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 1236 Eckert Ave.
Steve Gumeniski, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 96
Review request for the painting of exterior surfaces on the front facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 50 N. 5th St.
Shuman Dev. Group/Acme Structure LP, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
401 Penn St.
Alvernia University, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for the installation of vinyl graphics on various storefront windows depicting selected student artwork as part of the Fast Lane Art Program sponsored by Berks Arts.
8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 525 Franklin St.
Facility Management Corp, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 86
Review request for the installation of 7 G2G Lighting Series 2 Wall Washer light fixtures at the rear roofline to illuminate the mural on the rear façade.
8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 1710 Hampden Blvd.
Geovany Hernandez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for the construction of an 18’ x 18’ building addition at the first floor rear facade, construction of a 25.5’ x 20’ a carport at the rear, basement level, facade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
8:35 p.m. ITEM #9 57 S. 6th St.
Luis Cintron, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 38
Review request for the rehabilitation of the western (front) and southern facades. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
8:50 p.m. ITEM #10 45 S. 6th St.
Lincoln Events, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 120
Review request for the replacement of the previously existing church message board on the front façade with a sign to match the message board in dimension and to read “Baer Chapel,Abraham Lincoln Events, 610-372-3700” in gold letters on a red background at the front façade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
9:05 p.m. ITEM #11 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 50 N. 5th, Acme Structure L.P., Owner
Replacement of 3 existing M&T Bank sign faces with sign faces to match the existing sign dimensions and to reflect the rebranding of the bank.
- 218 S. 5th, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
- 650 Chestnut St., Reading Foundary, Owner
Replacement of the main corrugated metal roof in kind.
- 810 N. 3rd, Kalia Vallera, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 1234 Eckert Ave., Preferido Delgado, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
9:10 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors and the installation of tile on the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the October 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
9:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NCapital Plan Public Hearing\NWednesday, October 19, 2022\N5 pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\NCitizens desiring to address Council on the hearing topic may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name and address to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing or by registering on the Sign-in Sheet available in Council Chambers. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82740856452?pwd=RHR5cmNqMjExSkU3aktXM041TVJHUT09\NPasscode: 375416\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 827 4085 6452\NPasscode: 375416\NI. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed 2023 Capital Plan\NII. Presentation of Capital Plan - Administration\NIII. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NPlease see the public comment registration process above. Any person who fails to register with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three (3) minutes.\NIV. Adjourn\NProposed Capital Program 5 Year Budget\N\N\N\N\NPublic Works\N\N\N12,499,252\N\N\N\N\NFire/EMS\N\N\N1,911,000\N\N\N\N\NPolice\N\N\N600,000\N\N\N\N\NAdministration [CD + Finance]\N\N\N830,000\N\N\N\N\NTOTAL $ 15,840,252
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Evidentiary Hearing
Capital Plan Public Hearing
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
5 pm
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City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus the public speaking requirements have been modified. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions:
Citizens desiring to address Council on the hearing topic may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name and address to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing or by registering on the Sign-in Sheet available in Council Chambers. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain public comment on the proposed 2023 Capital Plan
II. Presentation of Capital Plan - Administration
III. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
Please see the public comment registration process above. Any person who fails to register with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three (3) minutes.
IV. Adjourn
Proposed Capital Program 5 Year Budget
Public Works | 12,499,252 |
Fire/EMS | 1,911,000 |
Police | 600,000 |
Administration [CD + Finance] | 830,000 |
TOTAL $ 15,840,252
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SUMMARY:COW ARPA with Colleges/Universities
CREATED:20221004T175001Z
DTSTAMP:20221004T175001Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-arpa-with-colleges-universities
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, October 19, 2022\NARPA \NHigher Learning Institutions\N5:30 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86733272157?pwd=UEFrR24wQ1g0WUF2dGVxY1BXSHdQQT09\NPasscode: 677302\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 867 3327 2157\NPasscode: 677302\N \NI. Albright – 5:30-5:50 pm presentation and 5:50-6 pm Q&A\NII. Alvernia – 6-6:20 pm presentation and 6:20-6:30 pm Q&A\N \NIII. RACC – 6:30-6:50 presentation and 6:50-7 pm Q&A\N \NIV. Next Steps\N
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Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
ARPA
Higher Learning Institutions
5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Albright – 5:30-5:50 pm presentation and 5:50-6 pm Q&A
II. Alvernia – 6-6:20 pm presentation and 6:20-6:30 pm Q&A
III. RACC – 6:30-6:50 presentation and 6:50-7 pm Q&A
IV. Next Steps
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SUMMARY:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
CREATED:20221014T173117Z
DTSTAMP:20221014T173117Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/blighted-property-review-committee-2
DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NCERTIFICATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NAGENDA\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREBPRC Certification Hearing Property Packet List for 10/20/22 (4 MB ZIP FILE)\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84286232915?pwd=UUgvOVhnMzlSN2xsRmpyVmtya2Z1Zz09\NPasscode: 597692\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 842 8623 2915\NPasscode: 597692\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether the properties, in fact, meet the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the August 2022 Determination Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N6. 438 S 6th St, Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St., Rdg PA, Purchased Dec 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 438 S 6th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N7. 152 Elm St, McKnight’s Cafe, owner, 152 Elm St, Reading, Purchased March 1999 – Tabled at the March 2022 Determination Hearing\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 152 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 1353 N 10th St, owner, David Crespo, 5918 57th St, Maspeth NY, Purchased June 2012\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1353 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N12. 645 S 17th ½ St, DSV SPV2 LLV, owner, PO Box 1348 Lexington SC, Purchased July 2017\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 645 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N14. 833 Schuylkill Ave, David Davis, owner, PO Box 681 Reading PA, Purchased June 2007\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 833 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 726 Franklin St, Maribel DeJesus, owner, PO Box 128 NY NY, Purchased Aug 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 726 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 804 Chestnut St, John Caba, owner, 804 Chestnut St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 804 Chestnut St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N17. 149 Maitland St, Jose Martinez, owner, 246 S White Horse Pike Berlin NJ, Purchased Aug 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 149 Maitland St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 8 Nottingham Ct, Peter Raber, owner, 8 Nottingham Ct Rdg PA, Purchased March 1993\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 8 Nottingham Ct as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N
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CERTIFICATION HEARING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
HYBRID MEETING
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
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All parties wishing to testify must register with the
BPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.
I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether the properties, in fact, meet the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the August 2022 Determination Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
V. Determination Hearing
6. 438 S 6th St, Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St., Rdg PA, Purchased Dec 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 438 S 6th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
7. 152 Elm St, McKnight’s Cafe, owner, 152 Elm St, Reading, Purchased March 1999 – Tabled at the March 2022 Determination Hearing
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 152 Elm St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 1353 N 10th St, owner, David Crespo, 5918 57th St, Maspeth NY, Purchased June 2012
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1353 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
12. 645 S 17th ½ St, DSV SPV2 LLV, owner, PO Box 1348 Lexington SC, Purchased July 2017
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 645 S 17th ½ St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 833 Schuylkill Ave, David Davis, owner, PO Box 681 Reading PA, Purchased June 2007
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 833 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 726 Franklin St, Maribel DeJesus, owner, PO Box 128 NY NY, Purchased Aug 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 726 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 804 Chestnut St, John Caba, owner, 804 Chestnut St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 804 Chestnut St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
17. 149 Maitland St, Jose Martinez, owner, 246 S White Horse Pike Berlin NJ, Purchased Aug 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 149 Maitland St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 8 Nottingham Ct, Peter Raber, owner, 8 Nottingham Ct Rdg PA, Purchased March 1993
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 8 Nottingham Ct as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20220923T154208Z
DTSTAMP:20220923T154208Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-41
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, October 24, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82897960502?pwd=VzR6cjU2MU5JWFd2eGcrMWE3ZGdGUT09\NPasscode: 808480\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 828 9796 0502\NPasscode: 808480\NI. Planning Commission Appointment Update 5-5:15 pm\NII. ARPA Funding – 5:15-5:30 pm\N \N\NAmount of eligible Lost Revenue\NAmount of eligible Lost Revenue committed\NAmount of ARPA funding tied to ARPA Regulations\N\N \NIII. Land Bank Board 5:30-6 pm\N\NComposition of Board\NLand Banks in Third Class Cities that have Redevelopment Authority management\N\NIV. Agenda Review 6 pm -
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 24, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Planning Commission Appointment Update 5-5:15 pm
II. ARPA Funding – 5:15-5:30 pm
- Amount of eligible Lost Revenue
- Amount of eligible Lost Revenue committed
- Amount of ARPA funding tied to ARPA Regulations
III. Land Bank Board 5:30-6 pm
- Composition of Board
- Land Banks in Third Class Cities that have Redevelopment Authority management
IV. Agenda Review 6 pm -
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20220923T154253Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-22
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastora Isabelle Pena, Iglesia Respiro y libercion de Dios \NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on real estate, personnel and litigation after the October 10th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\NPublic comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of October 24, 2022\NB. MINUTES: October 10th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the October 10th, 17th and 19th COWs and the Oct 17th Nominations Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the donation of steel deck stage panels, acquired when DID was disbanded, to Genesis Theatre\NB. Award of Contract – for the Sole Source Purchase of services to replace the Peace Dove in City Park with a Cast Stone replica created by Kreilick Conservation at the cost of $81,048 allocated from ARPA funding\NC. Award of Contract – for the Skyline Drive Observation Overlook Clearing to Bartlett Tree Experts, Reading, PA at the cost of $165,498 from the Public Works budget to remove all trees and large underbrush as identified by the City Arborist to create a clean and unobstructed line of sight at all three observation overlooks.\N \ND. Award of Contract – for the 6th and Amity Playground Project to, Uhrig Construction, 1700 N 5th Street Reading, at the cost of $574,000 for removal and pruning of trees where required, installing porous asphalt paving walkways, segmental block piers, landscaping; installation of modular play and swing structures, benches, and safety surface mulch; and all related work. Funding is composed of $150,000 from DCNR, $330,500 from CDBG and $235,000 from the CIP\N \NE. Award of Contract – for the McKnight and Spring Fire Station HVAC Improvements Project\Nto the Warko Group, 18 Morgan Drive Reading, PA at the cost of $293,000 from CDBG to replace the HVAC systems in like kind and upgrade the indoor air quality of the facility with the use of bi-polar ionization (BPI) technology.\N \NF. Resolution - for upgrading the equipment at 10 of the current VSU (Video Safety Unit) camera locations to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, NJ at the cost of $559,670.09 allowing the addition of five (5) repeater sites for future City-wide camera sites and adding seventeen (17) new camera sites to expand the VSU Camera network to seventy-nine (79) City-wide camera sites adding additional coverage areas that are currently not able to be utilized. LTW has the current VSU maintenance contract and is a member of CoStars\N \NG. Award of Contract – for the Consulting Services for the Egelman’s Dam Modification Engineering Services Project to, ECS Mid Atlantic LLC, Wexford, PA at the cost of $133,750 from H2O Grant, ARPA and 2023 Storm Water Funds to evaluate the existing structure and design of upgrades through construction and project management. Special considerations will be placed on the historical, cultural, and community aspects of the structure to preserve the existing integrity and utilization of the building\N \NH. Award of Contract – for the Third and Spruce Playground Project to, Purcell Construction, Denver, PA at the cost of $479,600 for preparatory work relative to the performance of the various construction operations of the Project. Removal of existing vegetation, removing existing above-grade improvements and removing existing below-grade improvements. Funding is composed of $250,000 from a Keystone Grant, $150,000 from CDBG and $100,000 from CIP\N \NI. Resolution – authorizing the disposition of records for the Law Department in accordance with Resaolution 134- 2009 and State Act 428 as follows: Contracts that have been completed or terminated for more than 12 years, Registered Bills more than 4 years old, Litigation files for closed cases that are not precedential that are more than 4 years old and Liens satisfactions more than 2 years old\N \NJ. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of office furniture for the Property Maintenance Division from GSA-approved vendor EthoSource in the amount of $54,785.00 from the budgeted account for City Hall Office Upgrades\N \NK. Award of Contract – for the trash (all materials), accumulated nuisance, weed removal and securing necessary properties project to Hope Works Reading, PA and Stubbs Cleaning Services. Reading, PA at the total cost of split between the two companies from the Public Works budget\N \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NStadium Commission – James Schlegel, Chair\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \N_________________________________________________________________\NPending Legislation\NBill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3\N \NBill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NA. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday\Nin January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in\NJanuary 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.\NB. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\NC. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\ND. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first\NSunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each\Nyear thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NIntroduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \N____________________________________________________________________________________________________________\NA. Bill 120-2022 – amending fee schedule in the City Code by increasing the fee for solid waste collection from $190.92 per unit per year in 2022 to $196.65 in 2023, for a total of $340 for solid waste, recycling and clean city Introduced at the October 10 regular meeting\NB. Bill 121-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 131 and 133 Schuylkill Avenue to the City from Berks County Conservancy Properties, Inc (a subsidiary of Berks Nature that is being dissolved Introduced at the October 10 regular meeting\NC. Bill 122-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer within the Public Works Sewer Fund in the amount of $75,000.00 from Vehicles 540743-48003 to Gas 540743-45001 ($25,000) and Sewer Repair Supplies 540743-45016 ($50,000) to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022 Introduced at the October 10 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Solid Waste Legal Services to General Plant Supplies in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of recycling carts\NB. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $165,000 from Community Development to Human Resources to repay the IRS for COVID sick leave that is not being reimbursed because we are a government entity\N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – to Approve or Disapprove the Certificate of Insufficiency issued by the City Clerk on the Freedom from Toxic Trespass Petition Tabled at the Oct 10th regular meeting\N \NB. Resolution – making appointments to the Planning Commission\NC. Resolution - reappointing Cathy Curran Myers to the EAC\ND. Resolution – appointing Stephan Thompson to the EAC\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NMonday, October 24\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, October 26\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm\N \NTuesday, November 1\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm\N \NMonday, November 7\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm\N \NMonday, November 14\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, November 16\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
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- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastora Isabelle Pena, Iglesia Respiro y libercion de Dios
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on real estate, personnel and litigation after the October 10th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted in writing by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of October 24, 2022
B. MINUTES: October 10th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the October 10th, 17th and 19th COWs and the Oct 17th Nominations Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the donation of steel deck stage panels, acquired when DID was disbanded, to Genesis Theatre
B. Award of Contract – for the Sole Source Purchase of services to replace the Peace Dove in City Park with a Cast Stone replica created by Kreilick Conservation at the cost of $81,048 allocated from ARPA funding
C. Award of Contract – for the Skyline Drive Observation Overlook Clearing to Bartlett Tree Experts, Reading, PA at the cost of $165,498 from the Public Works budget to remove all trees and large underbrush as identified by the City Arborist to create a clean and unobstructed line of sight at all three observation overlooks.
D. Award of Contract – for the 6th and Amity Playground Project to, Uhrig Construction, 1700 N 5th Street Reading, at the cost of $574,000 for removal and pruning of trees where required, installing porous asphalt paving walkways, segmental block piers, landscaping; installation of modular play and swing structures, benches, and safety surface mulch; and all related work. Funding is composed of $150,000 from DCNR, $330,500 from CDBG and $235,000 from the CIP
E. Award of Contract – for the McKnight and Spring Fire Station HVAC Improvements Project
to the Warko Group, 18 Morgan Drive Reading, PA at the cost of $293,000 from CDBG to replace the HVAC systems in like kind and upgrade the indoor air quality of the facility with the use of bi-polar ionization (BPI) technology.
F. Resolution - for upgrading the equipment at 10 of the current VSU (Video Safety Unit) camera locations to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, NJ at the cost of $559,670.09 allowing the addition of five (5) repeater sites for future City-wide camera sites and adding seventeen (17) new camera sites to expand the VSU Camera network to seventy-nine (79) City-wide camera sites adding additional coverage areas that are currently not able to be utilized. LTW has the current VSU maintenance contract and is a member of CoStars
G. Award of Contract – for the Consulting Services for the Egelman’s Dam Modification Engineering Services Project to, ECS Mid Atlantic LLC, Wexford, PA at the cost of $133,750 from H2O Grant, ARPA and 2023 Storm Water Funds to evaluate the existing structure and design of upgrades through construction and project management. Special considerations will be placed on the historical, cultural, and community aspects of the structure to preserve the existing integrity and utilization of the building
H. Award of Contract – for the Third and Spruce Playground Project to, Purcell Construction, Denver, PA at the cost of $479,600 for preparatory work relative to the performance of the various construction operations of the Project. Removal of existing vegetation, removing existing above-grade improvements and removing existing below-grade improvements. Funding is composed of $250,000 from a Keystone Grant, $150,000 from CDBG and $100,000 from CIP
I. Resolution – authorizing the disposition of records for the Law Department in accordance with Resaolution 134- 2009 and State Act 428 as follows: Contracts that have been completed or terminated for more than 12 years, Registered Bills more than 4 years old, Litigation files for closed cases that are not precedential that are more than 4 years old and Liens satisfactions more than 2 years old
J. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of office furniture for the Property Maintenance Division from GSA-approved vendor EthoSource in the amount of $54,785.00 from the budgeted account for City Hall Office Upgrades
K. Award of Contract – for the trash (all materials), accumulated nuisance, weed removal and securing necessary properties project to Hope Works Reading, PA and Stubbs Cleaning Services. Reading, PA at the total cost of split between the two companies from the Public Works budget
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Stadium Commission – James Schlegel, Chair
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
_________________________________________________________________
Pending Legislation
Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3
Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008, and ending the first Sunday
in January 2009 2024: $68,100 $99,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in
January 2010 2025: $69,600 $102,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $105,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $72,600 $108,000.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first
Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each
year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A. Bill 120-2022 – amending fee schedule in the City Code by increasing the fee for solid waste collection from $190.92 per unit per year in 2022 to $196.65 in 2023, for a total of $340 for solid waste, recycling and clean city Introduced at the October 10 regular meeting
B. Bill 121-2022 – authorizing the conveyance of 131 and 133 Schuylkill Avenue to the City from Berks County Conservancy Properties, Inc (a subsidiary of Berks Nature that is being dissolved Introduced at the October 10 regular meeting
C. Bill 122-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer within the Public Works Sewer Fund in the amount of $75,000.00 from Vehicles 540743-48003 to Gas 540743-45001 ($25,000) and Sewer Repair Supplies 540743-45016 ($50,000) to cover projected increased costs for the rest of 2022 Introduced at the October 10 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Solid Waste Legal Services to General Plant Supplies in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of recycling carts
B. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $165,000 from Community Development to Human Resources to repay the IRS for COVID sick leave that is not being reimbursed because we are a government entity
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – to Approve or Disapprove the Certificate of Insufficiency issued by the City Clerk on the Freedom from Toxic Trespass Petition Tabled at the Oct 10th regular meeting
B. Resolution – making appointments to the Planning Commission
C. Resolution - reappointing Cathy Curran Myers to the EAC
D. Resolution – appointing Stephan Thompson to the EAC
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 24
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Wednesday, October 26
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
Tuesday, November 1
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
Monday, November 7
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
Monday, November 14
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Wednesday, November 16
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCILTuesday, October 25, 202212:00 p.m.\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREVirtually EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B.Davis, C. Neff, M. SmithPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written publiccomment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read intothe record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of themeeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09Meeting ID: 419 292 6522Passcode: 972205Dial by your location877 853 5257 US Toll-free888 475 4499 US Toll-freeAGENDATime12:00 – 12:05 Welcome Welcome from Chair Call to order Public comment Approval of minutes – September 27, 202212:05 – 12:45 Review Old Business Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers) Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Member update (Shelly Smith)ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORYCOUNCILTime Plastic bag ban (David Beane) Brownfields database (David Beane) Environmental Justice Issues (Cathy Curran-Myers) Schuylkill River Contamination12:45 – 1:00Introduce New Business 2023 meeting schedule1:00Provide Project Updates (as needed) Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale) WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Non-use Aquifer Designation (Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane) Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith) Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale) Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher) Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers) List of Organizations (David Beane) Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray) Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity) Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray) BCTV Program (David Beane) PFAs (Bill Murray) Zero Waste Plan Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman) Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers) Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers) DCNR Grant Projects (All)1:20Clarify Next Steps Clarify follow-up commitments NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 22 via Zoom Share closing comments1:30Adjourn
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
12:00 p.m.
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Virtually
EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach
Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B.
Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public
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the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the
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AGENDA
Time
12:00 – 12:05 Welcome
Welcome from Chair
Call to order
Public comment
Approval of minutes – September 27, 2022
12:05 – 12:45 Review Old Business
Rain Garden Installations (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Signage/Mapping Proposal, Funding (Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-
Fisher)
Member update (Shelly Smith)
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Time
Plastic bag ban (David Beane)
Brownfields database (David Beane)
Environmental Justice Issues (Cathy Curran-Myers)
Schuylkill River Contamination
12:45 – 1:00
Introduce New Business
2023 meeting schedule
1:00
Provide Project Updates (as needed)
Communications Committee Update (Bill Vitale)
WWTP Energy Audit (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Non-use Aquifer Designation (Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane)
Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force (Veronica Erenberg, Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith)
Code Review Committee (Bill Vitale)
Electricity Agreement (Bethany Ayers-Fisher)
Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds education (David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers)
List of Organizations (David Beane)
Storm Water/MS4 Issues (Scott Bachman, Bill Murray)
Solid Waste / Recycling (Steve Harrity)
Lead Abatement Coalition (David Beane, Bill Murray)
BCTV Program (David Beane)
PFAs (Bill Murray)
Zero Waste Plan
Plan Review / Comprehensive Plan
City-owned Dams (Bob Gensemer, Scott Bachman)
Greater Reading Trails (Ann Sellers)
Smart Growth Alliance (Ann Sellers)
DCNR Grant Projects (All)
1:20
Clarify Next Steps
Clarify follow-up commitments
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 22 via Zoom
Share closing comments
1:30
Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Downtown Transportation Plan
CREATED:20221006T153950Z
DTSTAMP:20221006T153950Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/downtown-transportation-plan
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Reading Active Transportation Plan Open House\N
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting(CANCELLED)
CREATED:20221024T172904Z
DTSTAMP:20221024T172904Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-meeting-12
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled - New date 11/01/2022 @6:00\NCity of Reading Planning Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 25, 2022; 6:00 PMDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-122-PF; 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue(5) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-116-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue; Final Plan Review(6) Church Street: Vacation of Road Segment (Bern Street Subdivision Lots 1 and 2)PC-2022-126-PF; 1725 North 5th Street(7) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ApplicationPC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review(8) Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ApplicationPC-2022-125-PF; 1527 North 5th Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(9) Reading School District - STEM School; Preliminary Land Development Plan ApplicationPC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9th Street; Preliminary Plan Review(10) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(11) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval(a) Elm Street Daycare Annexation and Land Development Plan(b) Prince and Princesses Annexation and Land Development Plan(c) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan(d) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan(12) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report)(13) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Workshop Meeting on October 18, 2022 (Cancelled)(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments(14) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2022(15) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) andTuesday, November 22, 2022 (Regular Meeting)(16) Adjournment\N\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N\N
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City of Reading Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 25, 2022; 6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-122-PF; 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue
(5) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-116-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue; Final Plan Review
(6) Church Street: Vacation of Road Segment (Bern Street Subdivision Lots 1 and 2)
PC-2022-126-PF; 1725 North 5th Street
(7) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Application
PC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review
(8) Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application
PC-2022-125-PF; 1527 North 5th Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(9) Reading School District - STEM School; Preliminary Land Development Plan Application
PC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9th Street; Preliminary Plan Review
(10) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(11) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval
(a) Elm Street Daycare Annexation and Land Development Plan
(b) Prince and Princesses Annexation and Land Development Plan
(c) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan
(d) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan
(12) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report)
(13) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Workshop Meeting on October 18, 2022 (Cancelled)
(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments
(14) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2022
(15) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) and
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 (Regular Meeting)
(16) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole Budget Review
CREATED:20221021T131832Z
DTSTAMP:20221021T131832Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-budget-review-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, October 26, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81690867693?pwd=WjNYWVlGZ3hLMGU1WTZXMFpFMnNmUT09\NPasscode: 621739\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 \NWebinar ID: 816 9086 7693\NPasscode: 621739\NI. Police \NII. Parking Lot Review\NPARKING LOT\NItems shown in orange are related to the 2023 GF Budget or the CDBG Action Plan\NOctober 12th COW\N\NRelocation of Downtown Coordinator to the Managing Director’s office\NMeeting to review each public building, its use and condition\N2023 Street Paving – funding and plan\NOverall budget review of the Social Security allocations (appears misaligned with the salary line items in some areas)\NOverall budget – adjustment to fringe benefits and all insurance expenses\NOverall budget review of Pension expenses (appears misaligned with the salary line items in some areas)\NDevelopment of incentives for residing in Reading and/or purchasing a home within Reading (owner occupied)\NReview purchase and installation of filers/grates over storm sewers to reduce entry of litter and piping to reduce entry of litter into waterways\NReconsider $15 an hour for part-time positions\NReestablish P3 meetings\NReview increase in PT wages in PW budget and decrease in fuel costs\N\NOctober 17th COW\N\NModification to CD Admin budget & Position Ord – making the PT HARB clerk full-time.\NCorrection to SWEEP and Property Maintenance salaries\NReview of CD Org Chart w/ position descriptions and salaries\NExplanation re drawdown and use of HOME funding for 2021-22\NHOME ARP requirements and restrictions + amount allocated and remaining – project deadline July 2023\NCopies of the HOME ARP applications\NNumber of Reading families that received rental and utility assistance from the City and the County\N\N \NOctober 24th COW\N\N131-133 Schuylkill Ave – update on seeking a partner to maintain these lots re Goggleworks, neighboring property owner, etc. – November 30th COW\N\N
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Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Police
II. Parking Lot Review
PARKING LOT
Items shown in orange are related to the 2023 GF Budget or the CDBG Action Plan
October 12th COW
- Relocation of Downtown Coordinator to the Managing Director’s office
- Meeting to review each public building, its use and condition
- 2023 Street Paving – funding and plan
- Overall budget review of the Social Security allocations (appears misaligned with the salary line items in some areas)
- Overall budget – adjustment to fringe benefits and all insurance expenses
- Overall budget review of Pension expenses (appears misaligned with the salary line items in some areas)
- Development of incentives for residing in Reading and/or purchasing a home within Reading (owner occupied)
- Review purchase and installation of filers/grates over storm sewers to reduce entry of litter and piping to reduce entry of litter into waterways
- Reconsider $15 an hour for part-time positions
- Reestablish P3 meetings
- Review increase in PT wages in PW budget and decrease in fuel costs
October 17th COW
- Modification to CD Admin budget & Position Ord – making the PT HARB clerk full-time.
- Correction to SWEEP and Property Maintenance salaries
- Review of CD Org Chart w/ position descriptions and salaries
- Explanation re drawdown and use of HOME funding for 2021-22
- HOME ARP requirements and restrictions + amount allocated and remaining – project deadline July 2023
- Copies of the HOME ARP applications
- Number of Reading families that received rental and utility assistance from the City and the County
October 24th COW
- 131-133 Schuylkill Ave – update on seeking a partner to maintain these lots re Goggleworks, neighboring property owner, etc. – November 30th COW
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SUMMARY:Statium Commission Meeting
CREATED:20221024T152347Z
DTSTAMP:20221024T152347Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/statium-commission-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:First Energy Stadium\N \NJames Schlegel - Chairman\NRick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary\NRick Mountz - Member\NMichael Schorn - Member\NGary Yeager, Jr. - Member\NCarlos Torres - DPW Liaison\NDonna Reed - City Council Liaison\NStrat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus\NAGENDA\NStadium Commission Meeting\NOctober 26, 2022\N7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium\NI. Call to Order \N \NII. Approval of September 28, 2022 Meeting Minutes\N \NIII. Old Business \N\NStadium renovation update\NVolunteer hours\N\N \NIV. New Business\N \N \NV. Miscellaneous\N\NIdeas & Responsibilities\N\N \N \NNext meeting, November 30, 2022, First Energy Stadium\N
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James Schlegel - Chairman
Rick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
Donna Reed - City Council Liaison
Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus
AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
October 26, 2022
7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of September 28, 2022 Meeting Minutes
III. Old Business
- Stadium renovation update
- Volunteer hours
IV. New Business
V. Miscellaneous
Next meeting, November 30, 2022, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:Halloween on Penn St
CREATED:20221007T120434Z
DTSTAMP:20221007T120434Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/halloween-on-penn-st
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole Budget Review
CREATED:20220923T154338Z
DTSTAMP:20220923T154338Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-budget-review
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NTuesday, November 1, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89773833081?pwd=SURjZG9mMEhFYklYWnJLQWp4RGVsdz09\NPasscode: 050799\NOr join by phone:\N888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\N877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 897 7383 3081\NPasscode: 050799\NI. Budget Review \N\NLibrary\NHR Dept\NSelf-Insurance\NLaw\NCharter Board\NEthics Board\NFinance Dept\N\NII. Salary Ranges for HR and PW Directors\N
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Budget Review
- Library
- HR Dept
- Self-Insurance
- Law
- Charter Board
- Ethics Board
- Finance Dept
II. Salary Ranges for HR and PW Directors
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Rescheduled
CREATED:20221025T190713Z
DTSTAMP:20221025T190713Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 1, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-122-PF; 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue(5) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-116-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue; Final Plan Review(6) Church Street: Vacation of Road Segment (Bern Street Subdivision Lots 1 and 2)PC-2022-126-PF; 1725 North 5 th Street(7) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ApplicationPC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review(8) Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ApplicationPC-2022-125-PF; 1527 North 5 th Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review(9) Reading School District - STEM School; Preliminary Land Development Plan ApplicationPC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9 th Street; Preliminary Plan Review(10) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(11) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval(a) Elm Street Daycare Annexation and Land Development Plan(b) Prince and Princesses Annexation and Land Development Plan(c) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan(d) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan(12) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report)(13) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Workshop Meeting on October 18, 2022 (Cancelled)(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments(14) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2022(15) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) andTuesday, November 22, 2022 (Regular Meeting)(16) Adjournment\N\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N\N
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Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 1, 2022; 6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-122-PF; 1010 and 1012 Lancaster Avenue
(5) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-116-PF; 527, 529 and 531 Upland Avenue; Final Plan Review
(6) Church Street: Vacation of Road Segment (Bern Street Subdivision Lots 1 and 2)
PC-2022-126-PF; 1725 North 5 th Street
(7) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Application
PC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review
(8) Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application
PC-2022-125-PF; 1527 North 5 th Street; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
(9) Reading School District - STEM School; Preliminary Land Development Plan Application
PC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9 th Street; Preliminary Plan Review
(10) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(11) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval
(a) Elm Street Daycare Annexation and Land Development Plan
(b) Prince and Princesses Annexation and Land Development Plan
(c) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan
(d) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan
(12) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report)
(13) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Workshop Meeting on October 18, 2022 (Cancelled)
(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments
(14) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2022
(15) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Workshop) and
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 (Regular Meeting)
(16) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission
CREATED:20221027T150443Z
DTSTAMP:20221027T150443Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NTuesday, November 1, 2022\N6:00 PM\NPenn Room\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 6, 2022, October 4, 2022\NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NChair\NVice Chair\NSecretary\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\NEvent Planning\N\NFreedom of Expression\NHalloween\NTeen Café\N\N\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NDraft Mission Statement\N\NIt is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.\N\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NTuesday, December 6 at 6 pm – City Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room\N\NADJOURN\N \NYouth Commission Interests\N\NMental health issues\NMore recreational opportunities\NKeep youth from relocating outside Reading as adults\NHomelessness\NPollution / climate change / environmental issues\NReducing teen pregnancy rates – Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday social media videos\NIncrease good-paying jobs\NClean & safe streets\NRacial injustice\NLegislative process\NSelf-expression\NNavigating the political system\NPride of place\NProcess / requirements to open a business\N\NSpeaker Requests\N\NPolice Chief - police policy review\NMDJ – landlord / tenant issues\NMDJ – property maintenance issues\N
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Agenda
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
6:00 PM
Penn Room
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 6, 2022, October 4, 2022
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
- Event Planning
- Freedom of Expression
- Halloween
- Teen Café
NEW BUSINESS
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Tuesday, December 6 at 6 pm – City Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room
ADJOURN
Youth Commission Interests
- Mental health issues
- More recreational opportunities
- Keep youth from relocating outside Reading as adults
- Homelessness
- Pollution / climate change / environmental issues
- Reducing teen pregnancy rates – Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday social media videos
- Increase good-paying jobs
- Clean & safe streets
- Racial injustice
- Legislative process
- Self-expression
- Navigating the political system
- Pride of place
- Process / requirements to open a business
Speaker Requests
- Police Chief - police policy review
- MDJ – landlord / tenant issues
- MDJ – property maintenance issues
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20221021T132542Z
DTSTAMP:20221021T132542Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-18
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, November 7, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Frank Denbowski – appointment – Planning Commission\N4:15 – Daniel DeCarlo – appointment – Planning Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10) – no update\N \NV. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members – provide feedback on video\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, November 7, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09
Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Frank Denbowski – appointment – Planning Commission
4:15 – Daniel DeCarlo – appointment – Planning Commission
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 10) – no update
V. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members – provide feedback on video
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole Budget Review
CREATED:20221021T132616Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-budget-review-4
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, November 7, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NMonday, November 7, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86280744670?pwd=ejRYVFFuSVExQnN4ZHFIdnM4NnhiUT09\NPasscode: 882816\NOr join by phone:\NDial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 862 8074 4670\NPasscode: 882816\N \NI. Budget Review 5-6:15\N\NFire & EMS\NDebt Service\NPension\N\NII. Parking Lot 6:15\NIII. Charter Board Ordinance review – E. Smith & S. McFarlane 6:30\N
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I. Budget Review 5-6:15
- Fire & EMS
- Debt Service
- Pension
II. Parking Lot 6:15
III. Charter Board Ordinance review – E. Smith & S. McFarlane 6:30
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SUMMARY:Zoning Hearing Board
CREATED:20221107T204724Z
DTSTAMP:20221107T204724Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zoning-hearing-board-8
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS / ZHB AGENDA\N \NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.\NMembers of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.\N\NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928). \NTo join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).\N\NAppeal #2022-37 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) David Lugo is requesting a Variance of Section 600-802, and possibly variances of Section 600-916 (Dumpster regs) and 600-1603 (parking) to allow a restaurant/coffee shop. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights overlay. Dakshesh Patel is the owner of record.\NAppeal #2022-42 – 1262 Cotton Street. (UPI 10531630271758) Yamari Torres is requesting Special Exceptions and/or Variances of Sections 600-804(4) [R3 regulations]; 600-1202 [conditions for the special exceptions]; pursuant to Section 600-1603 [parking requirements]. The overall goal of the application is to allow a place of worship, even though it is attached to a principal residential use. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.\NAppeal #2022-46 – 309 N. 9th Street. (UPI 09531769021002) Arnulfo & Maria Hernadez are requesting a Dimensional Variance of Section 600-804 [R3 regulations] to exceed the maximum building coverage percentage. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.\NAppeal #2022-43 – 50 N. 4th Street. (UPI 06530782701658) Delores Reviere is requesting Special Exceptions and/or Variances of Sections 600-807.B(4) [CC regulations]; 600-1202 [conditions for the special exceptions]. The overall goal of the application is to allow a Daycare for 27 children. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District. The owner of record is Fifty Washington Towers, LLP c/o Abdul Malik.\NAppeal #2022-44 – 213 N. 8th Street. (UPI 09530776915561) Barbett Industries, Inc. is requesting a Variance of Section 600-808.B [CR permitted uses]; or a determination that the manufacturing use is a pre-existing non-conformity and/or may be converted to a manufacturing use pursuant to Section 607.D.6; dimensional variances from Section 808; a Variance of Section 1603.A(20) and I to provide necessary paring on its lot at 210 Cedar Street; and Section 1604 as no loading space is provided. The overall goal of the application is to allow textile manufacturing (textile machines and storage) in conjunction with existing manufacturing located at 226 Cedar Street. The subject property is located in the C-R Zoning District. \NAppeal #2022-45 – 1238 Locust Street. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Ray Martin is requesting Special Exceptions of Section 600-609 [similar use], and in the alternative Variances of Section 600-804 [R3 use and dimensional regulations]; pursuant to Sections 600-1202 [conditions for the special exceptions]; and possibly 600-1603 [parking requirements]. The overall goal of the application is to allow 3 Air B&B rental units. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.\NAppeal #2022-47 – 625 McKnight St. (UPI 15530757534832) The Reading Parking Authority is requesting Variances of sections 600-804.A [R3 dimensional regulations]; 600-1401.C to eliminate the requirement for landscaping/plantings within the proposed buffer strip along McKnight Street; 600-1402.A: To eliminate the requirement for screening within the proposed buffer strip along McKnight Street; 600-1503.A: To eliminate the requirement for clear sight triangles; and 600-1602.N: To eliminate the requirement to plat shade trees within the parking lot. The overall goal of the application is to allow an 82 space parking lot. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
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Appeal #2022-37 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) David Lugo is requesting a Variance of Section 600-802, and possibly variances of Section 600-916 (Dumpster regs) and 600-1603 (parking) to allow a restaurant/coffee shop. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights overlay. Dakshesh Patel is the owner of record.
Appeal #2022-42 – 1262 Cotton Street. (UPI 10531630271758) Yamari Torres is requesting Special Exceptions and/or Variances of Sections 600-804(4) [R3 regulations]; 600-1202 [conditions for the special exceptions]; pursuant to Section 600-1603 [parking requirements]. The overall goal of the application is to allow a place of worship, even though it is attached to a principal residential use. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-46 – 309 N. 9th Street. (UPI 09531769021002) Arnulfo & Maria Hernadez are requesting a Dimensional Variance of Section 600-804 [R3 regulations] to exceed the maximum building coverage percentage. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-43 – 50 N. 4th Street. (UPI 06530782701658) Delores Reviere is requesting Special Exceptions and/or Variances of Sections 600-807.B(4) [CC regulations]; 600-1202 [conditions for the special exceptions]. The overall goal of the application is to allow a Daycare for 27 children. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District. The owner of record is Fifty Washington Towers, LLP c/o Abdul Malik.
Appeal #2022-44 – 213 N. 8th Street. (UPI 09530776915561) Barbett Industries, Inc. is requesting a Variance of Section 600-808.B [CR permitted uses]; or a determination that the manufacturing use is a pre-existing non-conformity and/or may be converted to a manufacturing use pursuant to Section 607.D.6; dimensional variances from Section 808; a Variance of Section 1603.A(20) and I to provide necessary paring on its lot at 210 Cedar Street; and Section 1604 as no loading space is provided. The overall goal of the application is to allow textile manufacturing (textile machines and storage) in conjunction with existing manufacturing located at 226 Cedar Street. The subject property is located in the C-R Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-45 – 1238 Locust Street. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Ray Martin is requesting Special Exceptions of Section 600-609 [similar use], and in the alternative Variances of Section 600-804 [R3 use and dimensional regulations]; pursuant to Sections 600-1202 [conditions for the special exceptions]; and possibly 600-1603 [parking requirements]. The overall goal of the application is to allow 3 Air B&B rental units. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-47 – 625 McKnight St. (UPI 15530757534832) The Reading Parking Authority is requesting Variances of sections 600-804.A [R3 dimensional regulations]; 600-1401.C to eliminate the requirement for landscaping/plantings within the proposed buffer strip along McKnight Street; 600-1402.A: To eliminate the requirement for screening within the proposed buffer strip along McKnight Street; 600-1503.A: To eliminate the requirement for clear sight triangles; and 600-1602.N: To eliminate the requirement to plat shade trees within the parking lot. The overall goal of the application is to allow an 82 space parking lot. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day (City Hall Closed)
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DTSTAMP:20221025T125109Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/veteran-s-day-city-hall-closed
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20221021T132656Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-42
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, November 14, 2022\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86280744670?pwd=ejRYVFFuSVExQnN4ZHFIdnM4NnhiUT09\NPasscode: 882816\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 862 8074 4670\NPasscode: 882816\NI. Vacation of 1725 N 5th and 1704 N 6th Streets 5-5:15 pm\NII. Whistleblower Process (attached) 5:15-5:45 pm\N \NIII. Agenda Review 6 pm
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I. Vacation of 1725 N 5th and 1704 N 6th Streets 5-5:15 pm
II. Whistleblower Process (attached) 5:15-5:45 pm
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20221021T132742Z
DTSTAMP:20221021T132742Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-23
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85951458746?pwd=SzRQL2JPa25GQndhUjJzK3dMZW8xUT09\NPasscode: 586383\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 859 5145 8746\NPasscode: 586383\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Police Chaplain Nicolas Camacho\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on November 1st and 7th regarding personnel issues\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NCouncil commendation recognizing the Reading Climate Corps\NCouncil commendation recognizing Seleda Simmons and The Real Deal 610\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of November 14, 2022\NB. MINUTES: October 24th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the October 24th, November 1st and 7th COWs and the Nov 7th Nominations Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the solicitor to execute and submit the approval of the repository bids for 518 R S 11th St, 519 Cedar St, 225 Hudson St, and 646 Bingaman St\NB. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Chevy Tahoe SSV to 911 Rapid Response, Annville PA at the cost of $76,272.25 from the 2022 CIP and purchase of Cardiac Monitor Equipment to One Beat Medical, Miramar FL at the cost of $35,694.00 from the 2022 CIP. 911 Rapid Response is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract reflects COSTARS pricing. \NC. Award of Contract – for the Potassium permanganate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 25,000 gallons of 25% sodium permanganate shipped in 275-gallon totes to Carus USA 315 Fifth Street, Peru, IL who is the low bidder with total bid price of $300,000.00\N \ND. Resolution - authorizing the setup of a PLIGT investment account, and authorizing the finance department to transfer the OPEB Trust assets from the Wells Fargo checking account into the PLIGT investment account. This will require the Wells Fargo account to subsequently be closed\NE. Resolution - by virtue of Resolution 134-2009, adopted December 14, 2009, the City of Reading declared its intent to follow the procedures for the disposition of records set forth in the Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records of Pennsylvania Municipalities issued in 2009; Council hereby authorizes the disposition of the following public records:\NPublic Works\N Timesheets, Overtime Cards from 2010 – 2017\N Loading Zone Applications from 2006 – 2009\NF. Award of Contract – for the 18W Hancock and East Wyomissing Blvd. Islands Project – Layer 1 Project to Grace Industries, Inc., Bath, PA in the amount of $202,842.60. The work is located along East Wyomissing and Hancock Blvds between Brookline Manor Circle and Gerry Street\N \NG. Award of Contract – for the Fireman’s Museum HVAC Project to Entech Engineering, Reading, PA in the amount of $17,555, funded by the Public Works budget. The City sought proposals (RFPs) from qualified individuals and consulting firms to provide the City’s Public Works Department with the evaluation of the Fire Museum HVAC system, design engineering services, technical specification preparation and construction management services. \N \NH. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignations of Robert Conklin and Lee Olsen from the Reading Planning Commission to remain in compliance with the PA MPC\N \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \N_________________________________________________________________\NPending Legislation\N \NBill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NA. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $68,100 $95,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2025: $69,600 $97,500. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $100,000 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $72,600 $102,500.\N B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\N C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\N D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NIntroduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \N____________________________________________________________________________________________________________\NA. Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3\N \NB. Bill No. 123-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Solid Waste Legal Services to General Plant Supplies in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of recycling carts Introduced at the October 24 regular meeting\NC. Bill No. 124-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $165,000 from Community Development to Human Resources to repay the IRS for COVID sick leave that is not being reimbursed because we are a government entity Introduced at the October 24 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire\NPrevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue\NServices by making modifications to the fees and requirements\N \NB. Ordinance – amending the 2022 Self Insurance Fund 2022 Budget to budget for Fund expenses through the remainder of 2022 by increasing the budget line items Incurred Liability Claims (521100 47490) in the amount of $424,348.44 and Premium Payments (521100 47520) in the amount of $276,071.30, and will be funded by an increase in Transfer from Fund Balance budget line item (521100 39900) in the amount of $700,419.74\NC. Ordinance - budget amendment for the General Fund 2022 budget to budget for employee parking expense and some withholding revenue from some employees to cover a portion of employee parking expense by increasing the budget line items 010830 49540 Police Parking Expense $146,200 and 011491 49540 Parking Expense $143,400, which will be funded by increases to 011491 39009 Parking Reimbursement, $52,200 and 011491 39900 Transfer from Fund Balance, $237,400\ND. Ordinance - 2022 ARPA Fund Budget amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to\Nappropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 each to Alvernia University, Albright College,\Nand Reading Area Community College for a total of $3,000,000.\N \NE. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Reading Police Department and Alvernia for office space and meeting space at 401 Penn Street for a 10 year term at no cost to the City – to be distributed\N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – authorizing the execution of the 2023 CDBG Action Plan and its submission to HUD\N \NB. Resolution – appointing Frank Denbowski to the Planning Commission\NC. Resolution - appointing Daniel DeCarlo to the Planning Commission\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NWednesday, November 16\NPublic Hearing – 5 pm re potential vacation of a portion of the 1700 block of Church St between N 5th and N 6th within the property currently known as Vince’s Towing\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5:30 pm\N \NMonday, November 21\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\N \N***Thursday, November 24\NClosed for Thanksgiving Holiday\N \N***Friday, November 25\NClosed for day after Thanksgiving\N \NMonday, November 28\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm
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- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Police Chaplain Nicolas Camacho
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on November 1st and 7th regarding personnel issues
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Council commendation recognizing the Reading Climate Corps
- Council commendation recognizing Seleda Simmons and The Real Deal 610
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
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All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of November 14, 2022
B. MINUTES: October 24th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the October 24th, November 1st and 7th COWs and the Nov 7th Nominations Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the solicitor to execute and submit the approval of the repository bids for 518 R S 11th St, 519 Cedar St, 225 Hudson St, and 646 Bingaman St
B. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Chevy Tahoe SSV to 911 Rapid Response, Annville PA at the cost of $76,272.25 from the 2022 CIP and purchase of Cardiac Monitor Equipment to One Beat Medical, Miramar FL at the cost of $35,694.00 from the 2022 CIP. 911 Rapid Response is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract reflects COSTARS pricing.
C. Award of Contract – for the Potassium permanganate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 25,000 gallons of 25% sodium permanganate shipped in 275-gallon totes to Carus USA 315 Fifth Street, Peru, IL who is the low bidder with total bid price of $300,000.00
D. Resolution - authorizing the setup of a PLIGT investment account, and authorizing the finance department to transfer the OPEB Trust assets from the Wells Fargo checking account into the PLIGT investment account. This will require the Wells Fargo account to subsequently be closed
E. Resolution - by virtue of Resolution 134-2009, adopted December 14, 2009, the City of Reading declared its intent to follow the procedures for the disposition of records set forth in the Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records of Pennsylvania Municipalities issued in 2009; Council hereby authorizes the disposition of the following public records:
Public Works
Timesheets, Overtime Cards from 2010 – 2017
Loading Zone Applications from 2006 – 2009
F. Award of Contract – for the 18W Hancock and East Wyomissing Blvd. Islands Project – Layer 1 Project to Grace Industries, Inc., Bath, PA in the amount of $202,842.60. The work is located along East Wyomissing and Hancock Blvds between Brookline Manor Circle and Gerry Street
G. Award of Contract – for the Fireman’s Museum HVAC Project to Entech Engineering, Reading, PA in the amount of $17,555, funded by the Public Works budget. The City sought proposals (RFPs) from qualified individuals and consulting firms to provide the City’s Public Works Department with the evaluation of the Fire Museum HVAC system, design engineering services, technical specification preparation and construction management services.
H. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignations of Robert Conklin and Lee Olsen from the Reading Planning Commission to remain in compliance with the PA MPC
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
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Pending Legislation
Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $68,100 $95,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2025: $69,600 $97,500.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2026: $71,100 $100,000 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $72,600 $102,500.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
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A. Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15; Discussion scheduled for Oct 3
B. Bill No. 123-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Solid Waste Legal Services to General Plant Supplies in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of recycling carts Introduced at the October 24 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 124-2022 – authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $165,000 from Community Development to Human Resources to repay the IRS for COVID sick leave that is not being reimbursed because we are a government entity Introduced at the October 24 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire
Prevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue
Services by making modifications to the fees and requirements
B. Ordinance – amending the 2022 Self Insurance Fund 2022 Budget to budget for Fund expenses through the remainder of 2022 by increasing the budget line items Incurred Liability Claims (521100 47490) in the amount of $424,348.44 and Premium Payments (521100 47520) in the amount of $276,071.30, and will be funded by an increase in Transfer from Fund Balance budget line item (521100 39900) in the amount of $700,419.74
C. Ordinance - budget amendment for the General Fund 2022 budget to budget for employee parking expense and some withholding revenue from some employees to cover a portion of employee parking expense by increasing the budget line items 010830 49540 Police Parking Expense $146,200 and 011491 49540 Parking Expense $143,400, which will be funded by increases to 011491 39009 Parking Reimbursement, $52,200 and 011491 39900 Transfer from Fund Balance, $237,400
D. Ordinance - 2022 ARPA Fund Budget amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to
appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 each to Alvernia University, Albright College,
and Reading Area Community College for a total of $3,000,000.
E. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Reading Police Department and Alvernia for office space and meeting space at 401 Penn Street for a 10 year term at no cost to the City – to be distributed
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – authorizing the execution of the 2023 CDBG Action Plan and its submission to HUD
B. Resolution – appointing Frank Denbowski to the Planning Commission
C. Resolution - appointing Daniel DeCarlo to the Planning Commission
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 16
Public Hearing – 5 pm re potential vacation of a portion of the 1700 block of Church St between N 5th and N 6th within the property currently known as Vince’s Towing
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5:30 pm
Monday, November 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
***Thursday, November 24
Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
***Friday, November 25
Closed for day after Thanksgiving
Monday, November 28
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:HARB Meeting\NNOVEMBER 15, 2022 MEETING AGENDA\N \N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 140 N. 5th St. \N WCR Center for the Arts, Inc., Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 110\NReview proposal for the demolition of the existing one story frame structure at the rear (western) façade and the construction of a 15’ x 18’ 1½ story high addition to enclose an ADA accessible vertical platform lift.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 City Park\N City of Reading, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview proposal for the replication and fabrication of the existing Dove sculpture (adjacent to the former City Park rose garden) in cast stone; stabilization and cleaning of the existing pedestal.\N \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 1510 Lorraine Rd.\N Jennifer L. Motze, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 100\NReview proposal for the construction of a two story addition, wrap around porch, deck, and carport at the rear façade.\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 337 S. 7th St.\N Lance Robertson, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 26\NReview proposal for the installation of an 18’ x 21’ mural at the southern facade.\N \N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 701 Bingaman St. (AKA 301 S. 7th St.)\N 701 Bingaman St. LLC, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 86\NReview proposal for the painting of the exterior brick façade.\N(Violation - work has been partially completed.)\N \N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N901 Centre Ave., Estate of Richard R. Boyer, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces. \N\N123 A S. 6th, Lismari Rivera, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N624 Pine St., Manuel & Dionicia Dominguez, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N240 S. 6th, Del Villar Management LLC, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N331 Douglass St., Kim Floyd, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces; repair and replacement of wood molding at the third floor front façade in kind.\N\N619 N. 5th, Leanna Brown, Owner\N\NReplacement of scalloped and straight edged slate shingles at the front tower roof in kind.\N \N 7:55 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the November 2022 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 140 N. 5th St.
WCR Center for the Arts, Inc., Owner
Composite Index Rating: 110
Review proposal for the demolition of the existing one story frame structure at the rear (western) façade and the construction of a 15’ x 18’ 1½ story high addition to enclose an ADA accessible vertical platform lift.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 City Park
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review proposal for the replication and fabrication of the existing Dove sculpture (adjacent to the former City Park rose garden) in cast stone; stabilization and cleaning of the existing pedestal.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 1510 Lorraine Rd.
Jennifer L. Motze, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 100
Review proposal for the construction of a two story addition, wrap around porch, deck, and carport at the rear façade.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 337 S. 7th St.
Lance Robertson, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 26
Review proposal for the installation of an 18’ x 21’ mural at the southern facade.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 701 Bingaman St. (AKA 301 S. 7th St.)
701 Bingaman St. LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 86
Review proposal for the painting of the exterior brick façade.
(Violation - work has been partially completed.)
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 901 Centre Ave., Estate of Richard R. Boyer, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 123 A S. 6th, Lismari Rivera, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 624 Pine St., Manuel & Dionicia Dominguez, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 240 S. 6th, Del Villar Management LLC, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 331 Douglass St., Kim Floyd, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces; repair and replacement of wood molding at the third floor front façade in kind.
- 619 N. 5th, Leanna Brown, Owner
Replacement of scalloped and straight edged slate shingles at the front tower roof in kind.
7:55 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the November 2022 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 MEETING AGENDA
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Potential vacation of a portion of the 1700 block of Church St between N 5th and N 6th within the property currently known as Vince’s Towing
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, November 16, 2022\NApprox. 5:30 pm \NAt the conclusion of the Street Vacation Public Hearing\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82740856452?pwd=RHR5cmNqMjExSkU3aktXM041TVJHUT09\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 827 4085 6452\NPasscode: 375416\N \NI. Budget Review \N\NHuman Relations\NMayor\NCity Council / City Clerk\NCity Auditor\NManaging Director\NNon Departmental\N\NII. Parking Lot 6:15
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Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Approx. 5:30 pm
At the conclusion of the Street Vacation Public Hearing
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, November 21, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Thomas Ryan – reappointment – Shade Tree Commission – in person\N4:15 – James Cole – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council\N4:30 – William Vitale – reappointment – Environmental Advisory Council\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members – watch training video and provide feedback \N \NIV. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, November 21, 2022
4:00 pm
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I. Interviews
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4:15 – James Cole – appointment – Environmental Advisory Council
4:30 – William Vitale – reappointment – Environmental Advisory Council
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Diversity Training for Board, Authority and Commission members – watch training video and provide feedback
IV. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
V. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update
VI. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, November 21, 2022\N5:00 pm \NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86579113002?pwd=bnIrdktWVHA3Q2RJMmZCbjRhN3dnQT09\NPasscode: 767871\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 865 7911 3002\NPasscode: 767871\N \NI. ARPA Allocation for Higher Ed Institutions – 5 to 5:30 pm \N \NII. Auditor’s Budget Recommendations (page 2) - 5:30 to 5:45 pm\NIII. Elected Official Salary Adjustment (page 10) – 5:45\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 21, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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II. Auditor’s Budget Recommendations (page 2) - 5:30 to 5:45 pm
III. Elected Official Salary Adjustment (page 10) – 5:45
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\N Tuesday, November 22, 2022\N12:00 p.m.\NVirtually\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – October 25, 2022\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Staff Updates\N \NIII. Old Business\N\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NMember Update - Shelly Smith\NPlastic Bag Ban - David Beane\NBrownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NSchuylkill River Contamination\N\N \NIV. New Business\N\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting\N\N \NV. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NWWTP Energy Audit – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NUrban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Bill Murray\NBCTV Program – David Beane\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan\NComprehensive Plan / Plan Review\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\N \NVI. Next Meeting – Tuesday, January 24 via Zoom\N \NVII. Adjourn
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Virtually
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- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.
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- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – October 25, 2022
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Staff Updates
III. Old Business
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Member Update - Shelly Smith
- Plastic Bag Ban - David Beane
- Brownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Schuylkill River Contamination
IV. New Business
- Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting
V. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- WWTP Energy Audit – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Bill Murray
- BCTV Program – David Beane
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan
- Comprehensive Plan / Plan Review
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VI. Next Meeting – Tuesday, January 24 via Zoom
VII. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 22, 2022; 6:00 PMDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Welcome New Planning Commission Members: Daniel DeCarlo & Frank Denbowski(4) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(5) 420 Walnut Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-129-PF; 416-420 Walnut Street(6) 625 McKnight Street Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-124-P; 625 McKnight Street(7) RHA Oakbrook Daycare Center Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-127-P; 1001 Scott Street(8) Reading School District - STEM School; Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9th Street(9) Albright Gingrich Library Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-128-P; 1621 N 13th Street(10) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(12) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval(a) Jan & Wil Properties (810 Windsor St); PC-2020-110(b) Hope Rescue (645 N 6th); PC-2019-113(c) O’Neill Storage (1403 Chester St); PC-2022-100(d) Reading Station Building D (600 Spring Street); PC-2021-121(13) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report)(a) Iglesia Pentecostal (1124 Schuylkill Ave) Land Development; PC-2021-113(b) Villa Independent Cottages (1201 Museum Rd) Land Development; PC-2022-103(c) Medical Arts Development Land Development; PC-2021-102(14) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Workshop Meeting on November 15, 2022(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments(15) Planning Commission Regular Meeting and Workshop Schedule for 2023(16) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2022(17) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm (RegularMeeting)(18) Adjournment
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Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 22, 2022; 6:00 PM
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Welcome New Planning Commission Members: Daniel DeCarlo & Frank Denbowski
(4) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(5) 420 Walnut Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-129-PF; 416-420 Walnut Street
(6) 625 McKnight Street Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-124-P; 625 McKnight Street
(7) RHA Oakbrook Daycare Center Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-127-P; 1001 Scott Street
(8) Reading School District - STEM School; Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9th Street
(9) Albright Gingrich Library Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-128-P; 1621 N 13th Street
(10) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review
(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(12) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval
(a) Jan & Wil Properties (810 Windsor St); PC-2020-110
(b) Hope Rescue (645 N 6th); PC-2019-113
(c) O’Neill Storage (1403 Chester St); PC-2022-100
(d) Reading Station Building D (600 Spring Street); PC-2021-121
(13) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions (refer to Supplemental Report)
(a) Iglesia Pentecostal (1124 Schuylkill Ave) Land Development; PC-2021-113
(b) Villa Independent Cottages (1201 Museum Rd) Land Development; PC-2022-103
(c) Medical Arts Development Land Development; PC-2021-102
(14) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Workshop Meeting on November 15, 2022
(b) Zoning Ordinance and SALDO Amendments
(15) Planning Commission Regular Meeting and Workshop Schedule for 2023
(16) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2022
(17) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Regular
Meeting)
(18) Adjournment
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I. Budget Parking Lot Review 5-5:30 pm
II. Finalization of the 2023 Budget 5:30-6 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87103411054?pwd=WmxIaFhJOHI0Wmw1ZUkxZDhkUG04QT09\NPasscode: 781153\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325 \NWebinar ID: 871 0341 1054\NPasscode: 781153\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Chaplain James Farnsworth, Reading Police Chaplain\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions on November 21st\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of November 28, 2022\NB. MINUTES: November 14th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the November 14th, November 21st COWs and the Nov 21st Nominations Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Zelda Yoder from the Reading Human Relations Commission to remain in compliance with the PA State Law (PA Human Relations Act) which prohibits officers of any political party from serving on a municipal Human Relations Commission\NB. Award of Contract – for the preparation of the City’s CDBG, ESG, and HOME Program Five-Year Consolidated Action Plan Project to, Hailstone Economic, Scranton, PA at the cost of $49,375\N \NC. Award of Contract – for the purchase of 35 sets of Personal Protective Equipment, from Reading Fire Equipment Inc, Reading, PA in the amount of $118,998.55. Reading Fire Equipment Inc. is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing. The new equipment will replaceof 35 sets of Personal Protective Equipment that is at the end of its 10 yr. useful life in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting) \ND. Resolution – authorizing Kyle Zeiber to serve for an additional 90 days as Acting Public Works Director pursuant to Section 5-803 of the Administrative Code.\N \NE. Resolution - authorizing Holly Guldin to serve for an additional 90 days as Acting HR Director pursuant to Section 5-803 of the Administrative Code\N \NF. Award of Contract – for the purchase of fully automatic LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators, along with the preventative maintenance service for the EMS Division and Fire Department from Stryker Medical in the amount of $17,737.02. Stryker Medical, Chicago, IL. Stryker Medical is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing\N \NG. Resolution - authorizing the submission of a Sewage Planning Module for 801 North 9th Street with the construction of a Pathway High School building for the Reading School District\N \NH. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a Sewage Planning Module for 527 through 531 Upland Avenue for a six-unit apartment building\N \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NYouth Commission\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \N_________________________________________________________________\NPending Legislation\N \NBill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:\NFrom and after the first Monday of January 2008 2024, the following salaries shall be paid to each of the hereinafter designated elected officials of the City in accordance with the following schedule; provided, however, that such salaries shall apply only to such elected officials assuming office on or after the first Monday of January 2008 2024:\N A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $68,100 $92,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2026: $69,600 a three percent (3%) increase to the 2024 salary or an increased amount proportionate to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower. \N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, 2026 and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2027: $71,100 a three percent (3%) increase to the 2025 salary or an increased amount proportionate to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower.\N(4) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $72,600 a three percent (3%) increase to the 2026 salary or an increased amount proportionate to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower.\N. \N B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.\N C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.\N D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:\N (1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.\N (2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.\N (3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.\N (4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.\NIntroduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting; Revised 11-14-22\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NOrdinance – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \N____________________________________________________________________________________________________________\NA. Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15 and November 7; Tabled at the November 14 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill No. 125-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire\NPrevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue\NServices by making modifications to the fees and requirements Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill No. 126-2022 – amending the 2022 Self Insurance Fund 2022 Budget to budget for Fund expenses through the remainder of 2022 by increasing the budget line items Incurred Liability Claims (521100 47490) in the amount of $424,348.44 and Premium Payments (521100 47520) in the amount of $276,071.30, and will be funded by an increase in Transfer from Fund Balance budget line item (521100 39900) in the amount of $700,419.74 Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting\NC. Bill No. 127-2022 - budget amendment for the General Fund 2022 budget to budget for employee parking expense and some withholding revenue from some employees to cover a portion of employee parking expense by increasing the budget line items 010830 49540 Police Parking Expense $146,200 and 011491 49540 Parking Expense $143,400, which will be funded by increases to 011491 39009 Parking Reimbursement, $52,200 and 011491 39900 Transfer from Fund Balance, $237,400 Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting\ND. Bill No. 128-2022 – authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Reading Police Department and Alvernia for office and meeting space at 401 Penn Street for a 10 year term at no cost to the City Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Public Works Budget in the amount of $300,000 to cover the City’s electric bills through the remainder of 2022.\N \NB. Ordinance – approving the vacation of the 1700 Church Street between 1725 North Fifth Street and 1704 North Sixth Street which bisects the former Vince’s Towing property\N \ND. Ordinance - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\NAlvernia University\NE. Ordinance - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\NAlbright College\NF. Ordinance - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\N Reading Area Community College\N \N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – reappointing Thomas Ryan to the Shade Tree Commission\N \NB. Resolution – reappointing William Vitale to the EAC\NC. Resolution - appointing James Cole to the EAC\N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NMonday, December 5\NCommittee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\NMonday, December 12\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\NMonday, December 19\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NFriday, December 23\N***City Hall Closed\N \NMonday, December 26\N***City Hall Closed\N \NMonday, January 2\N***City Hall Closed
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Chaplain James Farnsworth, Reading Police Chaplain
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions on November 21st
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of November 28, 2022
B. MINUTES: November 14th Regular meeting along with the summations of discussion from the November 14th, November 21st COWs and the Nov 21st Nominations Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Zelda Yoder from the Reading Human Relations Commission to remain in compliance with the PA State Law (PA Human Relations Act) which prohibits officers of any political party from serving on a municipal Human Relations Commission
B. Award of Contract – for the preparation of the City’s CDBG, ESG, and HOME Program Five-Year Consolidated Action Plan Project to, Hailstone Economic, Scranton, PA at the cost of $49,375
C. Award of Contract – for the purchase of 35 sets of Personal Protective Equipment, from Reading Fire Equipment Inc, Reading, PA in the amount of $118,998.55. Reading Fire Equipment Inc. is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing. The new equipment will replaceof 35 sets of Personal Protective Equipment that is at the end of its 10 yr. useful life in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting)
D. Resolution – authorizing Kyle Zeiber to serve for an additional 90 days as Acting Public Works Director pursuant to Section 5-803 of the Administrative Code.
E. Resolution - authorizing Holly Guldin to serve for an additional 90 days as Acting HR Director pursuant to Section 5-803 of the Administrative Code
F. Award of Contract – for the purchase of fully automatic LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators, along with the preventative maintenance service for the EMS Division and Fire Department from Stryker Medical in the amount of $17,737.02. Stryker Medical, Chicago, IL. Stryker Medical is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing
G. Resolution - authorizing the submission of a Sewage Planning Module for 801 North 9th Street with the construction of a Pathway High School building for the Reading School District
H. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a Sewage Planning Module for 527 through 531 Upland Avenue for a six-unit apartment building
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Youth Commission
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
_________________________________________________________________
Pending Legislation
Bill 80-2022 – amending Code Section 91-101, Salaries of designated elected officials assuming office on and after the 1st Monday in January 2024 as follows:
From and after the first Monday of January 2008 2024, the following salaries shall be paid to each of the hereinafter designated elected officials of the City in accordance with the following schedule; provided, however, that such salaries shall apply only to such elected officials assuming office on or after the first Monday of January 2008 2024:
A. Mayor. The Mayor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $68,100 $92,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2026: $69,600 a three percent (3%) increase to the 2024 salary or an increased amount proportionate to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010, 2026 and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2027: $71,100 a three percent (3%) increase to the 2025 salary or an increased amount proportionate to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower.
(4) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $72,600 a three percent (3%) increase to the 2026 salary or an increased amount proportionate to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower.
.
B. President of Council. The City Council President for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,500 $8,750 per year.
C. Councilmen. The District Councilpersons for the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of $5,000 $8,000 per year.
D. City Auditor. The City Auditor of the City of Reading shall be compensated at an annual salary of:
(1) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2008 2024, and ending the first Sunday in January 2009 2025: $80,000.
(2) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2009 2025, and ending the first Sunday in January 2010 2026: $54,600 $81,000.
(3) For the period beginning on the first Monday in January 2010 2026, and ending the first Sunday in January 2011 2027: $56,100 $83,000.
(4) For the period beginning the first Monday in January 2011 2027, and annually for each year thereafter: $57,600* $84,000.
Introduced at the August 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the September 12 regular meeting; Revised 11-14-22
Ordinance – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Ordinance – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
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A. Bill 50-2022 – amending the Charter Board Ordinance by making various alterations such as eliminating Advisory Opinions, creating an administrative body, eliminates the confidentiality of complaints, etc. to establish reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the May 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 regular meetings; Discussion held August 15 and November 7; Tabled at the November 14 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 125-2022 – amending City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule Section 113, Fire
Prevention, Fire Protection and Medical Transportation Section 36 Fire and Rescue
Services by making modifications to the fees and requirements Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 126-2022 – amending the 2022 Self Insurance Fund 2022 Budget to budget for Fund expenses through the remainder of 2022 by increasing the budget line items Incurred Liability Claims (521100 47490) in the amount of $424,348.44 and Premium Payments (521100 47520) in the amount of $276,071.30, and will be funded by an increase in Transfer from Fund Balance budget line item (521100 39900) in the amount of $700,419.74 Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 127-2022 - budget amendment for the General Fund 2022 budget to budget for employee parking expense and some withholding revenue from some employees to cover a portion of employee parking expense by increasing the budget line items 010830 49540 Police Parking Expense $146,200 and 011491 49540 Parking Expense $143,400, which will be funded by increases to 011491 39009 Parking Reimbursement, $52,200 and 011491 39900 Transfer from Fund Balance, $237,400 Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 128-2022 – authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Reading Police Department and Alvernia for office and meeting space at 401 Penn Street for a 10 year term at no cost to the City Introduced at the November 14 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Public Works Budget in the amount of $300,000 to cover the City’s electric bills through the remainder of 2022.
B. Ordinance – approving the vacation of the 1700 Church Street between 1725 North Fifth Street and 1704 North Sixth Street which bisects the former Vince’s Towing property
D. Ordinance - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Alvernia University
E. Ordinance - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Albright College
F. Ordinance - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Reading Area Community College
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – reappointing Thomas Ryan to the Shade Tree Commission
B. Resolution – reappointing William Vitale to the EAC
C. Resolution - appointing James Cole to the EAC
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 5
Committee of the Whole Budget Review – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, December 12
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Monday, December 19
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Friday, December 23
***City Hall Closed
Monday, December 26
***City Hall Closed
Monday, January 2
***City Hall Closed
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole Budget Review
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-budget-review-7
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, December 5, 2022\N5:00 pm \NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87623643049?pwd=Z2ludlZkYVJQS01WODE0eGNZdEh2dz09\NPasscode: 629085\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\NWebinar ID: 876 2364 3049\NPasscode: 629085\NI. Parking Permit for Street Projects – N. Matz 5-5:20 pm\N \NII. Loading Zones 5:20-5:40 pm \N 1. Approval – K. Zeiber\N 2. Enforcement – N. Matz\NIII. Compensation for Elected Officials 5-40-6 pm\N \NIV. Agenda Review 6-6:20\N \NV. Executive Session on personnel and litigation 6:20-6:55 pm
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, December 5, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Parking Permit for Street Projects – N. Matz 5-5:20 pm
II. Loading Zones 5:20-5:40 pm
1. Approval – K. Zeiber
2. Enforcement – N. Matz
III. Compensation for Elected Officials 5-40-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6-6:20
V. Executive Session on personnel and litigation 6:20-6:55 pm
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20221123T183647Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-25
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85327269337?pwd=bm56b1BzeWNON2lJTFdhSTdkd0xXQT09 Passcode: 775498 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 853 2726 9337 Passcode: 775498\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Kate Alley, Hope Rescue Mission\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was 1 executive session on personnel prior to the start of the Nov 28th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of December 5, 2022\NB. MINUTES: The summations of discussion from the November 28th COW.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the purchase of the parts and service to the aging vehicle exhaust system in the all City Fire Stations by Air Cleaning Systems, Latham NY 12110 for a total amount of $34,576.00\N \NB. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Scott Lindsey from the Reading Public Board as a representative of the City\NC. Resolution – Authorizing the City Solicitor to execute the Repository Bid of $550 for 634 S 16th ½ St \N \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \N_________________________________________________________________\NPending Legislation\NBill 129-2022 – authorizing the amendment of the Public Works Budget in the amount of $300,000 to cover the City’s electric bills through the remainder of 2022 Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th \N \NBill 130-2022 – approving the vacation of the 1700 Church Street between 1725 North Fifth Street and 1704 North Sixth Street which bisects the former Vince’s Towing property Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th\N \NBill 131-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\NAlvernia University Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th\NBill 132-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\NAlbright College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th \NBill 133-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\N Reading Area Community College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th\NBill 134-2022 – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NBill 135-2022 – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NBill 136-2022 – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NBill 137-2022 – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $12,000 in remaining recycling disposal fees for the Public Works, Solid Waste fund for the reminder of 2022\NB. Ordinance – setting the salary of the HR Director at $98,000 per annum\NC. Ordinance - amending the salary of the Auditor in the Position Ordinance from $63,000 in January 2020 to $78,750 in January 2024 and annually for each year after\ND. Ordinance - amending the salary of the Mayor from $72,600 to $90,750 in January 2024.\NE. Ordinance - amending the city of reading purchasing policy to include a new section establishing certain procedures related to the solicitation and award of public contracts re Responsible Contractors within the city and providing for certification requirements for public contractors\N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – \N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, December 12\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, December 19\NCommittee of the Whole – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NFriday, December 23\N***City Hall Closed\N \NMonday, December 26\N***City Hall Closed\N \NMonday, January 2\N***City Hall Closed\N \NTuesday, January 3\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N \N \N
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Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Kate Alley, Hope Rescue Mission
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was 1 executive session on personnel prior to the start of the Nov 28th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of December 5, 2022
B. MINUTES: The summations of discussion from the November 28th COW.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the purchase of the parts and service to the aging vehicle exhaust system in the all City Fire Stations by Air Cleaning Systems, Latham NY 12110 for a total amount of $34,576.00
B. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Scott Lindsey from the Reading Public Board as a representative of the City
C. Resolution – Authorizing the City Solicitor to execute the Repository Bid of $550 for 634 S 16th ½ St
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
_________________________________________________________________
Pending Legislation
Bill 129-2022 – authorizing the amendment of the Public Works Budget in the amount of $300,000 to cover the City’s electric bills through the remainder of 2022 Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th
Bill 130-2022 – approving the vacation of the 1700 Church Street between 1725 North Fifth Street and 1704 North Sixth Street which bisects the former Vince’s Towing property Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th
Bill 131-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Alvernia University Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th
Bill 132-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Albright College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th
Bill 133-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Reading Area Community College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 19th
Bill 134-2022 – 2023 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Bill 135-2022 – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Bill 136-2022 – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Bill 137-2022 – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $12,000 in remaining recycling disposal fees for the Public Works, Solid Waste fund for the reminder of 2022
B. Ordinance – setting the salary of the HR Director at $98,000 per annum
C. Ordinance - amending the salary of the Auditor in the Position Ordinance from $63,000 in January 2020 to $78,750 in January 2024 and annually for each year after
D. Ordinance - amending the salary of the Mayor from $72,600 to $90,750 in January 2024.
E. Ordinance - amending the city of reading purchasing policy to include a new section establishing certain procedures related to the solicitation and award of public contracts re Responsible Contractors within the city and providing for certification requirements for public contractors
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution –
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 12
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Monday, December 19
Committee of the Whole – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Friday, December 23
***City Hall Closed
Monday, December 26
***City Hall Closed
Monday, January 2
***City Hall Closed
Tuesday, January 3
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
CREATED:20221129T201033Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-meeting-9
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission\NAgenda\NTuesday, December 6, 2022\N6:00 PM\N3rd floor conference room\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 6, 2022, October 4, 2022, November 1, 2022\NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NChair\NVice Chair\NSecretary\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos\N\N\NPossible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts\NEvent Planning\N\NFreedom of Expression\NHalloween\NTeen Café\N\N\NDraft Mission Statement\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\N2023 January, February, March meeting dates, times, locations\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE\N\NTBD\N\NADJOURN
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Agenda
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
6:00 PM
3rd floor conference room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 6, 2022, May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 6, 2022, October 4, 2022, November 1, 2022
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking Tuesday videos
- Possible partner organizations – Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Healing Hearts
- Event Planning
- Freedom of Expression
- Halloween
- Teen Café
- Draft Mission Statement
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment
NEW BUSINESS
- 2023 January, February, March meeting dates, times, locations
NEXT MEETING DATE
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Codes and Appeals Board - ATV Forfieture
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/codes-and-appeals-board-atv-forfieture
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20221123T183733Z
DTSTAMP:20221123T183733Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-20
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, December 12, 2022\N4:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Craig Weisman – reappointment – HVAC Board\N4:15 – Salvador Sepulveda – reappointment – Library Board\N4:30 – Sandy Graffius – reappointment – Audit Committee\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations \N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, December 12, 2022
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Craig Weisman – reappointment – HVAC Board
4:15 – Salvador Sepulveda – reappointment – Library Board
4:30 – Sandy Graffius – reappointment – Audit Committee
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-45
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeMonday, December 12, 2022\N5:00 pm \NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87181586340?pwd=NmF6QXJ0OHFPdDRYazU1MW1laldqZz09\NPasscode: 939221\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 871 8158 6340\NPasscode: 939221\N \NI. Super Natural Foods ARPA Allocation 5 pm – 5:30 pm\N \NI. Finalize 2023 Budget Ordinance 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, December 12, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Super Natural Foods ARPA Allocation 5 pm – 5:30 pm
I. Finalize 2023 Budget Ordinance 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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SUMMARY:Special Council Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, December 12, 2022\NHybrid after the COW Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86577851935?pwd=SmRES0Y3cTQ5RWxYL0hSQlFnbFZyQT09\NPasscode: 578801\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 865 7785 1935\NPasscode: 578801\NThe purpose is to consider the enactment of the 2023 budget and related budget ordinances and other legislation eligible for enactment\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – SPECIAL MEETING MATTERS ONLY:\NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of December 12, 2022\N \N4. Ordinances For Final Passage\N \NBill 129-2022 – authorizing the amendment of the Public Works Budget in the amount of $300,000 to cover the City’s electric bills through the remainder of 2022 Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th \N \NBill 130-2022 – approving the vacation of the 1700 Church Street between 1725 North Fifth Street and 1704 North Sixth Street which bisects the former Vince’s Towing property Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th\N \NBill 131-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\NAlvernia University Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th\NBill 132-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\NAlbright College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th \NBill 133-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to\N Reading Area Community College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th\N \NBill 134-2022 – approving the 2023 Real Estate Tax rate without increase Introduced Oct 23 Special Meeting\N \NBill 135-2022 – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NBill 136-2022 – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \NBill 137-2022 – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting\N \N5. 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Special Meeting Monday, December 12, 2022
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – SPECIAL MEETING MATTERS ONLY:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of December 12, 2022
4. Ordinances For Final Passage
Bill 129-2022 – authorizing the amendment of the Public Works Budget in the amount of $300,000 to cover the City’s electric bills through the remainder of 2022 Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th
Bill 130-2022 – approving the vacation of the 1700 Church Street between 1725 North Fifth Street and 1704 North Sixth Street which bisects the former Vince’s Towing property Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th
Bill 131-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Alvernia University Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th
Bill 132-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Albright College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th
Bill 133-2022 - amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to appropriate $2,000,000 to
Reading Area Community College Introduced at the November 28 regular meeting; Charter required layover period expires Dec 12th
Bill 134-2022 – approving the 2023 Real Estate Tax rate without increase Introduced Oct 23 Special Meeting
Bill 135-2022 – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Bill 136-2022 – 2023 General Fund Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
Bill 137-2022 – 2023 Capital Budget Introduced at the October 3 special meeting
5. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Board of Health
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, December 13, 2022\N4 pm\NVirtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – October 4, 2022\N4. Health Reports\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update\N\N5. Old Business\N\NLead Abatement Program\NCounty Health Department\NHealth Survey\N\N6. New Business\N\N2023 meeting schedule\N\N7. Pending Items\N\NHealth Code Amendment – no report\NHealth Board Amendment – under legal review\NHealth Officer Amendment – under legal review\N\NNext Meeting – TBD
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Agenda
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
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3. Approval of Minutes – October 4, 2022
4. Health Reports
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update
5. Old Business
- Lead Abatement Program
- County Health Department
- Health Survey
6. New Business
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment – no report
- Health Board Amendment – under legal review
- Health Officer Amendment – under legal review
Next Meeting – TBD
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SUMMARY:Animal Control Board
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/animal-control-board-2
DESCRIPTION:ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD\NDecember 13, 2022\N6:30 p.m.\NAgenda\NVirtually\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Call to Order\N \NII. Public Comment\N \NDue to COVID-19, the Board is meeting virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above. \N \NIII. Approval of Minutes – December 30, 2021\N \NIV. Animal Control Agency Report\N \N \N \NV. Permit Updates\N\N732 Thorn St\N2329 High St\N2416 High St\N318 Pine St\N\N \NVI. Old Business\N\N936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats\N236 S 18th St – keeping chickens\N1043 Chestnut St – keeping chickens and roosters\N528 S 14th St – backyard breeding / kennels\N438 N 9th St – keeping chickens\NRegulation of cats – H. Carroll\NZoning Ordinance amendment – no update\N\N \NVII. New Business\N\N1029 Spring St – rabbits\NRabbit loophole\N\NVIII. Other Matters\N \NIX. Next Meeting Date – as needed or July 2023\N \NX. Adjourn\NThe mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.
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December 13, 2022
6:30 p.m.
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
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III. Approval of Minutes – December 30, 2021
IV. Animal Control Agency Report
V. Permit Updates
- 732 Thorn St
- 2329 High St
- 2416 High St
- 318 Pine St
VI. Old Business
- 936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats
- 236 S 18th St – keeping chickens
- 1043 Chestnut St – keeping chickens and roosters
- 528 S 14th St – backyard breeding / kennels
- 438 N 9th St – keeping chickens
- Regulation of cats – H. Carroll
- Zoning Ordinance amendment – no update
VII. New Business
- 1029 Spring St – rabbits
- Rabbit loophole
VIII. Other Matters
IX. Next Meeting Date – as needed or July 2023
X. Adjourn
The mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, December 19, 2022\N5:00 pm \NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87873166426?pwd=MnJTN2haWnIyNXc3QituRXp0NkJZUT09\NPasscode: 006801\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325 \NWebinar ID: 878 7316 6426\NPasscode: 006801\N \N\N131-133 Schuylkill Ave (City owned) – update on seeking a partner to maintain these lots re Goggleworks, neighboring property owner, etc.\N\NReview Required Adjustments to the Position Ord\N\NReview 2023 Topic List – unfinished from 2022 + Budget Parking Lot\N\N4. Agenda Review \N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, December 19, 2022
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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- 131-133 Schuylkill Ave (City owned) – update on seeking a partner to maintain these lots re Goggleworks, neighboring property owner, etc.
- Review Required Adjustments to the Position Ord
- Review 2023 Topic List – unfinished from 2022 + Budget Parking Lot
4. Agenda Review
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85226039521?pwd=MklVYkhRZ0ZJL3pjOU14VENaRWJrQT09\NPasscode: 880714\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 852 2603 9521\NPasscode: 880714\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Reading Police Chaplain Nick Camacho\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was 1 executive session on personnel prior to the start of the Nov 28th COW and after the Dec 5th COW and Regular meetings on personnel and litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of December 19, 2022\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the November 28th, December 5th Regular Meetings, December 12th Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the December 5th and 12th COW meetings and December 12th Nominations Committee meeting.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \NA. Award of Contract – for the Sewer Rate Analysis and Reconciliation Project to Raftelis, Latham, NY, in the amount of $98,477.00 through the RFP process to assess and evaluate the existing wastewater rates, fees, and charges and to provide a fair and reasonable rate structure that will ensure the financial viability of the City’s wastewater system\N \NB. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of the disposal of Graffiti Removal Work Order Forms (city wide) ranging from 2000 to 2005 for Property Maintenance\NC. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Terry Withers from the Electricians Board\N \ND. Award of Contract – for the purchase of [MDR] Managed Detection and Response\NService through COSTARS at an annual cost of $52,400. MDR is a managed threat detection\Nservice that monitors our network security 24x7, providing a Security Operations\NCenter without the additional staffing. \N \NE. Award of Contract – for Comcast fiber expansion to replace services lost under the Franchise/Municipal Agreement at a cost of $170,576 annually under a GSA contract.\NThe current Comcast municipal agreement is under negotiation and Comcast will no longer provide “free” municipal internet coverage under the new agreement. The new coverage will apply to City Hall and all of our satellite sites including Public Works, WWTP, Fire Stations, etc. This five-year fiber coverage plan is through a GSA contract that allows the City to exit at any time, this is helpful provided whatever comes in the eventual new municipal agreement.\NF. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of two (2) F350 Crew Cab Pick-Ups 8ft Bed for the Public Works Parks Division from Manderbach Ford TOTALING $109,680.00 in 2021 Capital through CO-STARS\NG. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 1 2023 F350 4X4 Reg Cab 8 Ft Bed, Plow-Hopper Spreader for the Public Works Streets Division from Manderbach Ford in the amount of $77,953.00 from 2021 Capital through CO-STARS\N \NH. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment for the hiring of the following as probationary patrol officers effective January 16, 2022:\N1. Enrique Gonzalez 2. Cesar Arias\N3. Sabdiel Diaz 4. Freddy Rosado-Velez\N5. Alexus Perez 6. Jonathan Henne\N \NI. Resolution – amending the Employment Agreement with the Council Solicitor by requiring attendance at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings and increasing the annual salary from $35,000 to $45,000 accordingly\NJ. Resolution – authorizing the donation of 20 used portable radio microphones to the Kutztown University Police Department, as these radios are no longer compliant with the system used by the Fire Department\N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NTo be distributed\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill 135-2022 – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting; tabled at the Dec 5th Regular and 12th Special meetings\N \NB. Bill 139-2022 - authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $12,000 in remaining recycling disposal fees for the Public Works, Solid Waste fund for the remainder of 2022 Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting\NC. Bill 140-2022 - setting the salary of the HR Director at $98,000 per annum Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting\ND. Bill 141-2022 - amending the salary of the Auditor in the Position Ordinance from $63,000 in January 2020 to $78,750 in January 2024 continuing annually for each year after\NE. Bill 142-2022 - amending the salary of the Mayor from $72,600 to $90,750 in January 2024 continuing annually for each year after Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting\NF. Bill 143-2022 - amending the City Purchasing Policy to include a new Responsible Contractors section establishing certain procedures related to the solicitation and award of public contracts re within the city and providing for certification requirements for public contractors Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting\NG. Bill 144-2022 - making an ARPA appropriation in the amount of $750,000, for the Super Natural Foods Project at 4th and Elm Streets contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the Dec 5th regular meeting\N \NH. Bill 145-2022 - amending the salary of the Council President from $5,000 to\N$6,875 and the salary of the District Councilors from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 6 from $5,000 to\N$6,250 beginning the 1st Tuesday in January 2024. Note the salary increase will not apply\Nto the District 4 and 5 seats until 2026; Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular\NMeeting\N \N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works to Fire Suppression in the amount of $65,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget\NB. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Contracted Services to Fire EMS in the amount of $35,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget\N \NC. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Retail Sewer Carryover to Gasoline in the amount of $20,000\ND. Ordinance – Amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides\NE. Ordinance – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:\N1. South side of the 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N \NF. Ordinance – authorizing the revision of the City topographical map showing the new curb locations at the 800 blk North 9th Street, 800 blk Moss Street, 900 blk Douglass Street and 900 blk Windsor Street, 900 block\NG. Ordinance – amending the Charter Board ordinance by retaining the Charter Board enforcement powers, continuing to allow residents to submit Charter violations, eliminating the costly advisory opinion process, creating a more streamlined and less drawn-out process to allow for Charter disputes to be resolved in a more timely fashion and setting reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending\N \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – reappointing Craig Weisman to the HVAC Board\NB. Resolution – reappointing Salvador Sepulveda to the Reading Public Library Board\N \NC. Resolution – reappointing Sandy Graffius to the Audit Committee\N \ND. Resolution – ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with the IAFF 1803\N \NE. Resolution – rescinding Resolution 171-2022 that approved the sewage planning module for the Reading School District project for a new school in the 800 block of N 9th St\N \NF. Resolution – replacing the sewage planning module rescinded with the version herein for the Reading School District school project in the 800 blk of N 9th St\N \NG. Resolution – ratifying the FOP Lodge 9 collective bargaining agreement – To be distributed Monday\N \NH. Resolution – appointing Marcelino Colon Jr. as HR Director\N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NFriday, December 23\N***City Hall Closed\N \NMonday, December 26\N***City Hall Closed\N \NMonday, January 2\N***City Hall Closed\N \NTuesday, January 3\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, January 9\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, January 16\N***City Hall Closed Martin Luther King Holiday***\N \NTuesday, January 17\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
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The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Reading Police Chaplain Nick Camacho
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was 1 executive session on personnel prior to the start of the Nov 28th COW and after the Dec 5th COW and Regular meetings on personnel and litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of December 19, 2022
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the November 28th, December 5th Regular Meetings, December 12th Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the December 5th and 12th COW meetings and December 12th Nominations Committee meeting.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the Sewer Rate Analysis and Reconciliation Project to Raftelis, Latham, NY, in the amount of $98,477.00 through the RFP process to assess and evaluate the existing wastewater rates, fees, and charges and to provide a fair and reasonable rate structure that will ensure the financial viability of the City’s wastewater system
B. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of the disposal of Graffiti Removal Work Order Forms (city wide) ranging from 2000 to 2005 for Property Maintenance
C. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Terry Withers from the Electricians Board
D. Award of Contract – for the purchase of [MDR] Managed Detection and Response
Service through COSTARS at an annual cost of $52,400. MDR is a managed threat detection
service that monitors our network security 24x7, providing a Security Operations
Center without the additional staffing.
E. Award of Contract – for Comcast fiber expansion to replace services lost under the Franchise/Municipal Agreement at a cost of $170,576 annually under a GSA contract.
The current Comcast municipal agreement is under negotiation and Comcast will no longer provide “free” municipal internet coverage under the new agreement. The new coverage will apply to City Hall and all of our satellite sites including Public Works, WWTP, Fire Stations, etc. This five-year fiber coverage plan is through a GSA contract that allows the City to exit at any time, this is helpful provided whatever comes in the eventual new municipal agreement.
F. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of two (2) F350 Crew Cab Pick-Ups 8ft Bed for the Public Works Parks Division from Manderbach Ford TOTALING $109,680.00 in 2021 Capital through CO-STARS
G. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 1 2023 F350 4X4 Reg Cab 8 Ft Bed, Plow-Hopper Spreader for the Public Works Streets Division from Manderbach Ford in the amount of $77,953.00 from 2021 Capital through CO-STARS
H. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment for the hiring of the following as probationary patrol officers effective January 16, 2022:
1. Enrique Gonzalez 2. Cesar Arias
3. Sabdiel Diaz 4. Freddy Rosado-Velez
5. Alexus Perez 6. Jonathan Henne
I. Resolution – amending the Employment Agreement with the Council Solicitor by requiring attendance at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings and increasing the annual salary from $35,000 to $45,000 accordingly
J. Resolution – authorizing the donation of 20 used portable radio microphones to the Kutztown University Police Department, as these radios are no longer compliant with the system used by the Fire Department
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
To be distributed
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 135-2022 – 2023 Position Ordinance Introduced at the October 3 special meeting; tabled at the Dec 5th Regular and 12th Special meetings
B. Bill 139-2022 - authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $12,000 in remaining recycling disposal fees for the Public Works, Solid Waste fund for the remainder of 2022 Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting
C. Bill 140-2022 - setting the salary of the HR Director at $98,000 per annum Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting
D. Bill 141-2022 - amending the salary of the Auditor in the Position Ordinance from $63,000 in January 2020 to $78,750 in January 2024 continuing annually for each year after
E. Bill 142-2022 - amending the salary of the Mayor from $72,600 to $90,750 in January 2024 continuing annually for each year after Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting
F. Bill 143-2022 - amending the City Purchasing Policy to include a new Responsible Contractors section establishing certain procedures related to the solicitation and award of public contracts re within the city and providing for certification requirements for public contractors Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular Meeting
G. Bill 144-2022 - making an ARPA appropriation in the amount of $750,000, for the Super Natural Foods Project at 4th and Elm Streets contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the Dec 5th regular meeting
H. Bill 145-2022 - amending the salary of the Council President from $5,000 to
$6,875 and the salary of the District Councilors from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 6 from $5,000 to
$6,250 beginning the 1st Tuesday in January 2024. Note the salary increase will not apply
to the District 4 and 5 seats until 2026; Introduced at the Dec 5th Regular
Meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works to Fire Suppression in the amount of $65,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget
B. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Contracted Services to Fire EMS in the amount of $35,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget
C. Ordinance – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Retail Sewer Carryover to Gasoline in the amount of $20,000
D. Ordinance – Amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides
E. Ordinance – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:
1. South side of the 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
F. Ordinance – authorizing the revision of the City topographical map showing the new curb locations at the 800 blk North 9th Street, 800 blk Moss Street, 900 blk Douglass Street and 900 blk Windsor Street, 900 block
G. Ordinance – amending the Charter Board ordinance by retaining the Charter Board enforcement powers, continuing to allow residents to submit Charter violations, eliminating the costly advisory opinion process, creating a more streamlined and less drawn-out process to allow for Charter disputes to be resolved in a more timely fashion and setting reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – reappointing Craig Weisman to the HVAC Board
B. Resolution – reappointing Salvador Sepulveda to the Reading Public Library Board
C. Resolution – reappointing Sandy Graffius to the Audit Committee
D. Resolution – ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with the IAFF 1803
E. Resolution – rescinding Resolution 171-2022 that approved the sewage planning module for the Reading School District project for a new school in the 800 block of N 9th St
F. Resolution – replacing the sewage planning module rescinded with the version herein for the Reading School District school project in the 800 blk of N 9th St
G. Resolution – ratifying the FOP Lodge 9 collective bargaining agreement – To be distributed Monday
H. Resolution – appointing Marcelino Colon Jr. as HR Director
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Friday, December 23
***City Hall Closed
Monday, December 26
***City Hall Closed
Monday, January 2
***City Hall Closed
Tuesday, January 3
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Monday, January 9
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, January 16
***City Hall Closed Martin Luther King Holiday***
Tuesday, January 17
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda for Tuesday, December 20, 2022; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) RHA Oakbrook Daycare Center Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-127-P; 1001 Scott Street(5) Reading School District - STEM School; Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9th Street(6) 420 Walnut Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application ReviewPC-2022-129-PF; 416-420 Walnut Street(7) Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ApplicationPC-2022-125-PF; 1527 North 5th Street(8) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-104; 1725 N 5th Street(9) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-105; 1704 N 6th Street(10) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review(11) 625 McKnight Street Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan ReviewPC-2022-124-P; 625 McKnight Street(12) RAWA Grant Letter of Consistency(13) Wireless Communications Ordinance Amendments(14) Withdrawal of Medical Arts Land Development Application (226 & 230 N 5th St) PC-2021-102(15) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(16) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval(a) First Energy Stadium (1900 Centre Ave); PC-2022-115(b) Remcon Plastics (208 Chestnut St); PC-2021-105(c) 6th & Spring Parking (; PC-2022-108(d) 532, 533, & 534 Minor Street; PC-2022-109(e) 615-619 Walnut Street; PC-2022-111(f) Scott Street Subdivision (1001 Scott Street); PC-2021-106(g) M.J. Reider Associates, Inc; (103 & 107 Angelica Street) PC-2021-112(17) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions – None at this time(18) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business(19) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from November 1st & 22nd\N\N \N\N\N \N\N(20) Next Planning Commission Meetings:(a) Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Workshop)(b) Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Regular Meeting)(21) Adjournment
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) RHA Oakbrook Daycare Center Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-127-P; 1001 Scott Street
(5) Reading School District - STEM School; Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-112-P; 801 North 9th Street
(6) 420 Walnut Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application Review
PC-2022-129-PF; 416-420 Walnut Street
(7) Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Application
PC-2022-125-PF; 1527 North 5th Street
(8) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-104; 1725 N 5th Street
(9) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-105; 1704 N 6th Street
(10) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-118-P; 1541 Montgomery Street; Final Plan Review
(11) 625 McKnight Street Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary Plan Review
PC-2022-124-P; 625 McKnight Street
(12) RAWA Grant Letter of Consistency
(13) Wireless Communications Ordinance Amendments
(14) Withdrawal of Medical Arts Land Development Application (226 & 230 N 5th St) PC-2021-102
(15) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(16) Plans Requesting Reaffirmation of Approval
(a) First Energy Stadium (1900 Centre Ave); PC-2022-115
(b) Remcon Plastics (208 Chestnut St); PC-2021-105
(c) 6th & Spring Parking (; PC-2022-108
(d) 532, 533, & 534 Minor Street; PC-2022-109
(e) 615-619 Walnut Street; PC-2022-111
(f) Scott Street Subdivision (1001 Scott Street); PC-2021-106
(g) M.J. Reider Associates, Inc; (103 & 107 Angelica Street) PC-2021-112
(17) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions – None at this time
(18) Announcements and Other Planning Commission Business
(19) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from November 1st & 22nd
(20) Next Planning Commission Meetings:
(a) Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Workshop)
(b) Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Regular Meeting)
(21) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CHARTER BOARDLocation: Council ChambersDate: Tuesday, December 20, 2022Time: 6:30 PM\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAGENDAI. Call to Order and Roll Call.II. Approval of minutes (Previous minutes approved and published on 11-21-22).III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raisematters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).IV. Right to Know Request.V. Education Initiatives (Annotated Charter update and discussion).VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints.VIII. Executive Session (As needed)IX. Official Action (As needed).X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of officialaction taken by the Board).XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Status of 2022 Board Report. Update on IO status. Updateon search for Mediator. Rules of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP).XII. Adjournment
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Location: Council Chambers
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
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AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Roll Call.
II. Approval of minutes (Previous minutes approved and published on 11-21-22).
III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raise
matters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).
IV. Right to Know Request.
V. Education Initiatives (Annotated Charter update and discussion).
VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.
VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints.
VIII. Executive Session (As needed)
IX. Official Action (As needed).
X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of official
action taken by the Board).
XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Status of 2022 Board Report. Update on IO status. Update
on search for Mediator. Rules of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP).
XII. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, January 9, 2023\N5:00 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89488617822?pwd=d2lyb1RQWXd1L0JmYjU0VkYrSHp0UT09\NOr join by phone:\NDial US: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 894 8861 7822\NPasscode: 162071\NI. $61M in ARPA Funding 5-5:20 pm\N\NTotal amount allocated\NTotal amount remaining that qualifies as Lost Revenue \NTotal remaining that applies to ARPA Regulations\N\N \NII. 131-133 Schuylkill Ave Update – partnership with Goggleworks 5:20-5:30 pm\N \NIII. Council Committees (see attached) 5:30-6 pm\N \NIV. Agenda Review 6 – 6:30 pm\N \NV. Adjourn to Executive Session
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Monday, January 9, 2023
5:00 pm
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Agenda
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I. $61M in ARPA Funding 5-5:20 pm
- Total amount allocated
- Total amount remaining that qualifies as Lost Revenue
- Total remaining that applies to ARPA Regulations
II. 131-133 Schuylkill Ave Update – partnership with Goggleworks 5:20-5:30 pm
III. Council Committees (see attached) 5:30-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6 – 6:30 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Session
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85791992375?pwd=QkZhTmJMT1M1anVTZXo3THYydTB4dz09\NPasscode: 360466\NOr join by phone:\NDial US: +1 305 224 1968 \NWebinar ID: 857 9199 2375\NPasscode: 360466\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Nilda Nieves, Feet on the Street Ministry\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions on Dec 19th or at any time prior to Jan 9th\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of January 9, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the December 19th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the December 19th and January 3rd COW meetings\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of the 2016 Statements of Financial Interest, Gift Reports and Campaign Finance Reports for the City Clerk’s Office\NB. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250 XL 4x4 SuperCrew p\Nreplace a Fire Prevention LT vehicle from Maguire’s Ford, Palmyra, PA and 911 Rapid\NResponse, Annville PA in the amount of 85,610.34 from the 2023 Capital Budget.\NBoth Maquire’s Ford and 911 Rapid Response are PA COSTARS Vendors and the\NContracts are reflective of the COSTARS pricing.\NC. Resolution – authorizing the execution of an agreement with Animal Rescue League to provide Animal Control Services until December 31, 2025 at $3.00 per citizen based on 2020 U.S. Census Data and shall be billed in equal payments of $0.75 per calendar quarter.\ND. Resolution – authorizing the 2023 Bank accounts\N \NE. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, O. Chris Miller and Melissa Ventura to the Nominations and Appointments Committee.\N \NF. Award of Contract – to Purcell Construction, Denver PA in the amount of $619,100 from CDBG, Capital and DCNR for the removal and pruning of trees, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, asphalt paving walk ways, landscaping, installation of modular play and swing structures, benches and safety surface mulch and any other related work.\N \NG. Resolution – authorizing the filing of a formal application and business plan for s RACP grant in the amount of $9,500,000.00 on behalf of Reading Baseball, LP for the FirstEnergy Stadium renovations project\N \N6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill 1-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works to Fire Suppression in the amount of $65,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting\NB. Bill 2-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Contracted Services to Fire EMS in the amount of $35,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting\N \NC. Bill 3-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Retail Sewer Carryover to Gasoline in the amount of $20,000 Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting\ND. Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting\NE. Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:\N1. South side of the 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\NIntroduced at the December 19 regular meeting\NF. Bill 6-2023 – authorizing the revision of the City topographical map showing the new curb locations at the 800 block North 9th Street, the 800 block Moss Street, the 900 block Douglass Street and the 900 block Windsor Street Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting\NG. Bill 7-2023 – amending the Charter Board ordinance by retaining the Charter Board enforcement powers, continuing to allow residents to submit Charter violations, eliminating the costly advisory opinion process, creating a more streamlined and less drawn-out process to allow for Charter disputes to be resolved in a more timely fashion and setting reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting\N10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending the Personnel Code Section 70-701(H) by increasing the salary range for the PW Director to no less than $80,000 $118,000 and no more than $110,000 $150,000.\NB. Ordinance – amending the 2023 Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the PW Director from $111,822 to $125,000 and the salary of the Deputy CD Director from $82,000 to $90,000\N \NC. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to provide office space on the 2nd floor of City Hall to Congresswoman Houlahan at $750 per month for a two year term expiring Jan 2, 2025\ND. Ordinance – \N11. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as Council President\NB. Resolution – \N \NC. Resolution – \N \N12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, January 16\N***City Hall Closed MLK Jr. Day Holiday\N \N**Tuesday, January 17**\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, January 23\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7 pm\N \NMonday, February 6\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Nilda Nieves, Feet on the Street Ministry
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions on Dec 19th or at any time prior to Jan 9th
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of January 9, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the December 19th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the December 19th and January 3rd COW meetings
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of the 2016 Statements of Financial Interest, Gift Reports and Campaign Finance Reports for the City Clerk’s Office
B. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250 XL 4x4 SuperCrew p
replace a Fire Prevention LT vehicle from Maguire’s Ford, Palmyra, PA and 911 Rapid
Response, Annville PA in the amount of 85,610.34 from the 2023 Capital Budget.
Both Maquire’s Ford and 911 Rapid Response are PA COSTARS Vendors and the
Contracts are reflective of the COSTARS pricing.
C. Resolution – authorizing the execution of an agreement with Animal Rescue League to provide Animal Control Services until December 31, 2025 at $3.00 per citizen based on 2020 U.S. Census Data and shall be billed in equal payments of $0.75 per calendar quarter.
D. Resolution – authorizing the 2023 Bank accounts
E. Resolution – appointing Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, O. Chris Miller and Melissa Ventura to the Nominations and Appointments Committee.
F. Award of Contract – to Purcell Construction, Denver PA in the amount of $619,100 from CDBG, Capital and DCNR for the removal and pruning of trees, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, asphalt paving walk ways, landscaping, installation of modular play and swing structures, benches and safety surface mulch and any other related work.
G. Resolution – authorizing the filing of a formal application and business plan for s RACP grant in the amount of $9,500,000.00 on behalf of Reading Baseball, LP for the FirstEnergy Stadium renovations project
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
7. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
8. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 1-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works to Fire Suppression in the amount of $65,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
B. Bill 2-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Contracted Services to Fire EMS in the amount of $35,000 for unanticipated fuel costs in the Fire Budget Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
C. Bill 3-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer from Public Works Retail Sewer Carryover to Gasoline in the amount of $20,000 Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
D. Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
E. Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:
1. South side of the 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
F. Bill 6-2023 – authorizing the revision of the City topographical map showing the new curb locations at the 800 block North 9th Street, the 800 block Moss Street, the 900 block Douglass Street and the 900 block Windsor Street Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
G. Bill 7-2023 – amending the Charter Board ordinance by retaining the Charter Board enforcement powers, continuing to allow residents to submit Charter violations, eliminating the costly advisory opinion process, creating a more streamlined and less drawn-out process to allow for Charter disputes to be resolved in a more timely fashion and setting reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the December 19 regular meeting
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the Personnel Code Section 70-701(H) by increasing the salary range for the PW Director to no less than $80,000 $118,000 and no more than $110,000 $150,000.
B. Ordinance – amending the 2023 Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the PW Director from $111,822 to $125,000 and the salary of the Deputy CD Director from $82,000 to $90,000
C. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to provide office space on the 2nd floor of City Hall to Congresswoman Houlahan at $750 per month for a two year term expiring Jan 2, 2025
D. Ordinance –
11. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed as Council President
B. Resolution –
C. Resolution –
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
13. COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, January 16
***City Hall Closed MLK Jr. Day Holiday
**Tuesday, January 17**
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Monday, January 23
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 pm
Monday, February 6
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
15. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Charter Board Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CHARTER BOARDLocation:Council ChambersDate:Tuesday,January 10, 2023Time:6: 30 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAGENDAI. Call to Order and Roll Call.II. Approval of minutes (Previous minutes approved and published on 12-30-22).III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raise matters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).IV. Right to Know Request.V. Education Initiatives (Annotated Charter update and discussion).VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints. (Status update: Investigation No. 59)VIII. Executive Session (As needed)IX. Official Action (As needed).X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of officialaction taken by the Board).XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Status of 2022 Board Report. Update on search for Mediator. Rules of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP).XII. Adjournment.
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Location:
Council Chambers
Date:
Tuesday,
January 10, 2023
Time:
6: 30 PM
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AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Roll Call.
II. Approval of minutes (Previous minutes approved and published on 12-30-22).
III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raise matters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).
IV. Right to Know Request.
V. Education Initiatives (Annotated Charter update and discussion).
VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.
VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints. (Status update: Investigation No. 59)
VIII. Executive Session (As needed)
IX. Official Action (As needed).
X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of official
action taken by the Board).
XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Status of 2022 Board Report. Update on search for Mediator. Rules of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP).
XII. Adjournment.
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SUMMARY:City Hall Closed Martin Luther King Holiday
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-22
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NTuesday, January 17, 2023\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Jeffrey Hartman – appointment – Electrical Board\N4:15 – Bryan Anderson – appointment – Electrical Board\N4:30 – Melanie Tavarez – appointment – Youth Commission – District 3\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Jeffrey Hartman – appointment – Electrical Board
4:15 – Bryan Anderson – appointment – Electrical Board
4:30 – Melanie Tavarez – appointment – Youth Commission – District 3
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update
V. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeTuesday, January 17, 2023\N5:30 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88602683941?pwd=bWR2WUYwaTI1UnF2YVNCUmlwd2xUQT09\NPasscode: 145031\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 886 0268 3941\NPasscode: 145031\NI. Executive Session – Real Estate 5-5:30 pm\N \NII. Interviews (applications attached) 5:30-6 pm\N\NSteve McCracken – RAWA reappointment\NTom McMahon – Redevelopment Authority reappointment\N\N \NIII. Fire Apparatus Replacement - Chief Stoudt 6 – 6:15 pm\N \NIV. Correction of ReTAP Ordinance (see attached Sept 6th COW Minutes) 6:15 – 6:30 pm\N \NV. Amendment to Charter Board Ord – F. Lachat & E. Smith 6:30 pm\N \NVI. Appointments\N\NReplacing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz on the RAWA Work Group\N\NDonna Reed and Melissa Ventura currently assigned\N\N\NCommittee assignments\N\N \NVII. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
5:30 pm
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I. Executive Session – Real Estate 5-5:30 pm
II. Interviews (applications attached) 5:30-6 pm
- Steve McCracken – RAWA reappointment
- Tom McMahon – Redevelopment Authority reappointment
III. Fire Apparatus Replacement - Chief Stoudt 6 – 6:15 pm
IV. Correction of ReTAP Ordinance (see attached Sept 6th COW Minutes) 6:15 – 6:30 pm
V. Amendment to Charter Board Ord – F. Lachat & E. Smith 6:30 pm
VI. Appointments
- Replacing Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz on the RAWA Work Group
- Donna Reed and Melissa Ventura currently assigned
- Committee assignments
VII. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting \NAgenda for Tuesday, January 17, 2023; 6:00 PM\N\NCall Meeting to Order\N\N\NAcknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance\N\N\NWireless Communications Facilities Ordinance Amendment\N\N\NZoning and SALDO Amendments\N\N\NComprehensive Plan Strategies\N\N\NTentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for January 24, 2023\N\N\NAdjournment\N\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE
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Agenda for Tuesday, January 17, 2023; 6:00 PM
- Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
- Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance Amendment
- Zoning and SALDO Amendments
- Comprehensive Plan Strategies
- Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for January 24, 2023
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DESCRIPTION:CITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIAHARB COMMISSION\NJANUARY 17, 2023 MEETING AGENDA6:30 PM\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 100 S. 7th St. \N South Central Transit Authority, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 102\NReview proposal for the replacement of existing exterior wood doors with aluminum doors to match the existing in dimension and configuration.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Centre Park (725 Centre Ave.)\N City of Reading, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\N Review proposal for the rehabilitation of Centre Park to include\Nthe installation of a fountain, lighting, signage, benches, and trash receptacles.\N \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 626 Centre Ave.\N Luz Pacheco, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 104\NReview proposal for the replacement of existing asbestos shingles with GAF HDZ asphalt architectural shingles, charcoal in color, at the main roof and tower roof. (Violation – work has been completed.).\N \N \N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 612 Spruce St.\N Mayeline Penaloza, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 92\NReview proposal for the replacement of the first floor front wood double entrance doors with a single fiberglass door with a leaded glass window, replacement of windows at the rear façade, and rehabilitation of the rear porch to include the installation of railings and a handrail at the porch steps. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N \N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N224 N. 5th, Braulic Vanderhorst, Owner\N\NRepair of the first floor storefront window frame in kind. \N\N927 N. 3rd, Aida Sanchez, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N701 N. 5th, Joe Weinstock, Owner\N\NReplacement of asphalt shingles at the dormer roofs in kind.\N\N650 Chestnut St., Reading Foundry & Supply Co., Owner\N\NReplacement and repointing of masonry at the eastern façade in kind.\N\N923 N. 4th, Anisa and James S. Reinstrom, Owners\N\NRepair and painting of the existing first floor front columns, and wood trim in kind; repair of the front basement level window in kind; repair of the decorative concrete at the front steps in kind.\N\N134 N. 5th, Hope of the Nations, Owner\N\NRe-facing of the existing projecting sign and replacement of the first floor storefront vinyl cling window sign with signage to read “salt and light Café”, with logo, in white and red lettering on a black background in the same dimensions as the existing signage; installation of a neon sign reading “OPEN”; installation of a sign reading the hours of operation; and installation of a sidewalk sign.\N \N 7:40 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NStaff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the January 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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HARB COMMISSION
JANUARY 17, 2023 MEETING AGENDA
6:30 PM
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 100 S. 7th St.
South Central Transit Authority, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 102
Review proposal for the replacement of existing exterior wood doors with aluminum doors to match the existing in dimension and configuration.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Centre Park (725 Centre Ave.)
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review proposal for the rehabilitation of Centre Park to include
the installation of a fountain, lighting, signage, benches, and trash receptacles.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 626 Centre Ave.
Luz Pacheco, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 104
Review proposal for the replacement of existing asbestos shingles with GAF HDZ asphalt architectural shingles, charcoal in color, at the main roof and tower roof. (Violation – work has been completed.).
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 612 Spruce St.
Mayeline Penaloza, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 92
Review proposal for the replacement of the first floor front wood double entrance doors with a single fiberglass door with a leaded glass window, replacement of windows at the rear façade, and rehabilitation of the rear porch to include the installation of railings and a handrail at the porch steps. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 224 N. 5th, Braulic Vanderhorst, Owner
Repair of the first floor storefront window frame in kind.
- 927 N. 3rd, Aida Sanchez, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 701 N. 5th, Joe Weinstock, Owner
Replacement of asphalt shingles at the dormer roofs in kind.
- 650 Chestnut St., Reading Foundry & Supply Co., Owner
Replacement and repointing of masonry at the eastern façade in kind.
- 923 N. 4th, Anisa and James S. Reinstrom, Owners
Repair and painting of the existing first floor front columns, and wood trim in kind; repair of the front basement level window in kind; repair of the decorative concrete at the front steps in kind.
- 134 N. 5th, Hope of the Nations, Owner
Re-facing of the existing projecting sign and replacement of the first floor storefront vinyl cling window sign with signage to read “salt and light Café”, with logo, in white and red lettering on a black background in the same dimensions as the existing signage; installation of a neon sign reading “OPEN”; installation of a sign reading the hours of operation; and installation of a sidewalk sign.
7:40 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- Staff reported on the September 2021 HARB Resolutions at the April 2022 meeting. October 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the January 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:\N\N\N\NOfficers & Employee Fund\NMembers: Dolores Martinez [Mayor’s Proxy], Steve Karnat, Lester Kissinger Jr, Jamar Kelly, Maria Rodriguez, Karen Gassert\NStaff: Joe Rudolf (solicitor), Lilliana Castillo\NJanuary 18, 2023 1:30 PM\NLocation: Council Room & Virtual\N\N\N\N\N \NBoard Meeting Agenda\NCall to Order _ \N\NPRESENTER/GUEST\N\N \N\NMINUTES\NApprove December 2022 Minutes\N\N\N\N\N \N\NYes\N\N\NNo\N\N\NAbstain\N\N\N\N\NDolores Martinez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NJamar Kelly\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NLester Kissinger\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NSteve Karnat\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NMaria Rodriguez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NKaren Gassert\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\N\NFINANCIAL REPORTS\N\NWells Fargo Commercial as of 12/31/2022\NFinancial Report as of 11/30/2022\NUBS investment as of December 2022\NUBS 401K as of December 2022\N\N\N\N\N\N\N \N\NYes\N\N\NNo\N\N\NAbstain\N\N\N\N\NDolores Martinez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NJamar Kelly\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NLester Kissinger\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NSteve Karnat\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NMaria Rodriguez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NKaren Gassert\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\N \N \N\NBILLS\N\NADP processing charges period ending 12/31/2022 - $947.74\NClark Hill professional services for December 2022 - $525.00\N4th QTR Pension Salary 10/1/2022-12/31/2022-$5,624.03\N4th QTR Medical Deductions 10/1/2022-12/31/2022- $8,945.28\N4th QTR Postal Reimbursements 10/1/2022-12/31/2022- $66.73\N\N\N\NSub-total: $16,108.78\N\N\N\N \N\NYes\N\N\NNo\N\N\NAbstain\N\N\N\N\NDolores Martinez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NJamar Kelly\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NLester Kissinger\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NSteve Karnat\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NMaria Rodriguez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NKaren Gassert\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\N\NCORRESPONDENCE –\N\N \N\NREFUNDS/ROLLOVERS\N\NApplication for Refund:\N\N\NSelentine Varner hired on 4/16/2021. Separated on 12/30/2022\N\N\N\N\N\NRollover Amount =\N\N\N$2,432.26\N\N\N\N\NLess 20% taxes\N\N\N \N\N\N$486.45\N\N\N\N\NDistribution Amount\N\N \N\N$1,945.81\N\N\N\N\N\NNatanael Rivera hired on 1/6/2020. Separated on 12/8/2021\N\N\N\N\N\NRollover Amount =\N\N\N$3,717.92\N\N\N\N\NLess 20% taxes\N\N\N \N\N\N$743.58\N\N\N\N\NDistribution Amount\N\N \N\N$2,974.33\N\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N \N\NYes\N\N\NNo\N\N\NAbstain\N\N\N\N\NDolores Martinez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NJamar Kelly\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NLester Kissinger\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NSteve Karnat\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NMaria Rodriguez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NKaren Gassert\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N\NAPPLICATIONS \NKim Brautigan Hired on 7/19/2010, retiring as of 1/6/2023. 12 Years of Service\N\N Monthly- $1,484.25 Annually-$17,810.95\N \N\NBrian R. Stufflet hired on 11/27/2001, retiring as of 1/17/2023. 21 Years of Service\N\N Monthly- $1,643.03 Annually- $19,716.32\N \N\NDeborah Palm vested on 12/31/2010 with 16 years of service. Eligible on 1/30/2023\N\NMonthly- $1,158.75 Annually- $13,904.98\N \N\N\N\N \N\NYes\N\N\NNo\N\N\NAbstain\N\N\N\N\NDolores Martinez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NJamar Kelly\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NLester Kissinger\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NSteve Karnat\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NMaria Rodriguez\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\NKaren Gassert\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N☐\N\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N \N\NDISABILITY APPLICATION - None\N\N\NOLD BUSINESS –\NEmployees who are injured at work and have received workers comp are inquiring if they can buyback that time?\NSolicitor confirmed it requires a Collective Bargaining from the City and the Union. Under the ordinances it states members not receiving pay from the City do not get any credit for retirement. The ordinance does not permit buyback.\N\N \N\NNEW BUSINESS-\N\N \N \N\NINFORMATION\NMMO deposit for January 2023 - $271,839.00\NO&E outstanding taxes with the IRS have been resolved.\NMichael Najarian hired on 7/2/2008, Vesting as of 12/31/2022. Eligible on 12/27/2026\N\N Monthly-$1,195.08 Annually-$14,340.91\N\NCarl Long hired on 10/2/2006, Vesting as of 12/2/2022. Eligible on 12/2/2039\N\N Monthly-$1,285.09 Annually-$15,421.07\N \N \N\NPUBLIC COMMENT\N\N\NADJOURNMENT\N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Officers & Employee Fund Members: Dolores Martinez [Mayor’s Proxy], Steve Karnat, Lester Kissinger Jr, Jamar Kelly, Maria Rodriguez, Karen Gassert Staff: Joe Rudolf (solicitor), Lilliana Castillo January 18, 2023 1:30 PM Location: Council Room & Virtual |
Board Meeting Agenda
Call to Order _
- MINUTES
- Approve December 2022 Minutes
| | Yes | No | Abstain |
Dolores Martinez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Jamar Kelly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Lester Kissinger | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Steve Karnat | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Maria Rodriguez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Karen Gassert | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
- FINANCIAL REPORTS
- Wells Fargo Commercial as of 12/31/2022
- Financial Report as of 11/30/2022
- UBS investment as of December 2022
- UBS 401K as of December 2022
| | Yes | No | Abstain |
Dolores Martinez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Jamar Kelly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Lester Kissinger | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Steve Karnat | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Maria Rodriguez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Karen Gassert | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
- BILLS
- ADP processing charges period ending 12/31/2022 - $947.74
- Clark Hill professional services for December 2022 - $525.00
- 4th QTR Pension Salary 10/1/2022-12/31/2022-$5,624.03
- 4th QTR Medical Deductions 10/1/2022-12/31/2022- $8,945.28
- 4th QTR Postal Reimbursements 10/1/2022-12/31/2022- $66.73
Sub-total: $16,108.78
| | Yes | No | Abstain |
Dolores Martinez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Jamar Kelly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Lester Kissinger | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Steve Karnat | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Maria Rodriguez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Karen Gassert | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
- REFUNDS/ROLLOVERS
- Selentine Varner hired on 4/16/2021. Separated on 12/30/2022
Rollover Amount = | $2,432.26 |
Less 20% taxes | | $486.45 |
Distribution Amount | | $1,945.81 |
- Natanael Rivera hired on 1/6/2020. Separated on 12/8/2021
Rollover Amount = | $3,717.92 |
Less 20% taxes | | $743.58 |
Distribution Amount | | $2,974.33 |
| | Yes | No | Abstain |
Dolores Martinez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Jamar Kelly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Lester Kissinger | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Steve Karnat | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Maria Rodriguez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Karen Gassert | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
- APPLICATIONS
- Kim Brautigan Hired on 7/19/2010, retiring as of 1/6/2023. 12 Years of Service
Monthly- $1,484.25 Annually-$17,810.95
- Brian R. Stufflet hired on 11/27/2001, retiring as of 1/17/2023. 21 Years of Service
Monthly- $1,643.03 Annually- $19,716.32
- Deborah Palm vested on 12/31/2010 with 16 years of service. Eligible on 1/30/2023
Monthly- $1,158.75 Annually- $13,904.98
| | Yes | No | Abstain |
Dolores Martinez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Jamar Kelly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Lester Kissinger | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Steve Karnat | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Maria Rodriguez | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Karen Gassert | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
- DISABILITY APPLICATION - None
- OLD BUSINESS –
- Employees who are injured at work and have received workers comp are inquiring if they can buyback that time?
- Solicitor confirmed it requires a Collective Bargaining from the City and the Union. Under the ordinances it states members not receiving pay from the City do not get any credit for retirement. The ordinance does not permit buyback.
- INFORMATION
- MMO deposit for January 2023 - $271,839.00
- O&E outstanding taxes with the IRS have been resolved.
- Michael Najarian hired on 7/2/2008, Vesting as of 12/31/2022. Eligible on 12/27/2026
Monthly-$1,195.08 Annually-$14,340.91
- Carl Long hired on 10/2/2006, Vesting as of 12/2/2022. Eligible on 12/2/2039
Monthly-$1,285.09 Annually-$15,421.07
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SUMMARY:Ethics Board Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:Ethics Board\NAgenda\NJanuary 19, 2023\N 5 pm\N Zoom Virtual Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of minutes – September 8, 2022\N4. Old Business\N\NBoard Policy on the Enforcement of subpoenas\NEthics Training for City employees and officials\N\N5. New Business\N\NLocal enforcement of Supplemental Statement of Financial Interest\NCampaign Finance Report submission and enforcement\N\N6. Next meeting date
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January 19, 2023
5 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, meetings are being held virtually. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of minutes – September 8, 2022
4. Old Business
- Board Policy on the Enforcement of subpoenas
- Ethics Training for City employees and officials
5. New Business
- Local enforcement of Supplemental Statement of Financial Interest
- Campaign Finance Report submission and enforcement
6. Next meeting date
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, January 23, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82178958642?pwd=UXFKYUpTSTJqRWtRZjNDZ1I2RUpjdz09\NPasscode: 205038\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 821 7895 8642\NPasscode: 205038\NI. Update Sidewalk Repair / Replacement Program (Bill 35-2019 attached) 5-5:20 pm\N \NII. Parking Stall Priorities by District (attached Pg 10) 5:20-5:30 pm\N \NIII. Council Committees (see attached explanations Pg 11) 5:30-6 pm\N \NIV. Agenda Review 6 – 6:30 pm\N \NV. Adjourn to Executive Session
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, January 23, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Update Sidewalk Repair / Replacement Program (Bill 35-2019 attached) 5-5:20 pm
II. Parking Stall Priorities by District (attached Pg 10) 5:20-5:30 pm
III. Council Committees (see attached explanations Pg 11) 5:30-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6 – 6:30 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Session
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-28
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81959096848?pwd=YjFqMENBOUp5WHJzekxCeFlHOGkxZz09\NPasscode: 996559\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325 \NWebinar ID: 819 5909 6848\NPasscode: 996559\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Melvin Padilla, Santuario de Oasis\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on Jan 17th on real estate\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of January 23, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the January 9th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the January 9th and January 17th COW meetings\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the filing of a formal application and business plan for a RACP grant in the amount of $8,500,000.00 on behalf of Alvernia University\NB. Resolution – authorizing the exoneration of City property taxes for 330\NSummit for Action Chapel Pennsylvania Inc for 2020 and 2021 in the amount of $3,708.24\NC. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed, Melissa Ventura and Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the RAWA Work Group\N \ND. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Officer Victor Morrison to the rank of Sergeant and Sergeant Nicholas Epolito to the rank of Lieutenant\N \NE. Resolution – authorizing the installation of Jazz Fest Banners on the Penn Street, Bingaman Street and Buttonwood Street bridges for a 60 day period\N \NF. Award of Contract - for Public Works Engineering Projects to the following five (5) companies selected through the RFP process at a cost not to exceed $250,000 - Cedarville Engineering, Buchart Horn, Gannett Fleming, McCormick Taylor and Spotts, Stevens & McCoy\NG. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment for probationary Firefighters and Paramedic/Firefighters, effective February 1, 2023, to Matthew Weston, Trevor Nevius, Brent Hanson, Jonathan Borkert, Garrett Noone, Shawn Troxel\NBenjamin Klein, Nicholas Malloy, Christopher Berbaum, Conrad Strawbridge\NH. Award of Contract - for the purchase and installation of Gas Fired Boiler (Boiler Room Project) at the 8th & Court Fire Station at the cost of $108,120 from ARPA funding from 3B Services, Reading PA, a COSTARS vender\NI. Resolution – authorizing the execution of a 1 year agreement with the Animal Rescue League for Animal Control Services at $3 per capita\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation \NBill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NA. Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:\N1. 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\NIntroduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NB. Bill 7-2023 – amending the Charter Board ordinance by retaining the Charter Board enforcement powers, continuing to allow residents to submit Charter violations, eliminating the costly advisory opinion process, creating a more streamlined and less drawn-out process to allow for Charter disputes to be resolved in a more timely fashion and setting reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NC. Bill 8-2023 – amending the Personnel Code Section 70-701(H) by increasing the salary range for the PW Director to no less than $80,000 $118,000 and no more than $110,000 $150,000.\ND. Bill 9-2023 – amending the 2023 Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the PW Director from $111,822 to $125,000 and the salary of the Deputy CD Director from $82,000 to $90,000\N \NE. Bill 10-2023 – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to provide office space on the 2nd floor of City Hall to Congresswoman Houlahan at $750 per month for a two year term expiring Jan 2, 2025\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2022 Fire Budget in the amount of $20,544.48 to allow the payment of medical supply bills for the EMS Division\NB. Ordinance – amending the Personnel Code section 70-701 to eliminate the issue\Nof current directors receiving raises that place their salary above the initial salary range\N \NC. Ordinance – making corrections to the 2023 budget to by applying the missing inter-fund transfers identified by the Controller to balance various funds\N \ND. Ordinance – amending the ReTAP residential tax abatement ordinance by applying the program to all residential properties\NE. Ordinance – aallocating $300,000 in APRA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – reappointing Steven McCracken to the Reading Area Water Authority\NB. Resolution – reappointing Thomas McMahon to the Reading Redevelopment Authority\N \N9. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS\NPlease see public speaking rules on second page\N \N10. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N11. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N13. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \N \NMonday, February 6\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NStrategic Planning – 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, February 13\NCOW – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7:00 pm\N \N***Monday, February 20***\NClosed for President’s Day\N \N***Tuesday, February 21***\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NStandards of Living – 5:00 pm\NFinance – 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, February 27\NCOW – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7:00 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N
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Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Melvin Padilla, Santuario de Oasis
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on Jan 17th on real estate
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of January 23, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the January 9th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the January 9th and January 17th COW meetings
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the filing of a formal application and business plan for a RACP grant in the amount of $8,500,000.00 on behalf of Alvernia University
B. Resolution – authorizing the exoneration of City property taxes for 330
Summit for Action Chapel Pennsylvania Inc for 2020 and 2021 in the amount of $3,708.24
C. Resolution – appointing Donna Reed, Melissa Ventura and Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz to the RAWA Work Group
D. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Officer Victor Morrison to the rank of Sergeant and Sergeant Nicholas Epolito to the rank of Lieutenant
E. Resolution – authorizing the installation of Jazz Fest Banners on the Penn Street, Bingaman Street and Buttonwood Street bridges for a 60 day period
F. Award of Contract - for Public Works Engineering Projects to the following five (5) companies selected through the RFP process at a cost not to exceed $250,000 - Cedarville Engineering, Buchart Horn, Gannett Fleming, McCormick Taylor and Spotts, Stevens & McCoy
G. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment for probationary Firefighters and Paramedic/Firefighters, effective February 1, 2023, to Matthew Weston, Trevor Nevius, Brent Hanson, Jonathan Borkert, Garrett Noone, Shawn Troxel
Benjamin Klein, Nicholas Malloy, Christopher Berbaum, Conrad Strawbridge
H. Award of Contract - for the purchase and installation of Gas Fired Boiler (Boiler Room Project) at the 8th & Court Fire Station at the cost of $108,120 from ARPA funding from 3B Services, Reading PA, a COSTARS vender
I. Resolution – authorizing the execution of a 1 year agreement with the Animal Rescue League for Animal Control Services at $3 per capita
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
A. Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:
1. 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
B. Bill 7-2023 – amending the Charter Board ordinance by retaining the Charter Board enforcement powers, continuing to allow residents to submit Charter violations, eliminating the costly advisory opinion process, creating a more streamlined and less drawn-out process to allow for Charter disputes to be resolved in a more timely fashion and setting reasonable guidelines on Charter Board spending Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
C. Bill 8-2023 – amending the Personnel Code Section 70-701(H) by increasing the salary range for the PW Director to no less than $80,000 $118,000 and no more than $110,000 $150,000.
D. Bill 9-2023 – amending the 2023 Position Ordinance by increasing the salary of the PW Director from $111,822 to $125,000 and the salary of the Deputy CD Director from $82,000 to $90,000
E. Bill 10-2023 – authorizing the execution of a lease agreement to provide office space on the 2nd floor of City Hall to Congresswoman Houlahan at $750 per month for a two year term expiring Jan 2, 2025
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2022 Fire Budget in the amount of $20,544.48 to allow the payment of medical supply bills for the EMS Division
B. Ordinance – amending the Personnel Code section 70-701 to eliminate the issue
of current directors receiving raises that place their salary above the initial salary range
C. Ordinance – making corrections to the 2023 budget to by applying the missing inter-fund transfers identified by the Controller to balance various funds
D. Ordinance – amending the ReTAP residential tax abatement ordinance by applying the program to all residential properties
E. Ordinance – aallocating $300,000 in APRA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – reappointing Steven McCracken to the Reading Area Water Authority
B. Resolution – reappointing Thomas McMahon to the Reading Redevelopment Authority
9. PUBLIC COMMENT – GENERAL MATTERS
Please see public speaking rules on second page
10. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
11. COUNCIL REPORT
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
13. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
14. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 6
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Strategic Planning – 5:00 pm
Monday, February 13
COW – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm
***Monday, February 20***
Closed for President’s Day
***Tuesday, February 21***
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Standards of Living – 5:00 pm
Finance – 5:00 pm
Monday, February 27
COW – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm
15. ADJOURN
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-meeting-14
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting\NAgenda for Tuesday, January 24, 2023; 6:00 PM\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\NCall Meeting to Order\N\N\NAcknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance\N\N\NRemembrance of Commissioner Frank Denbowski\N\N\NAccept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda\N\N\NBerks Catholic Pavilion Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Review\N\NPC-2023-100; 955 East Wyomissing Boulevard\N\NBern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street\N\NBern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street\N\NTriple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-125; 1527 North 5th Street\N\NHoly Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street\N\N420 Walnut Street Annexation Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-129; 416-420 Walnut Street\N\N625 McKnight Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-124; 625 McKnight Street\N\NAlbright Gingrich Library Renovation Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review\N\NPC-2022-128; 1621 North 13th Street\N\NRHA Oakbrook Daycare Center Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Review\N\NPC-2022-127; 1001 Scott Street\N\NOld Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)\N\N\NActive Plans Requesting Reaffirmation Approval\N\N\N322 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; PC-2022-120\NRemcon Plastics (208 Chestnut Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-105\N600 South 9th St Auto Repair Center Land Development Plan; PC-2022-106\NBerkshire Building (101 North 5th Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2022-101\N35 N 6th Street Minor Land Development Plan; PC-2022-110\N531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; 2022-116\N1010 & 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; PC-2022-122\NIron Gate (228 Moss Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-119\NSupernatural Produce III (229 & 243 North 4th Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-107\N\N\NActive Plans Requiring Time Extensions\N\N743 Thorn Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; PC-2022-123\NIglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe (1124 Schuylkill Avenue) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-113\NVilla Independent Cottages Land Development Plan; PC-2022-103\N\N\N\N\NAnnouncements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business\N\NSummary of Planning Commission Workshop (1/17/23)\NWireless Communications Amendment\NZoning & SALDO Amendments\N\N\N\N\N\NComprehensive Plan Discussion\N\N\NTraining Opportunities\N\N\NApproval of Planning Commission Minutes from 11/22/22\N\N\NNext Planning Commission Meetings: February 21, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (Regular Meeting)\N\N\NAdjournment\N
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Agenda for Tuesday, January 24, 2023; 6:00 PM
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- Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
- Remembrance of Commissioner Frank Denbowski
- Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
- Berks Catholic Pavilion Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Review
PC-2023-100; 955 East Wyomissing Boulevard
- Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street
- Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street
- Triple Deuce Car Wash Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2022-125; 1527 North 5th Street
- Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street
- 420 Walnut Street Annexation Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2022-129; 416-420 Walnut Street
- 625 McKnight Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2022-124; 625 McKnight Street
- Albright Gingrich Library Renovation Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-128; 1621 North 13th Street
- RHA Oakbrook Daycare Center Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Review
PC-2022-127; 1001 Scott Street
- Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
- Active Plans Requesting Reaffirmation Approval
- 322 Walnut Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; PC-2022-120
- Remcon Plastics (208 Chestnut Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-105
- 600 South 9th St Auto Repair Center Land Development Plan; PC-2022-106
- Berkshire Building (101 North 5th Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2022-101
- 35 N 6th Street Minor Land Development Plan; PC-2022-110
- 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; 2022-116
- 1010 & 1012 Lancaster Avenue Annexation Plan; PC-2022-122
- Iron Gate (228 Moss Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-119
- Supernatural Produce III (229 & 243 North 4th Street) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-107
- Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
- 743 Thorn Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; PC-2022-123
- Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe (1124 Schuylkill Avenue) Land Development Plan; PC-2021-113
- Villa Independent Cottages Land Development Plan; PC-2022-103
- Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
- Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (1/17/23)
- Wireless Communications Amendment
- Zoning & SALDO Amendments
- Comprehensive Plan Discussion
- Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from 11/22/22
- Next Planning Commission Meetings: February 21, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
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SUMMARY:Stadium Commission Meeting
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/stadium-commission-meeting-3
DESCRIPTION:First Energy StadiumJames Schlegel - ChairmanRick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/SecretaryRick Mountz - MemberMichael Schorn - MemberGary Yeager, Jr. - MemberCarlos Torres - DPW LiaisonDonna Reed - City Council LiaisonStrat Marmarou - Commissioner EmeritusDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAGENDAStadium Commission MeetingJanuary 25, 20237:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy StadiumI. Call to OrderII. Approval of November 30, 2022 Meeting MinutesIII. Old Business• Stadium renovation update by Scott HunsickerIV. New Business• Review of $5,000 allotment for Capital Improvement Project at First Energy Stadium• Election of OfficersV. Miscellaneous• Ideas & ResponsibilitiesNext meeting, March 22, 2023, First Energy Stadium
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James Schlegel - Chairman
Rick Denunzio - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
Donna Reed - City Council Liaison
Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
January 25, 2023
7:00pm, RBI Room, First Energy Stadium
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of November 30, 2022 Meeting Minutes
III. Old Business
• Stadium renovation update by Scott Hunsicker
IV. New Business
• Review of $5,000 allotment for Capital Improvement Project at First Energy Stadium
• Election of Officers
V. Miscellaneous
• Ideas & Responsibilities
Next meeting, March 22, 2023, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:COW Dist 5 Interviews
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-dist-5-interviews
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NInterviews of District 5 Applicants\NMonday, January 30, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87007498115?pwd=R251anYvaDlVNTZ1YVZjek9iTGlmZz09\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 305 224 1968 \NWebinar ID: 870 0749 8115\NPasscode: 838712\NI. Ernest Schlegel 5-5:30 pm\N \NII. Rafael Nunez 5:30-6 pm\N \NIII. Sheila Perez 6-6:30 pm\N \NIV. Wanda Negron 6:30-7 pm\N \NV. Walter Lesher, Jr. 7-7:30pm\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Interviews of District 5 Applicants
Monday, January 30, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
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I. Ernest Schlegel 5-5:30 pm
II. Rafael Nunez 5:30-6 pm
III. Sheila Perez 6-6:30 pm
IV. Wanda Negron 6:30-7 pm
V. Walter Lesher, Jr. 7-7:30pm
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-23
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, February 6, 2023\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Ed Bernitsky – appointment – Electrical Examining Board\N4:15 – John Dethoff – reappointment – Board of Health\N4:30 – Melanie Tavarez – appointment – Youth Commission District 3\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 12) – no update\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, February 6, 2023
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Ed Bernitsky – appointment – Electrical Examining Board
4:15 – John Dethoff – reappointment – Board of Health
4:30 – Melanie Tavarez – appointment – Youth Commission District 3
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 6), BAC Openings (see page 8) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 12) – no update
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Council Special Meeting
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/council-special-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NSpecial Meeting \NSpecial Meeting Monday, February 6, 2023\NCouncil Chambers 5:00 P.M.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NDue to the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, the public is prohibited from attending the meeting. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log in using the link below. Please copy the link into your browser bar and touch enter.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83998278748?pwd=Y0U3S1VSTW5NaklLbmxWL2lEQlcvQT09\NPasscode: 778120\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325 \NWebinar ID: 839 9827 8748\NPasscode: 778120\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. Opening Matters\NA. Call to Order\NB. Roll Call\N2. Public Comment – Agenda Matters:\NCitizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk or registering on the form located on the podium before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.\N \N3. Approval Of Agenda \NA. Agenda: Special Meeting of February 6, 2022\N \N4. Discussion – appointment to the vacant District 5 Council Seat\N \N5. Resolution \N \NA. Resolution – appointing____________________________________________ to the vacant District 5 Council Seat, effective immediately.\N6. Adjourn To Strategic Planning Meeting
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Special Meeting
Special Meeting Monday, February 6, 2023
Council Chambers 5:00 P.M.
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The Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. Opening Matters
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
2. Public Comment – Agenda Matters:
Citizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk or registering on the form located on the podium before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.
3. Approval Of Agenda
A. Agenda: Special Meeting of February 6, 2022
4. Discussion – appointment to the vacant District 5 Council Seat
5. Resolution
A. Resolution – appointing____________________________________________ to the vacant District 5 Council Seat, effective immediately.
6. Adjourn To Strategic Planning Meeting
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Committee
CREATED:20230106T184551Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-51
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, February 6, 2023\N5:30 pm following the Special Meeting\NHybrid Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84681908404?pwd=a1V4QTRWSnJLWnU0S3ZmUno5OVZBdz09\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325 \NWebinar ID: 846 8190 8404\NPasscode: 883433\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. Parking Authority\N\NParking Stall Expansion (Council priorities attached)\NBill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:\N\N1. 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\NIntroduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th and 23rd regular meeting\N \N2. Stantech Downtown Plus Report (some outtakes attached)\N\NAdopt and Implement? Funding?\N\N \N3. Aulenbach Cemetery MOU\N \N4. Health Code Amendment\N \NFollow-up\N\NMarch 6\N\NMeeting with the Redevelopment Authority Board re performance & progress\N \NParking Stall Priorities by District as per Jan 23, 2023\N \NDistrict 1\N\NSouth 3rd, South 4th, South 8th and South 9th\N\NFrom District 1 boundary line south to the river\N\NNo stalls in Wyomissing Park & 18th Ward at this time\N\N \NDistrict 2\N\NCotton St\NAll other streets – check feasibility of placing stalls in steep slope areas\NNo stalls in Hessian Camp\N\N \NDistrict 3\N\NEvery street starting with North 13th St – Walnut to Windsor\NWalnut St east of North 13th St\NCheck feasibility of placing stalls in steep slope areas\N\N \NDistrict 4\N\NNorth 13th St – Robeson to Union\N1200-1400 Linden\NEvery Street below N 13th\N\N \NDistrict 5\N\NWindsor and West Windsor streets -- from 200 block Windsor to terminus of West Windsor at Baer Park.\NSchuylkill Avenue and Front Streets, both from Green, to terminus of Front and city line at Bern Township for Schuylkill. However, both are state roads so I'm not sure how that would work.\NBlocks of Greenwich, Oley, Douglass from Schuylkill Avenue to Second Street. Also, Hollenbach Street if it's not been done.\NEisenbrown, Clinton, Miltimore streets from Green to Baer Park.\N1700 block of Pear Street\NNo Stalls - Riverdale, Most of Riverside, Most of Greater Lower Glenside (west of Schuylkill Avenue), Berkshire Greens\N\NDistrict 6\N\NNorth & South 5th and North & South 4th from Robeson to District boundary line\NGreenwich, Oley and Douglass Streets from North 2nd to North 6th\N200 block of Oley (request from resident)\N
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, February 6, 2023
5:30 pm following the Special Meeting
Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
1. Parking Authority
- Parking Stall Expansion (Council priorities attached)
- Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:
1. 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th and 23rd regular meeting
2. Stantech Downtown Plus Report (some outtakes attached)
- Adopt and Implement? Funding?
3. Aulenbach Cemetery MOU
4. Health Code Amendment
Follow-up
Meeting with the Redevelopment Authority Board re performance & progress
Parking Stall Priorities by District as per Jan 23, 2023
District 1
- South 3rd, South 4th, South 8th and South 9th
From District 1 boundary line south to the river
- No stalls in Wyomissing Park & 18th Ward at this time
District 2
- Cotton St
- All other streets – check feasibility of placing stalls in steep slope areas
- No stalls in Hessian Camp
District 3
- Every street starting with North 13th St – Walnut to Windsor
- Walnut St east of North 13th St
- Check feasibility of placing stalls in steep slope areas
District 4
- North 13th St – Robeson to Union
- 1200-1400 Linden
- Every Street below N 13th
District 5
- Windsor and West Windsor streets -- from 200 block Windsor to terminus of West Windsor at Baer Park.
- Schuylkill Avenue and Front Streets, both from Green, to terminus of Front and city line at Bern Township for Schuylkill. However, both are state roads so I'm not sure how that would work.
- Blocks of Greenwich, Oley, Douglass from Schuylkill Avenue to Second Street. Also, Hollenbach Street if it's not been done.
- Eisenbrown, Clinton, Miltimore streets from Green to Baer Park.
- 1700 block of Pear Street
- No Stalls - Riverdale, Most of Riverside, Most of Greater Lower Glenside (west of Schuylkill Avenue), Berkshire Greens
District 6
- North & South 5th and North & South 4th from Robeson to District boundary line
- Greenwich, Oley and Douglass Streets from North 2nd to North 6th
- 200 block of Oley (request from resident)
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SUMMARY:Board Of Health Meeting
CREATED:20230131T163120Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health-meeting-3
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, February 7\N4 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2022\N4. Health Reports\N\NInspection Report\NCoronavirus Update\N\N5. Old Business\N\NLead Abatement Program\NCounty Health Department\NHealth Survey\N\N6. New Business\N7. Pending Items\N\NHealth Code Amendment – no report\NHealth Board Amendment – under legal review\NHealth Officer Amendment – under legal review\N\NNext Meeting – Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom\N \N
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Board of Health
Agenda
Tuesday, February 7
4 pm
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Virtual Meeting
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2022
4. Health Reports
- Inspection Report
- Coronavirus Update
5. Old Business
- Lead Abatement Program
- County Health Department
- Health Survey
6. New Business
7. Pending Items
- Health Code Amendment – no report
- Health Board Amendment – under legal review
- Health Officer Amendment – under legal review
Next Meeting – Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing
CREATED:20230124T161626Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/public-hearing
DESCRIPTION:CITY OF READING \NNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING\N THE HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN\NFOR HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROGRAM\NDOWNLOAD PDFThis notice is hereby given by the City of Reading, Berks County, PA that it will conduct a public hearing on February 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601. Persons requiring assistance due to hearing, speech, vision impairments, or limited English proficiency should contact the City’s Community Development Office, Ms. Patricia Vasquez, Community Development Liaison Officer at: Patricia.Vasquez@readingpa.gov or via phone at (610) 655-6509 or (610) 655-6442 (TDD).\NThe propose of the public hearing is to present the City pf Reading’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for the HOME-American Rescue Plan funds. The City intends to submit its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan in the amount of $3,580,856 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before Friday, February 24, 2023.\NThe HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is required by HUD in order for the City of Reading to receive federal HOME-ARP grant funds. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is a strategic plan detailing the process the City will use to allocate funds to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, and other vulnerable populations, by providing affordable housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.\NIn order to obtain the views of residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, the City of Reading has placed its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on public display starting Thursday, January 26, 2023 and ending on Friday, February 10, 2023, at which time the Allocation Plan will be presented to the Reading City Council for approval at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023. The Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan may be examined at the City’s website https://www.readingpa.gov/housing-and-community-development and at the Community Development Department offices at: City Hall - 3rd Floor, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.\NAll interested residents are encouraged to attend this public hearing and they will be given the opportunity to present oral or written testimony concerning the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. Written comments may be addressed to the attention of Ms. Patricia Vasquez, Community Development Liaison Officer, Community Development Department, City Hall - 3rd Floor, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 or via email at: Patricia.Vasquez@readingpa.gov or via phone at (610) 655-6509 or (610) 655-6442 (TDD) by Friday, February 10, 2023.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
FOR HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROGRAM
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This notice is hereby given by the City of Reading, Berks County, PA that it will conduct a public hearing on February 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601. Persons requiring assistance due to hearing, speech, vision impairments, or limited English proficiency should contact the City’s Community Development Office, Ms. Patricia Vasquez, Community Development Liaison Officer at: Patricia.Vasquez@readingpa.gov or via phone at (610) 655-6509 or (610) 655-6442 (TDD).
The propose of the public hearing is to present the City pf Reading’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for the HOME-American Rescue Plan funds. The City intends to submit its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan in the amount of $3,580,856 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before Friday, February 24, 2023.
The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is required by HUD in order for the City of Reading to receive federal HOME-ARP grant funds. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is a strategic plan detailing the process the City will use to allocate funds to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, and other vulnerable populations, by providing affordable housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.
In order to obtain the views of residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, the City of Reading has placed its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on public display starting Thursday, January 26, 2023 and ending on Friday, February 10, 2023, at which time the Allocation Plan will be presented to the Reading City Council for approval at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023. The Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan may be examined at the City’s website https://www.readingpa.gov/housing-and-community-development and at the Community Development Department offices at: City Hall - 3rd Floor, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.
All interested residents are encouraged to attend this public hearing and they will be given the opportunity to present oral or written testimony concerning the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. Written comments may be addressed to the attention of Ms. Patricia Vasquez, Community Development Liaison Officer, Community Development Department, City Hall - 3rd Floor, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 or via email at: Patricia.Vasquez@readingpa.gov or via phone at (610) 655-6509 or (610) 655-6442 (TDD) by Friday, February 10, 2023.
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SUMMARY:Zoning Hearing Board
CREATED:20230127T133106Z
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS / ZHB AGENDA\N DOWNLOAD PDF\NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, February 08, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.\NMembers of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 07, 2023, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.\N\NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928). \NTo join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).\N\N \N \NDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: \NAppeal #2022-53 – 22 Kenhorst Blvd. (UPI 18530617210967) \NAppeal #2022-54 – 245 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789598)\NAppeal #2022-56 – 1128 Robeson Street (UPI 13531746164117)\N \NCASES CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER AND LAST MONTH: \N Appeal #2022-48 – 820 Buttonwood St. (UPI 09530776927329) Richard Yelk is requesting Variances of Sections §600-804.B.(1)(g) [R3 regulations]; §600-1008 [off-premises parking areas in the R-C District]; and §600-1602 [parking standards]. The overall goal of the application is to allow the use of surface parking as an accessory use to continue. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.\NAppeal #2022-55 – 201 S Front St. (UPI 05530607589867) Reading Area Community College is requesting Variances and/or Special Exceptions of Sections §600-817; §600-1401[buffer strips]; §600-1601; §600-1602.M/R/N [shade trees/Planning Commission/Lighting]; The overall goal of the application is to expand existing parking from approximately 57 spaces to 274 spaces. The subject property is located in the M-C Zoning District, within the Institutional Overlay. \N \NNEW CASES TO BE HEARD:\NAppeal #2022-57 – 620 S 7th St (UPI 02530644868634) and 626 S 7th St (02530644867690) C & P Realty Management c/o Marisol Paris is requesting Variances of Sections §600-607(G) [Non-conforming regulations], §600-804.B(1) [R-3 Regulations], §600-608(A) [Prohibited uses] and §600-1603A(31)(d)(33)[Parking Requirements. The overall goal of the application is to establish Retail clothing store with off-street parking at 626 S 7th St. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District, within the Prince Historic District. \NAppeal #2022-58 – 2335 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530816822634) Lawrence L. Cruise & Katharine A Cruise, are requesting a Variance of Sections §600-803(B)(2)(b) [R-2 Regulations] and §600-1002 [Private Garages] and an Appeal of a determination by the Zoning Administrator. In the alternative, dimensional variance from setback requirements of §600-803(A) and/or §600-1002(C) and/or the square footage limitation in section §600-803(B)(2)(b) The overall goal of the application is for an existing unpermitted carport. The subject properties are located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District. \NAppeal #2023-01– 45 S. Front Street (UPI 05530607598724) Reading Area Community College is requesting Variances of Sections §600-1834.C [substantial improvement within the floodplain overlay]; and §600-1823 [elevation requirement pursuant to Section 600-1834.C]; The overall goal of the application is to request relief from all requirements of the floodplain overlay. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District, within the Institutional Overlay, and within the Special Flood Hazard overlay. \NAppeal #2023-02 – 500 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530657641186) Joshua R. Rodriguez is appealing the determination of the Zoning Administrator of Section §600-1006(A) Home Occupations pursuant to section §600-803(B)(2)(d) or in the alternative is requesting Special Exception to Section §600-803(B)(3)(f) [R-2 Regulations] pursuant to section §600-1202[Conditions]; and also seeks Variance of section §600-1006(A)(3), The overall goal of the application is establish a home occupation for auto detailing. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, February 08, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 07, 2023, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
- To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
- To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-53 – 22 Kenhorst Blvd. (UPI 18530617210967)
Appeal #2022-54 – 245 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789598)
Appeal #2022-56 – 1128 Robeson Street (UPI 13531746164117)
CASES CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER AND LAST MONTH:
Appeal #2022-48 – 820 Buttonwood St. (UPI 09530776927329) Richard Yelk is requesting Variances of Sections §600-804.B.(1)(g) [R3 regulations]; §600-1008 [off-premises parking areas in the R-C District]; and §600-1602 [parking standards]. The overall goal of the application is to allow the use of surface parking as an accessory use to continue. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2022-55 – 201 S Front St. (UPI 05530607589867) Reading Area Community College is requesting Variances and/or Special Exceptions of Sections §600-817; §600-1401[buffer strips]; §600-1601; §600-1602.M/R/N [shade trees/Planning Commission/Lighting]; The overall goal of the application is to expand existing parking from approximately 57 spaces to 274 spaces. The subject property is located in the M-C Zoning District, within the Institutional Overlay.
NEW CASES TO BE HEARD:
Appeal #2022-57 – 620 S 7th St (UPI 02530644868634) and 626 S 7th St (02530644867690) C & P Realty Management c/o Marisol Paris is requesting Variances of Sections §600-607(G) [Non-conforming regulations], §600-804.B(1) [R-3 Regulations], §600-608(A) [Prohibited uses] and §600-1603A(31)(d)(33)[Parking Requirements. The overall goal of the application is to establish Retail clothing store with off-street parking at 626 S 7th St. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District, within the Prince Historic District.
Appeal #2022-58 – 2335 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530816822634) Lawrence L. Cruise & Katharine A Cruise, are requesting a Variance of Sections §600-803(B)(2)(b) [R-2 Regulations] and §600-1002 [Private Garages] and an Appeal of a determination by the Zoning Administrator. In the alternative, dimensional variance from setback requirements of §600-803(A) and/or §600-1002(C) and/or the square footage limitation in section §600-803(B)(2)(b) The overall goal of the application is for an existing unpermitted carport. The subject properties are located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-01– 45 S. Front Street (UPI 05530607598724) Reading Area Community College is requesting Variances of Sections §600-1834.C [substantial improvement within the floodplain overlay]; and §600-1823 [elevation requirement pursuant to Section 600-1834.C]; The overall goal of the application is to request relief from all requirements of the floodplain overlay. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District, within the Institutional Overlay, and within the Special Flood Hazard overlay.
Appeal #2023-02 – 500 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530657641186) Joshua R. Rodriguez is appealing the determination of the Zoning Administrator of Section §600-1006(A) Home Occupations pursuant to section §600-803(B)(2)(d) or in the alternative is requesting Special Exception to Section §600-803(B)(3)(f) [R-2 Regulations] pursuant to section §600-1202[Conditions]; and also seeks Variance of section §600-1006(A)(3), The overall goal of the application is establish a home occupation for auto detailing. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, February 13, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82061073191?pwd=UXFSSC9RUjBRUDI4UndvRHA4RmVsdz09\NPasscode: 755502\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 305 224 1968 \NWebinar ID: 820 6107 3191\NPasscode: 755502\NI. HR Director Update 5-5:20 pm\N \NII. ARPA funding request 5:20-5:30 pm\N\NReading Public Library to help seniors with accessing and using the internet.\N\N \NIII. Agenda Review 5:30-5:45 pm\N \NIV. Adjourn to Executive Session \N
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I. HR Director Update 5-5:20 pm
II. ARPA funding request 5:20-5:30 pm
- Reading Public Library to help seniors with accessing and using the internet.
III. Agenda Review 5:30-5:45 pm
IV. Adjourn to Executive Session
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86562618078?pwd=bGpNdWpzTDRDL01pVmRRM2Q1R3YwZz09\NPasscode: 592256\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 865 6261 8078\NPasscode: 592256\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: \NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on potential litigation prior to the start of the February 6th Special Meeting\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of February 13, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the January 23rd Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the January 23rd, January 30th and February 6th COW meetings along with the summary for the February 6th Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Patty Bell from the Reading Public Library Board\NB. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of one (1) F350 Extended Cab Pick-Up\NUtility body Forestry Unit for the Public Works Shade Tree Division from Manderbach\NFord totaling $89,982.00 through CO-STARS\NC. Resolution – authorizing the installation of a mural on 337 South 7th Street, authorized by the property owner, Robertson’s Investments, LLC, as approved by HARB and as modified and approved by the Public Art Review Committee.\N \ND. Resolution – authorizing the execution and submission of the Sewage Planning Module revision for Holy Trinity Church of God at 1541 Montgomery Street\NE. Resolution – authorizing the execution and submission of the Sewage Planning Module for Dream Ventures PA I, LLC at 100 South 4th Street\N \NF. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 10 sets of PPE from Reading Fire Equipment Inc. Reading, PA in the amount of $37,401.30 for the Fire Academy class. Reading Fire Equipment Inc. is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing\NG. Resolution – authorizing the execution and submission of the Planning Module revision for Andy Roland’s Bern Street Car Wash at 1725 North 5th Street\NH. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of 2 antiquated server racks and hard drives for the IT Division. This equipment is no longer of service and has no resale value. The hard drives have been removed and will be destroyed at a later date.\NI. Award of Contract – for the 8th and Penn Courtyard Project to DePaul and Company, Inc., Plymouth Meeting, PA at the total cost of $725,791.00 - Keystone Grant \N$400,000.00, CIP $150,000, he project entitled Pavilion Rooves $150,000 deferred from the Pavillion Rooves project and $25,791 will be used from the Parks and Playgrounds Line Item.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation \NBill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NA. Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:\N1. 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\N3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders\NIntroduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the January 9 and January 23 regular meetings\NB. Bill 11-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2022 Fire Budget in the amount of $20,544.48 to allow the payment of medical supply bills for the EMS Division Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting\NC. Bill 12-2023 – amending the Personnel Code section 70-701 to eliminate the issue of current directors receiving raises that place their salary above the initial salary range Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting\ND. Bill 13-2023 – making corrections to the 2023 budget to by applying the missing inter-fund transfers identified by the Controller to balance various funds Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting\NE. Bill 14-2023 – amending the ReTAP residential tax abatement ordinance by applying the program to all residential properties Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting\NF. Bill 15-2023 – allocating $300,000 in APRA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the revision of the City’s topographical map by revising curb locations at the intersections of Franklin and South Front Street, and Franklin and South Second Street for the proposed crosswalk improvements for RACC, as per City Code Section 576-213\NB. Ordinance – amending the City Code Fee Schedule Section 212-106 Building Code by\Neliminating the escrow fee\NC. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 496-106 Permits, Fees and Fines, Part C by requiring the property owner to obtain a permanent dumpster permit, to comply with Section 496-102\ND. Ordinance – amend the 2022 General Fund Budget for the Public Works – Public Properties Division in the amount of $22,573 to pay the remaining bills as follows:\N\NDecrease – Fuel 010774-41000 by $7,000\NDecrease – Gas 010774-41003 by $9,900\NDecrease – Rentals 010774-42003 by $1,600\NDecrease – Consulting Svs 010750-42220 by $4,073\N\NE. Ordinance – amending the ARPA Fund Budget by appropriating $198,580 for a Senior Telemedicine Outreach program for the Reading Public Library\NF. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 202 General Provisions by adding the requirement for City Council members appointed to fill vacancies to be sworn into office within 14 days of the appointment.\NG. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 301 Mayor; Chief Executive Officer by adding a general provisions section showing the requirement for the mayor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, among other things, and renumbering the remaining sections\NH. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 501 General Provisions Section showing the requirement for the city auditor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, and renumbering the remaining sections\NI. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the CIP fund by making 18 corrections to bring the fund into balance\NJ. Ordinance – authorizing an appropriations transfer to repay the IRS for Form 941 Tax withholding from 2021 and unpaid COVID leave: Authorizing the total transfer of $75,000 within Human Resources\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – to authorize the filing of a Petition with the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County to fill the District 5 vacancy per Section 207 of the Charter.\NB. Resolution – reappointing John Dethoff to the Board of Health\N \NC. Resolution – appointing Melanie Taverez to the Youth Commission\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \N***Monday, February 20***\NClosed for President’s Day\N \N***Tuesday, February 21***\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NStandards of Living – 5:00 pm\NFinance – 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, February 27\NCOW – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7:00 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION:
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on potential litigation prior to the start of the February 6th Special Meeting
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of February 13, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the January 23rd Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the January 23rd, January 30th and February 6th COW meetings along with the summary for the February 6th Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Patty Bell from the Reading Public Library Board
B. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of one (1) F350 Extended Cab Pick-Up
Utility body Forestry Unit for the Public Works Shade Tree Division from Manderbach
Ford totaling $89,982.00 through CO-STARS
C. Resolution – authorizing the installation of a mural on 337 South 7th Street, authorized by the property owner, Robertson’s Investments, LLC, as approved by HARB and as modified and approved by the Public Art Review Committee.
D. Resolution – authorizing the execution and submission of the Sewage Planning Module revision for Holy Trinity Church of God at 1541 Montgomery Street
E. Resolution – authorizing the execution and submission of the Sewage Planning Module for Dream Ventures PA I, LLC at 100 South 4th Street
F. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 10 sets of PPE from Reading Fire Equipment Inc. Reading, PA in the amount of $37,401.30 for the Fire Academy class. Reading Fire Equipment Inc. is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the purchase is reflective of the COSTARS pricing
G. Resolution – authorizing the execution and submission of the Planning Module revision for Andy Roland’s Bern Street Car Wash at 1725 North 5th Street
H. Resolution – authorizing the disposal of 2 antiquated server racks and hard drives for the IT Division. This equipment is no longer of service and has no resale value. The hard drives have been removed and will be destroyed at a later date.
I. Award of Contract – for the 8th and Penn Courtyard Project to DePaul and Company, Inc., Plymouth Meeting, PA at the total cost of $725,791.00 - Keystone Grant
$400,000.00, CIP $150,000, he project entitled Pavilion Rooves $150,000 deferred from the Pavillion Rooves project and $25,791 will be used from the Parks and Playgrounds Line Item.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
A. Bill 5-2023 – authorizing Residential Parking Permit Zones in the following three neighborhoods in compliance with City Code Section 576-417 Residential Permit Parking as there were no objections expressed at the Public Hearings held by the Parking Authority:
1. 400 block of Douglass Street (from N 4th to Madison) - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
2. 900 block of Locust Street – from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
3. 600 block of Linden Street - from 8 am to 8 pm with a 2 hour period for non-permit holders
Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the January 9 and January 23 regular meetings
B. Bill 11-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2022 Fire Budget in the amount of $20,544.48 to allow the payment of medical supply bills for the EMS Division Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting
C. Bill 12-2023 – amending the Personnel Code section 70-701 to eliminate the issue of current directors receiving raises that place their salary above the initial salary range Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting
D. Bill 13-2023 – making corrections to the 2023 budget to by applying the missing inter-fund transfers identified by the Controller to balance various funds Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting
E. Bill 14-2023 – amending the ReTAP residential tax abatement ordinance by applying the program to all residential properties Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting
F. Bill 15-2023 – allocating $300,000 in APRA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the revision of the City’s topographical map by revising curb locations at the intersections of Franklin and South Front Street, and Franklin and South Second Street for the proposed crosswalk improvements for RACC, as per City Code Section 576-213
B. Ordinance – amending the City Code Fee Schedule Section 212-106 Building Code by
eliminating the escrow fee
C. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 496-106 Permits, Fees and Fines, Part C by requiring the property owner to obtain a permanent dumpster permit, to comply with Section 496-102
D. Ordinance – amend the 2022 General Fund Budget for the Public Works – Public Properties Division in the amount of $22,573 to pay the remaining bills as follows:
- Decrease – Fuel 010774-41000 by $7,000
- Decrease – Gas 010774-41003 by $9,900
- Decrease – Rentals 010774-42003 by $1,600
- Decrease – Consulting Svs 010750-42220 by $4,073
E. Ordinance – amending the ARPA Fund Budget by appropriating $198,580 for a Senior Telemedicine Outreach program for the Reading Public Library
F. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 202 General Provisions by adding the requirement for City Council members appointed to fill vacancies to be sworn into office within 14 days of the appointment.
G. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 301 Mayor; Chief Executive Officer by adding a general provisions section showing the requirement for the mayor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, among other things, and renumbering the remaining sections
H. Ordinance – amending City Code Section 501 General Provisions Section showing the requirement for the city auditor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, and renumbering the remaining sections
I. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the CIP fund by making 18 corrections to bring the fund into balance
J. Ordinance – authorizing an appropriations transfer to repay the IRS for Form 941 Tax withholding from 2021 and unpaid COVID leave: Authorizing the total transfer of $75,000 within Human Resources
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – to authorize the filing of a Petition with the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County to fill the District 5 vacancy per Section 207 of the Charter.
B. Resolution – reappointing John Dethoff to the Board of Health
C. Resolution – appointing Melanie Taverez to the Youth Commission
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
***Monday, February 20***
Closed for President’s Day
***Tuesday, February 21***
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Standards of Living – 5:00 pm
Finance – 5:00 pm
Monday, February 27
COW – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NTuesday, February 21, 2023\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NDue to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Jordan Henning – appointment – Board of Health OR Conversion Therapy Mental Health Services Board\N4:15 – James Harris – appointment – Planning Commission\N4:30 – Philip Rabena – reappointment – Zoning Hearing Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N\NElectrical Examining Board – appoint two of three applicants\N\NJeffrey Hartman\NBryan Anderson\NEd Bernitsky\N\N\N\N \NIII. How to Educate Residents about BAC vacancies and How to Volunteer\N \NIV. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 7), BAC Openings (see page 9) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 13)\N \NVI. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually. No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Jordan Henning – appointment – Board of Health OR Conversion Therapy Mental Health Services Board
4:15 – James Harris – appointment – Planning Commission
4:30 – Philip Rabena – reappointment – Zoning Hearing Board
II. Appointment Recommendations
- Electrical Examining Board – appoint two of three applicants
- Jeffrey Hartman
- Bryan Anderson
- Ed Bernitsky
III. How to Educate Residents about BAC vacancies and How to Volunteer
IV. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 7), BAC Openings (see page 9) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
V. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 13)
VI. Adjourn
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Standards of Living Committee
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Hybrid
5:00 pm
The Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support
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Committee Members: Ms. Ventura, Mr. Daubert and Mr. Miller
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Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
I. Installation of screens/filters over storm sewers/piping
II. Skate Park MOU
III. Adjourn to Special Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NFinance, Audit & Budget Committee\NTuesday, February 21, 2023\NHybrid\N5:00 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83956792158?pwd=a1NZUkJBc3BEVTJveGNuWk1XZW42dz09\NPasscode: 899049\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 839 5679 2158\NPasscode: 899049\NCommittee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler\NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NI. DID Remaining Funds & Liens for Unpaid Assessments\N \NII. Review Finance Reports - Narrative\N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NProgress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received, amount spent and grant deadline\N\N \NIII. Adjourn to Special Meeting
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Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Hybrid
5:00 pm
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The Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.
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Committee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler
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I. DID Remaining Funds & Liens for Unpaid Assessments
II. Review Finance Reports - Narrative
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding – amount received, amount spent and grant deadline
III. Adjourn to Special Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NSpecial Meeting \NTuesday, February 21, 2023\Nat conclusion of Committee meetings\N Hybrid \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Special Meeting of City Council is filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video and on Facebook Live and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NTo attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log in using the link below. Please copy the link into your browser bar and touch enter.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87685583927?pwd=dDBOMWVlbU1DTk53R0p1Z0k0NCtiZz09\NPasscode: 723082\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 305 224 1968 \NWebinar ID: 876 8558 3927\NPasscode: 723082\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. Opening Matters\NA. Call to Order\NB. Roll Call\N2. Public Comment – Agenda Matters:\NCitizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk or registering on the form located on the podium before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.\N \N3. Approval Of Agenda \NA. Agenda: Special Meeting of February 21, 2022\N \N4. Presentation – amending the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan to submit the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD. The City has been allocated $3,580,856 from the HOME-ARP Program and authorizing submission of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD.\N \N \N5. Resolution \N \NA. Resolution – amending the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan to submit the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD. The City has been allocated $3,580,856 from the HOME-ARP Program and authorizing submission of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD.\N6. Adjourn \N
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. Opening Matters
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
2. Public Comment – Agenda Matters:
Citizens have the opportunity to address the Council only on the legislation listed on this agenda, by registering with the City Clerk or registering on the form located on the podium before the meeting begins. All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any person making personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking before Council, unless permission to continue speaking is granted by the majority vote of Council. All comments by the public shall be made from the speaker's podium. Citizens attending the meeting may not cross into the area beyond the podium. Any materials to be distributed to Council must be given to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order. No comments shall be made from any other location except the podium, and anyone making "out of order" comments may be subject to removal. There will be no demonstration at the conclusion of anyone's remarks. Citizens may not ask questions of Council members or other elected or public officials in attendance.
3. Approval Of Agenda
A. Agenda: Special Meeting of February 21, 2022
4. Presentation – amending the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan to submit the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD. The City has been allocated $3,580,856 from the HOME-ARP Program and authorizing submission of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD.
5. Resolution
A. Resolution – amending the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan to submit the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD. The City has been allocated $3,580,856 from the HOME-ARP Program and authorizing submission of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD.
6. Adjourn
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Agenda for Tuesday, February 21, 2023; 6:00 PM
- Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
- Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance Amendment
- Zoning and SALDO Amendments
- Community Planning Assessment and Inventory
- Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for February 28, 2023
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MEETING\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 Centre Park (725 Centre Ave.)\N City of Reading, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\N Review proposal for the installation of a Robinson Iron three tier metal fountain to be either 12’ high in the “Marietta” style, or 8’-3” high in the “Caesar” style to be located within Centre Park at the site of the existing fountain.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 532 Franklin St.\N Oceanview 532 Inc., Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 62\NReview proposal for the installation of a 2’-4” x 10’-4” wall mounted sign to read “Mota Bros HOOKAH DISTRIBUTION”, with logo, in red and white letters on a black background to be centrally located above the first floor storefront windows; installation of one 11” x 4’-1” and one 11” x 3’-10” vinyl cling signs to read “Mota Bros HOOKAH DISTRIBUTION”, with logo, in red and white letters to be located in the lower portion of each of the two first floor storefront windows.\N \N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 620 S. 7th St.\N CSP Realty Management, LLC, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 50\NReview proposal for the rehabilitation of the rear commercial structure to include the replacement of wood windows with white vinyl replacement windows, replacement of entrance doors at the southern and western facades, replacement of the main roof, restoration of existing stucco facades, installation of vinyl siding, and the installation of bollards at the western boundary line of the parking lot. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N618 Bingaman St., Marco Castro, Owner\N\NReplacement of three-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof with either three-tab or GAF Slateline asphalt shingles in a slate gray color, and the replacement of existing vinyl siding with 4” Dutch lap tan vinyl siding at the first floor front facade. \N\N409 Douglass St., Terry Baller, Owner\N\NReplacement of rubber roofing at the rear roofs and front box gutters in kind, replacement of asphalt shingles at the rear Mansard roof in kind, replacement of approximately 10 slate shingles in kind at the front roofs, and painting of the dormer valleys and chimney flashing in kind.\N\N620 S. 7th, CSP Realty Management, LLC, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N230 N. 5th, Medical Arts Development, Owner\N\NRestoration of existing metal framed windows at the northern, southern and western facades in kind.\N \N 7:25 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NStaff reported on the October 2021 HARB Resolutions at the January 2023 meeting. November 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the February 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NElection of Officers.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 Centre Park (725 Centre Ave.)
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review proposal for the installation of a Robinson Iron three tier metal fountain to be either 12’ high in the “Marietta” style, or 8’-3” high in the “Caesar” style to be located within Centre Park at the site of the existing fountain.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 532 Franklin St.
Oceanview 532 Inc., Owner
Composite Index Rating: 62
Review proposal for the installation of a 2’-4” x 10’-4” wall mounted sign to read “Mota Bros HOOKAH DISTRIBUTION”, with logo, in red and white letters on a black background to be centrally located above the first floor storefront windows; installation of one 11” x 4’-1” and one 11” x 3’-10” vinyl cling signs to read “Mota Bros HOOKAH DISTRIBUTION”, with logo, in red and white letters to be located in the lower portion of each of the two first floor storefront windows.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 620 S. 7th St.
CSP Realty Management, LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 50
Review proposal for the rehabilitation of the rear commercial structure to include the replacement of wood windows with white vinyl replacement windows, replacement of entrance doors at the southern and western facades, replacement of the main roof, restoration of existing stucco facades, installation of vinyl siding, and the installation of bollards at the western boundary line of the parking lot. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 618 Bingaman St., Marco Castro, Owner
Replacement of three-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof with either three-tab or GAF Slateline asphalt shingles in a slate gray color, and the replacement of existing vinyl siding with 4” Dutch lap tan vinyl siding at the first floor front facade.
- 409 Douglass St., Terry Baller, Owner
Replacement of rubber roofing at the rear roofs and front box gutters in kind, replacement of asphalt shingles at the rear Mansard roof in kind, replacement of approximately 10 slate shingles in kind at the front roofs, and painting of the dormer valleys and chimney flashing in kind.
- 620 S. 7th, CSP Realty Management, LLC, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 230 N. 5th, Medical Arts Development, Owner
Restoration of existing metal framed windows at the northern, southern and western facades in kind.
7:25 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- Staff reported on the October 2021 HARB Resolutions at the January 2023 meeting. November 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the February 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Election of Officers.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD\NFebruary 22, 2023\N6:30 p.m.\NAgenda\NVirtually\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Call to Order\N \NII. Public Comment\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above. \N \NIII. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2022\N \NIV. Animal Control Agency Report\N \NV. Permit Updates\N\N318 Pine St\N\N \NVI. Old Business\N\N936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats\N438 N 9th St – keeping chickens\N1029 Spring St – rabbits\NAnimal Ordinance amendment – draft attached\NZoning Ordinance amendment – no update\N\N \NVII. New Business\N\N1733 Pear St – more than 6 dogs/cats\NCode Blue – guard dogs with shelter – regulations attached\N\NVIII. Other Matters\N \NIX. Next Meeting Date – as needed or June 2023\N \NX. Adjourn
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above.
III. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2022
IV. Animal Control Agency Report
V. Permit Updates
VI. Old Business
- 936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats
- 438 N 9th St – keeping chickens
- 1029 Spring St – rabbits
- Animal Ordinance amendment – draft attached
- Zoning Ordinance amendment – no update
VII. New Business
- 1733 Pear St – more than 6 dogs/cats
- Code Blue – guard dogs with shelter – regulations attached
VIII. Other Matters
IX. Next Meeting Date – as needed or June 2023
X. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION: Committee of the Whole\NMonday, February 27, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85666002060?pwd=V0dJcGJDejNuaU94YkdldWpxNjIrUT09\NPasscode: 687927\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 856 6600 2060\NPasscode: 687927\NI. Update - Preparation of the Small Business ARPA Application Process 5-5:20 pm\N \NII. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement 5:20-5:30 pm\N \NIII. Downtown 5:30-6 pm\N\NProgram Initiatives Update\NReestablish the P3 meetings\N\N \NIV. Agenda Review 6:00 – 6:45 pm\N \NV. Adjourn to Executive Sessionsupp
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Monday, February 27, 2023
5:00 pm
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I. Update - Preparation of the Small Business ARPA Application Process 5-5:20 pm
II. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement 5:20-5:30 pm
III. Downtown 5:30-6 pm
- Program Initiatives Update
- Reestablish the P3 meetings
IV. Agenda Review 6:00 – 6:45 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Sessionsupp
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81060448728?pwd=SmRBRUZ1Um5wZ0JTbjB1UVR3b0l0UT09\NPasscode: 919458\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 301 715 7799 \NWebinar ID: 810 6044 8728\NPasscode: 919458\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastora Luz Rivera, Iglesia Respiro 7 Liberacion de Dios\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on potential litigation at the conclusion of the February 13th COW and at the conclusion of the February 21st Special Meeting\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NRecognizing Black History Month\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of February 27, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the February 6th Special Meeting, the February 13th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the February 13th COW meeting along with the summary from the February 21st Nominations, Standards of Living and Finance Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the installation of the “From the River” mural by Schott Productions on the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts building, on the façade on the GoggleWorks Campus Hot Glass Building facing North 3rd Street and on the new Arts Park that will be installed in the parking area facing West Walnut Street, as authorized by the GoggleWorks and approved by the Public Art Review Committee.\NB. Award of Contract – for Grant Writing and Management Services to Hailstone Economic, Scranton, PA not to exceed $50,000\NC. Resolution – Authorizing the purchase of 120 Getac Tablets, related docks and\Naccessories for the Police Department’s Patrol Division from NCPA Vendor PCN Strategies,\NInc., Washington, DC, in the amount of $511,585.38.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation \NBill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NA. Bill 15-2023 – allocating $300,000 in ARPA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the February 13 regular meeting\NB. Bill 16-2023 – authorizing the revision of the City’s topographical map by revising curb locations at the intersections of Franklin and South Front Street, and Franklin and South Second Street for the proposed crosswalk improvements for RACC, as per City Code Section 576-213 Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NC. Bill 17-2023 – amending the City Code Fee Schedule Section 212-106 Building Code by eliminating the escrow fee Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NE. Bill 18-2023 – amending City Code Section 496-106 Permits, Fees and Fines, Part C by requiring the property owner to obtain a permanent dumpster permit, to comply with Section 496-102 Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NE. Bill 19-2023 – amend the 2022 General Fund Budget for the Public Works – Public Properties Division in the amount of $22,573 to pay the remaining bills as follows:\N\NDecrease – Fuel 010774-41000 by $7,000\NDecrease – Gas 010774-41003 by $9,900\NDecrease – Rentals 010774-42003 by $1,600\NDecrease – Consulting Svs 010750-42220 by $4,073\N\NIntroduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NF. Bill 20-2023 – amending the ARPA Fund Budget by appropriating $198,580 for a Senior Telemedicine Outreach program for the Reading Public Library Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NG. Bill 21-2023 – amending City Code Section 202 General Provisions by adding the requirement for City Council members appointed to fill vacancies to be sworn into office within 14 days of the appointment Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NH. Bill 22-2023 – amending City Code Section 301 Mayor; Chief Executive Officer by adding a general provisions section showing the requirement for the mayor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, among other things, and renumbering the remaining sections Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NI. Bill 23-2023 – amending City Code Section 501 General Provisions Section showing the requirement for the city auditor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, and renumbering the remaining sections Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NJ. Bill 24-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the CIP fund by making 18 corrections to bring the fund into balance Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\NK. Bill 25-2023 – authorizing an appropriations transfer to repay the IRS for Form 941 Tax withholding from 2021 and unpaid COVID leave: Authorizing the total transfer of $75,000 within Human Resources Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – repealing Chapter 251, Food Code, in its entirety and replacing it with the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code/Model Food Code adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Title 7 Chapter 46, Food Code, Subpart A, Section 46.4 of the Pennsylvania Code and further amending this Food Code as per Exhibit “A” as attached\NB. Ordinance –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna\NStreet near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God\Nlocated on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached\Nplan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church\Nof God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions\Non Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. \NC. Ordinance – establishing two No-Parking zones to be located on both sides of Clarion Street near the driveway entrance for Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. at 1250 Clarion Street. The zones shall be posted as shown on the attached plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zones are depicted as requested by Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. for the purpose of improving the traffic safety conditions on Clarion Street when large trucks access the driveway. \ND. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 8 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles allowing the impoundment of vehicles in violation of the Noise Ordinance as per Chapter 387 and in violation of the Park Use Ordinance as per Chapter 396 Part 3 and increasing the reclamation fee to $100 (increase of $50)\NE. Ordinance – amending 2023 Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund Budget to $400,000 in funding for the sidewalk replacement program. \NF. Ordinance – amending City Code 576-410 by reducing the Handicapped Parking Fine from $205 to $200 as per Title 76 to eliminate the need for the Public Works Department to expend funding to redo the signage for all installed signs\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – authorizing the execution of the amendment to the Mt. Penn Preserve (MP3 COG) Agreement\NB. Resolution – appointing Jordon Henning as an alternate on the Board of Health\N \NC. Resolution – appointing James Harris to the Planning Commission\ND. Resolution – reappointing Phil Rabena to the Zoning Hearing Board\NE. Resolution – appointing Jeffrey Hartman to the Electrician’s Examining Board\NF. Resolution – appointing Bryan Anderson to the Electrician’s Examining Board\NG. Motion – In accordance with Administrative Code Sections §5-204 Meetings, Section F and §5-207 Conduct of Business, Section C both regarding the absence of the President and Vice President, approving the Council President’s designation of Council member Chris Daubert as the Presiding Officer and President Pro-tem for any meetings of City Council that she is not in attendance at, until a Vice President of Council is elected\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NBoard of Ethics – Melissa Eggert, chair\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, February 27\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7:00 pm\N \NMonday, March 6\NNominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – 5 pm\N \NMonday, March 13\NCommittee of the Whole – 5:00 pm\NRegular Meeting – 7:00 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastora Luz Rivera, Iglesia Respiro 7 Liberacion de Dios
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on potential litigation at the conclusion of the February 13th COW and at the conclusion of the February 21st Special Meeting
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Recognizing Black History Month
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of February 27, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the February 6th Special Meeting, the February 13th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the February 13th COW meeting along with the summary from the February 21st Nominations, Standards of Living and Finance Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the installation of the “From the River” mural by Schott Productions on the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts building, on the façade on the GoggleWorks Campus Hot Glass Building facing North 3rd Street and on the new Arts Park that will be installed in the parking area facing West Walnut Street, as authorized by the GoggleWorks and approved by the Public Art Review Committee.
B. Award of Contract – for Grant Writing and Management Services to Hailstone Economic, Scranton, PA not to exceed $50,000
C. Resolution – Authorizing the purchase of 120 Getac Tablets, related docks and
accessories for the Police Department’s Patrol Division from NCPA Vendor PCN Strategies,
Inc., Washington, DC, in the amount of $511,585.38.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
A. Bill 15-2023 – allocating $300,000 in ARPA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the February 13 regular meeting
B. Bill 16-2023 – authorizing the revision of the City’s topographical map by revising curb locations at the intersections of Franklin and South Front Street, and Franklin and South Second Street for the proposed crosswalk improvements for RACC, as per City Code Section 576-213 Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
C. Bill 17-2023 – amending the City Code Fee Schedule Section 212-106 Building Code by eliminating the escrow fee Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
E. Bill 18-2023 – amending City Code Section 496-106 Permits, Fees and Fines, Part C by requiring the property owner to obtain a permanent dumpster permit, to comply with Section 496-102 Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
E. Bill 19-2023 – amend the 2022 General Fund Budget for the Public Works – Public Properties Division in the amount of $22,573 to pay the remaining bills as follows:
- Decrease – Fuel 010774-41000 by $7,000
- Decrease – Gas 010774-41003 by $9,900
- Decrease – Rentals 010774-42003 by $1,600
- Decrease – Consulting Svs 010750-42220 by $4,073
Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
F. Bill 20-2023 – amending the ARPA Fund Budget by appropriating $198,580 for a Senior Telemedicine Outreach program for the Reading Public Library Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
G. Bill 21-2023 – amending City Code Section 202 General Provisions by adding the requirement for City Council members appointed to fill vacancies to be sworn into office within 14 days of the appointment Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
H. Bill 22-2023 – amending City Code Section 301 Mayor; Chief Executive Officer by adding a general provisions section showing the requirement for the mayor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, among other things, and renumbering the remaining sections Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
I. Bill 23-2023 – amending City Code Section 501 General Provisions Section showing the requirement for the city auditor to be sworn into office within 14 days of the first Monday in January, and renumbering the remaining sections Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
J. Bill 24-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the CIP fund by making 18 corrections to bring the fund into balance Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
K. Bill 25-2023 – authorizing an appropriations transfer to repay the IRS for Form 941 Tax withholding from 2021 and unpaid COVID leave: Authorizing the total transfer of $75,000 within Human Resources Introduced at the February 13 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – repealing Chapter 251, Food Code, in its entirety and replacing it with the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code/Model Food Code adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Title 7 Chapter 46, Food Code, Subpart A, Section 46.4 of the Pennsylvania Code and further amending this Food Code as per Exhibit “A” as attached
B. Ordinance –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna
Street near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God
located on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached
plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church
of God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions
on Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances.
C. Ordinance – establishing two No-Parking zones to be located on both sides of Clarion Street near the driveway entrance for Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. at 1250 Clarion Street. The zones shall be posted as shown on the attached plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zones are depicted as requested by Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. for the purpose of improving the traffic safety conditions on Clarion Street when large trucks access the driveway.
D. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 8 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles allowing the impoundment of vehicles in violation of the Noise Ordinance as per Chapter 387 and in violation of the Park Use Ordinance as per Chapter 396 Part 3 and increasing the reclamation fee to $100 (increase of $50)
E. Ordinance – amending 2023 Fund 43 City Facilities Construction Fund Budget to $400,000 in funding for the sidewalk replacement program.
F. Ordinance – amending City Code 576-410 by reducing the Handicapped Parking Fine from $205 to $200 as per Title 76 to eliminate the need for the Public Works Department to expend funding to redo the signage for all installed signs
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – authorizing the execution of the amendment to the Mt. Penn Preserve (MP3 COG) Agreement
B. Resolution – appointing Jordon Henning as an alternate on the Board of Health
C. Resolution – appointing James Harris to the Planning Commission
D. Resolution – reappointing Phil Rabena to the Zoning Hearing Board
E. Resolution – appointing Jeffrey Hartman to the Electrician’s Examining Board
F. Resolution – appointing Bryan Anderson to the Electrician’s Examining Board
G. Motion – In accordance with Administrative Code Sections §5-204 Meetings, Section F and §5-207 Conduct of Business, Section C both regarding the absence of the President and Vice President, approving the Council President’s designation of Council member Chris Daubert as the Presiding Officer and President Pro-tem for any meetings of City Council that she is not in attendance at, until a Vice President of Council is elected
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Board of Ethics – Melissa Eggert, chair
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 27
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm
Monday, March 6
Nominations & Appointments Committee – 4 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – 5 pm
Monday, March 13
Committee of the Whole – 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, February 28, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\NVirtually\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – January 24, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Presentation – WWTP Energy Audit Results\N \NIII. Reorganization – chair & vice chair\N \NIV. Staff Updates\N \NV. Old Business\N\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NPlastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator\NBrownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NSchuylkill River Contamination\N\N \NVI. New Business\N\NUpdate EAC webpage\N\N \NVII. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NWWTP Energy Audit – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NUrban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Bill Murray\NBCTV Program – David Beane\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan\NComprehensive Plan / Plan Review\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\N \NVIII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, March 28 at noon via Zoom\N \NIX. Adjourn
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.
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I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – January 24, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Presentation – WWTP Energy Audit Results
III. Reorganization – chair & vice chair
IV. Staff Updates
V. Old Business
- Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Plastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator
- Brownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Schuylkill River Contamination
VI. New Business
VII. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- WWTP Energy Audit – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Urban Agriculture / Victory Garden Task Force – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Bill Murray
- BCTV Program – David Beane
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan
- Comprehensive Plan / Plan Review
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VIII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, March 28 at noon via Zoom
IX. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, February 28, 2023; 6:00 PMDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review &ReaffirmationPC-2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street(5) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review &ReaffirmationPC-2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street(6) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street(7) 625 McKnight Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-124; 625 McKnight Street(8) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(9) Active Plans Requesting Reaffirmation Approval(a) 6th & Spring Street Parking(b) 416-420 Walnut Street(c) 615-619 Walnut Street(d) 532-534 Minor Street(e) RHA Oakbrook Daycare(f) RSD STEM Academy(10) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions – None at this time(11) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (2/21/23)i. Zoning & SALDO Amendmentsii. Community Planning Assessment & Inventory(12) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from 12/20/22(13) Next Planning Commission Meetings: March 21, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, March 28,2023 (Regular Meeting)(14) Adjournmen
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Agenda for Tuesday, February 28, 2023; 6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review &
Reaffirmation
PC-2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street
(5) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review &
Reaffirmation
PC-2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street
(6) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street
(7) 625 McKnight Parking Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2022-124; 625 McKnight Street
(8) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(9) Active Plans Requesting Reaffirmation Approval
(a) 6th & Spring Street Parking
(b) 416-420 Walnut Street
(c) 615-619 Walnut Street
(d) 532-534 Minor Street
(e) RHA Oakbrook Daycare
(f) RSD STEM Academy
(10) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions – None at this time
(11) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (2/21/23)
i. Zoning & SALDO Amendments
ii. Community Planning Assessment & Inventory
(12) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from 12/20/22
(13) Next Planning Commission Meetings: March 21, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, March 28,
2023 (Regular Meeting)
(14) Adjournmen
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-meeting-10
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, March 1, 2023\N6:00 PM\N3rd floor conference room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – February 1, 2023\NPARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION - YMCA\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NPossible partner organization – Olivet Boys and Girls Club\NEvent Planning\N\NMovie Night with panel discussion – February at R/C Reading Movies – Black History Month (Genesis, Saoni)\NRHS School Play tabling event – March 17 and 18\NTeen Egg Hunt – April – City Park / Teen Café (Brandom)\NMental Health Awareness Month – May – Zumba and Paint & Sip (Saoni)\NYouth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – June City Park (Rogelio)\N\N\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment\NReview 2023 Budget usage\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NTee shirt order\NGiveaway order\NApril, May, June meeting schedule\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE - To be determined\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
6:00 PM
3rd floor conference room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – February 1, 2023
PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION - YMCA
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Possible partner organization – Olivet Boys and Girls Club
- Event Planning
- Movie Night with panel discussion – February at R/C Reading Movies – Black History Month (Genesis, Saoni)
- RHS School Play tabling event – March 17 and 18
- Teen Egg Hunt – April – City Park / Teen Café (Brandom)
- Mental Health Awareness Month – May – Zumba and Paint & Sip (Saoni)
- Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – June City Park (Rogelio)
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment
- Review 2023 Budget usage
NEW BUSINESS
- Tee shirt order
- Giveaway order
- April, May, June meeting schedule
NEXT MEETING DATE - To be determined
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20230227T140309Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-25
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N Monday, March 6, 2023\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interview\N \N4:00 – Kaitlin Daley – appointment – Library Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendation\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 4) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 8) – no update\N \NV. Adjourn \N Reading Public Library (RPL) Board of Trustee Facts\NCity Council accepted the donation of the 5th and Franklin library building and its materials by ordinance in 1889. There is record that the Library Company had been in existence since 1763. When enacting the ordinance the City agreed to establish a free public library for the use and benefit of the citizens and residents of the City of Reading, to be reasonably maintained at the public expense under the authority of an Act of Assembly, entitled- “An Act empowering any city in this Commonwealth to take and hold donations of money, books, real and personal property, for the purpose of a free library in said city, and to make appropriations to maintain the same”. The City also agreed that the library shall be managed and controlled by a Board of sixteen trustees, to be constituted as follows: The Mayor of the City shall be ex-officio, and 10 others shall be appointed by the government (split between the City and the County) with 5 appointed by the Library Company.\NNEW APPLICANTS - RPL Board Questions \N\NWhat is the purpose of the Library Board (RPL)?\NWhy are you interested in serving on the Library Board?\NThe Board currently meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 4 pm. Will you be able to regularly attend those meetings?\NRPL members also participate on various Board created committees and attend Library fundraisers and other events. Will your schedule permit you to participate regularly?\NDo you use the Library and are you a member?\NCan you describe some programs offered by the Library?\NDo you believe that there should be a Library Tax that would provide a steady stream of funding for the library?\N\NREAPPOINTMENTS - RPL Board Questions \N\NAre you able to regularly attend meetings?\NWhat committees do you serve on?\NWhat has RPL done well and what could be improved upon?\NAre there any issues that the City could assist with?\NWhat fundraising activities has the RPL used? Do you believe they were successful?\NWhat additional programs should be offered by the Library?\N\N \N\N\N\N\NCITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA\N \N \N\NMEMORANDUM\N\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N\NTO:\N\N\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N\N\N\N\NFROM:\N\N\N Shelly Smith, Deputy City Clerk\N\N\N\N\NDATE:\N\N\NMarch 6, 2023\N\N\N\N\NSUBJECT:\N\N\N Pending Applications\N\N\N\N\N_________________________________________________________________________________________________________\N \NThe following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:\N \NCitizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 at large)\N\NTonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral approval\N\N \NCharter Board – 2 term expirations, 2open seats (5 members)\N\NStephen Yarnell – appointment – sent to Mayor August 2022 – resent February 2023\NLeidy Ramos – reappointment\N\N \NPlumbing Board – 3 term expirations, 1 open seat (7 members)\N\NRobert Fegley – reappointment - has Mayoral approval\NFrank Forster – reappointment – sent to Mayor January 2023\NWilliam Gernert – appointment – sent to Mayor February 2023\N\NReading Public Library Board – 2 open City seats (5 City members, 15 total members)\N\NKaitlin Daley – appointment – has Mayoral approval\N\NWater Authority – 1 open seat (7 members)\N\NTressa Jefferson – appointment\N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, March 6, 2023
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Dial by your location
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I. Interview
4:00 – Kaitlin Daley – appointment – Library Board
II. Appointment Recommendation
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 4) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 8) – no update
V. Adjourn
Reading Public Library (RPL) Board of Trustee Facts
City Council accepted the donation of the 5th and Franklin library building and its materials by ordinance in 1889. There is record that the Library Company had been in existence since 1763. When enacting the ordinance the City agreed to establish a free public library for the use and benefit of the citizens and residents of the City of Reading, to be reasonably maintained at the public expense under the authority of an Act of Assembly, entitled- “An Act empowering any city in this Commonwealth to take and hold donations of money, books, real and personal property, for the purpose of a free library in said city, and to make appropriations to maintain the same”. The City also agreed that the library shall be managed and controlled by a Board of sixteen trustees, to be constituted as follows: The Mayor of the City shall be ex-officio, and 10 others shall be appointed by the government (split between the City and the County) with 5 appointed by the Library Company.
NEW APPLICANTS - RPL Board Questions
- What is the purpose of the Library Board (RPL)?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Library Board?
- The Board currently meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 4 pm. Will you be able to regularly attend those meetings?
- RPL members also participate on various Board created committees and attend Library fundraisers and other events. Will your schedule permit you to participate regularly?
- Do you use the Library and are you a member?
- Can you describe some programs offered by the Library?
- Do you believe that there should be a Library Tax that would provide a steady stream of funding for the library?
REAPPOINTMENTS - RPL Board Questions
- Are you able to regularly attend meetings?
- What committees do you serve on?
- What has RPL done well and what could be improved upon?
- Are there any issues that the City could assist with?
- What fundraising activities has the RPL used? Do you believe they were successful?
- What additional programs should be offered by the Library?
CITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA
MEMORANDUM |
TO: | Nominations and Appointments Committee |
FROM: | Shelly Smith, Deputy City Clerk |
DATE: | March 6, 2023 |
SUBJECT: | Pending Applications |
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:
Citizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 at large)
- Tonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral approval
Charter Board – 2 term expirations, 2open seats (5 members)
- Stephen Yarnell – appointment – sent to Mayor August 2022 – resent February 2023
- Leidy Ramos – reappointment
Plumbing Board – 3 term expirations, 1 open seat (7 members)
- Robert Fegley – reappointment - has Mayoral approval
- Frank Forster – reappointment – sent to Mayor January 2023
- William Gernert – appointment – sent to Mayor February 2023
Reading Public Library Board – 2 open City seats (5 City members, 15 total members)
- Kaitlin Daley – appointment – has Mayoral approval
Water Authority – 1 open seat (7 members)
- Tressa Jefferson – appointment
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/strategic-planning-committee
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, March 6, 2023\N5:00 pm \NHybrid MeetingDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84892181966?pwd=TWpJaEtNSGlWNVBNZ0wrd2tOc2hUZz09\NPasscode: 442757\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 558 8656 \NWebinar ID: 848 9218 1966\NPasscode: 442757\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. Conservancy – presentation on Mosquito Control 5-5:20 pm\N\NMOU for Mosquito Control \N\N \N2. APRA Allocation for the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) – Alan Shuman 5:20-5:50\N \N3. Update from Redevelopment Authority Board 5:50-6:30\N\NPerformance & Progress\N\N \N4. Health Code Amendment 6:30-6:50\N \NFollow-up\N\NParking Stall Initiative \NIdentify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation\NAulenbach’s Cemetery MOU\NVirtual Meeting & S 9th and Cotton Sts meeting dates re Cotton St traffic changes\N
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, March 6, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
1. Conservancy – presentation on Mosquito Control 5-5:20 pm
2. APRA Allocation for the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) – Alan Shuman 5:20-5:50
3. Update from Redevelopment Authority Board 5:50-6:30
4. Health Code Amendment 6:30-6:50
Follow-up
- Parking Stall Initiative
- Identify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation
- Aulenbach’s Cemetery MOU
- Virtual Meeting & S 9th and Cotton Sts meeting dates re Cotton St traffic changes
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SUMMARY:ZHB Public Hearing
CREATED:20230307T130909Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zhb-public-hearing-2
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS / ZHB AGENDA\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.\NMembers of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 07, 2023, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.\N\NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928). \NTo join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).\N\NDECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: \NAppeal #2022-48 – 820 Buttonwood St. (UPI 09530776927329) \NAppeal #2022-55 – 201 S Front St. (UPI 05530607589867)\NAppeal #2022-56 – 1128 Robeson Street (UPI 13531746164117) \NAppeal #2022-57 – 620 S 7th St (UPI 02530644868634) and 626 S 7th St (02530644867690)\NAppeal #2022-58 – 2335 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530816822634\NAppeal #2023-01– 45 S. Front Street (UPI 05530607598724)\NAppeal #2023-02 – 500 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530657641186)\N \NNEW CASES REQUIRING INTEPRETATION: \NNone\N \NCONTINUED CASES:\NNone\N \NNEW CASES TO BE HEARD:\NAppeal #2023-03 – 1000 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327491) Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc., is requesting Variances of Section 600-1707 [Sign regs in CH zone], and 600-1714 [Illuminated sign regs] The overall goal of the application is to allow a 2-sided digital projecting sign that is larger than permitted. The subject property is located in the C-H Zoning District.\NAppeal #2023-04 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) Dakshesh Patel is requesting Variances of Sections 600-803.B [R-2 permitted uses], and 600-1603 (on-site parking requirements). The overall goal of the application is to allow a convenience store selling coffee and food for mostly off-site consumption. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights historic district overlay.\N
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 07, 2023, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
- To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
- To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-48 – 820 Buttonwood St. (UPI 09530776927329)
Appeal #2022-55 – 201 S Front St. (UPI 05530607589867)
Appeal #2022-56 – 1128 Robeson Street (UPI 13531746164117)
Appeal #2022-57 – 620 S 7th St (UPI 02530644868634) and 626 S 7th St (02530644867690)
Appeal #2022-58 – 2335 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530816822634
Appeal #2023-01– 45 S. Front Street (UPI 05530607598724)
Appeal #2023-02 – 500 Fern Ave. (UPI 18530657641186)
NEW CASES REQUIRING INTEPRETATION:
None
CONTINUED CASES:
None
NEW CASES TO BE HEARD:
Appeal #2023-03 – 1000 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327491) Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc., is requesting Variances of Section 600-1707 [Sign regs in CH zone], and 600-1714 [Illuminated sign regs] The overall goal of the application is to allow a 2-sided digital projecting sign that is larger than permitted. The subject property is located in the C-H Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-04 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407) Dakshesh Patel is requesting Variances of Sections 600-803.B [R-2 permitted uses], and 600-1603 (on-site parking requirements). The overall goal of the application is to allow a convenience store selling coffee and food for mostly off-site consumption. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, within the Heights historic district overlay.
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-52
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, March 13, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83831984080?pwd=SHVoeTEyVCszS1FFTDVveWUrbUwwdz09\NPasscode: 774839\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 309 205 3325 \NWebinar ID: 838 3198 4080\NPasscode: 774839\NI. UGI No Parking 5-5:45 pm\N \NII. Agenda Review 5:45-6:30 pm\N \NIII. Adjourn to Executive Session on personnel matter \N \N \N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, March 13, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84884174622?pwd=S2ZWeHZlTnJZSG13SEE1N0hYNlRJUT09\NPasscode: 625653\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 848 8417 4622\NPasscode: 625653\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NThe Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings. \N\NCitizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.\NCitizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. \NThose wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.\NCitizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.\NAny person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NFailure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Tony Perez, Iglesia Bautista Betania\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on potential litigation at the conclusion of the February 27th COW, on litigation and personnel at the conclusion of the March 6th Strategic Planning Committee Meeting and on personnel at the conclusion of the March 13th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\NCommendation in honor of Women’s History Month to Heather Boyer and Deja Harris\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NTo comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the\N\NCity Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov\N\NWritten public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.\NCitizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.\NPublic speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of March 13, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the February 27th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the February 27th COW meeting along with the summary from the March 6th Nominations and Strategic Planning Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of 5 Police Patrol 2023 Form Interceptor Utility vehicles to replace aging front line vehicles currently in the Police Department Fleet as part of the fleet life cycle management. The total award amount for this purchase is $303,850 from the Capital Budget with a 5 year 75,000 mile warranty. Quotes were received from 3 CoStars vendors. Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. is an authorized City of Reading vendor and is also a member of CoStars under Contract # 013-110.\NB. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase Microsoft 365 Apps for Business from Integraone, a COSTARS vendor, for City staff at the cost of $53,393.75. The current Office 2013 is end of life. Microsoft will not supply any more security or feature updates to the software. Some users are experiencing problems exchanging documents with others who use newer software.\NC. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 30 HP Elite x2 G8 Tablets, related docks and accessories needed to replace the aging computers for the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division from PCN Strategies, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia with 5-year extended warranties at the cost of $83,018.40 from the Capital Budget. Quotes were received from 2 authorized vendors under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). PCN Strategies, Inc. was the lowest bidder and is an authorized City of Reading and NCPA Vendor under NCPA Contract # 01-97.\ND. Award of Contract – for the Tree Care Project to Nolde Pines, Reading, PA for an amount to not exceed $255,000.00 for the pruning of street trees, the designated removal of specific street trees, the removal of tree stumps, and the agreement to provide emergency tree care services for various unspecified geographical locations, as identified by the City\N \NE. Award of Contract – for the Weed and Vegetation Control Project to Bartlett Tree Experts,\NReading, PA in the amount of $28,022.00\N \N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation \NBill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NA. Bill 15-2023 – allocating $300,000 in ARPA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the February 13 and February 27 regular meetings\NB. Bill 26-2023 – repealing Chapter 251, Food Code, in its entirety and replacing it with the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code/Model Food Code adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Title 7 Chapter 46, Food Code, Subpart A, Section 46.4 of the Pennsylvania Code and further amending this Food Code as per Exhibit “A” as attached Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting\NC. Bill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna\NStreet near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God\Nlocated on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached\Nplan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church\Nof God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions\Non Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting\ND. Bill 28-2023 – establishing two No-Parking zones to be located on both sides of Clarion Street near the driveway entrance for Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. at 1250 Clarion Street. The zones shall be posted as shown on the attached plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zones are depicted as requested by Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. for the purpose of improving the traffic safety conditions on Clarion Street when large trucks access the driveway. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting\NE. Bill 29-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 8 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles allowing the impoundment of vehicles in violation of the Noise Ordinance as per Chapter 387 and in violation of the Park Use Ordinance as per Chapter 396 Part 3 and increasing the reclamation fee to $100 (increase of $50) Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting\NF. Bill 30-2023 – amending City Code 576-410 by reducing the Handicapped Parking Fine from $205 to $200 as per Title 76 to eliminate the need for the Public Works Department to expend funding to redo the signage for all installed signs Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing a 2023 budget amendment to transfer $100,000 within Public Works Solid Waste to assist property owners with the expense of dumpster screening as approved in Bill 4-2022\NB. Ordinance – authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $650,000 to fund the purchase\Nof the purchase of Police Department tablets through a PCCD Grant\N \NC. Ordinance – amending the Administrative Code Section 5-701 Health Officer pertaining to the\Nappointment and function of the Health Officer, as attached in Exhibit A\ND. Ordinance – authorizing a budget appropriation of the 2023 ARPA fund budget to increase the budgeted expenditure amount for awards of $2,000,000 each to Alvernia University, Albright College and Reading Area Community College, $750,000 to Super Natural Foods And $300,000 to Shuman Development Group for the former Elks Club property at 5th and Franklin\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Reading and AFSCME 2763 effective January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026, with all provisions retroactive to January 1, 2023\NB. Resolution – \N \NC. Resolution – \N \N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. 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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Administrative Code, Section § 5-209 defines public participation at Council meetings.
- Citizens who wish to make public comment must pre-register following the instructions in Agenda #3 Public Comment on this agenda.
- Citizens attending Council meetings are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting.
- Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the agenda. Comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Clapping, calling out, and/or cheering when a speaker finishes his comments is not permitted.
- Citizens may not approach the Council tables at any time during the meeting.
- Any person making threats of any type, personally offensive or impertinent remarks or any person becoming unruly while addressing Council may be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may be barred from speaking, removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- Failure to abide by these regulations could result in your removal from Council Chambers and/or a citation. These regulations are meant to avoid disruptions at the meeting and they are not meant to interfere with public participation.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Tony Perez, Iglesia Bautista Betania
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on potential litigation at the conclusion of the February 27th COW, on litigation and personnel at the conclusion of the March 6th Strategic Planning Committee Meeting and on personnel at the conclusion of the March 13th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Commendation in honor of Women’s History Month to Heather Boyer and Deja Harris
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- To comment at a Regular Business Meeting, citizens can register by calling or emailing the
City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the regular meeting. Instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in will be provided upon registration if required. Call 610-655-6205 or e-mail council@readingpa.gov
- Written public comment for Regular Business meetings will also be accepted by 4pm on the day of the meeting through an e-mail to council@readingpa.gov. The message must clearly be marked as Public Comment. The comment received in writing will be read into the record at the Regular Meeting.
- Citizens may also register by printing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed on a sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
- Public speaking rules adopted by Council allow those speaking on agenda matters to speak for 5 minutes and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. Comments on agenda matters are limited to 5 minutes in length and comments on non-agenda matters are limited to 3 minutes in length.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of March 13, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the February 27th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the February 27th COW meeting along with the summary from the March 6th Nominations and Strategic Planning Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of 5 Police Patrol 2023 Form Interceptor Utility vehicles to replace aging front line vehicles currently in the Police Department Fleet as part of the fleet life cycle management. The total award amount for this purchase is $303,850 from the Capital Budget with a 5 year 75,000 mile warranty. Quotes were received from 3 CoStars vendors. Whitmoyer Ford, Inc. is an authorized City of Reading vendor and is also a member of CoStars under Contract # 013-110.
B. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase Microsoft 365 Apps for Business from Integraone, a COSTARS vendor, for City staff at the cost of $53,393.75. The current Office 2013 is end of life. Microsoft will not supply any more security or feature updates to the software. Some users are experiencing problems exchanging documents with others who use newer software.
C. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of 30 HP Elite x2 G8 Tablets, related docks and accessories needed to replace the aging computers for the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division from PCN Strategies, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia with 5-year extended warranties at the cost of $83,018.40 from the Capital Budget. Quotes were received from 2 authorized vendors under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). PCN Strategies, Inc. was the lowest bidder and is an authorized City of Reading and NCPA Vendor under NCPA Contract # 01-97.
D. Award of Contract – for the Tree Care Project to Nolde Pines, Reading, PA for an amount to not exceed $255,000.00 for the pruning of street trees, the designated removal of specific street trees, the removal of tree stumps, and the agreement to provide emergency tree care services for various unspecified geographical locations, as identified by the City
E. Award of Contract – for the Weed and Vegetation Control Project to Bartlett Tree Experts,
Reading, PA in the amount of $28,022.00
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
A. Bill 15-2023 – allocating $300,000 in ARPA funding to Shuman Development Group for roof repairs to the Trexler Mansion (aka Elks) contingent upon the project receiving County funding in an equal amount and the execution of a Grant Agreement with the City in form and substance satisfactory to the City Introduced at the January 23 regular meeting; Tabled at the February 13 and February 27 regular meetings
B. Bill 26-2023 – repealing Chapter 251, Food Code, in its entirety and replacing it with the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code/Model Food Code adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Title 7 Chapter 46, Food Code, Subpart A, Section 46.4 of the Pennsylvania Code and further amending this Food Code as per Exhibit “A” as attached Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting
C. Bill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna
Street near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God
located on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached
plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church
of God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions
on Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting
D. Bill 28-2023 – establishing two No-Parking zones to be located on both sides of Clarion Street near the driveway entrance for Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. at 1250 Clarion Street. The zones shall be posted as shown on the attached plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zones are depicted as requested by Mountainview Mechanical, Inc. for the purpose of improving the traffic safety conditions on Clarion Street when large trucks access the driveway. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting
E. Bill 29-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 576 Vehicles and Traffic, Part 8 Impounding and Immobilization of Vehicles allowing the impoundment of vehicles in violation of the Noise Ordinance as per Chapter 387 and in violation of the Park Use Ordinance as per Chapter 396 Part 3 and increasing the reclamation fee to $100 (increase of $50) Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting
F. Bill 30-2023 – amending City Code 576-410 by reducing the Handicapped Parking Fine from $205 to $200 as per Title 76 to eliminate the need for the Public Works Department to expend funding to redo the signage for all installed signs Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing a 2023 budget amendment to transfer $100,000 within Public Works Solid Waste to assist property owners with the expense of dumpster screening as approved in Bill 4-2022
B. Ordinance – authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $650,000 to fund the purchase
of the purchase of Police Department tablets through a PCCD Grant
C. Ordinance – amending the Administrative Code Section 5-701 Health Officer pertaining to the
appointment and function of the Health Officer, as attached in Exhibit A
D. Ordinance – authorizing a budget appropriation of the 2023 ARPA fund budget to increase the budgeted expenditure amount for awards of $2,000,000 each to Alvernia University, Albright College and Reading Area Community College, $750,000 to Super Natural Foods And $300,000 to Shuman Development Group for the former Elks Club property at 5th and Franklin
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Reading and AFSCME 2763 effective January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026, with all provisions retroactive to January 1, 2023
B. Resolution –
C. Resolution –
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, March 13
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7:00 pm
Monday, March 20
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm
Standards of Living – Penn Room – 5 pm
Finance – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, March 27
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5:00 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7:00 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Wednesday March 15th- 275th Anniversary Gala at the Reading Public Museum 6pm-9pm\NPresented by Customers Bank and organized by the Community Knights service club of Reading High School the 275th Anniversary Gala at the Reading Public Museum will be a night to remember. Guests will have a unique opportunity to discover pieces in the museum’s permanent collection with significance to Reading and to meet dignitaries from our Sister Cities in Germany and England. Entertainment by Reading High School String Ensemble and the Hot Club of Reading. Catering by Devour Events, desserts from Sweet Street Desserts and local libations including Reading Distilling Guild cocktails, Oakbrook Brewing Company and Chatty Monk’s beer. Tickets are $100 and available for purchase on the Berks County Community Foundation website.https://bccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1990
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Wednesday March 15th- 275th Anniversary Gala at the Reading Public Museum 6pm-9pm
Presented by Customers Bank and organized by the Community Knights service club of Reading High School the 275th Anniversary Gala at the Reading Public Museum will be a night to remember. Guests will have a unique opportunity to discover pieces in the museum’s permanent collection with significance to Reading and to meet dignitaries from our Sister Cities in Germany and England. Entertainment by Reading High School String Ensemble and the Hot Club of Reading. Catering by Devour Events, desserts from Sweet Street Desserts and local libations including Reading Distilling Guild cocktails, Oakbrook Brewing Company and Chatty Monk’s beer. Tickets are $100 and available for purchase on the Berks County Community Foundation website.https://bccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1990
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DESCRIPTION:Railroad History of Reading in LegoThe railroad has been impactful to the history of Reading, with over a century of service to the city through the Reading Railroad. To celebrate the railroad history of Reading on the city's 275th anniversary a YouTube Short will release that will showcase this history from the 1840s to the 1970s using the Lego Reading Railroad Trains of the Brick Reading Railroad. Check it out starting at 8:00 am on 03/16/23 at www.youtube.com/@brickreadingrailroad\N \N{source}{/source}
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The railroad has been impactful to the history of Reading, with over a century of service to the city through the Reading Railroad. To celebrate the railroad history of Reading on the city's 275th anniversary a YouTube Short will release that will showcase this history from the 1840s to the 1970s using the Lego Reading Railroad Trains of the Brick Reading Railroad. Check it out starting at 8:00 am on 03/16/23 at www.youtube.com/@brickreadingrailroad
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DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR THE KICK OFF OF READING'S 275TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES\NThe City of Reading's Opening 275 Anniversary Event is taking place in Reading Council Chambers withdelegates from Reading England and Reutlingen Germany and musical performances by the Reading Senior High School String Quartet Thursday March 16, 2023 at 10 amJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81919856495?pwd=SkloWWlZZStmTkJRSHRVQTE2U29DUT09 Passcode: 626559 Or One tap mobile: +13052241968,,81919856495#,,,,*626559# US +13092053325,,81919856495#,,,,*626559# US Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 819 1985 6495 Passcode: 626559 International numbers available: https://readingpa.zoom.us/u/knRZsOieO\N
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Thursday March 16, 2023 at 10 am
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DESCRIPTION:\N \N\NCommunity Birthday Party- The Real Deal 610Time: 12:00Location: 645 Penn St.Join The Real Deal 610 in celebrating Reading's Birthday! Meet community members, enjoycake from Redner's Markets and find out about resources they provide in our community.Website: www.therealdeal610.orgFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDeal610\N \N\N \NProspectus Berco\NTime: 12:001800 Kutztown Roadwww.prospectusberco.org\N \N\N \NCommunity Birthday Party- Berks EncoreTime: 1:30 PMLocation:40 N. 9th Street\NBerks County Seniors are invited to join us at 1:30pm on Thursday, March 16 at 2PM for the 275th Anniversary Celebration for the City of Reading. We will have cake and play Reading Trivia. Please RSVP by calling 610-374-3195 ext. 237Website:www.berksencore.orgFaceBook:https://www.facebook.com/BerksEncoreReadingCenter \N\N\NCommunity Birthday Party- LGBT Center of Greater Reading\NTime: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pmLocation:640 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601Website: https://www.lgbtcenterofreading.com/FaceBook:https://www.facebook.com/theLGBTcenterofgreaterreading/\N\N \NCommunity Birthday Parties at the City LibrariesTime: 3:30 PMLocations:\NNortheast Branch Reading Public Library 1348 N. 11th Street Reading, PA 19604\NSoutheast Branch Reading Public Library 1426 Perkiomen Ave Reading Pa 19602Northwest Branch Reading Public Library 901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601Reading Public Library Main Branch 100 S. Fifth St. Reading, PA 19602\NCome to the library to celebrate Reading's birthday! Cake will be served thanks to Redner's MarketsWebsites:\Nhttps://readingpubliclibrary.org/southeast-branch/https://readingpubliclibrary.org/northeast-branch/ https://readingpubliclibrary.org/northwest-branch/https://readingpubliclibrary.org/main-library/\N \N\N \NOlivet Boys and Girls Club\NTime: 4:00pm328 Walnut Street Reading, PA 19601www.olivetbgc.org\N\N \NCommunity Birthday Party- Reading Recreation Commission\NTime: 5:30 pmLocation: 1185 Pike streetWebsite: www.readingrec.orgFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingRecreationCommission \N\N \NCommunity Birthday Party- Reading Recreation Commission\NTime: 6:00 pmLocation: 320 S 3RD STWebsite: www.readingrec.orgFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingRecreationCommission \N \N\N Community Birthday Party- Christ Lutheran Church \NTime: 600 pmLocation: 1301 Luzerne StreetCome celebrate Reading’s birthday and learn about the history of our city from Christ Lutheran Church Pastor Bruce OsterhoutWebsite: christlutheranrdg.orgFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/christlutheranrdg\N \N \N\N\N\N \N \N
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Community Birthday Party- The Real Deal 610
Time: 12:00
Location: 645 Penn St.
Join The Real Deal 610 in celebrating Reading's Birthday! Meet community members, enjoy
cake from Redner's Markets and find out about resources they provide in our community.
Website: www.therealdeal610.org
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDeal610
Prospectus Berco
Time: 12:00
1800 Kutztown Road
www.prospectusberco.org
Community Birthday Party- Berks Encore
Time: 1:30 PM
Location:40 N. 9th Street
Berks County Seniors are invited to join us at 1:30pm on Thursday, March 16 at 2PM for the 275th Anniversary Celebration for the City of Reading. We will have cake and play Reading Trivia. Please RSVP by calling 610-374-3195 ext. 237
Website:www.berksencore.org
FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/BerksEncoreReadingCenter
Community Birthday Party- LGBT Center of Greater Reading
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location:640 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601
Website: https://www.lgbtcenterofreading.com/
FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/theLGBTcenterofgreaterreading/
Community Birthday Parties at the City Libraries
Time: 3:30 PM
Locations:
Northeast Branch Reading Public Library 1348 N. 11th Street Reading, PA 19604
Southeast Branch Reading Public Library 1426 Perkiomen Ave Reading Pa 19602
Northwest Branch Reading Public Library 901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
Reading Public Library Main Branch 100 S. Fifth St. Reading, PA 19602
Come to the library to celebrate Reading's birthday! Cake will be served thanks to Redner's Markets
Websites:
https://readingpubliclibrary.org/southeast-branch/
https://readingpubliclibrary.org/northeast-branch/
https://readingpubliclibrary.org/northwest-branch/
https://readingpubliclibrary.org/main-library/
Olivet Boys and Girls Club
Time: 4:00pm
328 Walnut Street Reading, PA 19601
www.olivetbgc.org
Community Birthday Party- Reading Recreation Commission
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 1185 Pike street
Website: www.readingrec.org
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingRecreationCommission
Community Birthday Party- Reading Recreation Commission
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 320 S 3RD ST
Website: www.readingrec.org
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingRecreationCommission
Community Birthday Party- Christ Lutheran Church
Time: 600 pm
Location: 1301 Luzerne Street
Come celebrate Reading’s birthday and learn about the history of our city from Christ Lutheran Church Pastor Bruce Osterhout
Website: christlutheranrdg.org
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/christlutheranrdg
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SUMMARY:Fireworks From The Pagoda
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/fireworks-from-the-pagoda-2
DESCRIPTION:\NThe 275th Anniversary Fireworks are made possible by the support of Berks Festivals Inc., City of Reading, Mount Penn Preserve Partnership, Tompkins Community Bank, UGI Energy Services, White Star Tours, Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys, Penn Entertainment, Inc., DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Yeager Supply, Inc., William G. Koch & Associates CPAs.
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The 275th Anniversary Fireworks are made possible by the support of Berks Festivals Inc., City of Reading, Mount Penn Preserve Partnership, Tompkins Community Bank, UGI Energy Services, White Star Tours, Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys, Penn Entertainment, Inc., DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Yeager Supply, Inc., William G. Koch & Associates CPAs.
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SUMMARY:Reading Royals Celebrate Reading's 275th
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/reading-royals-celebrate-reading-s-275th-2
DESCRIPTION:The game is Friday March 17th 7pm. there will be a 275th ceremonial puck drop.
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The game is Friday March 17th 7pm. there will be a 275th ceremonial puck drop.
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SUMMARY:Misa Criolla presented by Reading Choral Society and Alvernia University Chorus
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/misa-criolla-presented-by-reading-choral-society-and-alvernia-university-chorus-2
DESCRIPTION:Reading Choral Society (RCS) and Alvernia University Choir will join for a performance of Ariel Ramirez’s Misa Criolla, Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 7pm at St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church, 925 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601.Place: St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church, 925 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601Time: 7:00 pmWebsite: www.readingchoral.org
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Place: St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church, 925 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
Time: 7:00 pm
Website: www.readingchoral.org
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SUMMARY:Standards of Living
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/standards-of-living-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStandards of Living Committee\NMonday, March 20, 2023\NHybrid\N5:00 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support\N \NPlease click the link below to join the webinar: https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88345270579?pwd=cUgwb3NmcGhjbXFhRmErM3o2d256Zz09 Passcode: 187199 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 305 224 1968 Webinar ID: 883 4527 0579 Passcode: 187199\N \NCommittee Members: Ms. Ventura, Mr. Daubert and Mr. Miller\NCity Council meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \NI. Police Report\N \NII. Skate Park MOU\N\NBid Update – recommended award of contract attached (3-27 Reg Mtg Consent Agenda)\NProjected completion\N\N \NIII. Park & Open Space Plan – last plan adopted Res 67-2002\N \NIV. Update 131-133 Schuylkill Ave Partnership\N \NV. Adjourn \N \NFollow-up & Recommendations\N1. Installation of Screens / Filters over Storm Sewers / Piping – Not feasible at this time\N
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Standards of Living Committee
Monday, March 20, 2023
Hybrid
5:00 pm
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88345270579?pwd=cUgwb3NmcGhjbXFhRmErM3o2d256Zz09
Passcode: 187199
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 305 224 1968
Webinar ID: 883 4527 0579
Passcode: 187199
Committee Members: Ms. Ventura, Mr. Daubert and Mr. Miller
City Council meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
I. Police Report
II. Skate Park MOU
- Bid Update – recommended award of contract attached (3-27 Reg Mtg Consent Agenda)
- Projected completion
III. Park & Open Space Plan – last plan adopted Res 67-2002
IV. Update 131-133 Schuylkill Ave Partnership
V. Adjourn
Follow-up & Recommendations
1. Installation of Screens / Filters over Storm Sewers / Piping – Not feasible at this time
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee
CREATED:20230310T130739Z
DTSTAMP:20230310T130739Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/finance-committee
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NFinance, Audit & Budget Committee\NMonday, March 20, 2023\NHybrid\N5:00 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84972642271?pwd=djc3cUV3aThLb1ZJVTVOMnc4elJDdz09\NPasscode: 437595\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931 3860 \NWebinar ID: 849 7264 2271\NPasscode: 437595\NCommittee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler\NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NI. DID Remaining Funds & Liens for Unpaid Assessments\N \NII. Narrative Form - Finance Reports \N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\N\NIII. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding\N\NAmount received, amount spent and grant deadline \N\N \NIV 2023 Proposed Budget Amendments\N\NUpdate Telecommunications and PT Wages\NConsider adding PT Staff to VSU\NFunding for Council District events\N\N \N\N Adjourn\N\NFOLLOW UP ISSUES\N2023 Finance Committee Topics\N \NMarch\N2023 Budget Amendment from the Parking Lot\N\N\N\N\N \N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N1. 1st Qtr. update Telecommunications and PT wages\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\N2. Consider adding PT staff to VSU\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N3. Funding for creation & management of youth violence website for 3 yrs @ $50K\N\N\N\N\N4. Add funding to Council budget for district events\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\N5. Increase allocation for Shade Tree Commission budget\N\N \N \N\N\N\N6. Eliminate Traffic Code revenue by $200K re Res 181-2020\N7. Capital Budget - add Fire Vehicle line item 34-09-34-48003 $475K\NReport on Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers\N\N \N \N\N\N
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Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
Monday, March 20, 2023
Hybrid
5:00 pm
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84972642271?pwd=djc3cUV3aThLb1ZJVTVOMnc4elJDdz09
Passcode: 437595
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 931 3860
Webinar ID: 849 7264 2271
Passcode: 437595
Committee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
I. DID Remaining Funds & Liens for Unpaid Assessments
II. Narrative Form - Finance Reports
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
III. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding
- Amount received, amount spent and grant deadline
IV 2023 Proposed Budget Amendments
- Update Telecommunications and PT Wages
- Consider adding PT Staff to VSU
- Funding for Council District events
- Adjourn
FOLLOW UP ISSUES
2023 Finance Committee Topics
March
2023 Budget Amendment from the Parking Lot
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1. 1st Qtr. update Telecommunications and PT wages | | | |
2. Consider adding PT staff to VSU | | | | |
3. Funding for creation & management of youth violence website for 3 yrs @ $50K |
4. Add funding to Council budget for district events | | | |
5. Increase allocation for Shade Tree Commission budget | | |
6. Eliminate Traffic Code revenue by $200K re Res 181-2020 7. Capital Budget - add Fire Vehicle line item 34-09-34-48003 $475K Report on Non-recurring revenue or interfund transfers | | |
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20230316T185300Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monday, March 20, 2023\NAt the conclusion of the Committee Meetings\NApprox. 6:30 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81358433268?pwd=QnBONmIwM2VLeXhpNTd4cTZzdjRNdz09\NPasscode: 140179\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592 \NWebinar ID: 813 5843 3268\NPasscode: 140179\N \NI. Blight – J. Abodalo \N \NII. Adjourn 7 pm\N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday, March 20, 2023
At the conclusion of the Committee Meetings
Approx. 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Blight – J. Abodalo
II. Adjourn 7 pm
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission
CREATED:20230320T171712Z
DTSTAMP:20230320T171712Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-6
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 21, 2023; 6:00 PM\N\N\NCall Meeting to Order\N\N\NAcknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance\N\N\NPC Annual Report of 2022\N\N\NChapter 94 Report for 2022\N\N\NZoning and SALDO Amendments Phase I\N\N\NZoning and SALDO Amendments Phase II\N\N\NCommunity Planning Assessment and Inventory Update\N\N\NTentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for March 28, 2023\N\N\NAdjournment\N\N
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Call Meeting to Order
Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
PC Annual Report of 2022
Chapter 94 Report for 2022
Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase I
Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase II
Community Planning Assessment and Inventory Update
Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for March 28, 2023
Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Stadium Commission
CREATED:20230320T131349Z
DTSTAMP:20230320T131349Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/stadium-commission-2
DESCRIPTION:First Energy Stadium \NJames Schlegel - Chairman\NGary Yeager, Jr. - Vice Chairman/Secretary\NRick Mountz - Member\NMichael Schorn - Member\NRick Denunzio - Member\NCarlos Torres - DPW Liaison\NDonna Reed - City Council Liaison\NStrat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus\NAGENDA\NStadium Commission Meeting\NMarch 22, 2023\NI. Call to Order \NII. Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes \NIII. Old Business\N\NStadium renovation update\NMemorial Brick (Frank Denbowski)\N\NIV. New Business \N\NNone\N\N \NV. Miscellaneous \N\NStatement of Financial Interest\N\NNext meeting, May 31, 2023, First Energy Stadium
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James Schlegel - Chairman
Gary Yeager, Jr. - Vice Chairman/Secretary
Rick Mountz - Member
Michael Schorn - Member
Rick Denunzio - Member
Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison
Donna Reed - City Council Liaison
Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus
AGENDA
Stadium Commission Meeting
March 22, 2023
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes
III. Old Business
- Stadium renovation update
- Memorial Brick (Frank Denbowski)
IV. New Business
V. Miscellaneous
- Statement of Financial Interest
Next meeting, May 31, 2023, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:Berks Jazzfest 2023
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, March 27, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89456700477?pwd=UDBjOE5UZ2dKWFo3MGNwelNPVytwZz09\NPasscode: 099888\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799\NWebinar ID: 894 5670 0477\NPasscode: 099888\NI. RAWA Appointment - Tressa Johnson 5:5:20 pm\N \NII. Housing Authority 5:20-5:40 pm\N\NRequest for ARPA funding as final gap closing for creation of Community Center at Oakbrook Development\N\N \NIII. Quality of Life 5:40-6 pm\N \NIV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm\N \NV. Adjourn to Executive Session on real estate matter \N
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I. RAWA Appointment - Tressa Johnson 5:5:20 pm
II. Housing Authority 5:20-5:40 pm
- Request for ARPA funding as final gap closing for creation of Community Center at Oakbrook Development
III. Quality of Life 5:40-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Session on real estate matter
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83999811930?pwd=Wkd2YUR3cUdkV0J1WVhBbDloRGhaZz09\NPasscode: 407048\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715 8592\NWebinar ID: 839 9981 1930\NPasscode: 407048\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\N2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\N3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Melvin Padilla, Santuario de Oasis\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on potential litigation at the conclusion of the February 27th COW, on litigation and personnel at the conclusion of the March 6th Strategic Planning Committee Meeting and on personnel at the conclusion of the March 13th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NCommendations in honor of Women’s History Month to Crystal Gilmore Harris, Tonya Butler and Carissa Johnson\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of March 27, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the March 13th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the March 13th COW meeting along with the summary from the March 20th Standards of Living and Finance Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the Skate Park Project to Land-Tech Enterprises, Inc., Warrington, PA for a total price of $744,890.00 with $90,000 from a DCED grant and the remainder from the Capital Fund. The bid was for the Construction of Phase 1 and 2 of the City of Reading Skate Park Project. The Project includes various skate park features, parking and erosion controls.\NB. Award of Contract – for the Willow Creek Dam Removal Project to Flyway Excavating, Mt. Joy, PA in the amount of $64,700.00 from the Capital Fund. Willow Creek is a bygone era of the Berks County Grist Mills and Farming impoundments. The dam is unpermitted through the regulatory agencies, such as PaDEP and the Fish and Boat Commission, and poses a threat of a collapse. The regulatory bodies have requested the City remove the dam.\NC. Award of Contract – for the Plum and Franklin Firehouse HVAC Project to The Warko Group, Reading, PA is to provide the replacement of the HVAC system and upgrade the indoor air quality in the amount of $340,331.00 from ARPA.\N \N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation \NBill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting\NBill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna\NStreet near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God\Nlocated on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached\Nplan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church\Nof God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions\Non Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 13th regular meeting pending a presentation from the developer\NA. Bill 31-2023 – authorizing a 2023 budget amendment to transfer $100,000 within\NPublic Works Solid Waste to assist property owners with the expense of dumpster\Nscreening as approved in Bill 4-2022 Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting\NB. Bill 32-2023 – authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $650,000 to fund the purchase of the purchase of Police Department tablets through a PCCD Grant Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting\NC. Bill 33-2023 – amending the Administrative Code Section 5-701 Health Officer pertaining to the appointment and function of the Health Officer, as attached in Exhibit A Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting\ND. Bill 34-2023 – authorizing a budget appropriation of the 2023 ARPA fund budget to increase the budgeted expenditure amount for awards of $2,000,000 each to Alvernia University, Albright College and Reading Area Community College, $750,000 to Super Natural Foods Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 from the Agency Fund Grants and Gifts to the Fire Suppression Division Contracted Services for the purchase of a fit testing machine with a grant from the PA Fire Commissioner\NB. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule by increasing the\Ndaily parking permit fee in metered and non-metered areas by $9 to $25\NC. Ordinance – amending the Position Ordinance by changing the position of Public Works Division Manager to Deputy Director of Public Works and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Deputy Director of Public Works position to $97,000.00 per annum.\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – appointing Kaitlin Daley to the Reading Public Library Board\NB. Resolution –hereby declaring Council’s intent and mandate that the remaining ARP Act funding be appropriated only to the City’s capital needs at City-owned buildings and infrastructure as approved by the enactment of future Council ordinance(s).\NC. Resolution – confirming the appointment of Tim Krall, P.E., as the Acting Public Works Director for the City of Reading and naming Kyle Zeiber Acting Deputy Public Works Director And Operations Manager\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, April 3\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N \NMonday, April 10\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, April 17\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm\NZoning Public Hearing re Telecommunications amendment – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NStandards of Living – Council Chambers– 5:30 pm\NFinance –– Penn Room - 5:30 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Melvin Padilla, Santuario de Oasis
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were executive sessions on potential litigation at the conclusion of the February 27th COW, on litigation and personnel at the conclusion of the March 6th Strategic Planning Committee Meeting and on personnel at the conclusion of the March 13th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Commendations in honor of Women’s History Month to Crystal Gilmore Harris, Tonya Butler and Carissa Johnson
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of March 27, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the March 13th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the March 13th COW meeting along with the summary from the March 20th Standards of Living and Finance Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the Skate Park Project to Land-Tech Enterprises, Inc., Warrington, PA for a total price of $744,890.00 with $90,000 from a DCED grant and the remainder from the Capital Fund. The bid was for the Construction of Phase 1 and 2 of the City of Reading Skate Park Project. The Project includes various skate park features, parking and erosion controls.
B. Award of Contract – for the Willow Creek Dam Removal Project to Flyway Excavating, Mt. Joy, PA in the amount of $64,700.00 from the Capital Fund. Willow Creek is a bygone era of the Berks County Grist Mills and Farming impoundments. The dam is unpermitted through the regulatory agencies, such as PaDEP and the Fish and Boat Commission, and poses a threat of a collapse. The regulatory bodies have requested the City remove the dam.
C. Award of Contract – for the Plum and Franklin Firehouse HVAC Project to The Warko Group, Reading, PA is to provide the replacement of the HVAC system and upgrade the indoor air quality in the amount of $340,331.00 from ARPA.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting
Bill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna
Street near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God
located on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached
plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church
of God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions
on Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 13th regular meeting pending a presentation from the developer
A. Bill 31-2023 – authorizing a 2023 budget amendment to transfer $100,000 within
Public Works Solid Waste to assist property owners with the expense of dumpster
screening as approved in Bill 4-2022 Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting
B. Bill 32-2023 – authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $650,000 to fund the purchase of the purchase of Police Department tablets through a PCCD Grant Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting
C. Bill 33-2023 – amending the Administrative Code Section 5-701 Health Officer pertaining to the appointment and function of the Health Officer, as attached in Exhibit A Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting
D. Bill 34-2023 – authorizing a budget appropriation of the 2023 ARPA fund budget to increase the budgeted expenditure amount for awards of $2,000,000 each to Alvernia University, Albright College and Reading Area Community College, $750,000 to Super Natural Foods Introduced at the March 13 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 from the Agency Fund Grants and Gifts to the Fire Suppression Division Contracted Services for the purchase of a fit testing machine with a grant from the PA Fire Commissioner
B. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule by increasing the
daily parking permit fee in metered and non-metered areas by $9 to $25
C. Ordinance – amending the Position Ordinance by changing the position of Public Works Division Manager to Deputy Director of Public Works and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Deputy Director of Public Works position to $97,000.00 per annum.
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – appointing Kaitlin Daley to the Reading Public Library Board
B. Resolution –hereby declaring Council’s intent and mandate that the remaining ARP Act funding be appropriated only to the City’s capital needs at City-owned buildings and infrastructure as approved by the enactment of future Council ordinance(s).
C. Resolution – confirming the appointment of Tim Krall, P.E., as the Acting Public Works Director for the City of Reading and naming Kyle Zeiber Acting Deputy Public Works Director And Operations Manager
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 3
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Monday, April 10
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, April 17
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm
Zoning Public Hearing re Telecommunications amendment – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Standards of Living – Council Chambers– 5:30 pm
Finance –– Penn Room - 5:30 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, March 28, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\NVirtually\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – February 28, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Presentation – WWTP Energy Audit Results\N \NIII. Staff Updates (as needed)\N \NIV. EAC webpage review\N \NV. Old Business\N\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NPlastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator\NBrownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NSchuylkill River Contamination – Cathy Curran-Myers\N\N \NVI. New Business\N \NVII. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NWWTP Energy Audit – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NUrban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Jeff Young\NBCTV Program – Ryan Bradley\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\NVIII. Long Term Projects\N\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NComprehensive Plan\N\N \NIX. Next Meeting – Tuesday, April 25 at noon via Zoom\N \NX. Adjourn
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- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.
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I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – February 28, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Presentation – WWTP Energy Audit Results
III. Staff Updates (as needed)
IV. EAC webpage review
V. Old Business
- Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Plastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator
- Brownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Schuylkill River Contamination – Cathy Curran-Myers
VI. New Business
VII. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- WWTP Energy Audit – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Jeff Young
- BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VIII. Long Term Projects
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Comprehensive Plan
IX. Next Meeting – Tuesday, April 25 at noon via Zoom
X. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting
CREATED:20230327T172036Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-workshop-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, March 28, 2023; 6:00 PMDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Albright Gingrich Library Land Development Plan; Update, ReaffirmationPC-2022-128; 1621 N 13th Street(5) First Energy Stadium Final Plan; Update, ReaffirmationPC-2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue(6) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street(7) GoggleWorks Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC-2023-104; 201 Washington Street(8) GoggleWorks Street VacationPC-2023-104; 201 Washington Street(9) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)(10) Active Plans Requesting Reaffirmation Approval(a) 35 N 6th Street Minor Land Development Plan; PC-2022-110(b) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; 2022-116(11) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) 743 Thorn Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; PC-2022-123(b) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe (1124 Schuylkill Avenue) Land DevelopmentPlan; PC-2021-113(c) Villa Independent Cottages Land Development Plan; PC-2022-103(12) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (3/21/23)i. Planning Annual Reportii. Zoning & SALDO Amendmentsiii. Community Planning Assessment & Inventory(13) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes(14) Next Planning Commission Meetings: April 18, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, April 25,2023 (Regular Meeting)(15) Adjournment\N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N
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Agenda for Tuesday, March 28, 2023; 6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Albright Gingrich Library Land Development Plan; Update, Reaffirmation
PC-2022-128; 1621 N 13th Street
(5) First Energy Stadium Final Plan; Update, Reaffirmation
PC-2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue
(6) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC-2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street
(7) GoggleWorks Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2023-104; 201 Washington Street
(8) GoggleWorks Street Vacation
PC-2023-104; 201 Washington Street
(9) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (Supplemental Report)
(10) Active Plans Requesting Reaffirmation Approval
(a) 35 N 6th Street Minor Land Development Plan; PC-2022-110
(b) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation and Land Development Plan; 2022-116
(11) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) 743 Thorn Street Annexation and Land Development Plan; PC-2022-123
(b) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe (1124 Schuylkill Avenue) Land Development
Plan; PC-2021-113
(c) Villa Independent Cottages Land Development Plan; PC-2022-103
(12) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (3/21/23)
i. Planning Annual Report
ii. Zoning & SALDO Amendments
iii. Community Planning Assessment & Inventory
(13) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
(14) Next Planning Commission Meetings: April 18, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, April 25,
2023 (Regular Meeting)
(15) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20230323T173855Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-27
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, April 3, 2023\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Robert Fegley – reappointment – Plumbing Board\N4:15 – Aidee Santos Acosta – appointment – Youth Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – recruitment update\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, April 3, 2023
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Robert Fegley – reappointment – Plumbing Board
4:15 – Aidee Santos Acosta – appointment – Youth Commission
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – recruitment update
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Committee
CREATED:20230323T173935Z
DTSTAMP:20230323T173935Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/strategic-planning-committee-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, April 3, 2023\N5:00 pm \NHybrid Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85013374696?pwd=QWErSlNFaitPZlZiL3k3WERZSkorUT09\NPasscode: 413000\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 309 205\NWebinar ID: 850 1337 4696\NPasscode: 413000\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. Executive Session – Personnel 4:45-5:15 pm\N \N2. Update IMAs 5:15-5:45 pm\N \N2. Parking Regs & Enforcement Allentown & Lancaster 5:45-6:15 pm\N Allentown & Lancaster Fines and Permit Parking Regs attached\N3. Identify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation 6:15-6:45 pm\N \N4. Aulenbach’s Cemetery MOU 6:45-7 pm\N \NFollow-up\N\NParking Stall Initiative \NIdentify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation\NAulenbach’s Cemetery MOU\NVirtual Meeting & S 9th and Cotton Sts meeting dates re Cotton St traffic changes\N\N
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, April 3, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
1. Executive Session – Personnel 4:45-5:15 pm
2. Update IMAs 5:15-5:45 pm
2. Parking Regs & Enforcement Allentown & Lancaster 5:45-6:15 pm
Allentown & Lancaster Fines and Permit Parking Regs attached
3. Identify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation 6:15-6:45 pm
4. Aulenbach’s Cemetery MOU 6:45-7 pm
Follow-up
- Parking Stall Initiative
- Identify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation
- Aulenbach’s Cemetery MOU
- Virtual Meeting & S 9th and Cotton Sts meeting dates re Cotton St traffic changes
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SUMMARY:Board Of Health
CREATED:20230329T155010Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health-8
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, April 4, 2023\N4 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – February 7, 2023\N4. Inspection Reports\N\NHealth\NLead Abatement\N\N5. Coronavirus Update\N6. Old Business\N\NCounty Health Department\NHealth Survey\NHealth Board Amendment\NHealth Officer Amendment - complete\NFood Code Amendment - complete\N\N7. New Business\NNext Meeting – Tuesday, June 7, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – February 7, 2023
4. Inspection Reports
5. Coronavirus Update
6. Old Business
- County Health Department
- Health Survey
- Health Board Amendment
- Health Officer Amendment - complete
- Food Code Amendment - complete
7. New Business
Next Meeting – Tuesday, June 7, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission
CREATED:20230329T172859Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-2
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, April 5, 2023\N6:00 PM\N3rd floor conference room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.\NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – March 1, 2023\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NPossible partner organization – Olivet Boys and Girls Club\NEvent Planning\N\No RHS School Play tabling event – March 17 and 18\No Teen Egg Hunt – April – City Park / Teen Café (Brandom)\No Mental Health Awareness Month – May – Zumba and Paint & Sip (Saoni)\No Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – June City Park (Rogelio)\N\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment review\NReview 2023 Budget usage\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NAuthorization to process invoices\NTee shirt order\NGiveaway order\NVideo Scholarship\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – May 3, 2023 at 6 pm in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
6:00 PM
3rd floor conference room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – March 1, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Possible partner organization – Olivet Boys and Girls Club
- Event Planning
o RHS School Play tabling event – March 17 and 18
o Teen Egg Hunt – April – City Park / Teen Café (Brandom)
o Mental Health Awareness Month – May – Zumba and Paint & Sip (Saoni)
o Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – June City Park (Rogelio)
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment review
- Review 2023 Budget usage
NEW BUSINESS
- Authorization to process invoices
- Tee shirt order
- Giveaway order
- Video Scholarship
NEXT MEETING DATE – May 3, 2023 at 6 pm in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
CREATED:20230404T190544Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/blighted-property-review-committee-3
DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NDETERMINATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREDOWNLOAD BLIGHTED PROPERTY PACKET HEREAGENDA\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84286232915?pwd=UUgvOVhnMzlSN2xsRmpyVmtya2Z1Zz09\NPasscode: 597692\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782\NWebinar ID: 842 8623 2915\NPasscode: 597692\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.\NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the October 2022 Certification Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N\N\N\N\N#\N\N\NDir\N\N\NSt Name\N\N\NCert\N\N\NTran\N\N\NPass Insp?\N\N\NDate Passed\N\N\NWater On?\N\N\NTaxes Pd?\N\N\NREMOVE?\N\N\N\N\N 45\N\N\NS\N\N\N10TH ST\N\N\N10/17/2013\N\N\N7/17/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N6/16/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 712\N\N\NN\N\N\N10TH ST\N\N\N10/15/2015\N\N\N10/18/2016\N\N\NY\N\N\N6/2/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 448\N\N\NS\N\N\N9TH ST\N\N\N5/18/2017\N\N\N10/19/2017\N\N\NY\N\N\N2/27/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 512\N\N\NS\N\N\N9TH ST\N\N\N10/18/2018\N\N\N6/11/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\N11/15/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1057\N\N\NN\N\N\N9TH ST\N\N\N8/15/2013\N\N\N12/31/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N1/29/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1100\N\N\NN\N\N\N9TH ST\N\N\N10/17/2019\N\N\N9/4/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N4/13/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 225\N\N\NS\N\N\N12TH ST\N\N\N6/20/2013\N\N\N3/1/2016\N\N\NY\N\N\N5/13/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 235\N\N\NS\N\N\N13TH ST\N\N\N4/16/2015\N\N\N8/12/2011\N\N\NY\N\N\N7/15/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 652\N\N\NS\N\N\N17 1/2 ST\N\N\N10/15/2015\N\N\N4/5/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\N8/24/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 310\N\N\NN\N\N\N4TH ST\N\N\N1/20/2011\N\N\N11/14/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\N4/6/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 329\N\N\NS\N\N\N7TH ST\N\N\N5/18/2017\N\N\N10/3/2016\N\N\NY\N\N\N4/30/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 833\N\N \N\NBINGAMAN ST\N\N\N12/15/2011\N\N\N9/12/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N9/23/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 752\N\N \N\NBIRCH ST\N\N\N5/16/2019\N\N\N10/9/2020\N\N\NY\N\N\N7/22/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1033\N\N \N\NBUTTONWOOD ST\N\N\N4/16/2015\N\N\N9/8/2016\N\N\NY\N\N\N10/21/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 527\N\N \N\NCEDAR ST\N\N\N10/18/2018\N\N\N2/5/2020\N\N\NY\N\N\N4/7/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 716\N\N \N\NCHESTNUT ST\N\N\N10/19/2017\N\N\N8/29/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\N1/28/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1559\N\N \N\NCOTTON ST\N\N\N10/19/2017\N\N\N3/21/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N1/24/2020\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1201\N\N \N\NCOTTON ST\N\N\N10/17/2019\N\N\N10/2/2015\N\N\NY\N\N\N11/30/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1619\N\N \N\NECKERT AV\N\N\N5/17/2018\N\N\N3/31/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\N3/23/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 938\N\N \N\NELM ST\N\N\N10/18/2018\N\N\N9/12/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N12/14/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1027\N\N \N\NFRANKLIN ST\N\N\N10/16/2014\N\N\N8/4/2015\N\N\NY\N\N\N9/27/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 356\N\N \N\NMCKNIGHT ST\N\N\N10/20/2016\N\N\N12/20/2017\N\N\NY\N\N\N6/18/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1142\N\N \N\NMULBERRY ST\N\N\N10/19/2017\N\N\N10/31/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\N5/15/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N2254\N\N \N\NNORTHMONT BL\N\N\N10/20/2016\N\N\N12/1/2017\N\N\NY\N\N\N2/21/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 200\N\N\NW\N\N\NOLEY ST\N\N\N10/17/2013\N\N\N10/1/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N7/20/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 631\N\N \N\NPARK AV\N\N\N10/18/2012\N\N\N1/4/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\N8/30/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 132\N\N \N\NPEAR ST\N\N\N10/15/2015\N\N\N9/8/2020\N\N\NY\N\N\N8/25/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 922\N\N \N\NPEAR ST\N\N\N5/16/2019\N\N\N6/1/2020\N\N\NY\N\N\N3/22/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1504\N\N \N\NPERKIOMEN AV\N\N\N10/18/2018\N\N\N2/28/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N11/4/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1252\N\N \N\NPERKIOMEN AV\N\N\N3/21/2013\N\N\N10/30/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\N12/21/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 517\N\N \N\NPERRY ST\N\N\N3/21/2013\N\N\N7/22/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N3/15/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 251\N\N \N\NREED ST\N\N\N10/17/2019\N\N\N11/23/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\N5/16/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 331\N\N \N\NSCHUYLKILL AV\N\N\N5/18/2017\N\N\N2/26/2020\N\N\NY\N\N\N10/31/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 754\N\N \N\NSCHUYLKILL AV\N\N\N10/18/2018\N\N\N9/12/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N7/13/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1140\N\N \N\NSPRING ST\N\N\N10/18/2018\N\N\N4/20/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\N10/31/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N1154\N\N \N\NSPRING ST\N\N\N6/16/2011\N\N\N5/24/2018\N\N\NY\N\N\N8/23/2022\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N 207\N\N\NW\N\N\NWINDSOR ST\N\N\N10/19/2017\N\N\N3/21/2019\N\N\NY\N\N\N7/13/2021\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\NY\N\N\N\N\N \N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N1. 742 N 11th St., Value Rentals of Reading LLC, owner, PO Box 402, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Nov 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 742 N 11th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N \N2. 622 N 8th St, David Crespo, owner, 622 N 8th St Reading 19601, Purchased Aug 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 622 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N3. 545 Centre Ave, Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave, Purchased March 2010\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Centre Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N4. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominquez, owner, 407 S 9th St Reading, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N6. 906 N 5th St, Andres Hernandez, owner, 142 N 10th St., Rdg PA, Purchased May 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 906 N 5th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N \N8. 527 Maple St, Stephanie Russell and Cesar Nunez, owner, 533 A Maple St, Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 527 Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N9. 450 Schuylkill Ave, Wilson Laboy, owner, 200 E Robeson St Lot 34 Lakeland FL, Purchased Dec 1994\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 450 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 209 Hudson St, Rafael Andrade Fuentes, owner, 209 Hudson St. Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2004\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 209 Hudson St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N12. 1145 Cotton St, Golden Circle Realty Inc, owner, PO Box 664 Adamstown PA, Purchased July 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1145 Cotton St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N14. 1260 N 10th St, Francisco Rivera, owner, 1260 N 10th St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2013\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1260 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 155 Pear St, Robert and Isabella Sheperson, owner, 28 Northgate Ln, Willinboro NJ, Purchased Aug 1962\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 155 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 110 S 9th St, Julio Reyes, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading PA, Purchased June 1999\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 110 S 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 448 Mulberry St., City Construction Services LLC, owner, 41 Oak Ln Lebanon PA , Purchased June 2012\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 448 Mulberry St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N21. 548 Miltimore St., Francisco Mendez Tiburcio and Juana De Deveaux, owner, 1339 N 11th St Reading, Purchased June 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 548 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N22. 338 Moss St., Marlon Chang, owner, 1002 Josephine Dr, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Sept 2019\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 338 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N23. 936 Muhlenberg St., Johnny and Sandy Thomas, owner, 936 Muhlenberg St, Reading Purchased July 2003\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 936 Muhlenberg St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N24. 826 Pear St., Ramon Acevedo, owner, 5103 Casa Grande Rd, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Oct 2016\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 826 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N25. 830 Thorn St., Shark Investments I LLC, owner, PO Box 13404, Reading PA, Purchased May 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 830 Thorn St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N28. 514 Minor St., Jonathan Cullen, owner, 148 Caitlin Dr, Birdsboro, Purchased Feb 2020\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 514 Minor St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N29. 429 A Locust St., Edward Daniszewski, owner, 20 Dautrich Dr Reading 19606, Purchased Feb 1993\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 429 Locust St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N30. 121 W Greenwich St., Karen Loose and David Warren, owner, 7625 Lakeside Ave, Harrisburg PA, Purchased July 1994\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 121 W Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N31. 136 Greenwich St., Manuel Frutos, owner, 304 W Oley St Reading PA, Purchased Oct 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 136 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
DETERMINATION HEARING
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023
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II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the October 2022 Certification Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
# | Dir | St Name | Cert | Tran | Pass Insp? | Date Passed | Water On? | Taxes Pd? | REMOVE? |
45 | S | 10TH ST | 10/17/2013 | 7/17/2019 | Y | 6/16/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
712 | N | 10TH ST | 10/15/2015 | 10/18/2016 | Y | 6/2/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
448 | S | 9TH ST | 5/18/2017 | 10/19/2017 | Y | 2/27/2019 | Y | Y | Y |
512 | S | 9TH ST | 10/18/2018 | 6/11/2021 | Y | 11/15/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
1057 | N | 9TH ST | 8/15/2013 | 12/31/2019 | Y | 1/29/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
1100 | N | 9TH ST | 10/17/2019 | 9/4/2019 | Y | 4/13/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
225 | S | 12TH ST | 6/20/2013 | 3/1/2016 | Y | 5/13/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
235 | S | 13TH ST | 4/16/2015 | 8/12/2011 | Y | 7/15/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
652 | S | 17 1/2 ST | 10/15/2015 | 4/5/2018 | Y | 8/24/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
310 | N | 4TH ST | 1/20/2011 | 11/14/2018 | Y | 4/6/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
329 | S | 7TH ST | 5/18/2017 | 10/3/2016 | Y | 4/30/2018 | Y | Y | Y |
833 | | BINGAMAN ST | 12/15/2011 | 9/12/2019 | Y | 9/23/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
752 | | BIRCH ST | 5/16/2019 | 10/9/2020 | Y | 7/22/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
1033 | | BUTTONWOOD ST | 4/16/2015 | 9/8/2016 | Y | 10/21/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
527 | | CEDAR ST | 10/18/2018 | 2/5/2020 | Y | 4/7/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
716 | | CHESTNUT ST | 10/19/2017 | 8/29/2018 | Y | 1/28/2019 | Y | Y | Y |
1559 | | COTTON ST | 10/19/2017 | 3/21/2019 | Y | 1/24/2020 | Y | Y | Y |
1201 | | COTTON ST | 10/17/2019 | 10/2/2015 | Y | 11/30/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
1619 | | ECKERT AV | 5/17/2018 | 3/31/2022 | Y | 3/23/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
938 | | ELM ST | 10/18/2018 | 9/12/2019 | Y | 12/14/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
1027 | | FRANKLIN ST | 10/16/2014 | 8/4/2015 | Y | 9/27/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
356 | | MCKNIGHT ST | 10/20/2016 | 12/20/2017 | Y | 6/18/2018 | Y | Y | Y |
1142 | | MULBERRY ST | 10/19/2017 | 10/31/2018 | Y | 5/15/2019 | Y | Y | Y |
2254 | | NORTHMONT BL | 10/20/2016 | 12/1/2017 | Y | 2/21/2018 | Y | Y | Y |
200 | W | OLEY ST | 10/17/2013 | 10/1/2019 | Y | 7/20/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
631 | | PARK AV | 10/18/2012 | 1/4/2021 | Y | 8/30/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
132 | | PEAR ST | 10/15/2015 | 9/8/2020 | Y | 8/25/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
922 | | PEAR ST | 5/16/2019 | 6/1/2020 | Y | 3/22/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
1504 | | PERKIOMEN AV | 10/18/2018 | 2/28/2019 | Y | 11/4/2019 | Y | Y | Y |
1252 | | PERKIOMEN AV | 3/21/2013 | 10/30/2018 | Y | 12/21/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
517 | | PERRY ST | 3/21/2013 | 7/22/2019 | Y | 3/15/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
251 | | REED ST | 10/17/2019 | 11/23/2021 | Y | 5/16/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
331 | | SCHUYLKILL AV | 5/18/2017 | 2/26/2020 | Y | 10/31/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
754 | | SCHUYLKILL AV | 10/18/2018 | 9/12/2019 | Y | 7/13/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
1140 | | SPRING ST | 10/18/2018 | 4/20/2021 | Y | 10/31/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
1154 | | SPRING ST | 6/16/2011 | 5/24/2018 | Y | 8/23/2022 | Y | Y | Y |
207 | W | WINDSOR ST | 10/19/2017 | 3/21/2019 | Y | 7/13/2021 | Y | Y | Y |
V. Determination Hearing
1. 742 N 11th St., Value Rentals of Reading LLC, owner, PO Box 402, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Nov 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 742 N 11th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
2. 622 N 8th St, David Crespo, owner, 622 N 8th St Reading 19601, Purchased Aug 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 622 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
3. 545 Centre Ave, Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave, Purchased March 2010
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Centre Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
4. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominquez, owner, 407 S 9th St Reading, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
6. 906 N 5th St, Andres Hernandez, owner, 142 N 10th St., Rdg PA, Purchased May 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 906 N 5th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
8. 527 Maple St, Stephanie Russell and Cesar Nunez, owner, 533 A Maple St, Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 527 Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
9. 450 Schuylkill Ave, Wilson Laboy, owner, 200 E Robeson St Lot 34 Lakeland FL, Purchased Dec 1994
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 450 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 209 Hudson St, Rafael Andrade Fuentes, owner, 209 Hudson St. Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2004
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 209 Hudson St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
12. 1145 Cotton St, Golden Circle Realty Inc, owner, PO Box 664 Adamstown PA, Purchased July 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1145 Cotton St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 1260 N 10th St, Francisco Rivera, owner, 1260 N 10th St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2013
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1260 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 155 Pear St, Robert and Isabella Sheperson, owner, 28 Northgate Ln, Willinboro NJ, Purchased Aug 1962
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 155 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 110 S 9th St, Julio Reyes, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading PA, Purchased June 1999
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 110 S 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 448 Mulberry St., City Construction Services LLC, owner, 41 Oak Ln Lebanon PA , Purchased June 2012
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 448 Mulberry St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
21. 548 Miltimore St., Francisco Mendez Tiburcio and Juana De Deveaux, owner, 1339 N 11th St Reading, Purchased June 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 548 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
22. 338 Moss St., Marlon Chang, owner, 1002 Josephine Dr, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Sept 2019
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 338 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
23. 936 Muhlenberg St., Johnny and Sandy Thomas, owner, 936 Muhlenberg St, Reading Purchased July 2003
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 936 Muhlenberg St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
24. 826 Pear St., Ramon Acevedo, owner, 5103 Casa Grande Rd, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Oct 2016
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 826 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
25. 830 Thorn St., Shark Investments I LLC, owner, PO Box 13404, Reading PA, Purchased May 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 830 Thorn St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
28. 514 Minor St., Jonathan Cullen, owner, 148 Caitlin Dr, Birdsboro, Purchased Feb 2020
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 514 Minor St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
29. 429 A Locust St., Edward Daniszewski, owner, 20 Dautrich Dr Reading 19606, Purchased Feb 1993
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 429 Locust St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
30. 121 W Greenwich St., Karen Loose and David Warren, owner, 7625 Lakeside Ave, Harrisburg PA, Purchased July 1994
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 121 W Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
31. 136 Greenwich St., Manuel Frutos, owner, 304 W Oley St Reading PA, Purchased Oct 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 136 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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I. Community Historical Timelines – A. Fleming & L. Cortez 5-5:20 pm
II. No Parking Lackawanna St re Holy Trinity Church 5:20-5:40 pm
(see attached plan)
III. Planned Demo of the Mineral Spring Hotel (former East Ends) 5:40-6 pm
(see attached memo)
IV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Session on personnel matter
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86126345338?pwd=dmZNcDdVSmp5eHM0ODZjWFJDSS9TUT09\NPasscode: 718565\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 309 205 3325\NWebinar ID: 861 2634 5338\NPasscode: 718565\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\N2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\N3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Suerro and Pastor Isabel Suerro, Iglesia Aleinto de Vida\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on real estate and litigation prior to the start of the Strategic Planning meeting.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NCommendation honoring all First Responders who assisted in the tragic event at Palmer Chocolate located in West Reading on Friday, March 24, 2023\NCommendation celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Olivet\NCommendation celebrating the Reading High School Boys Basketball Team and their State Championship\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of April 10, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the March 27th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the March 27th COW meeting along with the summaries from the April 3rd Nominations & Appointments and Strategic Planning Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of Microsoft 365 Apps for Business. The award was originally approved on March 12, 2023 and afterwards it was learned that there is a 300 user maximum license per site. Unfortunately, this was not caught at the time for the original quote. We are resubmitting this quote for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. At the cost of $90,000 from IntegraOne who is a COSTARS approved vendor\N \NB. Award of Contract – for the 18W Hancock and East Wyomissing Blvd Project Layer 2 to LB Construction Enterprises, Inc., Spring House, PA for a total price of $192,300 from the Public Works budget. This project includes replacing missing, broken, misaligned and cracked street side curb that is located along and within the right of ways for East Wyomissing and Hancock Blvds. between Museum Road and Gregg Avenue in the 18th Ward of the City. Minimum replacement length is 10 feet and the maximum replacement length expected is 400 feet.\NC. Award of Contract – for the Summit Chase Street Lighting Project to Hirneisen Electric, Reading, PA in the amount of $152,960.00. Furnish and install new equipment. Remove existing street lighting system including 15 poles and luminaires, 15 foundations, power wiring as far back as possible, backfill holes and grade surface. Coordinate with Metropolitan Edison for safety issues and older equipment removal.\ND. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Steve Belinski from the Housing Authority Board, effective March 30, 2023\NE. Award of Contract – for the Sole Source Purchase of services to repair and restore the Turtle Fountain Statue by Kreilick Conservation in the amount of $18,000. The Turtle Fountain Statue, at the Hill Rd and Perkiomen Ave corner of City Park, was created in 1878 and was one of three figures donated by the businesses of Reading to beautify City Park. This is the only figure remaining. The funds utilized in this project will be reallocated from unused $135,000 in CIP funds for the Willow Creek Dam removal project.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation \NBill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna\NStreet near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God\Nlocated on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached\Nplan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church\Nof God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions\Non Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 13th regular meeting pending a presentation from the developer\NA. Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting; Pending since Jan 9th regular meeting\NB. Bill 35-2023 – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 from the Agency Fund Grants and Gifts to the Fire Suppression Division Contracted Services for the purchase of a fit testing machine with a grant from the PA Fire Commissioner Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting\NC. Bill 36-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule by increasing the\Ndaily parking permit fee in metered and non-metered areas by $9 to $25 Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting\ND. Bill 37-2023 – amending the Position Ordinance by changing the position of Public Works Division Manager to Deputy Director of Public Works and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Deputy Director of Public Works position to $97,000.00 per annum Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending the Administrative Code Chapter 5, Section 209 entitled “Public Participation”\NB. Ordinance – amending the Zoning Ordinance Sections 800, 1200, to 2100\Nregarding Telecommunications in order to bring the City’s wireless communications\Nfacility management regulations into compliance with recent changes in federal and\Nstate law\NC. Ordinance – vacating and removing from the topographical survey of the City of Reading, a portion of the City right-of-way for Thorn Street, as particularly described in the description and plan attached as Exhibit “A,” and authorizing the transfer of the vacated portion of the right-of-way of Thorn Street to the adjoining landowners Goggle Works and Goggleworks Artists Housing, LLC\ND. Ordinance – amending Section 5-809, Purchasing Policy Parts 1301 and 1302 to eliminate the Real Estate Advisory Committee and in its place requiring authorization from the mayor, managing director and finance director prior to the introduction of any ordinance seeking authorization for the sale or purchase of City real property\NE. Ordinance – amending the 2023 Budget by providing additional funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Recreation Commission in tandem with an additional allocation from the Reading School District to keep pace with inflation and increasing expenses and personnel costs\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NA. Resolution – reappointing Robert Fegley to the Plumbing Board\NB. Resolution – appointing Tressa Jefferson to RAWA Board\NC. Resolution – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan.\N \N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, April 17\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm\NZoning Public Hearing re Telecommunications amendment – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NStandards of Living Committee – Council Chambers– 5:30 pm\NFinance Committee –– Penn Room - 5:30 pm\N \NMonday, April 24\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, May 1\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Suerro and Pastor Isabel Suerro, Iglesia Aleinto de Vida
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on real estate and litigation prior to the start of the Strategic Planning meeting.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Commendation honoring all First Responders who assisted in the tragic event at Palmer Chocolate located in West Reading on Friday, March 24, 2023
- Commendation celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Olivet
- Commendation celebrating the Reading High School Boys Basketball Team and their State Championship
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of April 10, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the March 27th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the March 27th COW meeting along with the summaries from the April 3rd Nominations & Appointments and Strategic Planning Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – authorizing the purchase of Microsoft 365 Apps for Business. The award was originally approved on March 12, 2023 and afterwards it was learned that there is a 300 user maximum license per site. Unfortunately, this was not caught at the time for the original quote. We are resubmitting this quote for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. At the cost of $90,000 from IntegraOne who is a COSTARS approved vendor
B. Award of Contract – for the 18W Hancock and East Wyomissing Blvd Project Layer 2 to LB Construction Enterprises, Inc., Spring House, PA for a total price of $192,300 from the Public Works budget. This project includes replacing missing, broken, misaligned and cracked street side curb that is located along and within the right of ways for East Wyomissing and Hancock Blvds. between Museum Road and Gregg Avenue in the 18th Ward of the City. Minimum replacement length is 10 feet and the maximum replacement length expected is 400 feet.
C. Award of Contract – for the Summit Chase Street Lighting Project to Hirneisen Electric, Reading, PA in the amount of $152,960.00. Furnish and install new equipment. Remove existing street lighting system including 15 poles and luminaires, 15 foundations, power wiring as far back as possible, backfill holes and grade surface. Coordinate with Metropolitan Edison for safety issues and older equipment removal.
D. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Steve Belinski from the Housing Authority Board, effective March 30, 2023
E. Award of Contract – for the Sole Source Purchase of services to repair and restore the Turtle Fountain Statue by Kreilick Conservation in the amount of $18,000. The Turtle Fountain Statue, at the Hill Rd and Perkiomen Ave corner of City Park, was created in 1878 and was one of three figures donated by the businesses of Reading to beautify City Park. This is the only figure remaining. The funds utilized in this project will be reallocated from unused $135,000 in CIP funds for the Willow Creek Dam removal project.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Bill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna
Street near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God
located on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached
plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church
of God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions
on Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 13th regular meeting pending a presentation from the developer
A. Bill 4-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 576-207 by making Cotton St one-way westbound between S 19th and S 9th Streets with parking on both sides of the street and by making South St one-way eastbound between S 9th and S 13th Streets, continuing parking on both sides Introduced at the December 18 regular meeting; Tabled at the Jan 9th regular meeting; Pending since Jan 9th regular meeting
B. Bill 35-2023 – authorizing the transfer of $15,000 from the Agency Fund Grants and Gifts to the Fire Suppression Division Contracted Services for the purchase of a fit testing machine with a grant from the PA Fire Commissioner Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting
C. Bill 36-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 212 Fee Schedule by increasing the
daily parking permit fee in metered and non-metered areas by $9 to $25 Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting
D. Bill 37-2023 – amending the Position Ordinance by changing the position of Public Works Division Manager to Deputy Director of Public Works and to reflect an increase in the base salary of the Deputy Director of Public Works position to $97,000.00 per annum Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the Administrative Code Chapter 5, Section 209 entitled “Public Participation”
B. Ordinance – amending the Zoning Ordinance Sections 800, 1200, to 2100
regarding Telecommunications in order to bring the City’s wireless communications
facility management regulations into compliance with recent changes in federal and
state law
C. Ordinance – vacating and removing from the topographical survey of the City of Reading, a portion of the City right-of-way for Thorn Street, as particularly described in the description and plan attached as Exhibit “A,” and authorizing the transfer of the vacated portion of the right-of-way of Thorn Street to the adjoining landowners Goggle Works and Goggleworks Artists Housing, LLC
D. Ordinance – amending Section 5-809, Purchasing Policy Parts 1301 and 1302 to eliminate the Real Estate Advisory Committee and in its place requiring authorization from the mayor, managing director and finance director prior to the introduction of any ordinance seeking authorization for the sale or purchase of City real property
E. Ordinance – amending the 2023 Budget by providing additional funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Recreation Commission in tandem with an additional allocation from the Reading School District to keep pace with inflation and increasing expenses and personnel costs
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution – reappointing Robert Fegley to the Plumbing Board
B. Resolution – appointing Tressa Jefferson to RAWA Board
C. Resolution – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan.
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 17
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm
Zoning Public Hearing re Telecommunications amendment – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Standards of Living Committee – Council Chambers– 5:30 pm
Finance Committee –– Penn Room - 5:30 pm
Monday, April 24
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, May 1
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers - 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS / ZHB AGENDANotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-56 – 1128 Robeson Street (UPI 13531746164117)Appeal #2023-03 – 1000 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327491)Appeal #2023-04 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407)CONTINUED CASES:NoneNEW CASES TO BE HEARD:Appeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538) Jose A Brioso and Victor De Jesus Ramos are requesting a determination of a dormant commercial use to be deemed non-abandoned under Section 600-607.F, and then request a Special Exception of Section 600-607.D(6) to substitute a nonconforming use for another nonconforming use. The overall goal of the application is to allow a retail use. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.Appeal #2023-06 – 118 S. 9th St. (UPI 03530628998377) Eternity Youth LLC is requesting a Special Exception of Section 600-804.B((4)(e), pursuant to Section 600-1202.D [daycare requirements] and Section 600-1603.A(9) [parking requirements]. The overall goal of the application is to allow an adult daycare facility. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.Appeal #2023-07 – 40 Noble St. (UPI 18530657541246)[building] and 609 Brookline St. (UPI 18530657541143)[parking]. Novus ACS RE, LLC is requesting a Variance of Section 600-812.A&B, [H-M dimensional requirements and allowed uses] The overall goal of the application is to allow a Medical Office. The subject property is located in the H-M Zoning District.Appeal #2023-08 – 415 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724821) 413-415 Woodward, LLC is requesting a Variance of Sections 600-804.B, [R-3 allowed uses], 600-902.C&D [general provisions], 600-1001[accessory uses], and seeks an interpretation if a 2nd principal use definition applies. The overall goal of the application is to allow 2 apartments in the accessory structure in the back yard. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.Appeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330) Dream Ventures-PA-II LLC is requesting several Interpretations, Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807.A,B and C [dimensional requirements, allowed uses, additional requirements], Section 600-902[general provisions]; Sections 600-1101 and 600-1102 [mid-high rise apartment regs]; Section 600-1202.A [adaptive reuse]; Section 600-607[nonconforming uses]; Sections 600-1602, 600-1603, and 600-1604 [parking requirements] to allow a mixed use of approximately 207 residential apartments, with commercial uses of retail, offices, and restaurant and other similar uses. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District, and within the Callowhill Historic District. Berks County Bank / Sovereign Bank is the record owner.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. Upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601, for the public to view or participate in the hearings, subject to the following advance registration requirements.
Members of the public who wish to attend or participate in public hearings must register in advance by providing their name, address, phone number, and email address to the Zoning Administrator by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, via email to zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone to (610) 655-6326.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS WILL BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-56 – 1128 Robeson Street (UPI 13531746164117)
Appeal #2023-03 – 1000 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530618327491)
Appeal #2023-04 – 1500 N. 13th Street. (UPI 17531730281407)
CONTINUED CASES:
None
NEW CASES TO BE HEARD:
Appeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538) Jose A Brioso and Victor De Jesus Ramos are requesting a determination of a dormant commercial use to be deemed non-abandoned under Section 600-607.F, and then request a Special Exception of Section 600-607.D(6) to substitute a nonconforming use for another nonconforming use. The overall goal of the application is to allow a retail use. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-06 – 118 S. 9th St. (UPI 03530628998377) Eternity Youth LLC is requesting a Special Exception of Section 600-804.B((4)(e), pursuant to Section 600-1202.D [daycare requirements] and Section 600-1603.A(9) [parking requirements]. The overall goal of the application is to allow an adult daycare facility. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-07 – 40 Noble St. (UPI 18530657541246)[building] and 609 Brookline St. (UPI 18530657541143)[parking]. Novus ACS RE, LLC is requesting a Variance of Section 600-812.A&B, [H-M dimensional requirements and allowed uses] The overall goal of the application is to allow a Medical Office. The subject property is located in the H-M Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-08 – 415 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724821) 413-415 Woodward, LLC is requesting a Variance of Sections 600-804.B, [R-3 allowed uses], 600-902.C&D [general provisions], 600-1001[accessory uses], and seeks an interpretation if a 2nd principal use definition applies. The overall goal of the application is to allow 2 apartments in the accessory structure in the back yard. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330) Dream Ventures-PA-II LLC is requesting several Interpretations, Special Exceptions and/or Variances of and from Sections 600-807.A,B and C [dimensional requirements, allowed uses, additional requirements], Section 600-902[general provisions]; Sections 600-1101 and 600-1102 [mid-high rise apartment regs]; Section 600-1202.A [adaptive reuse]; Section 600-607[nonconforming uses]; Sections 600-1602, 600-1603, and 600-1604 [parking requirements] to allow a mixed use of approximately 207 residential apartments, with commercial uses of retail, offices, and restaurant and other similar uses. The subject property is located in the C-C Zoning District, and within the Callowhill Historic District. Berks County Bank / Sovereign Bank is the record owner.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD\NThe mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.\N \NApril 12, 2023\N6:30 p.m.\NAgenda\NVirtually\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Call to Order\N \NII. Public Comment\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above. \N \NIII. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2022 and February 22, 2023\N \NIV. Animal Control Agency Report\N \NV. Permit Updates\N\N318 Pine St\N\N \NVI. Old Business\N\N936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats\N438 N 9th St – keeping chickens\N1029 Spring St - rabbits\NAnimal Ordinance amendment\N\No Adding regulations regarding guard dogs to Code Red / Code Blue\No Six Dogs / Cats versus Animal Point System\N\NZoning Ordinance amendment – no update\N\N \NVII. New Business\N\N1048 Mulberry St\N100 Neversink St\NRooster / chicken complaints\NPet Store Ban – Pittsburgh, PA and Bellevue, PA examples attached\N\NVIII. Other Matters\N \NIX. Next Meeting Date – as needed or June 2023\N \NX. Adjourn\N
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The mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.
April 12, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
Virtually
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above.
III. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2022 and February 22, 2023
IV. Animal Control Agency Report
V. Permit Updates
VI. Old Business
- 936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats
- 438 N 9th St – keeping chickens
- 1029 Spring St - rabbits
- Animal Ordinance amendment
o Adding regulations regarding guard dogs to Code Red / Code Blue
o Six Dogs / Cats versus Animal Point System
- Zoning Ordinance amendment – no update
VII. New Business
- 1048 Mulberry St
- 100 Neversink St
- Rooster / chicken complaints
- Pet Store Ban – Pittsburgh, PA and Bellevue, PA examples attached
VIII. Other Matters
IX. Next Meeting Date – as needed or June 2023
X. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, April 17, 2023\N4:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Leidy Ramos – reappointment – Charter Board\N4:15 – William Gernert – appointment – Plumbing Board\N4:30 – Chad Maurer – appointment – Plumbing Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, April 17, 2023
4:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Leidy Ramos – reappointment – Charter Board
4:15 – William Gernert – appointment – Plumbing Board
4:30 – Chad Maurer – appointment – Plumbing Board
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Review list of non-residents serving on BACs and positions that are difficult to fill (see page 11) – no update
V. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NPublic Hearing\NZoning Amendment re Telecommunications \NMonday, April 17, 2023\NHybrid\N5 pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\NCitizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83791457171?pwd=Wm1TT05NMk5VemtzbnU5TzdVQkhnZz09\NPasscode: 003487\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 305 224 1968\NWebinar ID: 837 9145 7171\NPasscode: 003487\N I. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is regarding a proposed amendment to the City of Reading Zoning Ordinance Sections 800, 1200, to 2100 regarding Telecommunications in order to bring the City’s wireless communications facility management regulations into compliance with recent changes in federal and state law.\NII. Testimony from Administration – M. Roberts Esq. Cohen Law Group (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\N \NIII. Planning Commission Recommendation (attached)\NIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NV. Rebuttal from Administration (no more than 5 minutes)\NV. Announcement of expected date of decision\NCity Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the April 24th or May 8th Regular Meeting of Council.\NVI. Adjourn to Committee meetings\N\NFinance Committee in the Penn Room\N\NStandards of Living Committee in Council Cha
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Evidentiary Hearing
Public Hearing
Zoning Amendment re Telecommunications
Monday, April 17, 2023
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is regarding a proposed amendment to the City of Reading Zoning Ordinance Sections 800, 1200, to 2100 regarding Telecommunications in order to bring the City’s wireless communications facility management regulations into compliance with recent changes in federal and state law.
II. Testimony from Administration – M. Roberts Esq. Cohen Law Group (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
III. Planning Commission Recommendation (attached)
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V. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the April 24th or May 8th Regular Meeting of Council.
VI. Adjourn to Committee meetings
- Finance Committee in the Penn Room
Standards of Living Committee in Council Cha
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStandards of Living Committee\NMonday, April 17, 2023\NHybrid\NAt the conclusion of the Zoning Public Hearing\N \NThe Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89106774862?pwd=dG5Ia0NsWE9VVThyZlVsajVGMjV4dz09\NPasscode: 942799\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 309 205 3325\NWebinar ID: 891 0677 4862\NPasscode: 942799\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCommittee Members: Ms. Ventura, Mr. Daubert and Mr. Miller\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \NI. Fire Report 5-5:20 pm\N \NII. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Update 5:20-5:40 pm\NFrom Jan 23 & Feb 27, 2023 COW \N\NBid Posted on PennBid Late Feb & Opening Late March\NStart of construction in April\NCommunication with applicants\N\N \NIII. Park & Open Space Plan – last plan adopted Res 67-2002 5:40-6:15 pm\N \NIV. Land Bank 6:15-6:45 pm\N \NV. Adjourn \N \NFollow-up & Recommendations\N1. Installation of Screens / Filters over Storm Sewers / Piping – Not feasible at this time\N
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Standards of Living Committee
Monday, April 17, 2023
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At the conclusion of the Zoning Public Hearing
The Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support
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I. Fire Report 5-5:20 pm
II. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Update 5:20-5:40 pm
From Jan 23 & Feb 27, 2023 COW
- Bid Posted on PennBid Late Feb & Opening Late March
- Start of construction in April
- Communication with applicants
III. Park & Open Space Plan – last plan adopted Res 67-2002 5:40-6:15 pm
IV. Land Bank 6:15-6:45 pm
V. Adjourn
Follow-up & Recommendations
1. Installation of Screens / Filters over Storm Sewers / Piping – Not feasible at this time
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NFinance, Audit & Budget Committee\NMonday, April 17, 2023\NHybrid\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAt the conclusion of the Zoning Public Hearing\N \NThe Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N 888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NCommittee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler\NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NI. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 5-5:20\N\NAmount received, amount spent and grant deadline \N\N \NII. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 5:20-5:40\N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NReport on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers\N\N \NIIII. 2023 Proposed Budget Amendments 5:40-6:20\N\NFunding for Council District event –\N\NBea looked at the expenses for the event at Lauer’s Park in 2022 and we suggest budgeting $5K per District \N\NFunding for creation & management of youth violence website for 3 years @ $50K\NIncrease allocation for Shade Tree Commission\NEliminate Traffic Code revenue by $200K re Res 181-2020\NCapital Budget – add Fire Vehicle line item 34-09-34-48002\N\N \N\N Adjourn\N\NFOLLOW UP ISSUES\N2023 Finance Committee Topics\N \NMarch\N2023 Budget Amendment from the Parking Lot\N\N\N\N\N \N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N1. 1st Qtr. update Telecommunications and PT wages\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\N2. Consider adding PT staff to VSU\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N3. Funding for creation & management of youth violence website for 3 yrs @ $50K\N\N\N\N\N4. Add funding to Council budget for district events\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\N5. Increase allocation for Shade Tree Commission budget\N\N \N \N\N\N\N
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Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
Monday, April 17, 2023
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At the conclusion of the Zoning Public Hearing
The Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.
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Committee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler
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I. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 5-5:20
- Amount received, amount spent and grant deadline
II. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 5:20-5:40
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Report on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers
IIII. 2023 Proposed Budget Amendments 5:40-6:20
- Funding for Council District event –
Bea looked at the expenses for the event at Lauer’s Park in 2022 and we suggest budgeting $5K per District
- Funding for creation & management of youth violence website for 3 years @ $50K
- Increase allocation for Shade Tree Commission
- Eliminate Traffic Code revenue by $200K re Res 181-2020
- Capital Budget – add Fire Vehicle line item 34-09-34-48002
- Adjourn
FOLLOW UP ISSUES
2023 Finance Committee Topics
March
2023 Budget Amendment from the Parking Lot
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1. 1st Qtr. update Telecommunications and PT wages | | | |
2. Consider adding PT staff to VSU | | | | |
3. Funding for creation & management of youth violence website for 3 yrs @ $50K |
4. Add funding to Council budget for district events | | | |
5. Increase allocation for Shade Tree Commission budget | | |
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, April 18, 2023; 6:00 PM(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) PC Annual Report of 2022(4) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase I(5) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase II(6) Community Planning Assessment and Inventory Update(7) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for April 25, 2023(8) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, April 18, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) PC Annual Report of 2022
(4) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase I
(5) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase II
(6) Community Planning Assessment and Inventory Update
(7) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for April 25, 2023
(8) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:HARB meetingThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 620 S. 7th St.\N CSP Realty Management, LLC, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 50\NReview proposal for the replacement of 7 white vinyl replacement windows installed in violation at the western and southern facades, with replacement windows in either fiberglass or a composite wood material, to be two over two in configuration in order to replicate the configuration of the original wood windows on the building.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Review applications approved by Staff:\Na. 841 Rose St., Elizabeth Phelan, Owner\NReplacement of three-tab asphalt shingles at the front Mansard roof with GAF Slateline asphalt shingles in the color “English Grey”, replacement of rolled asphalt roofing at the front porch roof in kind.\Nb. 134 N. 5th St., Hope of the Nations, Owner\NReplacement of the sign face on the existing 2’ x 3’ projecting sign and the installation of a 36” x 43.5” vinyl cling sign to read “salt an light Cafe”, with logo; installation of an illuminated OPEN sign, a sign listing the hours of operation, and a sidewalk sign at the first floor storefront; and the painting of exterior surfaces in kind.\Nc. 1274 Hill Rd., Dylan Real Estate, Owner\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\Nd. 308 S. 6th St., Carl Ekvall, Owner\NRepair of the cornice at the second floor front roofline in kind and the replacement of existing 3-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof in kind.\Ne. 140 N. 5th St., WCR Center for the Arts, Owner\NInstallation of a 3’ x 6’ wall mounted sign to read “WCR Center for the arts” in gold leaf letters, with logo, on a white background at the rear, western façade, as approved in concept at the November 2023 HARB meeting.\Nf. 730 N. 3rd St., Raul Tolentino, Owner\NRepair of the first floor front porch decking in kind.\N \N 6:55 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\No 108 S. 6th St. – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\No 253 N. 5th St. – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\No 34 N. 11th St. – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\No 306 S. 5th St. – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\No 927 N. 4th St. – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\No 941 N. 4th St. – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\No 407 S. 6th St. – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\No 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\No 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\No 21 S. 5th St. – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\No 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 200 N. 5th St. – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\No 821 N. 5th St. – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\No 1023 N. 5th St. – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\No 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\No 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 321 N. 5th St. – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\No 817 N. 4th St. – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\No 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\No 513 S. 5th St. – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\No 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\No 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\No 1049 N. 5th St. – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\No 146 S. 5th St. – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\No 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\No 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\No 921 N. 3rd St. – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\NStaff reported on the November 2021 HARB Resolutions at the February 2023 meeting. December 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the April 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 7:30 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
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AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 620 S. 7th St.
CSP Realty Management, LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 50
Review proposal for the replacement of 7 white vinyl replacement windows installed in violation at the western and southern facades, with replacement windows in either fiberglass or a composite wood material, to be two over two in configuration in order to replicate the configuration of the original wood windows on the building.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 Review applications approved by Staff:
a. 841 Rose St., Elizabeth Phelan, Owner
Replacement of three-tab asphalt shingles at the front Mansard roof with GAF Slateline asphalt shingles in the color “English Grey”, replacement of rolled asphalt roofing at the front porch roof in kind.
b. 134 N. 5th St., Hope of the Nations, Owner
Replacement of the sign face on the existing 2’ x 3’ projecting sign and the installation of a 36” x 43.5” vinyl cling sign to read “salt an light Cafe”, with logo; installation of an illuminated OPEN sign, a sign listing the hours of operation, and a sidewalk sign at the first floor storefront; and the painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
c. 1274 Hill Rd., Dylan Real Estate, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
d. 308 S. 6th St., Carl Ekvall, Owner
Repair of the cornice at the second floor front roofline in kind and the replacement of existing 3-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof in kind.
e. 140 N. 5th St., WCR Center for the Arts, Owner
Installation of a 3’ x 6’ wall mounted sign to read “WCR Center for the arts” in gold leaf letters, with logo, on a white background at the rear, western façade, as approved in concept at the November 2023 HARB meeting.
f. 730 N. 3rd St., Raul Tolentino, Owner
Repair of the first floor front porch decking in kind.
6:55 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
o 108 S. 6th St. – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
o 253 N. 5th St. – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
o 34 N. 11th St. – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
o 306 S. 5th St. – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
o 927 N. 4th St. – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
o 941 N. 4th St. – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
o 407 S. 6th St. – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
o 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
o 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
o 21 S. 5th St. – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
o 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 200 N. 5th St. – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
o 821 N. 5th St. – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
o 1023 N. 5th St. – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
o 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
o 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 321 N. 5th St. – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
o 817 N. 4th St. – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
o 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
o 513 S. 5th St. – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
o 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
o 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
o 1049 N. 5th St. – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 146 S. 5th St. – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
o 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
o 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
o 921 N. 3rd St. – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- Staff reported on the November 2021 HARB Resolutions at the February 2023 meeting. December 2021 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the April 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
7:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, April 24, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87900914740?pwd=ajlid2Y3ckh0OU52QXZyNXNVYWVNUT09\NPasscode: 193721\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 309 205 3325\NWebinar ID: 879 0091 4740\NPasscode: 193721\NI. Driver Training Initiative – M. Colon 5-5:15 pm\N \NII. Pagoda Engineering Review 5:15-6 pm\N \NIII. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm\N \NIV. Adjourn to Executive Session
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87999490692?pwd=UWN3dC9EcGtGSEFLRDBOMFpoQ3VDUT09\NPasscode: 641463\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 301 715 8592\NWebinar ID: 879 9949 0692\NPasscode: 641463\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\N2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\N3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastora Isabel Suero, Iglesia Aliento de Vida\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on contracts after the Zoning Public Hearing on April 17th\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\NCommendation in recognition of the City’s AFSCME 2763 and AFSCME 3799 work forces\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of April 24, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the April 10th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 10th COW meeting along with the summaries from the April 17th Nominations & Appointments, Finance and Standards of Living Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Larry B. Moyer Jr. to 1st Deputy Fire Chief\NB. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Fire Suppression Lieutenant Andrew F. Getka to 2nd Deputy Fire Chief\NC. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Firefighter Joshua Green to Fire Suppression Lieutenant\ND. Resolution – for the yearly maintenance and support agreement for the current VSU (Video Safety Unit) camera platform for a one year period to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, New Jersey at the cost of $91,450.89. LTW has the current VSU maintenance contract and is a member of CoStars.\NE. Resolution – for the yearly ammunition purchase for the Police Department to include duty and practice ammunition to Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc, Coatsville, PA at the cost of $65,750.77 from the Police General Fund budget for Department personnel and academy cadets\NF. Award of Contract – for the Radio Booster Project to Berkshire Systems Group, Reading, PA in the amount of $153,578.00 to ensure that the strength of the radio signal at City Hall complies with the requirements of the Fire Code and Berks DES\NG. Award of Contract – for the Youth Violence Prevention Website Project, to DaBrian Marketing Group, Reading, PA for $50,000 over a 3 year period to develop and design a website to house programming, events, and other related announcements from non-profits that service the City of Reading area. The idea is to create a centralized location of information for families to identify and access programs and opportunities for young children, teenagers, and families. In addition to designing and developing this platform, the successful company will manage and maintain the website.\NH. Award of Contract – for the ARLE Downtown Traffic Signal Optimization Project, to Telco, Inc., Reading, PA in the amount of $216,000.00 for a new traffic control system of the downtown traffic signals (52 signals in 5 separate networks). The package will include the software, firmware and hardware to be located on computers at City Hall and Public Works. The project will revise the signal timing of the downtown traffic signals with updated timings based on a recent traffic study. \N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation\NOrdinance – vacating and removing from the topographical survey of the City of\NReading, a portion of the City right-of-way for Thorn Street, as particularly described in the\Ndescription and plan attached as Exhibit “A,” and authorizing the transfer of the vacated\Nportion of the right-of-way of Thorn Street to the adjoining landowners Goggle Works and\NGoggleworks Artists Housing, LLC – Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting; Pending required advertisement period and Public Hearing on 5-1-23\N \NBill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna\NStreet near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God\Nlocated on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached\Nplan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church\Nof God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions\Non Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 13th regular meeting pending a presentation from the developer; Tabled at April 10th regular meeting\N \N \NA. Bill 35-2023 – authorizing the appropriation of $15,000 from the Agency Fund Grants and Gifts to the Fire Suppression Division Contracted Services for the purchase of a fit testing machine with a grant from the PA Fire Commissioner Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting; Tabled at April 10th regular meeting\NB. Bill 38-2023 – amending the Administrative Code Chapter 5, Section 209 entitled “Public Participation” Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting\NC. Bill 39-2023 – amending Section 5-809, Purchasing Policy Parts 1301 and 1302 to eliminate the Real Estate Advisory Committee and in its place requiring authorization from the mayor, managing director and finance director prior to the introduction of any ordinance seeking authorization for the sale or purchase of City real property Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting\ND Bill 40-2023 – amending the 2023 Budget by providing additional funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Recreation Commission in tandem with an additional allocation from the Reading School District to keep pace with inflation and increasing expenses and personnel costs Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting\NE. Bill 41-2023 – amending the Zoning Ordinance Sections 800, 1200, to 2100\Nregarding Telecommunications in order to bring the City’s wireless communications\Nfacility management regulations into compliance with recent changes in federal and\Nstate law Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting; Advertised March 31, April 7,\NApril 17 Public Hearing on 4-17-23\N \N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the purchase of 951 Morgantown Road, Parcel No. 39530502892847, from Alvernia University for $2,500,000\N \NB. Ordinance – as per Chapter 576, Section-562 revising the current street parking configuration in the Downtown by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces in the 000 block of N 4th – between Washington and Penn Streets, the 000 block of S 4th – between Penn and Franklin Streets, the 000 block of N 6th – between Washington and Penn Streets, and the 500 block of Cherry – between South 5th and South 6th Streets\NC. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 ARPA Budget to appropriate budget funding for the creation of a website to provide visibility and access to information for a consortium of nonprofit groups working to create safer streets and neighborhoods throughout the City of Reading. The expenditure of $50,000 for this site will provide coverage for the first three years. Upon further evaluation of success, Council can consider additional funding at a later date.\ND. Ordinance – authorizing the temporary amendment of City Code Chapter 212-106 Electrical Permit Fees during the time 3rd party inspectors are performing electrical plan review and inspections due to the absence of the staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner. The proposed amendment to the ordinance will temporarily modify the electrical permit application fee and the electrical plan review fee until an on staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner is available. This interim plan of action will afford everyone equitable permit application and plan review costs and allow the City of Reading to continue serving and protecting our community\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives to move forward\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – appointing Aidee Santos Acosta to the Youth Commission\N \NB. Resolution – appointing Leidy Ramos to the Charter Board\N \NC. Resolution – appointing William Gernert to the Plumbing Board\N \ND. Resolution – appointing Chad Maurer to the Plumbing Board\NE. Resolution – adopt a Wireless Facilities Design Manual for the regulation of small\Nwireless facilities in compliance with PA Act 50 that partners with the Zoning Ordinance\Namendment to Sections 800, 1200, to 2100 regarding Telecommunication\N \N \N \N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NEnvironmental Advisory Council – Cathy Curran-Myers and Sarah Crothers\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, May 1\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NPublic Hearing – Thorn Street Vacation (between Washington & Walnut on the Goggleworks property) – Council Chambers 5 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – immediately following the Public Hearing\N \NMonday, May 8\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, May 15\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm\NStandards of Living Committee – Penn Room – 5:00 pm\NFinance Committee –– Council Chambers - 5:00 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
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2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastora Isabel Suero, Iglesia Aliento de Vida
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on contracts after the Zoning Public Hearing on April 17th
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Commendation in recognition of the City’s AFSCME 2763 and AFSCME 3799 work forces
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of April 24, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the April 10th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 10th COW meeting along with the summaries from the April 17th Nominations & Appointments, Finance and Standards of Living Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Larry B. Moyer Jr. to 1st Deputy Fire Chief
B. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Fire Suppression Lieutenant Andrew F. Getka to 2nd Deputy Fire Chief
C. Resolution – authorizing the promotion of Firefighter Joshua Green to Fire Suppression Lieutenant
D. Resolution – for the yearly maintenance and support agreement for the current VSU (Video Safety Unit) camera platform for a one year period to LTW (Lets Think Wireless, LLC), Pine Brook, New Jersey at the cost of $91,450.89. LTW has the current VSU maintenance contract and is a member of CoStars.
E. Resolution – for the yearly ammunition purchase for the Police Department to include duty and practice ammunition to Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc, Coatsville, PA at the cost of $65,750.77 from the Police General Fund budget for Department personnel and academy cadets
F. Award of Contract – for the Radio Booster Project to Berkshire Systems Group, Reading, PA in the amount of $153,578.00 to ensure that the strength of the radio signal at City Hall complies with the requirements of the Fire Code and Berks DES
G. Award of Contract – for the Youth Violence Prevention Website Project, to DaBrian Marketing Group, Reading, PA for $50,000 over a 3 year period to develop and design a website to house programming, events, and other related announcements from non-profits that service the City of Reading area. The idea is to create a centralized location of information for families to identify and access programs and opportunities for young children, teenagers, and families. In addition to designing and developing this platform, the successful company will manage and maintain the website.
H. Award of Contract – for the ARLE Downtown Traffic Signal Optimization Project, to Telco, Inc., Reading, PA in the amount of $216,000.00 for a new traffic control system of the downtown traffic signals (52 signals in 5 separate networks). The package will include the software, firmware and hardware to be located on computers at City Hall and Public Works. The project will revise the signal timing of the downtown traffic signals with updated timings based on a recent traffic study.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation
Ordinance – vacating and removing from the topographical survey of the City of
Reading, a portion of the City right-of-way for Thorn Street, as particularly described in the
description and plan attached as Exhibit “A,” and authorizing the transfer of the vacated
portion of the right-of-way of Thorn Street to the adjoining landowners Goggle Works and
Goggleworks Artists Housing, LLC – Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting; Pending required advertisement period and Public Hearing on 5-1-23
Bill 27-2023 –establishing a No-Parking Zone to be located on Lackawanna
Street near the two driveway entrances for the proposed Holy Trinity Church of God
located on Lackawanna Street. The zone shall be posted as shown on the attached
plan labeled “Exhibit A”. The zone is depicted as requested by the Holy Trinity Church
of God for the purpose of improving the vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety conditions
on Lackawanna Street at the driveway entrances. Introduced at the February 27 regular meeting; Tabled at the March 13th regular meeting pending a presentation from the developer; Tabled at April 10th regular meeting
A. Bill 35-2023 – authorizing the appropriation of $15,000 from the Agency Fund Grants and Gifts to the Fire Suppression Division Contracted Services for the purchase of a fit testing machine with a grant from the PA Fire Commissioner Introduced at the March 27 regular meeting; Tabled at April 10th regular meeting
B. Bill 38-2023 – amending the Administrative Code Chapter 5, Section 209 entitled “Public Participation” Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting
C. Bill 39-2023 – amending Section 5-809, Purchasing Policy Parts 1301 and 1302 to eliminate the Real Estate Advisory Committee and in its place requiring authorization from the mayor, managing director and finance director prior to the introduction of any ordinance seeking authorization for the sale or purchase of City real property Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting
D Bill 40-2023 – amending the 2023 Budget by providing additional funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Recreation Commission in tandem with an additional allocation from the Reading School District to keep pace with inflation and increasing expenses and personnel costs Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting
E. Bill 41-2023 – amending the Zoning Ordinance Sections 800, 1200, to 2100
regarding Telecommunications in order to bring the City’s wireless communications
facility management regulations into compliance with recent changes in federal and
state law Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting; Advertised March 31, April 7,
April 17 Public Hearing on 4-17-23
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the purchase of 951 Morgantown Road, Parcel No. 39530502892847, from Alvernia University for $2,500,000
B. Ordinance – as per Chapter 576, Section-562 revising the current street parking configuration in the Downtown by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces in the 000 block of N 4th – between Washington and Penn Streets, the 000 block of S 4th – between Penn and Franklin Streets, the 000 block of N 6th – between Washington and Penn Streets, and the 500 block of Cherry – between South 5th and South 6th Streets
C. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 ARPA Budget to appropriate budget funding for the creation of a website to provide visibility and access to information for a consortium of nonprofit groups working to create safer streets and neighborhoods throughout the City of Reading. The expenditure of $50,000 for this site will provide coverage for the first three years. Upon further evaluation of success, Council can consider additional funding at a later date.
D. Ordinance – authorizing the temporary amendment of City Code Chapter 212-106 Electrical Permit Fees during the time 3rd party inspectors are performing electrical plan review and inspections due to the absence of the staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner. The proposed amendment to the ordinance will temporarily modify the electrical permit application fee and the electrical plan review fee until an on staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner is available. This interim plan of action will afford everyone equitable permit application and plan review costs and allow the City of Reading to continue serving and protecting our community
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives to move forward
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – appointing Aidee Santos Acosta to the Youth Commission
B. Resolution – appointing Leidy Ramos to the Charter Board
C. Resolution – appointing William Gernert to the Plumbing Board
D. Resolution – appointing Chad Maurer to the Plumbing Board
E. Resolution – adopt a Wireless Facilities Design Manual for the regulation of small
wireless facilities in compliance with PA Act 50 that partners with the Zoning Ordinance
amendment to Sections 800, 1200, to 2100 regarding Telecommunication
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Environmental Advisory Council – Cathy Curran-Myers and Sarah Crothers
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 1
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Public Hearing – Thorn Street Vacation (between Washington & Walnut on the Goggleworks property) – Council Chambers 5 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – immediately following the Public Hearing
Monday, May 8
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, May 15
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm
Standards of Living Committee – Penn Room – 5:00 pm
Finance Committee –– Council Chambers - 5:00 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, April 25, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\NVirtually\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – March 28, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Presentation – Lead Abatement Program\N \NIII. EAC webpage review \N \NIV. Staff Updates (as needed)\N \NV. Old Business\N\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NPlastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator\NBrownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NSchuylkill River Contamination – Cathy Curran-Myers\N\N \NVI. New Business\N \NVII. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NUrban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Jeff Young\NBCTV Program – Ryan Bradley\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\NVIII. Long Term Projects\N\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NComprehensive Plan\N\N \NIX. Next Meeting – Tuesday, May 23 at noon via Zoom\N \NX. Adjourn
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Virtually
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- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, C. Neff, M. Smith
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.
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I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – March 28, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Presentation – Lead Abatement Program
III. EAC webpage review
IV. Staff Updates (as needed)
V. Old Business
- Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Plastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator
- Brownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Schuylkill River Contamination – Cathy Curran-Myers
VI. New Business
VII. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Jeff Young
- BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VIII. Long Term Projects
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Comprehensive Plan
IX. Next Meeting – Tuesday, May 23 at noon via Zoom
X. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, April 25, 2023; 6:00 PM(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Welcome New Commissioner: James Harris(5) 138 S 8th Street Conditional Use Application ReviewCU-2023-01(6) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan ReviewPC 2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street(7) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard(8) Reading School District - STEM Academy Land Development Plan, Final Plan Review andReaffirmationPC 2022-112; 801 N 9th Street(9) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; Revised Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue(10) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review andReaffirmationPC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street(11) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan: Final Plan Review andReaffirmationPC 2022-105; 1704 N 6th Street(12) 615-619 Walnut Street Revised Land Development Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Review andReaffirmationPC 2022-111; 615-619 Walnut Street(13) 531 Upland Avenue Revised Land Development Plan: Final Plan ReviewPC 2022-116; 531 Upland Avenue(14) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Plan UpdatePC 2021-113; 1124 Schuylkill Avenue(15) Phase I Zoning and SALDO Ordinance Amendments(16) Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report(17) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (See also Supplemental Report)(18) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval\N \N\N \N\N(a) Reading School District – STEM Academy(b) Bern Street Car Wash(c) Bern Street Storage(d) 615-619 Walnut Street(19) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) Holy Trinity Church of God(20) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (4/18/23)(21) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: 1/24/23, 2/28/23(22) Election of Planning Commission Officers(23) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday,May 23, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(24) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, April 25, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Welcome New Commissioner: James Harris
(5) 138 S 8th Street Conditional Use Application Review
CU-2023-01
(6) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review
PC 2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street
(7) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard
(8) Reading School District - STEM Academy Land Development Plan, Final Plan Review and
Reaffirmation
PC 2022-112; 801 N 9th Street
(9) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; Revised Final Plan Review
PC-2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue
(10) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Review and
Reaffirmation
PC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street
(11) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan: Final Plan Review and
Reaffirmation
PC 2022-105; 1704 N 6th Street
(12) 615-619 Walnut Street Revised Land Development Plan: Preliminary/Final Plan Review and
Reaffirmation
PC 2022-111; 615-619 Walnut Street
(13) 531 Upland Avenue Revised Land Development Plan: Final Plan Review
PC 2022-116; 531 Upland Avenue
(14) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Plan Update
PC 2021-113; 1124 Schuylkill Avenue
(15) Phase I Zoning and SALDO Ordinance Amendments
(16) Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report
(17) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans (See also Supplemental Report)
(18) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(a) Reading School District – STEM Academy
(b) Bern Street Car Wash
(c) Bern Street Storage
(d) 615-619 Walnut Street
(19) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) Holy Trinity Church of God
(20) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (4/18/23)
(21) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: 1/24/23, 2/28/23
(22) Election of Planning Commission Officers
(23) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday,
May 23, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(24) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NPublic Hearing\NStreet Vacation\NThorn St – between Washington and Walnut\NGoggleworks property\NMonday, May 1, 2023\NHybrid\N5 pm \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\NCitizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87609938467?pwd=YnNiVksxMXlFT1BDUzlZQWJKeVgxUT09\NPasscode: 236485\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 646 931\NWebinar ID: 876 0993 8467\NPasscode: 236485\N I. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is regarding the proposal to vacate a portion of Thorn Street between Washington and Walnut Street on the petition submitted by the Goggleworks.\NII. Testimony from Applicant – K. Mooney Esq. Barley Snyder (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\N \NIII. Planning Commission Recommendation (attached)\NIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NV. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)\NVI. Announcement of expected date of decision\NCity Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the May 8th or May 22nd Regular Meeting of Council.\NVII. Adjourn
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Evidentiary Hearing
Public Hearing
Street Vacation
Thorn St – between Washington and Walnut
Goggleworks property
Monday, May 1, 2023
Hybrid
5 pm
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All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is regarding the proposal to vacate a portion of Thorn Street between Washington and Walnut Street on the petition submitted by the Goggleworks.
II. Testimony from Applicant – K. Mooney Esq. Barley Snyder (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
III. Planning Commission Recommendation (attached)
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
VI. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting an ordinance at either the May 8th or May 22nd Regular Meeting of Council.
VII. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, May 1, 2023\NImmediately following Street Vacation Public Hearing\NHybrid Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84865314852?pwd=S1UyLzc4cXpzWjZGUDFobVc4alBrdz09\NPasscode: 151009\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 301 715\NWebinar ID: 848 6531 4852\NPasscode: 151009\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. Creating Additional Parking – Parking Authority 5:30-6 pm\N \N2. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Update 6-6:15 pm\NFrom Jan 23 & Feb 27, 2023 COW \N\NBid Posted on PennBid Late Feb & Opening Late March\NStart of construction in April\NCommunication with applicants\N\N \N3. Next Steps – re ARPA funding for Small Businesses 6:15-6:30 pm\N \N4. Land Bank 6:30-7 pm\N
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, May 1, 2023
Immediately following Street Vacation Public Hearing
Hybrid Meeting
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Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
1. Creating Additional Parking – Parking Authority 5:30-6 pm
2. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Update 6-6:15 pm
From Jan 23 & Feb 27, 2023 COW
- Bid Posted on PennBid Late Feb & Opening Late March
- Start of construction in April
- Communication with applicants
3. Next Steps – re ARPA funding for Small Businesses 6:15-6:30 pm
4. Land Bank 6:30-7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Charter Board Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERECall to Order and Roll Call.II. Approval of minutes (Previous minutes were approved and published on 1-11-23).III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raisematters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).IV. Right to Know Request.V. Education Initiatives (Annotated Charter update and discussion).VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints. (Status Update: Investigation No. 59)VIII. Executive Session (As needed)IX. Official Action (As needed).X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of officialaction taken by the Board).XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Update on search for Mediator and Investigative Officer.Rules of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP).XII. Adjournment.
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Call to Order and Roll Call.
II. Approval of minutes (Previous minutes were approved and published on 1-11-23).
III. Public Comment (Limited to 5 minutes per person. Opportunity for members of the public to raise
matters of concern or ask questions regarding Charter related issues).
IV. Right to Know Request.
V. Education Initiatives (Annotated Charter update and discussion).
VI. Advisory Opinion Requests.
VII. Enforcement - Charter Board Complaints. (Status Update: Investigation No. 59)
VIII. Executive Session (As needed)
IX. Official Action (As needed).
X. Public Comment (Members of the public may comment or provide feedback on matters of official
action taken by the Board).
XI. Administrative Items or New Business (Update on search for Mediator and Investigative Officer.
Rules of Administration and Procedures for IO, Solicitor RFP).
XII. Adjournment.
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission Meeting
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DESCRIPTION: \NReading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, May 3, 2023\N6:00 PM\N3rd floor conference room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.\NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 5, 2023\NGUEST – Giovanni Negron\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NEvent Planning\N\No Teen Egg Hunt – April 14 – City Park / Teen Café (Brandom)\No Mental Health Awareness Month – May\N\NZumba\NPaint & Sip (Saoni) – May 21 at 11 am at Reading YMCA\N\No Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – June City Park (Rogelio)\No Not One More project\N\NTee shirt order\NGiveaway order\NVideo Contest\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment review\NReview 2023 Budget usage\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NAuthorization to process invoices\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – June 7, 2023 at 6 pm in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
6:00 PM
3rd floor conference room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – April 5, 2023
GUEST – Giovanni Negron
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
o Teen Egg Hunt – April 14 – City Park / Teen Café (Brandom)
o Mental Health Awareness Month – May
- Zumba
- Paint & Sip (Saoni) – May 21 at 11 am at Reading YMCA
o Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – June City Park (Rogelio)
o Not One More project
- Tee shirt order
- Giveaway order
- Video Contest
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment review
- Review 2023 Budget usage
NEW BUSINESS
- Authorization to process invoices
NEXT MEETING DATE – June 7, 2023 at 6 pm in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall
ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, May 8, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88141580806?pwd=cGNpYXRWQUJNL3R5amRrQnBVcVFDZz09\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325\NWebinar ID: 881 4158 0806\NPasscode: 359078\NI. Interviews with Redevelopment Authority Applicants 5-5:50 pm\N Maria Zabala – virtual 5 pm\N Ralph Johnson – in person 5:20 pm\N Steve Yarnell – in person 5:40 pm\N \NII. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm\N \N \NIII. Adjourn to Executive Session
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Monday, May 8, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Interviews with Redevelopment Authority Applicants 5-5:50 pm
Maria Zabala – virtual 5 pm
Ralph Johnson – in person 5:20 pm
Steve Yarnell – in person 5:40 pm
II. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm
III. Adjourn to Executive Session
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87413171555?pwd=TEhyNFBpR3k0R0hnclBiWDJGNWhmUT09\NPasscode: 539922\NOr join by phone:\NUS: +1 305 224 1968\NWebinar ID: 874 1317 1555\NPasscode: 539922\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\N2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\N3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Melvin Padilla Santos\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions since April 24th.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\NAmerican Legion Gregg Post #12 awards presented by Walter Balkewicz to:\N\NFirefighter of the year – FF/EMT Kurtis Knauss\NParamedic of the Year – PM / FF Robert Schaeffer\N\NOath of Office to Fire Chaplains:\N\NFF/EMT – Matthew Grant\NFF/EMT (Retired) Keith Eschleman\N\NOath of Office to:\N\N2nd Deputy Chief Larry Moyer Jr – to 1st Deputy Chief\NLieutenant Andrew Getka – To 2nd Deputy Chief\NFirefighter Joshua Green – To Suppression Lieutenant\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of May 8, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the April 24th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 24th COW meeting along with the summaries from the May 1st Nominations & Appointments and Strategic Planning Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2024 TYMCO Sweeper sold by Golden Equipment Co., 391 Mars-Valencia Road –Mars, PA. a COSTARS vendor, to replace the 2012 TYMCO Sweeper from the same distributor for the total submitted price of $331,720.00. A trade in price of $25,000.00 will be credited to account for the 2012 TYMCO Sweeper\N \NB. Award of Contract – authorizing a CO-STARS purchase to refurbish the City Park Basketball Courts by The Breneman Company, in the amount of $70,000 in Capital Budget funding/ The City Park Basketball courts rest on top of the City of Reading North and South Reservoir. The placement of the courts over this structure allows the transmission of cracking up through the asphalt creating an unsafe play surface.\NC. Award of Contract – authorizing the 2023 Road Paving Program (Contract 1) to Allan Myers, LP, Worcester, PA in the amount of 4,903,555.00 for the repaving of W. Spring Street (Centre Avenue, SR 61 to Ritter Street) Mill, W. Robeson Street (Weiser Street to Centre Avenue, SR 61), Weiser Street (Robeson Street to W. Green Street), Clinton Street (River Road to W. Greenwich Street), Tulpehocken Street (W. Douglass Street to W. Green Street), Lincoln Street (W. Douglass Street to W. Oley Street), McKnight Street (W. Windsor Street to W. Green Street), Pear Street (W. Windsor Street to W. Greenwich Street), N. 2nd Street (W. Douglass Street to Hudson Street, Pear Street to Buttonwood Street), Jameson Place (Lincoln Street to Ritter Street), W. Douglass Street (Clinton Street to Centre Avenue, SR 61), W. Oley Street (Clinton Street to N. 2nd Street), W. Greenwich Street (Miltimore Street to Schuylkill Avenue, SR 183), W. Green Street (Schuylkill Avenue, SR 183 to Tulpehocken Street), W. Elm Street (Front Street to N. 2nd Street, N. 3rd Street to Reed Street), Angora Road (Hill Road to Lower Alsace Township Line), Franklin Street (Front Street to S. 2nd Street, US 422 Business), York Street (Durham Street to Dead End), Perry Street & N. 13th Street (Intersection Only)\NF. Resolution - amending the Rec Commission Agreement of Cooperation between the City of Reading and the Reading School District to reflect an amended contribution amount for the Reading School District of $185,000\NG. Award of Contract – for the Engineering and Design RFP for the 19th Ward Pumping Station Project to Entech Engineering, Reading, PA in the amount of $767,066.00. The intent of this Project is to design a new 19th Ward Pump Station such that it will meet the projected 2035 flow rates detailed in the Final Act 537 Special Study and Consent Decree requirements. It is critical that the design allow for the existing pump station to remain in full operation during construction so that the City can continue to maintain compliance with its permit requirements.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill 42-2023 – vacating and removing from the topographical survey of the City of\NReading, a portion of the City right-of-way for Thorn Street, as particularly described in the\Ndescription and plan attached as Exhibit “A,” and authorizing the transfer of the vacated\Nportion of the right-of-way of Thorn Street to the adjoining landowners Goggle Works and\NGoggleworks Artists Housing, LLC – Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting; Pending required advertisement period and Public Hearing on 5-1-23\NB. Bill 43-2023 – authorizing the purchase of 951 Morgantown Road, Parcel No. 39530502892847, from Alvernia University for $2,500,000 Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting\N \NC. Bill 44-2023 – as per Chapter 576, Section-562 revising the current street parking configuration in the Downtown by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces in the 000 block of N 4th – between Washington and Penn Streets, the 000 block of S 4th – between Penn and Franklin Streets, the 000 block of N 6th – between Washington and Penn Streets, and the 500 block of Cherry – between South 5th and South 6th Streets Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting\N \ND. Bill 45-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 ARPA Budget to appropriate budget funding for the creation of a website to provide visibility and access to information for a consortium of nonprofit groups working to create safer streets and neighborhoods throughout the City of Reading. The expenditure of $50,000 for this site will provide coverage for the first three years. Upon further evaluation of success, Council can consider additional funding at a later date. Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting\NE. Bill 46-2023 – authorizing the temporary amendment of City Code Chapter 212-106 Electrical Permit Fees during the time 3rd party inspectors are performing electrical plan review and inspections due to the absence of the staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner. The proposed amendment to the ordinance will temporarily modify the electrical permit application fee and the electrical plan review fee until an on staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner is available. This interim plan of action will afford everyone equitable permit application and plan review costs and allow the City of Reading to continue serving and protecting our community Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending the 2023 budget by eliminating the Traffic Fines Motor Code line item and decreasing that line item by $200,000, which will be funded by an increase to Transfer from Fund Balance by $200,000. The net change of this budget amendment is zero.\NB. Ordinance – amending the RAWA Lease Agreement\NC. Ordinance – revising the current street parking configuration by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces on Avenues A & B on both sides of the street, and in the 200 block and 300 blocks of North 8th Street on both sides of the street and in the 200 block of Grape Street on the south side of the street.\ND. Ordinance – authorizing a Budget Amendment in the amount of $52,000 to increase the\Nbase pay for the part-time Video Services Unit and Telecommunicator positions in the Special\NServices Division of the Police Department from $16/hour to $20/hour.\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NA. Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NB. Resolution – amending the 2023 CDBG Action Plan by canceling the PY2021 and PY2022 Commercial Façade Improvement Program, the PY2021 and PY2022 Residential Façade Improvement Program, the PY2022 Demolition Program, and the PY2022 Reading Redevelopment Authority Acquisition, Rehab, and Resale activities to allocate $1,013,500 in CDBG funds for the construction of a Community Center at the Reading Housing Authority’s Oakbrook Housing Project 1001 Scott Street\N \N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NTuesday, May 9\NElectric Vehicle Charging Station Public Meeting – Albright College Roessner Hall room 100 – 5 pm\N \NMonday, May 15\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm\NStandards of Living Committee – Council Chambers– 5:00 pm\NFinance Committee - Penn Room - 5:00 pm\N \NMonday, May 22\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \N**Monday, May 29\N**City Hall Closed for Memorial Day\N \NWednesday, May 31st\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting – Chabbad 2320 Hampden Blvd - 6 pm\N \NMonday, June 5\NNominations – Penn Room 4 pm\NStrategic Planning – Council Chambers 5 pm\N \NMonday, June 12\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Melvin Padilla Santos
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions since April 24th.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
American Legion Gregg Post #12 awards presented by Walter Balkewicz to:
- Firefighter of the year – FF/EMT Kurtis Knauss
- Paramedic of the Year – PM / FF Robert Schaeffer
Oath of Office to Fire Chaplains:
- FF/EMT – Matthew Grant
- FF/EMT (Retired) Keith Eschleman
Oath of Office to:
- 2nd Deputy Chief Larry Moyer Jr – to 1st Deputy Chief
- Lieutenant Andrew Getka – To 2nd Deputy Chief
- Firefighter Joshua Green – To Suppression Lieutenant
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of May 8, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the April 24th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the April 24th COW meeting along with the summaries from the May 1st Nominations & Appointments and Strategic Planning Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2024 TYMCO Sweeper sold by Golden Equipment Co., 391 Mars-Valencia Road –Mars, PA. a COSTARS vendor, to replace the 2012 TYMCO Sweeper from the same distributor for the total submitted price of $331,720.00. A trade in price of $25,000.00 will be credited to account for the 2012 TYMCO Sweeper
B. Award of Contract – authorizing a CO-STARS purchase to refurbish the City Park Basketball Courts by The Breneman Company, in the amount of $70,000 in Capital Budget funding/ The City Park Basketball courts rest on top of the City of Reading North and South Reservoir. The placement of the courts over this structure allows the transmission of cracking up through the asphalt creating an unsafe play surface.
C. Award of Contract – authorizing the 2023 Road Paving Program (Contract 1) to Allan Myers, LP, Worcester, PA in the amount of 4,903,555.00 for the repaving of W. Spring Street (Centre Avenue, SR 61 to Ritter Street) Mill, W. Robeson Street (Weiser Street to Centre Avenue, SR 61), Weiser Street (Robeson Street to W. Green Street), Clinton Street (River Road to W. Greenwich Street), Tulpehocken Street (W. Douglass Street to W. Green Street), Lincoln Street (W. Douglass Street to W. Oley Street), McKnight Street (W. Windsor Street to W. Green Street), Pear Street (W. Windsor Street to W. Greenwich Street), N. 2nd Street (W. Douglass Street to Hudson Street, Pear Street to Buttonwood Street), Jameson Place (Lincoln Street to Ritter Street), W. Douglass Street (Clinton Street to Centre Avenue, SR 61), W. Oley Street (Clinton Street to N. 2nd Street), W. Greenwich Street (Miltimore Street to Schuylkill Avenue, SR 183), W. Green Street (Schuylkill Avenue, SR 183 to Tulpehocken Street), W. Elm Street (Front Street to N. 2nd Street, N. 3rd Street to Reed Street), Angora Road (Hill Road to Lower Alsace Township Line), Franklin Street (Front Street to S. 2nd Street, US 422 Business), York Street (Durham Street to Dead End), Perry Street & N. 13th Street (Intersection Only)
F. Resolution - amending the Rec Commission Agreement of Cooperation between the City of Reading and the Reading School District to reflect an amended contribution amount for the Reading School District of $185,000
G. Award of Contract – for the Engineering and Design RFP for the 19th Ward Pumping Station Project to Entech Engineering, Reading, PA in the amount of $767,066.00. The intent of this Project is to design a new 19th Ward Pump Station such that it will meet the projected 2035 flow rates detailed in the Final Act 537 Special Study and Consent Decree requirements. It is critical that the design allow for the existing pump station to remain in full operation during construction so that the City can continue to maintain compliance with its permit requirements.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 42-2023 – vacating and removing from the topographical survey of the City of
Reading, a portion of the City right-of-way for Thorn Street, as particularly described in the
description and plan attached as Exhibit “A,” and authorizing the transfer of the vacated
portion of the right-of-way of Thorn Street to the adjoining landowners Goggle Works and
Goggleworks Artists Housing, LLC – Introduced at the April 10 regular meeting; Pending required advertisement period and Public Hearing on 5-1-23
B. Bill 43-2023 – authorizing the purchase of 951 Morgantown Road, Parcel No. 39530502892847, from Alvernia University for $2,500,000 Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting
C. Bill 44-2023 – as per Chapter 576, Section-562 revising the current street parking configuration in the Downtown by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces in the 000 block of N 4th – between Washington and Penn Streets, the 000 block of S 4th – between Penn and Franklin Streets, the 000 block of N 6th – between Washington and Penn Streets, and the 500 block of Cherry – between South 5th and South 6th Streets Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting
D. Bill 45-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 ARPA Budget to appropriate budget funding for the creation of a website to provide visibility and access to information for a consortium of nonprofit groups working to create safer streets and neighborhoods throughout the City of Reading. The expenditure of $50,000 for this site will provide coverage for the first three years. Upon further evaluation of success, Council can consider additional funding at a later date. Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting
E. Bill 46-2023 – authorizing the temporary amendment of City Code Chapter 212-106 Electrical Permit Fees during the time 3rd party inspectors are performing electrical plan review and inspections due to the absence of the staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner. The proposed amendment to the ordinance will temporarily modify the electrical permit application fee and the electrical plan review fee until an on staff Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner is available. This interim plan of action will afford everyone equitable permit application and plan review costs and allow the City of Reading to continue serving and protecting our community Introduced at the April 24 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the 2023 budget by eliminating the Traffic Fines Motor Code line item and decreasing that line item by $200,000, which will be funded by an increase to Transfer from Fund Balance by $200,000. The net change of this budget amendment is zero.
B. Ordinance – amending the RAWA Lease Agreement
C. Ordinance – revising the current street parking configuration by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces on Avenues A & B on both sides of the street, and in the 200 block and 300 blocks of North 8th Street on both sides of the street and in the 200 block of Grape Street on the south side of the street.
D. Ordinance – authorizing a Budget Amendment in the amount of $52,000 to increase the
base pay for the part-time Video Services Unit and Telecommunicator positions in the Special
Services Division of the Police Department from $16/hour to $20/hour.
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
A. Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
B. Resolution – amending the 2023 CDBG Action Plan by canceling the PY2021 and PY2022 Commercial Façade Improvement Program, the PY2021 and PY2022 Residential Façade Improvement Program, the PY2022 Demolition Program, and the PY2022 Reading Redevelopment Authority Acquisition, Rehab, and Resale activities to allocate $1,013,500 in CDBG funds for the construction of a Community Center at the Reading Housing Authority’s Oakbrook Housing Project 1001 Scott Street
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 9
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Public Meeting – Albright College Roessner Hall room 100 – 5 pm
Monday, May 15
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm
Standards of Living Committee – Council Chambers– 5:00 pm
Finance Committee - Penn Room - 5:00 pm
Monday, May 22
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
**Monday, May 29
**City Hall Closed for Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 31st
Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting – Chabbad 2320 Hampden Blvd - 6 pm
Monday, June 5
Nominations – Penn Room 4 pm
Strategic Planning – Council Chambers 5 pm
Monday, June 12
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:Electric Vehicle Charging Community Meeting/CFI Grant(Charging Fueling Infrastructure Grant)\NMay 9th 5pm – 7pmRoessner Hall #100Hosted by: Mayor Eddie Moran, City Councilor Wes Butler and Albright CollegeParking is in the rear of the building: enter off of Rockland, Richmond, or 13th StreetDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAgenda:Eddie Moran, Mayor - WelcomeJamar Kelly, Deputy Managing Director – OverviewBethany Ayres-Fisher, Sustainability Manager – Long-term sustainabilityLisa AM Unrath, Grants Coordinator – Justice 40Question/Answer:NameUnit Block (address)…. Optional phone# and emailQuestion/Comment*you will be taped so that comments and questions can be catalog and used in the grant and future outreach as needed.Reunión comunitaria de carga de vehículos eléctricos / Subvención CFI(Subvención de infraestructura de abastecimiento de combustible de carga)9 de mayo 5pm - 7pm Roessner Hall # 100Organizado por Albright College / Wes Butler Miembro del Consejo / Ayuntamiento El estacionamiento está en la parte trasera del edificio: ingrese desde Rockland, Richmond o 13th StreetAgenda:Eddie Moran, Mayor - BienvenudosJamar Kelly, Director de Finanzas – descripción general (el por qué)Bethany Ayres-Fisher, Gerente de Sostenibilidad – Sostenibilidad a largo plazoLisa AM Unrath, Coordinador de Subvenciones – Justicia 40Pregunta/Respuesta:NombreUnidad Bloque (dirección).... Teléfono opcional# y correo electrónico Pregunta/Comentario* Se le grabará para que los comentarios y preguntas puedan ser catalogados y utilizados en la subvención y contacto futuro según sea necesario
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Roessner Hall #100
Hosted by: Mayor Eddie Moran, City Councilor Wes Butler and Albright College
Parking is in the rear of the building: enter off of Rockland, Richmond, or 13th Street
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Agenda:
Eddie Moran, Mayor - Welcome
Jamar Kelly, Deputy Managing Director – Overview
Bethany Ayres-Fisher, Sustainability Manager – Long-term sustainability
Lisa AM Unrath, Grants Coordinator – Justice 40
Question/Answer:
Name
Unit Block (address)…. Optional phone# and email
Question/Comment
*you will be taped so that comments and questions can be catalog and used in the grant and future outreach as needed.
Reunión comunitaria de carga de vehículos eléctricos / Subvención CFI
(Subvención de infraestructura de abastecimiento de combustible de carga)
9 de mayo 5pm - 7pm Roessner Hall # 100
Organizado por Albright College / Wes Butler Miembro del Consejo / Ayuntamiento El estacionamiento está en la parte trasera del edificio: ingrese desde Rockland, Richmond o 13th Street
Agenda:
Eddie Moran, Mayor - Bienvenudos
Jamar Kelly, Director de Finanzas – descripción general (el por qué)
Bethany Ayres-Fisher, Gerente de Sostenibilidad – Sostenibilidad a largo plazo
Lisa AM Unrath, Coordinador de Subvenciones – Justicia 40
Pregunta/Respuesta:
Nombre
Unidad Bloque (dirección).... Teléfono opcional# y correo electrónico Pregunta/Comentario
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DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G S\N \NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655- 6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, May 09, 2023.\N\N\NTo join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).\N\N\NTo join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).\N\N\N \NDECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:\NAppeal #2023-06 – 118 S. 9th St. (UPI 03530628998377)\NAppeal #2023-07 – 40 Noble St. (UPI 18530657541246) and 609 Brookline St. (UPI 18530657541143)\NAppeal #2023-08 – 415 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724821)\N \NCONTINUED CASES FROM APRIL:\NAppeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538)\NAppeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330)\N \NHEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:\NAppeal #2023-10 – 661 N. 11th St. (UPI 12531753142005) Umberto Grande Jr (record co-owner) seeks to appeal the zoning officer’s determination and seeks Special Exception approval to re-establish three (3) non-conforming dwelling units which were previous destroyed by a fire. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Umberto Grande Jr and Jennifer Lynne Grande.\N \NAppeal #2023-11 – 411 S. 14th St. (UPI 16531631287054) ILD Properties LLC (record owner) is requesting a Variance and/or Special Exception to establish two (2) dwelling units constructed by prior owner and relief for the minimum square footage requirements and off-street parking requirements. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.\N \NAppeal #2023-12 – 733 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530664436474) American Barber Academy LLC is requesting to expand a previously approved non-conforming use (Barber School). The existing use was approved as a variance in appeal 2019-26 which states in the decision conclusion of law 8(g) that any expansion would require further application to Zoning Hearing Board. The subject property is located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District, and the owner of record is Reading City Investments, LLC.\N \NAppeal #2023-13 – 715 Clinton St. (UPI 155307553411170) 715 Clinton St. LLC is requesting Special Exception and/or related relief to establish a daycare center in the first floor of an existing multi-purpose facility with the following approved uses: manufacture of art, furniture and artifacts, display and sale of art, furniture and artifacts, café and restaurant, banquet facility to be operated for an individual event with a private caterer and a 450 square foot living area in which a sole artist could reside and work for no longer than thirty (30) calendar days in any calendar year. The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District.\N \NThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655- 6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, May 09, 2023.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-06 – 118 S. 9th St. (UPI 03530628998377)
Appeal #2023-07 – 40 Noble St. (UPI 18530657541246) and 609 Brookline St. (UPI 18530657541143)
Appeal #2023-08 – 415 Woodward St. (UPI 07530766724821)
CONTINUED CASES FROM APRIL:
Appeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538)
Appeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn Street (UPI 07530783805330)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-10 – 661 N. 11th St. (UPI 12531753142005) Umberto Grande Jr (record co-owner) seeks to appeal the zoning officer’s determination and seeks Special Exception approval to re-establish three (3) non-conforming dwelling units which were previous destroyed by a fire. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Umberto Grande Jr and Jennifer Lynne Grande.
Appeal #2023-11 – 411 S. 14th St. (UPI 16531631287054) ILD Properties LLC (record owner) is requesting a Variance and/or Special Exception to establish two (2) dwelling units constructed by prior owner and relief for the minimum square footage requirements and off-street parking requirements. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-12 – 733 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530664436474) American Barber Academy LLC is requesting to expand a previously approved non-conforming use (Barber School). The existing use was approved as a variance in appeal 2019-26 which states in the decision conclusion of law 8(g) that any expansion would require further application to Zoning Hearing Board. The subject property is located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District, and the owner of record is Reading City Investments, LLC.
Appeal #2023-13 – 715 Clinton St. (UPI 155307553411170) 715 Clinton St. LLC is requesting Special Exception and/or related relief to establish a daycare center in the first floor of an existing multi-purpose facility with the following approved uses: manufacture of art, furniture and artifacts, display and sale of art, furniture and artifacts, café and restaurant, banquet facility to be operated for an individual event with a private caterer and a 450 square foot living area in which a sole artist could reside and work for no longer than thirty (30) calendar days in any calendar year. The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, May 15, 2023\N4:00 pm\N3rd Floor Conference Room / Hybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N 888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N \NI. Interview\N \N4:00 – Frank Forster – reappointment – Plumbing Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendation\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page ), BAC Openings (see page ) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, May 15, 2023
4:00 pm
3rd Floor Conference Room / Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Dial by your location
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
I. Interview
4:00 – Frank Forster – reappointment – Plumbing Board
II. Appointment Recommendation
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page ), BAC Openings (see page ) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, May 15, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NPlease click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88141580806?pwd=cGNpYXRWQUJNL3R5amRrQnBVcVFDZz09\NOr join by phone:\NDial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\NUS: +1 309 205 3325\NWebinar ID: 881 4158 0806\NPasscode: 359078\NI. Detailed Review of ARPA Program Disbursements 5-5:30 pm\N \NII. Adjourn to Finance and Standards of Living Committee Meetings
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, May 15, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below.
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I. Detailed Review of ARPA Program Disbursements 5-5:30 pm
II. Adjourn to Finance and Standards of Living Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Standards of Living Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/standards-of-living-committee
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStandards of Living Committee\NMonday, May 15, 2023\N5:30 pm\NCouncil Chambers & Hybrid\NAt the conclusion of the COW\N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83751787077?pwd=Zld0L3RDYnVyWVV2Ung0alNwOWtqdz09\N Passcode: 330406\NDescription: This meeting will start at the conclusion of the 5 pm COW. Making the Zoom Start Time 6 pm in case the COW takes more than 30 mins\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 312 626 6799\N Webinar ID: 837 5178 7077\N Passcode: 330406\N \NCommittee Members: Ms. Ventura, Mr. Daubert and Mr. Miller\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \NI. Property Maintenance Report 5-5:20 pm\N \NII. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Update 5:20-5:40 pm\N\NCommunication with contractors and applicants\N\N \NIII. Park, Rec & Open Space Plan 5:40-6:15 pm\N \NIV. Review Housing Strategy 6:15-6:45 pm\N \NV. Adjourn to Executive Session \N \NFollow-up & Recommendations\N1. Installation of Screens / Filters over Storm Sewers / Piping – Not feasible at this time\N
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Standards of Living Committee
Monday, May 15, 2023
5:30 pm
Council Chambers & Hybrid
At the conclusion of the COW
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Standards of Living Committee's responsibilities and topics include but are not limited to Housing Planning strategies, Building, Trades and Property Maintenance Inspection and Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Works, Police, Fire, Neighborhood Parks, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Development, Customer Service, Graffiti Abatement, Community Group Organization and Support
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83751787077?pwd=Zld0L3RDYnVyWVV2Ung0alNwOWtqdz09
Passcode: 330406
Description: This meeting will start at the conclusion of the 5 pm COW. Making the Zoom Start Time 6 pm in case the COW takes more than 30 mins
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 837 5178 7077
Passcode: 330406
Committee Members: Ms. Ventura, Mr. Daubert and Mr. Miller
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
I. Property Maintenance Report 5-5:20 pm
II. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Update 5:20-5:40 pm
- Communication with contractors and applicants
III. Park, Rec & Open Space Plan 5:40-6:15 pm
IV. Review Housing Strategy 6:15-6:45 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Session
Follow-up & Recommendations
1. Installation of Screens / Filters over Storm Sewers / Piping – Not feasible at this time
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee
CREATED:20230427T133009Z
DTSTAMP:20230427T133009Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/finance-committee-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NFinance, Audit & Budget Committee\NMonday, May 15, 2023\N3rd Floor Conference Room & Hybrid\N5:30 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HEREADDITIONAL FILES HERECDBG report\NThe Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\NCommittee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler\NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NI. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 5:30-5:45\N\NAmount received, amount spent and grant deadline \N\N \NII. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 5:45-6\N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NReport on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers\N\N \NIII. Review Budget Amendment Ordinances 6-6:15\N\NCapital Budget – add Fire Vehicle line item 34-09-34-48002\N\N \N\N Rationale - re-funding & restart CDBG Façade and Demolition 6:15-6:35\N\N \N\N Adjourn to Executive Session\N\N
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Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
Monday, May 15, 2023
3rd Floor Conference Room & Hybrid
5:30 pm
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
ADDITIONAL FILES HERE
CDBG report
The Budget and Finance Committee's responsibilities include Annual Budget Review, Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reports, Taxes (Rates, exonerations and exemption appeals), Fee Assessments, Review of Budget & Financial Reports, oversight of the City's external auditing, internal controls and any other financial or business practices, and reviewing the work of the City Auditor.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09
Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
Passcode: 972205
Dial by your location
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
Committee Members: Ms. Goodman-Hinnershitz and Mr. Butler
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012.
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
I. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 5:30-5:45
- Amount received, amount spent and grant deadline
II. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 5:45-6
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Report on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers
III. Review Budget Amendment Ordinances 6-6:15
- Capital Budget – add Fire Vehicle line item 34-09-34-48002
- Rationale - re-funding & restart CDBG Façade and Demolition 6:15-6:35
- Adjourn to Executive Session
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SUMMARY:Community Meetings I
CREATED:20230511T124617Z
DTSTAMP:20230511T124617Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/community-meetings
DESCRIPTION:This Meeting will be held at CITY HALLCity Council Chambers 815 Washington St. 2nd Floor\NTAKE THE SURVEY BY CLICKING A LINK BELOWCLICK FOR ENGLISH VERSION HAGA CLIC PARA LA VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL\N \N\NTAKE THE SURVEY BY CLICKING A LINK BELOWCLICK FOR ENGLISH VERSION HAGA CLIC PARA LA VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL\N \N \N
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City Council Chambers 815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
TAKE THE SURVEY BY CLICKING A LINK BELOW
CLICK FOR ENGLISH VERSION HAGA CLIC PARA LA VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
TAKE THE SURVEY BY CLICKING A LINK BELOW
CLICK FOR ENGLISH VERSION HAGA CLIC PARA LA VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Workshop Meeting
CREATED:20230515T182705Z
DTSTAMP:20230515T182705Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-workshop-meeting-3
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, May 16, 2023; 6:00 PM\N(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Presentation of Sketch Plan Submission for Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials -2120 Fairmont Avenue – PC 2023-106(4) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase II Updates(5) Community Planning Assessment and Inventory Updates(6) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for May 23, 2023(7) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, May 16, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Presentation of Sketch Plan Submission for Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials -
2120 Fairmont Avenue – PC 2023-106
(4) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase II Updates
(5) Community Planning Assessment and Inventory Updates
(6) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for May 23, 2023
(7) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20230509T120340Z
DTSTAMP:20230509T120340Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-57
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, May 22, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87086868638?pwd=d1hiVWI3SmlMc2MxczBBbkxBKzlmZz09\N Passcode: 033734\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 646 558 8656\N Webinar ID: 870 8686 8638\N Passcode: 033734\NI. Parking Stall Amendment to Chapter 576 5-5:20 pm\ND. Park outside the center of lines designating a parking space, with such designated parking locations to be determined from time to time by Resolution of the City Council or the Reading Parking Authority, but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time. \N\NApproved by Council resolution or RPA Board?\NFine $45 or ?\N\NThe fine with the temporary program was $25, our lowest parking fine is currently $45\N \NII. Park and Open Space Plan – ready for Council approval? 5:20-5:30 pm\N \NIII. RAWA Lease Agreement – B. Heim 5:30-5:45 pm\N \NIV. RRA Appointment 5:45-6 pm \N \NV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm\N \NVI. Adjourn to Executive Session
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, May 22, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
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I. Parking Stall Amendment to Chapter 576 5-5:20 pm
D. Park outside the center of lines designating a parking space, with such designated parking locations to be determined from time to time by Resolution of the City Council or the Reading Parking Authority, but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time.
- Approved by Council resolution or RPA Board?
- Fine $45 or ?
The fine with the temporary program was $25, our lowest parking fine is currently $45
II. Park and Open Space Plan – ready for Council approval? 5:20-5:30 pm
III. RAWA Lease Agreement – B. Heim 5:30-5:45 pm
IV. RRA Appointment 5:45-6 pm
V. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm
VI. Adjourn to Executive Session
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SUMMARY:RPL PRESENTING “BIRDS OF READING”
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/rpl-presenting-birds-of-reading
DESCRIPTION:READING PUBLIC LIBRARY\NSOUTHEAST BRANCH\NPRESENTING “BIRDS OF READING”\NReading Public Library will present a program on “Birds of Reading” presented by Bill Ulrich on Monday, May 22. The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Southeast Branch, 1426 Perkiomen Ave., will focus on birds you can find throughout Reading. Learn which birds migrate through the area, good spots to go birding, and tips to identify birds.\NThe event, suitable for all ages, is free of charge and pre-registration is not required. For additional information, please contact Reading Public Library, Southeast Branch, 610-655-6362.
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SOUTHEAST BRANCH
PRESENTING “BIRDS OF READING”
Reading Public Library will present a program on “Birds of Reading” presented by Bill Ulrich on Monday, May 22. The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Southeast Branch, 1426 Perkiomen Ave., will focus on birds you can find throughout Reading. Learn which birds migrate through the area, good spots to go birding, and tips to identify birds.
The event, suitable for all ages, is free of charge and pre-registration is not required. For additional information, please contact Reading Public Library, Southeast Branch, 610-655-6362.
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20230509T120443Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-37
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88311512051?pwd=Q1dsOEZXV0NqclcwQnp2MG0zK1A1UT09\N Passcode: 109856\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 305 224 1968\N Webinar ID: 883 1151 2051\N Passcode: 109856\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\N2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\N3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Suero\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions on or after May 15th.\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.\N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of May 22, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the May 8th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 8th COW meeting along with the summaries from the May 15th Nominations & Appointments, Standards of Living and Finance Committee meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for a SourceWell State cooperative purchasing program purchase from Sport Court in the amount of $100,218.63 from the CIP Court Refurbishment line item to repave the 3rd & Spruce hockey rink. Sport Court of Pennsylvania is providing a fabric bonded crack fix that will limit or eliminate the expansion of cracks. Instead of a traditional painted surface Sport Court is providing an overlaid grid system of playable surface that is highly rated in safety as well as playability. The work is warranted for 10 years to be free from all major defects.\N \NB. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Ford E450 AEV Ambulance to Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales & Service, Scottdale PA in the amount of $216,330.56 from the Captial Budget. Speclin EV is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing. This purchase will allow the replacement of the current 2014 Ambulance that has approx. 180,000 miles on it.\NC. Award of Contract – for a sole source purchase to Grindline Skateparks in the amount of $1,599,138.89 for the construction of the City of Reading Skate Park. The project is fully funded. The project will be funded by $90,000 DCED Grant, $200,000 DCNR Grant, $1,200,000 ARPA Funds and $700,000 in CIP funds.\ND. Award of Contract - to Friant and Associates, LLC., San Leandro, CA for the purchase of new systems office furniture which comes with extended warranties for the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division to replace aging office furniture at the cost of $68,189.84 from Capital ARPA funds.\NQuotes were received from 3 authorized vendors. Friant and Associates, LLC. was the lowest bidder and is an authorized City of Reading Vendor and PA State Vendor under PA State Contract for commercial furniture.\NE. Resolution - accepting the resignation of Karen Archie from the Human Relations Commission\N \NF. Resolution - accepting the resignation of Melissa Eggert from the Board of Ethics\NG. Resolution – declaring the City’s intent to follow the PHMC schedules and procedures for the disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on December 16, 2008, and amended on March 28, 2019 regarding the retention of electronic records\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill 47-2023 – amending the 2023 budget by eliminating the Traffic Fines Motor Code line item and decreasing that line item by $200,000, which will be funded by an increase to Transfer from Fund Balance by $200,000. The net change of this budget amendment is zero. Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting\NB. Bill 48-2023 – amending the RAWA Lease Agreement Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting\NC. Bill 49-2023 – revising the current street parking configuration by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces on Avenues A & B on both sides of the street, and in the 200 block and 300 blocks of North 8th Street on both sides of the street and in the 200 block of Grape Street on the south side of the street. Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting\ND. Bill 50-2023 – authorizing a Budget Amendment in the amount of $52,000 to increase the\Nbase pay for the part-time Video Services Unit and Telecommunicator positions in the Special\NServices Division of the Police Department from $16/hour to $20/hour. Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting\N \N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending the City of Reading City Code Section 496- 101 Definitions and 496-104 Screening All Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles by increasing the allowable size of the screening to no higher than six (6) feet in height, unless a higher structure is required to adequately screen the dumpster\NB. Ordinance – amending the City Council budget by adding $35,000 for District Events to the Community Promotions line item.\NC. Ordinance – amending the City Code Section 576-403, Parking Prohibited in Specific Areas\Nand 576-416 Notice of Violation, Waiver, Part C both regarding the use of parking stalls\ND. Ordinance – authorizing the purchase of 301 S. 3rd Street from the Reading\NRedevelopment Authority (RRA) for use by the Reading Recreation Commission. The purchase\Nprice is $150,000 from ARPA funding and the cost of partial demolition and renovation is estimated\Nat $400,000\N \NE. Ordinance – authorizing the allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funding to the Reading Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for the acquisition, remediation, and disposition of blighted properties within the city. The RRA has a plan to address blighted properties. through a plan devised to acquire blighted properties and take action to either have them rehabilitated or demolished. RRA will acquire, stabilize, maintain, and dispose of these properties with an annual goal of 50 per year as funding allows.\NF. Ordinance – authorizing the opening and development of the 500 block of Lincoln Street, revising the curb alignments of River Road, Spring Street and Schuylkill Avenue, and providing related traffic pattern changes in the Reading as depicted on the “River Road Extension Project” drawings, as per City Code Section 576-102, 576-207 and 576-209\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – reappointing Frank Forster to the Plumbing Board\NB. Resolution –appointing __________________to the Reading Redevelopment Authority\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \N**Monday, May 29\N**City Hall Closed for Memorial Day\N \NWednesday, May 31st\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting – Chabbad Center, 2320 Hampden Blvd - 6 pm\N \NMonday, June 5\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm\NConditional Use Hearing re 138 S 8th St to add 3 units to an existing 3 unit rental – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NStrategic Planning – Council Chambers – at the conclusion of the Conditional Use Hearing\N \NMonday, June 12\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N
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1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Suero
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There were no executive sessions on or after May 15th.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of May 22, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the May 8th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 8th COW meeting along with the summaries from the May 15th Nominations & Appointments, Standards of Living and Finance Committee meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for a SourceWell State cooperative purchasing program purchase from Sport Court in the amount of $100,218.63 from the CIP Court Refurbishment line item to repave the 3rd & Spruce hockey rink. Sport Court of Pennsylvania is providing a fabric bonded crack fix that will limit or eliminate the expansion of cracks. Instead of a traditional painted surface Sport Court is providing an overlaid grid system of playable surface that is highly rated in safety as well as playability. The work is warranted for 10 years to be free from all major defects.
B. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a 2023 Ford E450 AEV Ambulance to Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales & Service, Scottdale PA in the amount of $216,330.56 from the Captial Budget. Speclin EV is a PA COSTARS Vendor and the contract is reflective of the COSTARS pricing. This purchase will allow the replacement of the current 2014 Ambulance that has approx. 180,000 miles on it.
C. Award of Contract – for a sole source purchase to Grindline Skateparks in the amount of $1,599,138.89 for the construction of the City of Reading Skate Park. The project is fully funded. The project will be funded by $90,000 DCED Grant, $200,000 DCNR Grant, $1,200,000 ARPA Funds and $700,000 in CIP funds.
D. Award of Contract - to Friant and Associates, LLC., San Leandro, CA for the purchase of new systems office furniture which comes with extended warranties for the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division to replace aging office furniture at the cost of $68,189.84 from Capital ARPA funds.
Quotes were received from 3 authorized vendors. Friant and Associates, LLC. was the lowest bidder and is an authorized City of Reading Vendor and PA State Vendor under PA State Contract for commercial furniture.
E. Resolution - accepting the resignation of Karen Archie from the Human Relations Commission
F. Resolution - accepting the resignation of Melissa Eggert from the Board of Ethics
G. Resolution – declaring the City’s intent to follow the PHMC schedules and procedures for the disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on December 16, 2008, and amended on March 28, 2019 regarding the retention of electronic records
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 47-2023 – amending the 2023 budget by eliminating the Traffic Fines Motor Code line item and decreasing that line item by $200,000, which will be funded by an increase to Transfer from Fund Balance by $200,000. The net change of this budget amendment is zero. Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting
B. Bill 48-2023 – amending the RAWA Lease Agreement Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting
C. Bill 49-2023 – revising the current street parking configuration by removing the “No-Parking” zones and replacing those zones with marked parking spaces on Avenues A & B on both sides of the street, and in the 200 block and 300 blocks of North 8th Street on both sides of the street and in the 200 block of Grape Street on the south side of the street. Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting
D. Bill 50-2023 – authorizing a Budget Amendment in the amount of $52,000 to increase the
base pay for the part-time Video Services Unit and Telecommunicator positions in the Special
Services Division of the Police Department from $16/hour to $20/hour. Introduced at the May 9 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the City of Reading City Code Section 496- 101 Definitions and 496-104 Screening All Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles by increasing the allowable size of the screening to no higher than six (6) feet in height, unless a higher structure is required to adequately screen the dumpster
B. Ordinance – amending the City Council budget by adding $35,000 for District Events to the Community Promotions line item.
C. Ordinance – amending the City Code Section 576-403, Parking Prohibited in Specific Areas
and 576-416 Notice of Violation, Waiver, Part C both regarding the use of parking stalls
D. Ordinance – authorizing the purchase of 301 S. 3rd Street from the Reading
Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for use by the Reading Recreation Commission. The purchase
price is $150,000 from ARPA funding and the cost of partial demolition and renovation is estimated
at $400,000
E. Ordinance – authorizing the allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funding to the Reading Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for the acquisition, remediation, and disposition of blighted properties within the city. The RRA has a plan to address blighted properties. through a plan devised to acquire blighted properties and take action to either have them rehabilitated or demolished. RRA will acquire, stabilize, maintain, and dispose of these properties with an annual goal of 50 per year as funding allows.
F. Ordinance – authorizing the opening and development of the 500 block of Lincoln Street, revising the curb alignments of River Road, Spring Street and Schuylkill Avenue, and providing related traffic pattern changes in the Reading as depicted on the “River Road Extension Project” drawings, as per City Code Section 576-102, 576-207 and 576-209
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – reappointing Frank Forster to the Plumbing Board
B. Resolution –appointing __________________to the Reading Redevelopment Authority
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
**Monday, May 29
**City Hall Closed for Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 31st
Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting – Chabbad Center, 2320 Hampden Blvd - 6 pm
Monday, June 5
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room - 4 pm
Conditional Use Hearing re 138 S 8th St to add 3 units to an existing 3 unit rental – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Strategic Planning – Council Chambers – at the conclusion of the Conditional Use Hearing
Monday, June 12
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, May 23, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\NEgelman’s Park Pavilion\N \N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, M. Smith\N\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – April 25, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Staff Updates (as needed)\N \NIII. Old Business\N\NEAC webpage review\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NPlastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator\NBrownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\N\N \NIV. New Business\N\NBeekeeping\N\N \NV. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NUrban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Jeff Young\NBCTV Program – Ryan Bradley\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\NVI. Long Term Projects\N\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NComprehensive Plan\N\N \NVII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, June 27 at noon at the WWTP\N \NVIII. Adjourn
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Egelman’s Park Pavilion
- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis, M. Smith
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Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.
I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – April 25, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Staff Updates (as needed)
III. Old Business
- EAC webpage review
- Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Ann Sellers, Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Plastic Bag Ban – Sustainability Educator
- Brownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
IV. New Business
V. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Jeff Young
- BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VI. Long Term Projects
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Comprehensive Plan
VII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, June 27 at noon at the WWTP
VIII. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, May 23, 2023; 6:00 PMDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Wawa Store # 153; Revised Plan of Record ReviewPC 2023-103; 1946 North 11th Street(5) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-101; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard(6) Mitsubishi Chemicals Advanced Materials, Inc. Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-106; 2120 Fairmont Avenue(7) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan UpdatePC-2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street(8) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan UpdatePC-2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street(9) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan UpdatePC 2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street(10) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans(11) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval(a) 6th & Spring Parking; PC 2022-108(b) 532-534 Minor Street Minor Land Development; PC 2022-109(c) 322 Walnut Street Minor Land Development; PC 2022-120(d) 625 McKnight Street Parking; PC 2022-124(e) RHA Oakbrook Day Care Land Development; PC 2022-127(f) 420 Walnut Street Annexation; PC 2022-129(g) Berks Catholic Pavilion, 955 E Wyomissing Blvd; PC 2023-100(12) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe;1124 Schuylkill Avenue; PC 2021-113(b) Villa Independent Cottages; 1201 Museum Rd; PC 2022-103(c) 743 Thorn Street Parking; 743 Thorn Street; PC 2022-123(13) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (5/16/23)(14) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: 2/28/23(15) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, June 27, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(16) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 2023; 6:00 PM
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Wawa Store # 153; Revised Plan of Record Review
PC 2023-103; 1946 North 11th Street
(5) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-101; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard
(6) Mitsubishi Chemicals Advanced Materials, Inc. Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-106; 2120 Fairmont Avenue
(7) Bern Street Car Wash (Lot 1) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Update
PC-2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street
(8) Bern Street Storage (Lot 2) Subdivision and Land Development Plan; Final Plan Update
PC-2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street
(9) Holy Trinity Church of God Land Development Plan; Final Plan Update
PC 2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street
(10) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans
(11) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(a) 6th & Spring Parking; PC 2022-108
(b) 532-534 Minor Street Minor Land Development; PC 2022-109
(c) 322 Walnut Street Minor Land Development; PC 2022-120
(d) 625 McKnight Street Parking; PC 2022-124
(e) RHA Oakbrook Day Care Land Development; PC 2022-127
(f) 420 Walnut Street Annexation; PC 2022-129
(g) Berks Catholic Pavilion, 955 E Wyomissing Blvd; PC 2023-100
(12) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe;1124 Schuylkill Avenue; PC 2021-113
(b) Villa Independent Cottages; 1201 Museum Rd; PC 2022-103
(c) 743 Thorn Street Parking; 743 Thorn Street; PC 2022-123
(13) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Summary of Planning Commission Workshop (5/16/23)
(14) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: 2/28/23
(15) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, June 27, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(16) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be heldon Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall,815 Washington St.DOWNLOAD PDF HEREAGENDA6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 30 N. 5th St. (AKA 435 Court St.)The Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, PA, OwnerComposite Index Rating: 130Review request for the installation of a sculpture entitled “MaterDei” within the courtyard at the southern façade of the building.6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 1044 Washington St.Juan Soriano, OwnerComposite Index Rating: 26Review request for the replacement of the existing brickveneer/PermaStone at the front façade with Glen Gery brickveneer in the color “Bayhill”’; replacement of the existingaluminum awnings with aluminum awnings at the first and secondfloor front façade; replacement of the original wood and full glassfirst floor front entrance door with a fiberglass and half glassentrance door.7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 517 Oley St.Isis Guzman, OwnerComposite Index Rating: 100Review request for the replacement of the original tongue andgroove wood decking at the first floor front porch with compositedecking in the color brown. \N\N \N\N27:20 p.m. ITEM #4 138 S. 5th St.Cynthia Ann LaSota, OwnerComposite Index Rating: 58Review request for the replacement of the existing aluminumrailing and support columns at the second floor rear porch withcode compliant wrought iron railings and support columns, in thecolor black, to match in design with existing.7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 Review applications approved by Staff:a. 1238 Perkiomen Ave., Charles Alicea, OwnerPainting of exterior surfaces.b. 1044 Washington St., Juan Soriano, OwnerReplacement of 4 existing white vinyl windows in kind at thesecond and third floor front facade.c. 833 Centre Ave., Beth Sullivan & Robert Fletcher, OwnersReplacement of existing scalloped slate shingles at the towerroof in kind.d. 1045 Penn St., Leif & D’arcy Holmberg, OwnersPainting of exterior masonry surfaces at the western andnorthern facades.e. 304 S. 6th St., Maximum Asset & Property Solutions LLC,OwnerReplacement of existing asphalt architectural shingles in kindat the main roof in the color “Pewter Gray”.f. 435 Oley St., Barbara Feliciano, OwnerPainting of exterior surfaces.g. 437 Oley St., Barbara Feliciano, OwnerPainting of exterior surfaces.h. 224 N. 5th St., Braulia Vanderhorst, OwnerReplacement of the cornice at the second floor front façade inkind; painting of exterior surfaces.i. 112 N. 5th St., Middle Holdings LLC, OwnerReplacement of stucco on the front façade of the parkinggarage structure in kind to include the replication of the originalfinish, color, and design details.\N \N\N \N\N3j. 625 N. 4th St., Michael Feeney, OwnerReplacement of existing 3-tab asphalt shingles with GAFSlateline asphalt shingles, in a slate gray color, at the mainroof.k. 405 Douglass St., Aaron and Alexandra Booth, OwnersReplacement of the existing tongue and groove wood deckingat the first floor front porch in kind.l. 407 Douglass St., Steven Schulze & Hillary Saylor, OwnersReplacement of the existing tongue and groove wood deckingat the first floor front porch in kind.7:40 p.m. Other Business Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:o 108 S. 6th St. – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the baywindow at the southern façade. Staff has sent acompliance letter.o 253 N. 5th St. – Demolition by Neglect, PropertyMaintenance Violation. The City Codes Office hasinstalled black painted plywood in the window openings tohelp protect the building. Plans for interior renovationswere approved by the Building and Trades Office onDecember 10, 2015.o 34 N. 11th St. – Standing seam roof approved by HARB buthas ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installedwas approved by the HARB.o 306 S. 5th St. – City Council denied the owner’s appeal onNovember 24th and the restoration of the front façade wasto be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as perCouncil Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completedto date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there isa new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of thenew owner regarding the ongoing violation.o 927 N. 4th St. – A temporary repair of the original terra cottatiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remainsin place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor todetermine status.o 941 N. 4th St. – The original cedar shake shingles on thebay window were to be replaced in kind but instead werereplaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which wasnot approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violationletter.o 407 S. 6th St. – Work was not completed to HARBspecifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken\N \N\N \N\N4work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is todiscuss the removal of the installed medallions below thestorefront window with the contractor.o 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation.Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate.Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.o 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation,work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there hasbeen no response. There is a new owner of the building.Staff is to send a new compliance letter.o 21 S. 5th St. – The 90 day extension period for thetemporary plywood covering of the dormer windows hasexpired and the plywood remains. This building has a newowner as of 2020.o 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite woodentrance door to replace the door installed in violation.The existing door has not been installed in compliance withHARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a complianceletter.o 200 N. 5th St. – The green marble trim below the storefrontwindow on the southern façade has been alteredinappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14.HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17,2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months topresent a proposal to address the violation and otherproposed work. Staff met with the property owner onMarch 9th to discuss the replacement of windows andproposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staffhas been in contact with the representative of the buildingin August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.o 821 N. 5th St. – Replacement of wood windows on the frontfaçade with aluminum clad wood windows and theinstallation of vinyl windows on the southern façade werecompleted in violation and denied. The owner has notreplaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16.Staff is to send a compliance letter.o 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor frontporch to install a vertical platform lift were not completedaccording to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with therepresentative of the owner regarding the work ascompleted. The representative of the owner stated that hewill look into the matter and will discuss the work with thecontractor.o 1023 N. 5th St. – Replacement of existing wood lattice atthe first floor front porch has not been completed as per\N \N\N \N\N5HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send acompliance letter.o 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has wasinstalled in violation at the basement level entrance at theeastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res.No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and theowner has replied requesting to be able to appeal theHARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff isworking with the owner to rectify the matter.o 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violationhas not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is tosend a compliance letter.o 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individuallylettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has notbeen removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is tosend a compliance letter.o 321 N. 5th St. – The lower portion of the front façade waspainted in violation and remains painted. Staff willinvestigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res.No. 09-18.o 817 N. 4th St. – Several proposed alterations have notbeen completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18.From April 2021, Staff has worked with a propertymanagement company to correct the outstanding issueswith the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed thatthe property management company is no longer contractedby the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff isnow working with representatives of the owner (MidfirstBank) regarding other outstanding issues.o 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation ofthe first floor front window.o 513 S. 5th St. – Front entrance door was not replaced asper the resolution (elective work) and was painted in acolor that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.o 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied bythe HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floorstorefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant todetermine appropriate paint colors for the building and newpaint color samples have been submitted.o 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed asper Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with arequest for Financial Hardship for various items that are inviolation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.o 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as perHARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signagemay have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff\N \N\N \N\N6made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signagehad been installed on the eastern façade that was notapproved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the businessowner.o 1049 N. 5th St. – The entrance door installed in violationhas been replaced with historically appropriate doubleentrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19.Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the firstfloor front porch installed in violation remains in violation.Staff is to send a compliance letter.o 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 todiscuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined thatHARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tileinstalled on the first floor front porch has not beenremoved. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID,they do not have the funds to bring the porch intocompliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staffattended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. Theowner has been ordered to begin making necessaryimprovements to the property (both for the installed tile andother items) and to return to court once a month to showtheir progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair andreplacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure,the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and thereplacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staffattended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. Theowner has secured a contractor and has started work onthe property. Staff attended a court hearing for theproperty on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined thatthe owner had completed most of the work as listed aboveand removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was inviolation. However, the wood decking that was installeddoes not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is tosend a compliance letter.o 146 S. 5th St. – The review of the front entrance steps wastabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has notproceeded with researching the appropriate material for thepartially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out tothe applicant.o 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 wasappealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (CityCouncil Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and thereforethe owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19.Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response onJuly 29, 2021.\N \N\N \N\N7o 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the firstfloor front porch was not completed according to theproposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARBRes. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plansto the HARB members for review of what was proposedand what was completed.o 921 N. 3rd St. – The owner has not complied with HARBRes. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the frontentrance doors. The tile installed in violation has beenremoved from the first floor front porch. Staff sent acompliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is towork with the owner regarding compliance. Staff reported on the December 2021, January 2022, andFebruary 2022 HARB Resolutions at the April 2023 meeting.March 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the May2023 HARB meeting. Education and Outreach Committee Report. Policy Committee Report. Preservation Commendations.8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 30 N. 5th St. (AKA 435 Court St.)
The Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, PA, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 130
Review request for the installation of a sculpture entitled “Mater
Dei” within the courtyard at the southern façade of the building.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 1044 Washington St.
Juan Soriano, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 26
Review request for the replacement of the existing brick
veneer/PermaStone at the front façade with Glen Gery brick
veneer in the color “Bayhill”’; replacement of the existing
aluminum awnings with aluminum awnings at the first and second
floor front façade; replacement of the original wood and full glass
first floor front entrance door with a fiberglass and half glass
entrance door.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 517 Oley St.
Isis Guzman, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 100
Review request for the replacement of the original tongue and
groove wood decking at the first floor front porch with composite
decking in the color brown.
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7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 138 S. 5th St.
Cynthia Ann LaSota, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 58
Review request for the replacement of the existing aluminum
railing and support columns at the second floor rear porch with
code compliant wrought iron railings and support columns, in the
color black, to match in design with existing.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 Review applications approved by Staff:
a. 1238 Perkiomen Ave., Charles Alicea, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
b. 1044 Washington St., Juan Soriano, Owner
Replacement of 4 existing white vinyl windows in kind at the
second and third floor front facade.
c. 833 Centre Ave., Beth Sullivan & Robert Fletcher, Owners
Replacement of existing scalloped slate shingles at the tower
roof in kind.
d. 1045 Penn St., Leif & D’arcy Holmberg, Owners
Painting of exterior masonry surfaces at the western and
northern facades.
e. 304 S. 6th St., Maximum Asset & Property Solutions LLC,
Owner
Replacement of existing asphalt architectural shingles in kind
at the main roof in the color “Pewter Gray”.
f. 435 Oley St., Barbara Feliciano, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
g. 437 Oley St., Barbara Feliciano, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
h. 224 N. 5th St., Braulia Vanderhorst, Owner
Replacement of the cornice at the second floor front façade in
kind; painting of exterior surfaces.
i. 112 N. 5th St., Middle Holdings LLC, Owner
Replacement of stucco on the front façade of the parking
garage structure in kind to include the replication of the original
finish, color, and design details.
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j. 625 N. 4th St., Michael Feeney, Owner
Replacement of existing 3-tab asphalt shingles with GAF
Slateline asphalt shingles, in a slate gray color, at the main
roof.
k. 405 Douglass St., Aaron and Alexandra Booth, Owners
Replacement of the existing tongue and groove wood decking
at the first floor front porch in kind.
l. 407 Douglass St., Steven Schulze & Hillary Saylor, Owners
Replacement of the existing tongue and groove wood decking
at the first floor front porch in kind.
7:40 p.m. Other Business
Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
o 108 S. 6th St. – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay
window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a
compliance letter.
o 253 N. 5th St. – Demolition by Neglect, Property
Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has
installed black painted plywood in the window openings to
help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations
were approved by the Building and Trades Office on
December 10, 2015.
o 34 N. 11th St. – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but
has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed
was approved by the HARB.
o 306 S. 5th St. – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on
November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was
to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per
Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed
to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is
a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the
new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
o 927 N. 4th St. – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta
tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains
in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to
determine status.
o 941 N. 4th St. – The original cedar shake shingles on the
bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were
replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was
not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation
letter.
o 407 S. 6th St. – Work was not completed to HARB
specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken
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work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to
discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the
storefront window with the contractor.
o 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation.
Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate.
Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
o 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation,
work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-
15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has
been no response. There is a new owner of the building.
Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
o 21 S. 5th St. – The 90 day extension period for the
temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has
expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new
owner as of 2020.
o 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood
entrance door to replace the door installed in violation.
The existing door has not been installed in compliance with
HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance
letter.
o 200 N. 5th St. – The green marble trim below the storefront
window on the southern façade has been altered
inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14.
HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17,
2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to
present a proposal to address the violation and other
proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on
March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and
proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff
has been in contact with the representative of the building
in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
o 821 N. 5th St. – Replacement of wood windows on the front
façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the
installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were
completed in violation and denied. The owner has not
replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16.
Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front
porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed
according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the
representative of the owner regarding the work as
completed. The representative of the owner stated that he
will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the
contractor.
o 1023 N. 5th St. – Replacement of existing wood lattice at
the first floor front porch has not been completed as per
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HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a
compliance letter.
o 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was
installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the
eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res.
No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the
owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the
HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is
working with the owner to rectify the matter.
o 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation
has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to
send a compliance letter.
o 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually
lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not
been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to
send a compliance letter.
o 321 N. 5th St. – The lower portion of the front façade was
painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will
investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res.
No. 09-18.
o 817 N. 4th St. – Several proposed alterations have not
been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18.
From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property
management company to correct the outstanding issues
with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that
the property management company is no longer contracted
by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is
now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst
Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
o 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of
the first floor front window.
o 513 S. 5th St. – Front entrance door was not replaced as
per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a
color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
o 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by
the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor
storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to
determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new
paint color samples have been submitted.
o 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as
per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a
request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in
violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per
HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage
may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff
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made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage
had been installed on the eastern façade that was not
approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business
owner.
o 1049 N. 5th St. – The entrance door installed in violation
has been replaced with historically appropriate double
entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19.
Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first
floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation.
Staff is to send a compliance letter.
o 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to
discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that
HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile
installed on the first floor front porch has not been
removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID,
they do not have the funds to bring the porch into
compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff
attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The
owner has been ordered to begin making necessary
improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and
other items) and to return to court once a month to show
their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and
replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure,
the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the
replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff
attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The
owner has secured a contractor and has started work on
the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the
property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that
the owner had completed most of the work as listed above
and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in
violation. However, the wood decking that was installed
does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to
send a compliance letter.
o 146 S. 5th St. – The review of the front entrance steps was
tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not
proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the
partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to
the applicant.
o 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was
appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City
Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore
the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19.
Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on
July 29, 2021.
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o 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first
floor front porch was not completed according to the
proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB
Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans
to the HARB members for review of what was proposed
and what was completed.
o 921 N. 3rd St. – The owner has not complied with HARB
Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front
entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been
removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a
compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to
work with the owner regarding compliance.
Staff reported on the December 2021, January 2022, and
February 2022 HARB Resolutions at the April 2023 meeting.
March 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed at the May
2023 HARB meeting.
Education and Outreach Committee Report.
Policy Committee Report.
Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NTHURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NAGENDA\NZoom webinar.\NWhen: Jun 1, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\NTopic: June 1 BPRC Certification Hearing\N \NPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84626155375?pwd=bEhxaGs4QnVWQ2hkNHBoTU1MUHBLZz09\NPasscode: 864118\NOr Telephone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N +1 646 931 3860 US\N Webinar ID: 846 2615 5375\NPasscode: 864118\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.DOWNLOAD AGENDA HEREDOWNLOAD PROPERTY PACKET HERE (ZIP FILE)\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the April 2023 Determination Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \NV. Certification Hearing\N \N1. 742 N 11th St., Value Rentals of Reading LLC, owner, PO Box 402, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Nov 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 742 N 11th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N2. 622 N 8th St, David Crespo, owner, 622 N 8th St Reading 19601, Purchased Aug 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 622 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N4. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominquez, owner, 407 S 9th St Reading, Purchased Jan 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N6. 906 N 5th St, Andres Hernandez, owner, 142 N 10th St., Rdg PA, Purchased May 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 906 N 5th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N9. 450 Schuylkill Ave, Wilson Laboy, owner, 200 E Robeson St Lot 34 Lakeland FL, Purchased Dec 1994\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 450 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 209 Hudson St, Rafael Andrade Fuentes, owner, 209 Hudson St. Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2004\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 209 Hudson St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N12. 1145 Cotton St, Golden Circle Realty Inc, owner, PO Box 664 Adamstown PA, Purchased July 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1145 Cotton St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N14. 1260 N 10th St, Francisco Rivera, owner, 1260 N 10th St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2013\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1260 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 155 Pear St, Robert and Isabella Sheperson, owner, 28 Northgate Ln, Willinboro NJ, Purchased Aug 1962\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 155 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 110 S 9th St, Julio Reyes, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading PA, Purchased June 1999\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 110 S 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N22. 338 Moss St., Marlon Chang, owner, 1002 Josephine Dr, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Sept 2019\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 338 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N24. 826 Pear St., Ramon Acevedo, owner, 5103 Casa Grande Rd, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Oct 2016\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 826 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N25. 830 Thorn St., Shark Investments I LLC, owner, PO Box 13404, Reading PA, Purchased May 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 830 Thorn St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N30. 121 W Greenwich St., Karen Loose and David Warren, owner, 7625 Lakeside Ave, Harrisburg PA, Purchased July 1994\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 121 W Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N31. 8 Nottingham Ct, Peter Raber owner, 8 Nottingham Ct, Reading, Purchased March 1993\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 8 Nottingham Ct as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023
HYBRID MEETING
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Zoom webinar.
When: Jun 1, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: June 1 BPRC Certification Hearing
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I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the April 2023 Determination Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
V. Certification Hearing
1. 742 N 11th St., Value Rentals of Reading LLC, owner, PO Box 402, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Nov 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 742 N 11th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
2. 622 N 8th St, David Crespo, owner, 622 N 8th St Reading 19601, Purchased Aug 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 622 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
4. 730 Bingaman St, Francisco Dominquez, owner, 407 S 9th St Reading, Purchased Jan 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 730 Bingaman St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
6. 906 N 5th St, Andres Hernandez, owner, 142 N 10th St., Rdg PA, Purchased May 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 906 N 5th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
9. 450 Schuylkill Ave, Wilson Laboy, owner, 200 E Robeson St Lot 34 Lakeland FL, Purchased Dec 1994
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 450 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 209 Hudson St, Rafael Andrade Fuentes, owner, 209 Hudson St. Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2004
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 209 Hudson St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
12. 1145 Cotton St, Golden Circle Realty Inc, owner, PO Box 664 Adamstown PA, Purchased July 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1145 Cotton St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 1260 N 10th St, Francisco Rivera, owner, 1260 N 10th St Reading PA, Purchased Nov 2013
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 1260 N 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 155 Pear St, Robert and Isabella Sheperson, owner, 28 Northgate Ln, Willinboro NJ, Purchased Aug 1962
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 155 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 110 S 9th St, Julio Reyes, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading PA, Purchased June 1999
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 110 S 10th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
22. 338 Moss St., Marlon Chang, owner, 1002 Josephine Dr, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Sept 2019
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 338 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
24. 826 Pear St., Ramon Acevedo, owner, 5103 Casa Grande Rd, Temple PA 19560, Purchased Oct 2016
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 826 Pear St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
25. 830 Thorn St., Shark Investments I LLC, owner, PO Box 13404, Reading PA, Purchased May 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 830 Thorn St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
30. 121 W Greenwich St., Karen Loose and David Warren, owner, 7625 Lakeside Ave, Harrisburg PA, Purchased July 1994
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 121 W Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
31. 8 Nottingham Ct, Peter Raber owner, 8 Nottingham Ct, Reading, Purchased March 1993
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to certify 8 Nottingham Ct as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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DESCRIPTION:The 32nd Annual WWII Air Show kicks off with a military convoy from the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum to downtown Reading including 80 restored vehicles and reenactors. There will be live entertainment and food vendors from 11:30am-1:30 with the convoy arriving at 12 noon at the 500 block of Penn Street Reading, PA.\N A short program will follow the convoy's arrival and attendees can check out the vehicles and talk to reenactors until they depart at 1:00pm.\N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 32nd Annual WWII Air Show kicks off with a military convoy from the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum to downtown Reading including 80 restored vehicles and reenactors. There will be live entertainment and food vendors from 11:30am-1:30 with the convoy arriving at 12 noon at the 500 block of Penn Street Reading, PA.
A short program will follow the convoy's arrival and attendees can check out the vehicles and talk to reenactors until they depart at 1:00pm.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NPublic Hearing\NConditional Use\N138 S 8th Street Increase the number of units from 3 to 6\NMonday, June 5, 2022\NCouncil Chambers & Hybrid\N5 pm DOWNLOAD FULL PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice, verbally or in writing, by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86702510833?pwd=RkVXMitlMEVpRHJHZzZQcHZZeDgyUT09\N Passcode: 457336\N Or join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 867 0251 0833\N Passcode: 457336\NI. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony on the Conditional Use Application for 138 S 8th to add three (3) units to the existing three (3) unit rental property, approved via Zoning Permit 2000-351.\N\N 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.\N\N A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:\N (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.\N (2) Creates an undue concentration of population.\N (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.\N (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.\N (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards.\N (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.\N\N 600-1203. Conditions for conditional uses.\N\ND. Conversions. This section applies to an existing building where it is allowed by the zoning district regulations to be converted into new dwelling units. The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited, as per §§ 600-803 and 600-804. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 83-2013]\N (1) A site plan, drawn to the scale, showing the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, private entrances, walkways and landscaping, shall be submitted, as well as architectural plans showing the dimensions and square footage of all rooms and storage spaces and indicating the intended use of all rooms.\N (2) The conversion shall have the minimum floor area as designated by the following schedule:\N\N\N\N\NApartment\N\N\NSquare Feet\N\N\N\N\NEfficiency or studio\N\N\NNot allowed\N\N\N\N\NOne-bedroom\N\N\N550\N\N\N\N\NTwo-bedroom\N\N\N700\N\N\N\N\NThree or more bedroom\N\N\N850\N\N\N\N\N (3) For each dwelling unit, there shall be a minimum 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per unit.\N (4) Documents indicating to the City Codes staff's satisfaction that all plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and facilities are adequate and appropriate for the proposed use. The entire building shall also be made available for a code inspection.\N (5) See also the requirements of Chapter 308, Housing, including but not limited to requirements for the designation of a local agent if the owner does not live locally.\NII. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)\NOwned by Raymundo Valvimir Taveras Martinez (with assistance from translator)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\N \NIII. Testimony from Planning Staff (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\NIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NV. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)\NVI. Announcement of expected date of decision\NCity Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the June 12th or 26th Regular Meeting of Council.\NVII. Adjourn to Strategic Planning Meeting
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Evidentiary Hearing
Public Hearing
Conditional Use
138 S 8th Street Increase the number of units from 3 to 6
Monday, June 5, 2022
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5 pm
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City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice, verbally or in writing, by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony on the Conditional Use Application for 138 S 8th to add three (3) units to the existing three (3) unit rental property, approved via Zoning Permit 2000-351.
- 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.
A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:
(1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.
(2) Creates an undue concentration of population.
(3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.
(5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards.
(6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
- 600-1203. Conditions for conditional uses.
D. Conversions. This section applies to an existing building where it is allowed by the zoning district regulations to be converted into new dwelling units. The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited, as per §§ 600-803 and 600-804. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 83-2013]
(1) A site plan, drawn to the scale, showing the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, private entrances, walkways and landscaping, shall be submitted, as well as architectural plans showing the dimensions and square footage of all rooms and storage spaces and indicating the intended use of all rooms.
(2) The conversion shall have the minimum floor area as designated by the following schedule:
Apartment | Square Feet |
Efficiency or studio | Not allowed |
One-bedroom | 550 |
Two-bedroom | 700 |
Three or more bedroom | 850 |
(3) For each dwelling unit, there shall be a minimum 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per unit.
(4) Documents indicating to the City Codes staff's satisfaction that all plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and facilities are adequate and appropriate for the proposed use. The entire building shall also be made available for a code inspection.
(5) See also the requirements of Chapter 308, Housing, including but not limited to requirements for the designation of a local agent if the owner does not live locally.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
Owned by Raymundo Valvimir Taveras Martinez (with assistance from translator)
- Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from Planning Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
VI. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the June 12th or 26th Regular Meeting of Council.
VII. Adjourn to Strategic Planning Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, June 5, 2023\N5:30 pm\NFollowing the Conditional Use Hearing \NHybrid Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85705039317?pwd=OUwzTXBNbStldEVHL01ydG14SXY5Zz09\N Passcode: 295301\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 857 0503 9317\N Passcode: 295301\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. ARPA Update\Nlegislation to define ARPA program, its requirements, disbursements and required documentation. \N \NCouncil Solicitor Recommendations\NSMALL BUSINESS” ARPA ALLOCATIONS\NBelow are some ideas for possible inclusion in the conditions for funding for the upcoming “small business” ARPA allocations:\NEligibility/Criteria:\N\NAvailable to businesses that have not received pandemic-related funding from other sources\NWere in business prior to March 3, 2020.\NHad a drop in revenue directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic\N25 or fewer employees (including the business owner/worker) which shall be based on number of employees as of 1/1/2020\NLicensed to do business in the Commonwealth of PA and in the City of Reading\NBusiness is not facing any pending litigation or legal action\NBusiness is physically located in the City of Reading\NBusiness is not restricted to patrons over the age of 18\N\NEligible Uses:\NTo mitigate financial hardships including, but not limited to, decreased revenue or gross receipts, impacts of periods of business closure, increased costs, mortgage, rent or utilities, and other operating costs, mitigation for social distancing, cleaning, barriers, and other health and safety investment/upgrades. o Funding for financial hardship will only be made available up to a percentage of the business’ previous fiscal year’s revenue to be determined.\NBusiness development (e.g., ecommerce sites, marketing, new lines, or new buildouts).\NCapital expenditures.\N\NIneligible Uses:\NPaying off non-business debt, such as personal credit cards for purchases not associated with the business\NPurchase personal expenses such as buying a new family car or making repairs to a home\NDirect financing to political activities\NPaying off taxes and fines or lawsuits (legal fees, court costs, judgments)\NFood and entertainment\NBonuses\NTravel not associated with direct business operations\N\NConsider reimbursement for eligible costs instead of lump sum grant to avoid lack of claw-back ability in the Agreement.\N \N2. Update from Parking Work Group 5:30-5:45 pm\N \N3. Update on Sidewalk Repair/Replacement 5:45-6 pm \N \N4. Prioritization of Capital Projects 6-6:30 pm\NSpreadsheet attached\N\N\N\N\NFunding Sources\N\N\NPriority\N\N \N\N\N\NCIP\N\N\NLow\N\N \N\N\N\NARPA\N\N\NMedium\N\N \N\N\N \N\NHigh\N\N \N\N\N \N\NImmediate\N\N \N\N\N\N \NFollow-up\N\NIdentify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation\NAulenbach’s Cemetery MOU\N\N
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, June 5, 2023
5:30 pm
Following the Conditional Use Hearing
Hybrid Meeting
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Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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1. ARPA Update
legislation to define ARPA program, its requirements, disbursements and required documentation.
Council Solicitor Recommendations
SMALL BUSINESS” ARPA ALLOCATIONS
Below are some ideas for possible inclusion in the conditions for funding for the upcoming “small business” ARPA allocations:
Eligibility/Criteria:
- Available to businesses that have not received pandemic-related funding from other sources
- Were in business prior to March 3, 2020.
- Had a drop in revenue directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 25 or fewer employees (including the business owner/worker) which shall be based on number of employees as of 1/1/2020
- Licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of PA and in the City of Reading
- Business is not facing any pending litigation or legal action
- Business is physically located in the City of Reading
- Business is not restricted to patrons over the age of 18
Eligible Uses:
To mitigate financial hardships including, but not limited to, decreased revenue or gross receipts, impacts of periods of business closure, increased costs, mortgage, rent or utilities, and other operating costs, mitigation for social distancing, cleaning, barriers, and other health and safety investment/upgrades. o Funding for financial hardship will only be made available up to a percentage of the business’ previous fiscal year’s revenue to be determined.
Business development (e.g., ecommerce sites, marketing, new lines, or new buildouts).
Capital expenditures.
- Ineligible Uses:
- Paying off non-business debt, such as personal credit cards for purchases not associated with the business
- Purchase personal expenses such as buying a new family car or making repairs to a home
- Direct financing to political activities
- Paying off taxes and fines or lawsuits (legal fees, court costs, judgments)
- Food and entertainment
- Bonuses
- Travel not associated with direct business operations
Consider reimbursement for eligible costs instead of lump sum grant to avoid lack of claw-back ability in the Agreement.
2. Update from Parking Work Group 5:30-5:45 pm
3. Update on Sidewalk Repair/Replacement 5:45-6 pm
4. Prioritization of Capital Projects 6-6:30 pm
Spreadsheet attached
Funding Sources | Priority | |
CIP | Low | |
ARPA | Medium | |
| | High | |
| | Immediate | |
Follow-up
- Identify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation
- Aulenbach’s Cemetery MOU
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, June 6, 2023\N4 pm\NVirtual Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N 888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NDue to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – April 4, 2023\N4. Inspection Reports\N\NHealth\NLead Abatement\N\N5. Coronavirus Update\N6. Old Business\N\NCounty Health Department\NHealth Survey\NHealth Board Amendment\N\N7. New Business\NNext Meeting – Tuesday, August 2, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Due to COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus, virtual meetings are being held. Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – April 4, 2023
4. Inspection Reports
5. Coronavirus Update
6. Old Business
- County Health Department
- Health Survey
- Health Board Amendment
7. New Business
Next Meeting – Tuesday, August 2, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Planning Event
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, June 7, 2023\N6:00 PM\N3rd floor conference room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – May 3, 2023\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NEvent Planning\N\NMental Health Awareness Month – May\N\NZumba\NPaint & Snack (Saoni) – May 21 at 11 am at Reading YMCA\N\N\NThe Village Silent Library – June 9\NYouth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – City Park (Rogelio)\NNot One More project\N\N\NTee shirt order\NGiveaway order\NVideo Contest\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment review\NReview 2023 Budget usage\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NStorage area\NPolice Ride Along Opportunity\NReview Term expirations and birth dates\NJuly, August, September meeting schedule\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – TBD\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
6:00 PM
3rd floor conference room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – May 3, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Event Planning
- Mental Health Awareness Month – May
- Zumba
- Paint & Snack (Saoni) – May 21 at 11 am at Reading YMCA
- The Village Silent Library – June 9
- Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – City Park (Rogelio)
- Not One More project
- Tee shirt order
- Giveaway order
- Video Contest
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment review
- Review 2023 Budget usage
NEW BUSINESS
- Storage area
- Police Ride Along Opportunity
- Review Term expirations and birth dates
- July, August, September meeting schedule
NEXT MEETING DATE – TBD
ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, June 12, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87167985583?pwd=bmRxK2Q2NXkwVExTOW9tYXlqY2Vldz09\N Passcode: 395815\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 871 6798 5583\N Passcode: 395815\NI. Parking Stall Amendment to Chapter 576 5-5:20 pm\ND. Park outside the center of lines designating a parking space, with such designated parking locations to be determined from time to time by Resolution of the City Council or the Reading Parking Authority, but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time. \N\NApproved by Council resolution or RPA Board?\NFine of $25 was determined during the last discussion\N\N \NII. Park and Open Space Plan – ready for Council approval? 5:20-5:30 pm\N \NV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm\N \NVI. Adjourn to Executive Session – Conditional Use Decision 138 S 8th St
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Monday, June 12, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Parking Stall Amendment to Chapter 576 5-5:20 pm
D. Park outside the center of lines designating a parking space, with such designated parking locations to be determined from time to time by Resolution of the City Council or the Reading Parking Authority, but shall be located within a single marked space. No vehicle shall be permitted to occupy more than one parking space at any time.
- Approved by Council resolution or RPA Board?
- Fine of $25 was determined during the last discussion
II. Park and Open Space Plan – ready for Council approval? 5:20-5:30 pm
V. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm
VI. Adjourn to Executive Session – Conditional Use Decision 138 S 8th St
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87815296829?pwd=RUUrSTZ6T1ZNY1FqVW0yMlVMTkk2QT09\N Passcode: 310703\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 305 224 1968 \N Webinar ID: 878 1529 6829\N Passcode: 310703\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Jose Medina, El Kairos Methodist Church\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on the Conditional Use decision for 138 S 8th Street after the June 12th COW\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of June 12, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the May 22nd Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 22nd COW meeting along with the summaries from the June 5th Nominations & Appointments and Strategic Planning meetings.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – approval of a Co-Stars purchase from the Breneman Company in the\Namount of $62,500 from the CIP Budget for the refurbishment of city courts as listed below.\N\NBrookline Park- 1 Basketball and 1 Pickle ball court,\NBarbey’s Park- 1 Basketball Court,\NNeversink Playground- 1 Basketball and 1 Pickle ball court,\NNorthmont Playground- 1 Basketball and 1 Volleyball court, EJ Dives- 2 Basketball courts,\N11th and Pike Playground- re-lining of Futsal and Basketball courts.\N\NB. Award of Contract – for the Co-Stars purchase from Signature Sign Inc Reading, PA in the amount of $49,470 for the production of the 800 Penn St Courtyard “Reading” sign\NC. Resolution – authorizing the Public Works Department to enter into a one-year renewal of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Reading School District for the collection of recyclable materials at each of the District’s facilities. This renewal for the 2023-2024 academic year will be a cost to the District of $60,318.68\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending – Required 28 day layover and advertising requirements\NOrdinance – authorizing the opening and development of the 900 block of Lincoln Street, revising the curb alignments of River Road, Spring Street and Schuylkill Avenue, and providing related traffic pattern changes in the Reading as depicted on the “River Road Extension Project” drawings, as per City Code Section 576-102, 576-207 and 576-209 Introduced at the May 22nd regular meeting, Advertised on June 5, June 12 & June 17th; Eligible for enactment on June 26th \N \NA. Bill 51-2023 – amending the City of Reading City Code Section 496- 101 Definitions and 496-104 Screening All Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles by increasing the allowable size of the screening to no higher than six (6) feet in height, unless a higher structure is required to adequately screen the dumpster\NB. Bill 52-2023 – amending the City Council budget by adding $35,000 for District Events to the Community Promotions line item.\NC. Bill 53-2023 – amending the City Code Section 576-403, Parking Prohibited in Specific\NAreas and 576-416 Notice of Violation, Waiver, Part C both regarding the use of parking stalls\ND. Bill 54-2023 – authorizing the purchase of 301 S. 3rd Street from the Reading\NRedevelopment Authority (RRA) for use by the Reading Recreation Commission. The purchase\Nprice is $150,000 from ARPA funding and the cost of partial demolition and renovation is estimated\Nat $400,000\N \NE. Bill 55-2023 – authorizing the allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funding to the Reading Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for the acquisition, remediation, and disposition of blighted properties within the city. The RRA has a plan to address blighted properties. through a plan devised to acquire blighted properties and take action to either have them rehabilitated or demolished. RRA will acquire, stabilize, maintain, and dispose of these properties with an annual goal of 50 per year as funding allows.\N \N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Boards, Commissions and Committees, Part 15 Youth Commission by expanding the eligibility age range from 23 to 25 and the Commission’s function, as attached.\NB. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $10,000 in the Agency fund for the purchase of a fire safety module to be shown to the community and schools used by the Fire Marshal’s Office. A grant in the amount of $10,000 was received from the Hartford Insurance Company for fire safety education efforts and programming.\NC. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and General Fund budgets due\Nto the approval of the RAWA Lease Amendment containing a 2% revenue increase to the Water\NFund Lease Payment revenue and Water Fund bank expense fees in the amount of $225,000\ND. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and Capital Improvement Fund\Nbudgets, by decreasing the Water Fund additional lease revenue from $580,000 to $500,000 and\Namending the Capital Improvement fund by decreasing the transfer from Water Fund unrestricted\Nrevenue by $80,000 and increasing the transfer from fund balance by $80,000\NE. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund budget to correct the Transfer from Water Fund by decreasing the amount transferred by $580,000\NF. Ordinance – authorizing the sale of 1 Berkshire Place commonly referred to as the “50 Acres” or “the Dana Site” to Newcold USA RE Holding, LLC. in an amount up to $4.5M\NG. Ordinance – amending the City Code, Chapter 212 Fee Schedule, Part 106 Building Code creating an optional waiver or reduction of fees for local government construction projects.\NH. Ordinance – authorizing a referendum question on the 2023 General Election Ballot: Shall Section 606(a) of the Reading Home Rule Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement for the Public Works Director to be a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania and instead create a requirement that the City designate an employee in its public works department who is a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania licensed engineer to be the City Engineer?”\NI. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt\N \N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – adopting the Parks and Recreation Plan 2019 – 2028 and directing the administration to develop a timeline that will schedule the implementation of the goals, policies and strategies aimed at strengthening and improving parks and recreation opportunities\NB. Resolution – approving or denying the Conditional Use application for 138 S 8th Street to add 3 units to the existing 3-unit rental property\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NPlanning Commission\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, June 17\NNominations Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm - 4 pm\NStandards of Living Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm – 5 pm\NFinance Committee – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N \NMonday, June 26\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, July 3\NNominations Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm - 4 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NThursday, July 28\NConditional Use Hearing 400 N 6th Street re conversion to retail with 3 rental units – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N(Existing storefront with one unit above)\N \N15. ADJOURN\N
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Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Jose Medina, El Kairos Methodist Church
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: There was an executive session on the Conditional Use decision for 138 S 8th Street after the June 12th COW
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of June 12, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the May 22nd Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the May 22nd COW meeting along with the summaries from the June 5th Nominations & Appointments and Strategic Planning meetings.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – approval of a Co-Stars purchase from the Breneman Company in the
amount of $62,500 from the CIP Budget for the refurbishment of city courts as listed below.
- Brookline Park- 1 Basketball and 1 Pickle ball court,
- Barbey’s Park- 1 Basketball Court,
- Neversink Playground- 1 Basketball and 1 Pickle ball court,
- Northmont Playground- 1 Basketball and 1 Volleyball court, EJ Dives- 2 Basketball courts,
- 11th and Pike Playground- re-lining of Futsal and Basketball courts.
B. Award of Contract – for the Co-Stars purchase from Signature Sign Inc Reading, PA in the amount of $49,470 for the production of the 800 Penn St Courtyard “Reading” sign
C. Resolution – authorizing the Public Works Department to enter into a one-year renewal of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Reading School District for the collection of recyclable materials at each of the District’s facilities. This renewal for the 2023-2024 academic year will be a cost to the District of $60,318.68
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending – Required 28 day layover and advertising requirements
Ordinance – authorizing the opening and development of the 900 block of Lincoln Street, revising the curb alignments of River Road, Spring Street and Schuylkill Avenue, and providing related traffic pattern changes in the Reading as depicted on the “River Road Extension Project” drawings, as per City Code Section 576-102, 576-207 and 576-209 Introduced at the May 22nd regular meeting, Advertised on June 5, June 12 & June 17th; Eligible for enactment on June 26th
A. Bill 51-2023 – amending the City of Reading City Code Section 496- 101 Definitions and 496-104 Screening All Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles by increasing the allowable size of the screening to no higher than six (6) feet in height, unless a higher structure is required to adequately screen the dumpster
B. Bill 52-2023 – amending the City Council budget by adding $35,000 for District Events to the Community Promotions line item.
C. Bill 53-2023 – amending the City Code Section 576-403, Parking Prohibited in Specific
Areas and 576-416 Notice of Violation, Waiver, Part C both regarding the use of parking stalls
D. Bill 54-2023 – authorizing the purchase of 301 S. 3rd Street from the Reading
Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for use by the Reading Recreation Commission. The purchase
price is $150,000 from ARPA funding and the cost of partial demolition and renovation is estimated
at $400,000
E. Bill 55-2023 – authorizing the allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funding to the Reading Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for the acquisition, remediation, and disposition of blighted properties within the city. The RRA has a plan to address blighted properties. through a plan devised to acquire blighted properties and take action to either have them rehabilitated or demolished. RRA will acquire, stabilize, maintain, and dispose of these properties with an annual goal of 50 per year as funding allows.
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Boards, Commissions and Committees, Part 15 Youth Commission by expanding the eligibility age range from 23 to 25 and the Commission’s function, as attached.
B. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $10,000 in the Agency fund for the purchase of a fire safety module to be shown to the community and schools used by the Fire Marshal’s Office. A grant in the amount of $10,000 was received from the Hartford Insurance Company for fire safety education efforts and programming.
C. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and General Fund budgets due
to the approval of the RAWA Lease Amendment containing a 2% revenue increase to the Water
Fund Lease Payment revenue and Water Fund bank expense fees in the amount of $225,000
D. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and Capital Improvement Fund
budgets, by decreasing the Water Fund additional lease revenue from $580,000 to $500,000 and
amending the Capital Improvement fund by decreasing the transfer from Water Fund unrestricted
revenue by $80,000 and increasing the transfer from fund balance by $80,000
E. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund budget to correct the Transfer from Water Fund by decreasing the amount transferred by $580,000
F. Ordinance – authorizing the sale of 1 Berkshire Place commonly referred to as the “50 Acres” or “the Dana Site” to Newcold USA RE Holding, LLC. in an amount up to $4.5M
G. Ordinance – amending the City Code, Chapter 212 Fee Schedule, Part 106 Building Code creating an optional waiver or reduction of fees for local government construction projects.
H. Ordinance – authorizing a referendum question on the 2023 General Election Ballot: Shall Section 606(a) of the Reading Home Rule Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement for the Public Works Director to be a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania and instead create a requirement that the City designate an employee in its public works department who is a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania licensed engineer to be the City Engineer?”
I. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – adopting the Parks and Recreation Plan 2019 – 2028 and directing the administration to develop a timeline that will schedule the implementation of the goals, policies and strategies aimed at strengthening and improving parks and recreation opportunities
B. Resolution – approving or denying the Conditional Use application for 138 S 8th Street to add 3 units to the existing 3-unit rental property
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Planning Commission
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 17
Nominations Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm - 4 pm
Standards of Living Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm – 5 pm
Finance Committee – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Monday, June 26
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, July 3
Nominations Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm - 4 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Thursday, July 28
Conditional Use Hearing 400 N 6th Street re conversion to retail with 3 rental units – Council Chambers - 5 pm
(Existing storefront with one unit above)
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DESCRIPTION:ZONING HEARING BOARDNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing. To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928). To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538)Appeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn St. (UPI 07530783805330)Appeal #2023-10 – 661 N. 11th St. (UPI 12531753142005)Appeal #2023-11 – 411 S. 14th St. (UPI 16531631287054)Appeal #2023-12 – 733 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530664436474)Appeal #2023-13 – 715 Clinton St. (UPI 155307553411170)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:"Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433) Brian Guzman is seeking a dimensional variance and any other required variances to establish a parking lot to accommodate (4) four parking spaces. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Rey.Appeal #2023-15 – 2316 Berkley Rd. (UPI 15530818218918) Yadira Amiee Flores-Rivera, owner of record, is seeking a dimensional variance for rear yard setback requirements to construct an addition to the home. The subject property is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Martin is appealing the notice of violation sent April 6, 2023 for the unpermitted Airbnb business. Owner is requesting to continue operating the Airbnb business while the property is being renovated. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Charles and Abigail Martin.Appeal #2023-17 – 1203 Carbon St. (UPI 19530746168178) Jonathan Beltran is seeking a variance to allow tow truck parking on site for his home occupation business (office for tow business). The property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is O & M Investments, LLC (Omar Silverio owner).Appeal #2023-18 – 230 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530775716791) Medical Arts Development LP is seeking a special exception for adaptive reuse for a mixed use project (residential and commercial) and a variance for square footage requirements. The property is located in the C-C Commercial Core Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-05 – 408 N 9th St. (UPI 11530768929538)
Appeal #2023-09 – 601 Penn St. (UPI 07530783805330)
Appeal #2023-10 – 661 N. 11th St. (UPI 12531753142005)
Appeal #2023-11 – 411 S. 14th St. (UPI 16531631287054)
Appeal #2023-12 – 733 Lancaster Ave. (UPI 18530664436474)
Appeal #2023-13 – 715 Clinton St. (UPI 155307553411170)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
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Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433) Brian Guzman is seeking a dimensional variance and any other required variances to establish a parking lot to accommodate (4) four parking spaces. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Rey.
Appeal #2023-15 – 2316 Berkley Rd. (UPI 15530818218918) Yadira Amiee Flores-Rivera, owner of record, is seeking a dimensional variance for rear yard setback requirements to construct an addition to the home. The subject property is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Martin is appealing the notice of violation sent April 6, 2023 for the unpermitted Airbnb business. Owner is requesting to continue operating the Airbnb business while the property is being renovated. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Charles and Abigail Martin.
Appeal #2023-17 – 1203 Carbon St. (UPI 19530746168178) Jonathan Beltran is seeking a variance to allow tow truck parking on site for his home occupation business (office for tow business). The property is located in the R-2 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is O & M Investments, LLC (Omar Silverio owner).
Appeal #2023-18 – 230 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530775716791) Medical Arts Development LP is seeking a special exception for adaptive reuse for a mixed use project (residential and commercial) and a variance for square footage requirements. The property is located in the C-C Commercial Core Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, June 20, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86974150359?pwd=bkViQkVIbjg4UW5HRDBZUTd2elBNdz09\N Passcode: 126242\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 869 7415 0359\N Passcode: 126242\NI. RRA Blight Strategy – J. Miller 5-5:45 pm\NEmailed to Council on 6/14/23 & saved in FTP Drive\N \NII. Council Policy re District Events (attached page 3) 5:45-6:15 pm\N** Standards of Living Committee Topic\NIII. Schlegel Park Baby Pool Installation 6:15-6:30 pm\N** Finance Committee Topic\NIV. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 6:30-6:45\N\NAmount received, amount spent and grant deadline \N\NV. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 6:45-7\N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NReport on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers\N\N \N City Council of the City of Reading\NCity Council District Events / Community Promotions Spending Policy\N\NThe following rules and regulations shall, upon adoption by City Council by Resolution, be incorporated into the City Council Policy and Operations Handbook to govern the use of funds for District Events / Community Promotions:\N\NCity Council shall allocate not more than $35,000 annually in the Community Promotions Budget line item.\NThe intent is for Councilors to have $5,000 each annually to use for District Events / Community Promotions within their applicable Council District.\NEach Councilor shall be permitted to expend from his/her allotment such amounts deemed necessary (provided that it complies with this Policy) on any equipment, supplies, food/drink, entertainment, programs, educational materials, rentals, marketing and similarly related expenditures to conduct a District Event / Community Promotion.\NTo the extent possible, such District Event / Community Promotion shall be conducted in public areas or City-owned properties to avoid the need to rent/lease space from a third party. Additionally, the obtaining of sponsorships or in-kind donations from local vendors is strongly encouraged to limit the amount of City funds expended hereunder.\NIn order for payments to be approved, a receipt identifying the amount due, the vendor and the services/goods supplied must be submitted to City Clerk for payment to be issued. The City Clerk shall retain a ledger or other account to determine the total expenditures per year permitted to be made by each Council member. Procurements shall otherwise comply with all applicable City of Reading rules and regulations.\NAny unused or unspent portion of each Councilor’s annual $5,000 allotment shall be returned to the City General Fund and not roll-over or carry-forward for additional funds in the following fiscal year.\NA District Event / Community Promotion hosted and paid for hereunder shall be subject to the following rules/regulations:\N\NThe event shall be open to the public at-large without restriction.\NNo illegal activities shall be conducted as part of the event.\NThe event shall not, under any circumstances, include the promotion, canvassing and/or lobbying of political candidates and/or political advocacy groups (including the posting of political signs and/or the distribution of any political materials).\NThe event shall not, under any circumstances, infringe upon the personal or constitutional rights of any City resident or taxpayer.\NThe event shall not be used for the private or personal gain of a Councilor or his/her family member(s).\NThe event shall not be used to promote or endorse any specific for-profit business or service.\NNo fundraising activities shall be conducted during or as part of the event for political or charitable purposes.\NAn event shall not be conducted between the hours of 10pm – 7am.\NAlcohol and/or illegal drugs shall be strictly prohibited.\NThe City Police/Fire/EMS shall either be present or on-call for all such events.\NThe City Public Works Dept shall be scheduled to conduct all clean-up activities necessary immediately following the event.\N\N\NAny necessary permits or approvals shall be obtained to close streets or use public property for an event. Initial permit request must be submitted to RPD Traffic Office. Permit fees/costs can be paid from the allotment hereunder.\NEach Council member shall comply with and cause all persons assisting in a District Event / Community Promotion hereunder to comply with the City Ethics Code and the PA Ethics Act, along with all similar applicable laws.\N\N\N
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I. RRA Blight Strategy – J. Miller 5-5:45 pm
Emailed to Council on 6/14/23 & saved in FTP Drive
II. Council Policy re District Events (attached page 3) 5:45-6:15 pm
** Standards of Living Committee Topic
III. Schlegel Park Baby Pool Installation 6:15-6:30 pm
** Finance Committee Topic
IV. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 6:30-6:45
- Amount received, amount spent and grant deadline
V. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 6:45-7
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Report on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers
City Council of the City of Reading
City Council District Events / Community Promotions Spending Policy
- The following rules and regulations shall, upon adoption by City Council by Resolution, be incorporated into the City Council Policy and Operations Handbook to govern the use of funds for District Events / Community Promotions:
- City Council shall allocate not more than $35,000 annually in the Community Promotions Budget line item.
- The intent is for Councilors to have $5,000 each annually to use for District Events / Community Promotions within their applicable Council District.
- Each Councilor shall be permitted to expend from his/her allotment such amounts deemed necessary (provided that it complies with this Policy) on any equipment, supplies, food/drink, entertainment, programs, educational materials, rentals, marketing and similarly related expenditures to conduct a District Event / Community Promotion.
- To the extent possible, such District Event / Community Promotion shall be conducted in public areas or City-owned properties to avoid the need to rent/lease space from a third party. Additionally, the obtaining of sponsorships or in-kind donations from local vendors is strongly encouraged to limit the amount of City funds expended hereunder.
- In order for payments to be approved, a receipt identifying the amount due, the vendor and the services/goods supplied must be submitted to City Clerk for payment to be issued. The City Clerk shall retain a ledger or other account to determine the total expenditures per year permitted to be made by each Council member. Procurements shall otherwise comply with all applicable City of Reading rules and regulations.
- Any unused or unspent portion of each Councilor’s annual $5,000 allotment shall be returned to the City General Fund and not roll-over or carry-forward for additional funds in the following fiscal year.
- A District Event / Community Promotion hosted and paid for hereunder shall be subject to the following rules/regulations:
- The event shall be open to the public at-large without restriction.
- No illegal activities shall be conducted as part of the event.
- The event shall not, under any circumstances, include the promotion, canvassing and/or lobbying of political candidates and/or political advocacy groups (including the posting of political signs and/or the distribution of any political materials).
- The event shall not, under any circumstances, infringe upon the personal or constitutional rights of any City resident or taxpayer.
- The event shall not be used for the private or personal gain of a Councilor or his/her family member(s).
- The event shall not be used to promote or endorse any specific for-profit business or service.
- No fundraising activities shall be conducted during or as part of the event for political or charitable purposes.
- An event shall not be conducted between the hours of 10pm – 7am.
- Alcohol and/or illegal drugs shall be strictly prohibited.
- The City Police/Fire/EMS shall either be present or on-call for all such events.
- The City Public Works Dept shall be scheduled to conduct all clean-up activities necessary immediately following the event.
- Any necessary permits or approvals shall be obtained to close streets or use public property for an event. Initial permit request must be submitted to RPD Traffic Office. Permit fees/costs can be paid from the allotment hereunder.
- Each Council member shall comply with and cause all persons assisting in a District Event / Community Promotion hereunder to comply with the City Ethics Code and the PA Ethics Act, along with all similar applicable laws.
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MeetingThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\N\NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.DOWNLOAD PDF\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 701 N. 5th St. (AKA 503 Oley St.)\N Joe Weinstock, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 114\NReview request for the replacement of existing 31” high wood railings with 40” high wood railings at the second, and third floors at the western façade. (Violation – work has been partially completed).\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 1710 Hampden Blvd.\N Geovany Hernandez, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for the construction of a 20’ x 25.5’ carport at the rear, basement level facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 612 Spruce St.\N Sandy Chavez, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 92\NReview proposal for the installation of a 6’ high white vinyl fence at the rear western, southern, and eastern boundary lines. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N \N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 601 Penn St. \N Santander Bank, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for the installation of a 2’-6” x 2’-6” blade sign to read “Santander ATM” in white letters on a red background, with logo, to be located at the first floor southern façade.\N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 501 S. 5th St. \N City of Reading, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 126\NReview request for the installation of a 30” x 40” projecting sign to read “Reading Area Fire Museum” in gold letters on a red background, to be mounted on a metal bracket at the first floor northern façade of the building between the two westernmost windows.\N \N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 634 Centre Ave. \N Sean Moretti, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 116\NReview request for the replacement of the existing Permastone at the northern façade with stucco in a smooth sand finish to be painted white. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N400 Douglass St., Pauline Denobrega, Owner\N\NReplacement of existing scalloped slate shingles at the front tower and Mansard roofs in kind.\N\N601 Penn St., Santander Bank, Owner\N\NReplacement of 6 existing sign faces in kind that read “Santander” in white letters on a red background, with logo, at the western and southern facades and on the kiosk located at the northeast corner of 6th and Penn Streets.\N\N742 N. 3rd, Gloria Menu, Owner\N\NRepair of wood trim at the dormers and gable ends in kind; painting of exterior wood surfaces. \N\N952 N. 5th, Wayne Bealer, Owner\N\NRepair and restoration of wood trim and architectural details in kind; painting of exterior wood surfaces in kind.\N\N223 S. 5th, Margaret Fequiere & Dominique Esser, Owners\N\NPatch repointing of the southern brick façade in kind.\N\N409 S. 7th, Juan Campos, Owner\N\NRepair and rebuilding of the front brick façade in kind; replacement of pressure treated wood decking at the first floor front porch in kind.\N\N501 S. 5th, City of Reading, Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N 8:10 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NMarch 2022 and April 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the June 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NPreservation Commendations.\N\N 8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
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6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 701 N. 5th St. (AKA 503 Oley St.)
Joe Weinstock, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 114
Review request for the replacement of existing 31” high wood railings with 40” high wood railings at the second, and third floors at the western façade. (Violation – work has been partially completed).
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 1710 Hampden Blvd.
Geovany Hernandez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for the construction of a 20’ x 25.5’ carport at the rear, basement level facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 612 Spruce St.
Sandy Chavez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 92
Review proposal for the installation of a 6’ high white vinyl fence at the rear western, southern, and eastern boundary lines. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 601 Penn St.
Santander Bank, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for the installation of a 2’-6” x 2’-6” blade sign to read “Santander ATM” in white letters on a red background, with logo, to be located at the first floor southern façade.
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 501 S. 5th St.
City of Reading, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 126
Review request for the installation of a 30” x 40” projecting sign to read “Reading Area Fire Museum” in gold letters on a red background, to be mounted on a metal bracket at the first floor northern façade of the building between the two westernmost windows.
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 634 Centre Ave.
Sean Moretti, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 116
Review request for the replacement of the existing Permastone at the northern façade with stucco in a smooth sand finish to be painted white. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 400 Douglass St., Pauline Denobrega, Owner
Replacement of existing scalloped slate shingles at the front tower and Mansard roofs in kind.
- 601 Penn St., Santander Bank, Owner
Replacement of 6 existing sign faces in kind that read “Santander” in white letters on a red background, with logo, at the western and southern facades and on the kiosk located at the northeast corner of 6th and Penn Streets.
- 742 N. 3rd, Gloria Menu, Owner
Repair of wood trim at the dormers and gable ends in kind; painting of exterior wood surfaces.
- 952 N. 5th, Wayne Bealer, Owner
Repair and restoration of wood trim and architectural details in kind; painting of exterior wood surfaces in kind.
- 223 S. 5th, Margaret Fequiere & Dominique Esser, Owners
Patch repointing of the southern brick façade in kind.
- 409 S. 7th, Juan Campos, Owner
Repair and rebuilding of the front brick façade in kind; replacement of pressure treated wood decking at the first floor front porch in kind.
- 501 S. 5th, City of Reading, Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
8:10 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- March 2022 and April 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the June 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Preservation Commendations.
8:30 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, June 26, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82109628916?pwd=Y3lHZWJ0TVhtTDlkMWpHV2diNENjdz09\N Passcode: 255677\NOr join by phone:\NDial: US: +1 309 205 3325 \N Webinar ID: 821 0962 8916\N Passcode: 255677\NI. Sale of Airport Land 5 – 5:20 pm\N \NII. Council Event Policy (revision attached) 5:20-5:40 pm\N \NIII. Agenda Review 5:40-6:15pm\N \NIV. Adjourn to Executive Session
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89176146427?pwd=NytpaWNpWk1vdHQvNmQ3d3h1d2h2Zz09 \N Passcode: 870014\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 891 7614 6427\N Passcode: 870014\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Isabelle Pena, Respiro y Liberacion\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of June 26, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the June 12th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 12th and 20th COW meeting.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – authorizing the submission of an application for a DCED Strategic Management Planning Program Grant to assist in the development, adoption and implementation of a Multi-Year Financial Management Plan, provide quarterly financial reporting and cost analysis of collective bargaining agreements of up to $68,000 with a local match in the amount of $20,400\NB. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment for the hiring of the following as probationary patrol officers effective July 10, 2023 - Brian Bakovic Garcia, Jason Brown, Trent Garlin, Dylan Humlhanz and Nicholas Morgan\NC. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of a Bomb Squad response vehicle for the Police Department from LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles, Burlington, Wisconsin, in the amount of $511,607.00.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 56-2023 – authorizing the opening and development of the 900 block of Lincoln Street, revising the curb alignments of River Road, Spring Street and Schuylkill Avenue, and providing related traffic pattern changes in the Reading as depicted on the “River Road Extension Project” drawings, as per City Code Section 576-102, 576-207 and 576-209 Introduced at the May 22nd regular meeting, Advertised on June 5, June 12 & June 17th; Eligible for enactment on June 26th \N \NB. Bill 51-2023 – amending the City of Reading City Code Section 496- 101 Definitions and 496-104 Screening All Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles by increasing the allowable size of the screening to no higher than six (6) feet in height, unless a higher structure is required to adequately screen the dumpster Introduced at the May 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the 6-12-23 regular meeting\NC. Bill 53-2023 – amending the City Code Section 576-403, Parking Prohibited in Specific\NAreas and 576-416 Notice of Violation, Waiver, Part C regarding the use of parking stalls –\Nrequiring the approval of a Council resolution to determine the location of the stalls and retain\Nthe $25 fine with a warning prior to the issuance of the first fine. Introduced at the May 22 regular meeting; Amended and tabled at the 6-12-23 regular meeting\ND. Bill 55-2023 – authorizing the allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funding to the Reading Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for the acquisition, remediation, and disposition of blighted properties within the city. The RRA has a plan to address blighted properties. through a plan devised to acquire blighted properties and take action to either have them rehabilitated or demolished. RRA will acquire, stabilize, maintain, and dispose of these properties with an annual goal of 50 per year as funding allows. Introduced at the May 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the 6-12-23 regular meeting pending presentation from RRA\NE. Bill No. 57-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Boards, Commissions and Committees, Part 15 Youth Commission by expanding the eligibility age range from 23 to 25 and the Commission’s function, as attached. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NF. Bill No. 58-2023 – authorizing the transfer of $10,000 in the Agency fund for the purchase of a fire safety module to be shown to the community and schools used by the Fire Marshal’s Office. A grant in the amount of $10,000 was received from the Hartford Insurance Company for fire safety education efforts and programming. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NG. Bill No. 59-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and General Fund\Nbudgets due to the approval of the RAWA Lease Amendment containing a 2% revenue increase\Nto the Water Fund Lease Payment revenue and Water Fund bank expense fees in the amount of\N$225,000 Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NH. Bill No. 60-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and Capital Improvement\NFund budgets, by decreasing the Water Fund additional lease revenue from $580,000 to $500,000 and\Namending the Capital Improvement fund by decreasing the transfer from Water Fund unrestricted\Nrevenue by $80,000 and increasing the transfer from fund balance by $80,000 Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NI. Bill No. 61-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund budget to correct the Transfer from Water Fund by decreasing the amount transferred by $580,000 Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NJ. Bill No. 62-2023 – authorizing the sale of 1 Berkshire Place commonly referred to as the “50 Acres” or “the Dana Site” to Newcold USA RE Holding, LLC. in an amount up to $4.5M Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NK. Bill No. 63-2023 – amending the City Code, Chapter 212 Fee Schedule, Part 106 Building Code creating an optional waiver or reduction of fees for local government construction projects. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NL. Bill No. 64-2023 – authorizing a referendum question on the 2023 General Election Ballot: Shall Section 606(a) of the Reading Home Rule Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement for the Public Works Director to be a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania and instead create a requirement that the City designate an employee in its public works department who is a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania licensed engineer to be the City Engineer?” Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NM. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\NN. Bill No. 66-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Position Ordinance by converting 2 part-time Downtown Ambassador positions to 2 full-time Downtown Ambassador positions for a total of four (4) full-time Downtown Ambassadors and 2 part-time Downtown Ambassadors. The full-time employees will be paid a rate of $20.87 per hour for a total of $41,600 per employee per year. The part-time employees will be paid a rate of $15 per hour at 28 hours per work for a total of $21,840 per employee per year. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – approving the Lease Agreement with the Reading Parking Authority, to manage a parking lot at 213 South 11th Street for residents and visitors for a term of one (1) year, automatically renewable unless either party provides 90 day notice, as attached in Exhibit A.\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – adopting the attached policy for inclusion in the City Council Handbook to govern the use of allotted City funding, approved in the annual budget and located within the City Council Community Promotions Budget line item for annual Council District events.\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NBoard of Health – Dr. John Dethoff\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, June 26\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, July 3\NNominations Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm - 4 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \N**Tuesday, July 4\NCity Hall closed – Independence Day holiday\N \NThursday, July 6\NUpdate Youth Violence Prevention – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, July 10\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, July 17\NCity Council Office closed\N \NTuesday, July 18\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NFinance Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NStandards of Living Committee – Penn Room – 5 pm\N \NMonday, July 24\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Isabelle Pena, Respiro y Liberacion
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of June 26, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the June 12th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 12th and 20th COW meeting.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – authorizing the submission of an application for a DCED Strategic Management Planning Program Grant to assist in the development, adoption and implementation of a Multi-Year Financial Management Plan, provide quarterly financial reporting and cost analysis of collective bargaining agreements of up to $68,000 with a local match in the amount of $20,400
B. Resolution – authorizing conditional offers of employment for the hiring of the following as probationary patrol officers effective July 10, 2023 - Brian Bakovic Garcia, Jason Brown, Trent Garlin, Dylan Humlhanz and Nicholas Morgan
C. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of a Bomb Squad response vehicle for the Police Department from LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles, Burlington, Wisconsin, in the amount of $511,607.00.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 56-2023 – authorizing the opening and development of the 900 block of Lincoln Street, revising the curb alignments of River Road, Spring Street and Schuylkill Avenue, and providing related traffic pattern changes in the Reading as depicted on the “River Road Extension Project” drawings, as per City Code Section 576-102, 576-207 and 576-209 Introduced at the May 22nd regular meeting, Advertised on June 5, June 12 & June 17th; Eligible for enactment on June 26th
B. Bill 51-2023 – amending the City of Reading City Code Section 496- 101 Definitions and 496-104 Screening All Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles by increasing the allowable size of the screening to no higher than six (6) feet in height, unless a higher structure is required to adequately screen the dumpster Introduced at the May 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the 6-12-23 regular meeting
C. Bill 53-2023 – amending the City Code Section 576-403, Parking Prohibited in Specific
Areas and 576-416 Notice of Violation, Waiver, Part C regarding the use of parking stalls –
requiring the approval of a Council resolution to determine the location of the stalls and retain
the $25 fine with a warning prior to the issuance of the first fine. Introduced at the May 22 regular meeting; Amended and tabled at the 6-12-23 regular meeting
D. Bill 55-2023 – authorizing the allocation of $500,000 in ARPA funding to the Reading Redevelopment Authority (RRA) for the acquisition, remediation, and disposition of blighted properties within the city. The RRA has a plan to address blighted properties. through a plan devised to acquire blighted properties and take action to either have them rehabilitated or demolished. RRA will acquire, stabilize, maintain, and dispose of these properties with an annual goal of 50 per year as funding allows. Introduced at the May 22 regular meeting; Tabled at the 6-12-23 regular meeting pending presentation from RRA
E. Bill No. 57-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 23 Boards, Commissions and Committees, Part 15 Youth Commission by expanding the eligibility age range from 23 to 25 and the Commission’s function, as attached. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
F. Bill No. 58-2023 – authorizing the transfer of $10,000 in the Agency fund for the purchase of a fire safety module to be shown to the community and schools used by the Fire Marshal’s Office. A grant in the amount of $10,000 was received from the Hartford Insurance Company for fire safety education efforts and programming. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
G. Bill No. 59-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and General Fund
budgets due to the approval of the RAWA Lease Amendment containing a 2% revenue increase
to the Water Fund Lease Payment revenue and Water Fund bank expense fees in the amount of
$225,000 Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
H. Bill No. 60-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Water Fund and Capital Improvement
Fund budgets, by decreasing the Water Fund additional lease revenue from $580,000 to $500,000 and
amending the Capital Improvement fund by decreasing the transfer from Water Fund unrestricted
revenue by $80,000 and increasing the transfer from fund balance by $80,000 Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
I. Bill No. 61-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund budget to correct the Transfer from Water Fund by decreasing the amount transferred by $580,000 Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
J. Bill No. 62-2023 – authorizing the sale of 1 Berkshire Place commonly referred to as the “50 Acres” or “the Dana Site” to Newcold USA RE Holding, LLC. in an amount up to $4.5M Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
K. Bill No. 63-2023 – amending the City Code, Chapter 212 Fee Schedule, Part 106 Building Code creating an optional waiver or reduction of fees for local government construction projects. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
L. Bill No. 64-2023 – authorizing a referendum question on the 2023 General Election Ballot: Shall Section 606(a) of the Reading Home Rule Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement for the Public Works Director to be a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania and instead create a requirement that the City designate an employee in its public works department who is a professional civil engineer registered in Pennsylvania licensed engineer to be the City Engineer?” Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
M. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
N. Bill No. 66-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Position Ordinance by converting 2 part-time Downtown Ambassador positions to 2 full-time Downtown Ambassador positions for a total of four (4) full-time Downtown Ambassadors and 2 part-time Downtown Ambassadors. The full-time employees will be paid a rate of $20.87 per hour for a total of $41,600 per employee per year. The part-time employees will be paid a rate of $15 per hour at 28 hours per work for a total of $21,840 per employee per year. Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – approving the Lease Agreement with the Reading Parking Authority, to manage a parking lot at 213 South 11th Street for residents and visitors for a term of one (1) year, automatically renewable unless either party provides 90 day notice, as attached in Exhibit A.
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – adopting the attached policy for inclusion in the City Council Handbook to govern the use of allotted City funding, approved in the annual budget and located within the City Council Community Promotions Budget line item for annual Council District events.
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Board of Health – Dr. John Dethoff
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 26
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, July 3
Nominations Committee – 3rd Floor Conf Rm - 4 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm
**Tuesday, July 4
City Hall closed – Independence Day holiday
Thursday, July 6
Update Youth Violence Prevention – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, July 10
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, July 17
City Council Office closed
Tuesday, July 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Finance Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Standards of Living Committee – Penn Room – 5 pm
Monday, July 24
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
15. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-13
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCILTuesday, June 27, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NWastewater Treatment Plant\N \N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – May 23, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Staff Updates (as needed)\N \NIII. Old Business\N\NBernhart’s Park Community Meeting\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, S. Bach, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NPlastic Bag Ban – David Beane\NBrownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NBeekeeping\N\N \NIV. New Business\N\NDraft Position Statement on paving rear yards for off street parking\NCreate Policy Subcommittee\N\N \NV. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NUrban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Jeff Young\NBCTV Program – Ryan Bradley\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\NVI. Long Term Projects\N\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NComprehensive Plan\N\N \NVII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, August 8 at noon at Hampden Park pavilion\N \NVIII. Adjourn
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
12:00 p.m.
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Wastewater Treatment Plant
- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, B. Davis
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting.
I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – May 23, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Staff Updates (as needed)
III. Old Business
- Bernhart’s Park Community Meeting
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, S. Bach, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Plastic Bag Ban – David Beane
- Brownfields Database - David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Beekeeping
IV. New Business
- Draft Position Statement on paving rear yards for off street parking
- Create Policy Subcommittee
V. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Jeff Young
- BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VI. Long Term Projects
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Comprehensive Plan
VII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, August 8 at noon at Hampden Park pavilion
VIII. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, June 27, 2023; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2021-118; 1124 Schuylkill Avenue(5) Conditional Use Application for 400 North 6th StreetCU 2023-02(6) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-101; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard(7) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; Revised Final Plan ReviewPC-2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue(8) GoggleWorks Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC-2023-104; 201 Washington Street(9) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans(10) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval(a) 531 Upland Avenue Revised Land Development Plan; PC 2022-116(b) Scott Street Subdivision; PC 2021-106(c) Albright Gingrich Library Land Development Plan; PC 2022-128(d) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; PC 2022-115(11) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) GoggleWorks Annexation; PC 2023-104(b) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development; PC 2023-101(12) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Phase I & Phase II Ordinance Amendment Updates(b) RPA Zoning Amendment Review – Section 1600 Off-Street Parking(13) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: March 28, 2023(14) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(15) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, June 27, 2023; 6:00 PM
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2021-118; 1124 Schuylkill Avenue
(5) Conditional Use Application for 400 North 6th Street
CU 2023-02
(6) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-101; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard
(7) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; Revised Final Plan Review
PC-2022-115; 1900 Centre Avenue
(8) GoggleWorks Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC-2023-104; 201 Washington Street
(9) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans
(10) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(a) 531 Upland Avenue Revised Land Development Plan; PC 2022-116
(b) Scott Street Subdivision; PC 2021-106
(c) Albright Gingrich Library Land Development Plan; PC 2022-128
(d) First Energy Stadium Land Development Plan; PC 2022-115
(11) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) GoggleWorks Annexation; PC 2023-104
(b) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Minor Land Development; PC 2023-101
(12) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Phase I & Phase II Ordinance Amendment Updates
(b) RPA Zoning Amendment Review – Section 1600 Off-Street Parking
(13) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: March 28, 2023
(14) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(15) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, July 3, 2023\N5 pm\NHybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87528426034?pwd=cDRlNFlNajloZWlCRDM2ZGFwV3RsUT09\N Passcode: 001763\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 309 205\N Webinar ID: 875 2842 6034\N Passcode: 001763\NThe City Council meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. Viability of a 2nd Public Pool 5:00-5:30 pm\N \N2. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 5:30-5:45 pm\N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NReport on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers\N\N \N3. Review Small Business ARPA Grant Agreement & Ordinance 5:45-6:15 pm\N \N4. Adjourn
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, July 3, 2023
5 pm
Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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Dial: US: +1 309 205
Webinar ID: 875 2842 6034
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The City Council meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
1. Viability of a 2nd Public Pool 5:00-5:30 pm
2. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 5:30-5:45 pm
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Report on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers
3. Review Small Business ARPA Grant Agreement & Ordinance 5:45-6:15 pm
4. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:4th Of July Holliday
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DESCRIPTION:CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY. WE WILL REOPEN WEDNESDAY JULY 5TH\N
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-4
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, July 5, 2023\N6:00 PM\NThe Great American Creamery\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – May 3, 2023, June 7, 2023\NPRESENTATION – Reading’s Climate Action Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher, Sustainability Manager\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NEvent Planning\N\NThe Village Silent Library – June 9\NYouth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – City Park (Rogelio)\NNot One More project\N\N\NGiveaway order - Melanie\NVideo Contest\NYouth Commission Ordinance amendment - Shelly\NStorage area - Shelly\NReview 2023 Budget usage - Shelly\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NMembership - Shelly\NSlate of Officers\NRemaining 2023 meeting schedule\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – Wednesday, August 2 at 6 pm at The Great American Creamery\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
6:00 PM
The Great American Creamery
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – May 3, 2023, June 7, 2023
PRESENTATION – Reading’s Climate Action Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher, Sustainability Manager
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Event Planning
- The Village Silent Library – June 9
- Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament – City Park (Rogelio)
- Not One More project
- Giveaway order - Melanie
- Video Contest
- Youth Commission Ordinance amendment - Shelly
- Storage area - Shelly
- Review 2023 Budget usage - Shelly
NEW BUSINESS
- Membership - Shelly
- Slate of Officers
- Remaining 2023 meeting schedule
NEXT MEETING DATE – Wednesday, August 2 at 6 pm at The Great American Creamery
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:Nominations Committee
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-committee-3
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NThursday, July 6, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:15 – Kyle Spengler – appointment – HVAC Board\N4:30 – John Stine - appointment - HVAC Board\N4:45 - Ralph Johnson – appointment - Board of Ethics\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Thursday, July 6, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09
Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
Passcode: 972205
Dial by your location
- 877 853 5257 US Toll-free
I. Interviews
4:15 – Kyle Spengler – appointment – HVAC Board
4:30 – John Stine - appointment - HVAC Board
4:45 - Ralph Johnson – appointment - Board of Ethics
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, July 10, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/88498295616?pwd=OHpWZml2VEtoYlVJZUZNYi9iSDFyUT09\N Passcode: 647681\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 301 715 8592 \N Webinar ID: 884 9829 5616\N Passcode: 647681\NI. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project 5-5:15 pm\NSee attached outtakes from prior discussions Feb-current\N \NII. Climate Corps 5:20-5:40\NEntering into an agreement with PowerCorpsPHL, a City of Philadelphia initiative funded by the Governor & Mayor Initiative AmeriCorps Competitive grant (attached)\N \NIII. Cameras at City Park (C. Daubert) 5:40-6 pm\NIV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm\NV. Adjourn to Executive Session re litigation
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, July 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Update Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project 5-5:15 pm
See attached outtakes from prior discussions Feb-current
II. Climate Corps 5:20-5:40
Entering into an agreement with PowerCorpsPHL, a City of Philadelphia initiative funded by the Governor & Mayor Initiative AmeriCorps Competitive grant (attached)
III. Cameras at City Park (C. Daubert) 5:40-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6-6:30 pm
V. Adjourn to Executive Session re litigation
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82107454864?pwd=SUFxd3kyaHdGMkRnYWdDMXZ2TkZvZz09\NPasscode: 854805\NOr Telephone: +1 309 205 3325 US\NWebinar ID: 821 0745 4864\NPasscode: 854805\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Dorothy Ellison, Attend Temple of Prayer\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N \N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of July 10, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the June 26th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 26th and July 3rd COW meeting along with the July 6th Nominations meeting summary.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the Camp Lily Exterior Replacement Project to Dolan Construction Inc. Reading Pa, in the amount of $46,990 from the Capital Budget to complete demolition of existing sidewalk and railing and wooden landing, ramp and railings indicated or as required in preparation for alterations and construction of new concrete ramp and sidewalk with new railings.\NB. Award of Contract – for the bulk purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite to JCI Jones Chemicals Sarasota, FL who is the low bidder with total bid price of $295,500.00.\NC. Award of Contract– for Sodium Hydroxide Bulk to Brenntag Northeast, LLC, Reading, PA who is the low bidder with total bid price of $31,580.00\ND. Resolution – authorizing the City Council Solicitor to file a Land Use Appeal with the Berks County Court of Common Pleas appealing the decision of the Zoning Hearing Board dated June 14, 2023 for the application of Dream Ventures PA II, LLC relative to the property located at 601 Penn Street. \N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting and tabled at the June 26 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill No 67-2023 – approving the Lease Agreement with the Reading Parking Authority, to manage a parking lot at 213 South 11th Street for residents and visitors for a term of one (1) year, automatically renewable unless either party provides 90-day notice, as attached in Exhibit A. Introduced at the June 24th regular meeting\NC. Bill No 68-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer in Fire and Rescue Services in the amount\Nof $25,004.36 from Fund Balance to cover the 8% increase in the cost of annual County billing for\NFire and EMS dispatch services Introduced at the June 24th regular meeting\ND. Bill No 69-2023 – approving the Small Business ARPA Grant program not to exceed $2M and the accompanying Grant Agreement Introduced at the June 24th regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending Bill 52-2023 to provide funding for City Council District Events, by reducing the amount of the annual allocation to $15,000, $2,500 for each of the six Council Districts.\N \N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – appointing Ralph Johnson to the Ethics Board\NB. Resolution – appointing John Stine to the HVAC Board\NC. Resolution – appointing Kyle Spengler to the HVAC Board\ND. Resolution – authorizing an agreement with PowerCorpsPHL, to implement environmental stewardship projects within the City and enrich the lives of program participants, through the management of the Reading Climate Corps\NE. Resolution – setting forth an application process and specific criteria used to determine eligibility for awards of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to small businesses\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NShade Tree Commission – Lester Kissinger, Arborist\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N \N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, July 10\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, July 17\NCity Council Office closed\N \NMonday, July 24\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NThursday, July 27\NLiquor License Intermunicipal Transfer Hearing – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N
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Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Dorothy Ellison, Attend Temple of Prayer
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of July 10, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the June 26th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the June 26th and July 3rd COW meeting along with the July 6th Nominations meeting summary.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the Camp Lily Exterior Replacement Project to Dolan Construction Inc. Reading Pa, in the amount of $46,990 from the Capital Budget to complete demolition of existing sidewalk and railing and wooden landing, ramp and railings indicated or as required in preparation for alterations and construction of new concrete ramp and sidewalk with new railings.
B. Award of Contract – for the bulk purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite to JCI Jones Chemicals Sarasota, FL who is the low bidder with total bid price of $295,500.00.
C. Award of Contract– for Sodium Hydroxide Bulk to Brenntag Northeast, LLC, Reading, PA who is the low bidder with total bid price of $31,580.00
D. Resolution – authorizing the City Council Solicitor to file a Land Use Appeal with the Berks County Court of Common Pleas appealing the decision of the Zoning Hearing Board dated June 14, 2023 for the application of Dream Ventures PA II, LLC relative to the property located at 601 Penn Street.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting and tabled at the June 26 regular meeting
B. Bill No 67-2023 – approving the Lease Agreement with the Reading Parking Authority, to manage a parking lot at 213 South 11th Street for residents and visitors for a term of one (1) year, automatically renewable unless either party provides 90-day notice, as attached in Exhibit A. Introduced at the June 24th regular meeting
C. Bill No 68-2023 – authorizing a budget transfer in Fire and Rescue Services in the amount
of $25,004.36 from Fund Balance to cover the 8% increase in the cost of annual County billing for
Fire and EMS dispatch services Introduced at the June 24th regular meeting
D. Bill No 69-2023 – approving the Small Business ARPA Grant program not to exceed $2M and the accompanying Grant Agreement Introduced at the June 24th regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending Bill 52-2023 to provide funding for City Council District Events, by reducing the amount of the annual allocation to $15,000, $2,500 for each of the six Council Districts.
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – appointing Ralph Johnson to the Ethics Board
B. Resolution – appointing John Stine to the HVAC Board
C. Resolution – appointing Kyle Spengler to the HVAC Board
D. Resolution – authorizing an agreement with PowerCorpsPHL, to implement environmental stewardship projects within the City and enrich the lives of program participants, through the management of the Reading Climate Corps
E. Resolution – setting forth an application process and specific criteria used to determine eligibility for awards of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to small businesses
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Shade Tree Commission – Lester Kissinger, Arborist
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 10
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, July 17
City Council Office closed
Monday, July 24
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Thursday, July 27
Liquor License Intermunicipal Transfer Hearing – Council Chambers – 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-15 – 2316 Berkley Rd. (UPI 15530818218918)Appeal #2023-17 – 1203 Carbon St. (UPI 19530746168178)Appeal #2023-18 – 230 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530775716791)Cases Continued:Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433)Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118)A HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER:Appeal #2023-19 – 1043 Buttonwood St. (UPI 1151761029556) Yudelka Nunez is seeking relief to increase the number of children cared for from four (4) children previously approved by Appeal 2010-26 for a Family Child Daycare Home to ten (10) children cared for Group Child Care Home and Variance for the required 400square foot outdoor play area. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is Yaquelina A Garcia.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-15 – 2316 Berkley Rd. (UPI 15530818218918)
Appeal #2023-17 – 1203 Carbon St. (UPI 19530746168178)
Appeal #2023-18 – 230 N. 5th St. (UPI 07530775716791)
Cases Continued:
Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433)
Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118)
A HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
Appeal #2023-19 – 1043 Buttonwood St. (UPI 1151761029556) Yudelka Nunez is seeking relief to increase the number of children cared for from four (4) children previously approved by Appeal 2010-26 for a Family Child Daycare Home to ten (10) children cared for Group Child Care Home and Variance for the required 400square foot outdoor play area. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owner of record is Yaquelina A Garcia.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, July 18, 2023; 6:00 PM(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Downtown Reading Vision Zero Action Plan Presentation by Simone Collins(4) 12th Street Traffic Plan Discussion(5) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase I & II Updates(6) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for July 25, 2023(7) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, July 18, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Downtown Reading Vision Zero Action Plan Presentation by Simone Collins
(4) 12th Street Traffic Plan Discussion
(5) Zoning and SALDO Amendments Phase I & II Updates
(6) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for July 25, 2023
(7) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MEETING\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 518 Penn St.\N F & F Holding LLC, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 100\NReview request for the replacement of the existing vinyl awning sign above the first floor storefront with a vinyl awning sign in the same dimensions to read “One STOP City Limit da Hookah Spot” in black and white letters on a blue and gray background.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 945 N. 4th St.\N Juan C. Espiritu Santo, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 80\NReview request for the installation of solar panels at the main roof and garage roof.\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N453 Douglass St., Yahya Rahman, Owner\N\NRepair and replacement of wood trim in kind as necessary; painting of exterior wood surfaces.\N\N708 Centre Ave., Public Stage & Company, Inc., Owner\N\NRepair of existing gutters, replacement of existing straight edged slate shingles at the main roof as necessary, and the application of Acrylab Roofing System at the perimeter of the main roof in kind.\N 7:10 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NMarch, April, and May 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the July 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NReview of proposed amendment to the Historic District Ordinance Section 295-107 B.2.c.3.\N\N 8:00 p.m. Adjournment\N
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 518 Penn St.
F & F Holding LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 100
Review request for the replacement of the existing vinyl awning sign above the first floor storefront with a vinyl awning sign in the same dimensions to read “One STOP City Limit da Hookah Spot” in black and white letters on a blue and gray background.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 945 N. 4th St.
Juan C. Espiritu Santo, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 80
Review request for the installation of solar panels at the main roof and garage roof.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 453 Douglass St., Yahya Rahman, Owner
Repair and replacement of wood trim in kind as necessary; painting of exterior wood surfaces.
- 708 Centre Ave., Public Stage & Company, Inc., Owner
Repair of existing gutters, replacement of existing straight edged slate shingles at the main roof as necessary, and the application of Acrylab Roofing System at the perimeter of the main roof in kind.
7:10 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- March, April, and May 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the July 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Review of proposed amendment to the Historic District Ordinance Section 295-107 B.2.c.3.
8:00 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD\NThe mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.\N \NJuly 19, 2023\N6:30 p.m.\NAgenda\NVirtually\N \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NI. Call to Order\N \NII. Public Comment\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above. \N \NIII. Approval of Minutes – April 12, 2023\N \NIV. Animal Control Agency Report\N \NV. Old Business\N\N936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats\N438 N 9th St – keeping chickens\N1029 Spring St – rabbits\N318 Pine St – more than 6 dogs/cats\N1048 Mulberry St\N100 Neversink St\NRooster / chicken complaints\NAnimal Ordinance amendment\N\NAdding regulations regarding guard dogs to Code Red / Code Blue\NSix Dogs / Cats versus Animal Point System\N\N\NPet Store Ban – Pittsburgh, PA and Bellevue, PA examples attached\NZoning Ordinance amendment – no update\N\N \NVI. New Business\N\N618 Thorn St\N1023 Douglass St\N\NVII. Other Matters\N \NVIII. Next Meeting Date – as needed or December 2023\N \NIX. Adjourn
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The mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.
July 19, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above.
III. Approval of Minutes – April 12, 2023
IV. Animal Control Agency Report
V. Old Business
- 936 N 5th St – more than 6 dogs/cats
- 438 N 9th St – keeping chickens
- 1029 Spring St – rabbits
- 318 Pine St – more than 6 dogs/cats
- 1048 Mulberry St
- 100 Neversink St
- Rooster / chicken complaints
- Animal Ordinance amendment
- Adding regulations regarding guard dogs to Code Red / Code Blue
- Six Dogs / Cats versus Animal Point System
- Pet Store Ban – Pittsburgh, PA and Bellevue, PA examples attached
- Zoning Ordinance amendment – no update
VI. New Business
- 618 Thorn St
- 1023 Douglass St
VII. Other Matters
VIII. Next Meeting Date – as needed or December 2023
IX. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, July 24, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85959950450?pwd=TnhiMFdWcjhtUU11VzUwckNSZkkxQT09\N Passcode: 653115\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 859 5995 0450\N Passcode: 653115\NI. Recreation Needs Assessment – D. Klahr 5-5:30 pm\N \NII. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement – Update from Law 5:30-5:45pm\N \NIII. Agenda Review 5:40-6:10 pm\NIV. Exec Session 6:10 pm
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, July 24, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Recreation Needs Assessment – D. Klahr 5-5:30 pm
II. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement – Update from Law 5:30-5:45pm
III. Agenda Review 5:40-6:10 pm
IV. Exec Session 6:10 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82107454864?pwd=SUFxd3kyaHdGMkRnYWdDMXZ2TkZvZz09\NPasscode: 854805\NOr Telephone: +1 309 205 3325 US\NWebinar ID: 821 0745 4864\NPasscode: 854805\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. 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The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. 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CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Jessica Scott, Senior Pastor Temple of Prayer Road to Damascus\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NRecognizing Ruben Rodriguez as Athlete of the Year\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of July 24, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the July 10th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the July 10th.\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for a CO-STARS purchase from the Asphalt Paving Group to refurbish the Baer Park Tennis Courts and the 6th and Amity Basketball Court for a total of $93,000 from the Court Resurfacing CIP Budget. Currently to date, the City has allocated or completed projects totaling $352,235.63 of these funds at the refurbishment of parks throughout the City.\N \NB. Resolution – authorizing the amendment of the CDBG-CV Action Plan moving $500,000 from the CDBG-CV Administration and CDBG-CV Microenterprise Activities and to the Liberty Fire Station Museum HVAC Project. In addition, Public Works will use $210,000 in City Capital (non-CDBG-CV) Funding for the project. The total project cost is $710,000. CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funding is permitted to be used for CDBG-eligible and fundable activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting and tabled at the June 26 and July 11 regular meetings\NB. Bill 70-2023 – amending Bill 52-2023 to provide funding for City Council District Events, by reducing the amount of the annual allocation to $15,000, $2,500 for each of the six Council Districts Introduced at the July 11 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – amending the City of Reading Code of Ethics by adding Council District Events/Community Promotions to the Prohibitive Behaviors in Section 5-1006\NB. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 576, Section 576-207, “One-Way Roadways Established,” by changing the flow of traffic in the 1800 block to one-way street in a Southbound direction\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NNone.\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NZoning Hearing Board – Phil Rabena, Chair\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\NThursday, July 27\NLiquor License Transfer Hearing – 600 Penn St – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, July 31\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NCharter & Ethics Orientation – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, August 7\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NStrategic Planning – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N \NMonday, August 14\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, August 21\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NConditional Use Hearing 411 S 14th re conversion to a 2-unit – Council Chambers - 5 pm \NCOW – Council Chambers - 6 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Jessica Scott, Senior Pastor Temple of Prayer Road to Damascus
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Recognizing Ruben Rodriguez as Athlete of the Year
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of July 24, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the July 10th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the July 10th.
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for a CO-STARS purchase from the Asphalt Paving Group to refurbish the Baer Park Tennis Courts and the 6th and Amity Basketball Court for a total of $93,000 from the Court Resurfacing CIP Budget. Currently to date, the City has allocated or completed projects totaling $352,235.63 of these funds at the refurbishment of parks throughout the City.
B. Resolution – authorizing the amendment of the CDBG-CV Action Plan moving $500,000 from the CDBG-CV Administration and CDBG-CV Microenterprise Activities and to the Liberty Fire Station Museum HVAC Project. In addition, Public Works will use $210,000 in City Capital (non-CDBG-CV) Funding for the project. The total project cost is $710,000. CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funding is permitted to be used for CDBG-eligible and fundable activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting and tabled at the June 26 and July 11 regular meetings
B. Bill 70-2023 – amending Bill 52-2023 to provide funding for City Council District Events, by reducing the amount of the annual allocation to $15,000, $2,500 for each of the six Council Districts Introduced at the July 11 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending the City of Reading Code of Ethics by adding Council District Events/Community Promotions to the Prohibitive Behaviors in Section 5-1006
B. Ordinance – amending the City Code Chapter 576, Section 576-207, “One-Way Roadways Established,” by changing the flow of traffic in the 1800 block to one-way street in a Southbound direction
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
None.
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Zoning Hearing Board – Phil Rabena, Chair
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 27
Liquor License Transfer Hearing – 600 Penn St – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, July 31
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Charter & Ethics Orientation – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, August 7
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Strategic Planning – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Monday, August 14
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, August 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Conditional Use Hearing 411 S 14th re conversion to a 2-unit – Council Chambers - 5 pm
COW – Council Chambers - 6 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, July 25, 2023; 6:00 PMDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Conditional Use Application for 400 North 6th StreetCU 2023-02(5) Conditional Use Application for 411 South 14th StreetCU 2023-03(6) Joint Municipal Authority of Wyomissing Valley; Annexation Plan ReviewPC 2023-102; 701 Old Wyomissing Road(7) Wawa Store # 153; Revised Plan of Record ReviewPC 2023-103; 1946 North 11th Street(8) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2021-118; 1124 Schuylkill Avenue(9) 12th Street Traffic Pattern Proposal(10) Muhlenberg Laureldale Joint Comp Plan Request for Review(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report(12) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval(a) 615-619 Walnut Street, PC 2022-111; 615-619 Walnut Street(b) Bern Street Car Wash, PC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street(c) Bern Street Storage, PC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street(d) RSD STEM School, PC 2022-112; 801 North 9th Street(13) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) Wawa # 153, PC 2023-103; 1946 North 11th Street(b) Holy Trinity Church of God, PC 2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street(14) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(a) Summary of July 18, 2023 Planning Commission Workshopi. Downtown Vision Zero Action Plan Updateii. 12th Street Traffic Plan Discussioniii. Phase II Ordinance Amendment Updates(15) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes(16) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, August 22, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(17) Adjournment
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Conditional Use Application for 400 North 6th Street
CU 2023-02
(5) Conditional Use Application for 411 South 14th Street
CU 2023-03
(6) Joint Municipal Authority of Wyomissing Valley; Annexation Plan Review
PC 2023-102; 701 Old Wyomissing Road
(7) Wawa Store # 153; Revised Plan of Record Review
PC 2023-103; 1946 North 11th Street
(8) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2021-118; 1124 Schuylkill Avenue
(9) 12th Street Traffic Pattern Proposal
(10) Muhlenberg Laureldale Joint Comp Plan Request for Review
(11) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report
(12) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(a) 615-619 Walnut Street, PC 2022-111; 615-619 Walnut Street
(b) Bern Street Car Wash, PC 2022-104; 1725 North 5th Street
(c) Bern Street Storage, PC 2022-105; 1704 North 6th Street
(d) RSD STEM School, PC 2022-112; 801 North 9th Street
(13) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) Wawa # 153, PC 2023-103; 1946 North 11th Street
(b) Holy Trinity Church of God, PC 2022-118; 1541 Montgomery Street
(14) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(a) Summary of July 18, 2023 Planning Commission Workshop
i. Downtown Vision Zero Action Plan Update
ii. 12th Street Traffic Plan Discussion
iii. Phase II Ordinance Amendment Updates
(15) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
(16) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, August 22, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(17) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:Liquor License Intermunicipal Transfer 600 Penn St (former Ocean Blue space) Monday, July 27, 2023 Hybrid\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LWE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel99 . Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82359404622?pwd=ay84empLYUN3czlLYzJMbTUvMkpSQT09Passcode: 747450Or join by phone:Dial: US: +l 301 715 8592Webinar ID: 823 5940 4622Passcode: 747450Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed tothe City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed inhave done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked "public comment" by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\Ninto the record. 1. Call to Order & PurposeAct 141 of 2000 amends the Commonwealth's Liquor Code to require the receiving municipality to hold a public hearing to obtain input from the community about the impact the approval of the liquor license transfer would have on their neighborhood if the number of licenses in the municipality exceeds one license per 3,000 inhabitants as determined at the date of filing of the application. The quota for the City of Reading is currently 29 licenses. There are currently 45 active Restaurant licenses in Reading, with 3 restaurant licenses available in safekeeping and none are available for sale. City Council must approve or deny the transfer within 45 days after the request to transfer is made. II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 5 minutes)During the hearing process, applicants are cautioned not to address the Administrative staff present but to make their presentation directly to City Council. The applicant may ask the President of Council or the Hearing Master to relay a question to Administrative staff. Owner: Skyline Cuisine & Bar LLC, Cesar Lopez - Matthew Mayer, Esq Ill. Council's Cross Examination"\NIV Testimony from City Staff (No more than 5 minutes)1. Police2. ZoningV. Other Testimony and EvidenceVI. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)VII. Rebuttal by Applicant (No more than 5 minutes)VIII. City Council will render a decision by adopting resolution at the August 14 or 28 Regular Meeting of CouncilIX. Adjourn\N
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Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed tothe City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed inhave done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked "public comment" by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
into the record.
1. Call to Order & Purpose
Act 141 of 2000 amends the Commonwealth's Liquor Code to require the receiving municipality to hold a public hearing to obtain input from the community about the impact the approval of the liquor license transfer would have on their neighborhood if the number of licenses in the municipality exceeds one license per 3,000 inhabitants as determined at the date of filing of the application. The quota for the City of Reading is currently 29 licenses. There are currently 45 active Restaurant licenses in Reading, with 3 restaurant licenses available in safekeeping and none are available for sale. City Council must approve or deny the transfer within 45 days after the request to transfer is made.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 5 minutes)
During the hearing process, applicants are cautioned not to address the Administrative staff present but to make their presentation directly to City Council. The applicant may ask the President of Council or the Hearing Master to relay a question to Administrative staff.
Owner: Skyline Cuisine & Bar LLC, Cesar Lopez - Matthew Mayer, Esq
Ill. Council's Cross Examination"
IV Testimony from City Staff (No more than 5 minutes)
1. Police
2. Zoning
V. Other Testimony and Evidence
VI. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
VII. Rebuttal by Applicant (No more than 5 minutes)
VIII. City Council will render a decision by adopting resolution at the August 14 or 28 Regular Meeting of Council
IX. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments CommitteeMonday, July 31, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Dr. Karen Wang – appointment – Board of Health\N4:15 – John Stine - appointment – HVAC Board\N4:30 – Daniel Heck - appointment - HVAC Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Monday, July 31, 2023
4:00 pm
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Dr. Karen Wang – appointment – Board of Health
4:15 – John Stine - appointment – HVAC Board
4:30 – Daniel Heck - appointment - HVAC Board
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, August 1, 2023\N4 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – June 6, 2023\N4. Inspection Reports\N\NHealth\NLead Abatement\N\N5. Opioid Update\N6. Old Business\N\NHealth Literacy Program\NHealth Board Amendment\N\N7. New Business\N\NReport to City Council\N\NNext Meeting – Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – June 6, 2023
4. Inspection Reports
5. Opioid Update
6. Old Business
- Health Literacy Program
- Health Board Amendment
7. New Business
Next Meeting – Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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SUMMARY:National Night Out
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SUMMARY:Reading Youth Commission
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DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, August 2, 2023\N6:00 PM\NThe Great American Creamery\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – May 3, 2023, June 7, 2023, July 5, 2023\NELECTION OF OFFICERS\NEVENT PLANNING\N\NNational Night Out\NYouth 3 on 3 basketball tournament - Rogelio\NNot One More - Genesis\NHalloween on Penn\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NGiveaway order - Melanie\NVideo Contest – Jane and Rogelio\NReview 2023 Budget usage - Shelly\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NMembership Update - Shelly\NRemaining 2023 meeting schedule\NReview list of interests\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – TBD\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
6:00 PM
The Great American Creamery
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – May 3, 2023, June 7, 2023, July 5, 2023
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
EVENT PLANNING
- National Night Out
- Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament - Rogelio
- Not One More - Genesis
- Halloween on Penn
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Giveaway order - Melanie
- Video Contest – Jane and Rogelio
- Review 2023 Budget usage - Shelly
NEW BUSINESS
- Membership Update - Shelly
- Remaining 2023 meeting schedule
- Review list of interests
NEXT MEETING DATE – TBD
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SUMMARY:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NDETERMINATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\NDOWNLOAD PACKET HERE (ZIP FILE 12 MG)\NDOWNLOAD AGENDA HERE (PDF)\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84349895392?pwd=clVMQ1Y4RWgrUloxQ1hpcW1ubUVpZz09\N Passcode: 427040\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 309 205 3325 \N Webinar ID: 843 4989 5392\N Passcode: 427040\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the June Certification Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N1. 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd., Jose Corniel Gomez & Maria Del Car Ortega De Gomez, owner, 1222 N 14th St, Rdg, Purchased March 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N2. 429 A Locust St, Edward Daniszewski, owner, 20 Dautrich Rd, Rdg, Purchased Feb 1993 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 429 A Locust St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N \N \N \N \N3. 548 Miltimore St, Francisco A Mendez Tiburcio & Juana De Deveaux, owner, 1339 N 11th St, Purchased June 2021 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 548 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N4. 448 Mulberry St, City Construction Services LLC, owner, 41 Oak Ln Lebanon PA, Purchased June 2012 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 448 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N5. 514 Minor St, Jonathon Cullen, owner, 148 Caitlin Dr Birdsboro Pa, Purchased Feb 2020 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 514 Minor St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N6. 936 Muhlenberg St, Aaron Anthony Torres, owner, 936 Muhlenberg St, Reading PA, Purchased March 2023 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 936 Muhlenberg St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N7. 545 Centre Ave, Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave, Rdg, Purchased March 2010 – TABLED August 2022 and April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N8. 527 Maple St, Stephanie Nicole Russell & Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2019 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 527 Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N9. 136 Greenwich St, Manuel Frutos, owner, 304 W Oley St Reading, Purchased Oct 2006 – TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 136 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N10. 1400 Hill Rd, Reading Hill LLC, owner, 140 Remsen St 2nd Fl Brooklyn NY, Purchase Date Not Listed\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1400 Hill Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 728 N Front St, Iwona Nawrot, owner, 3905 Ardmore Ave Reading, Purchased Feb 1998\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 728 N Front St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N13. 744 Franklin St., 744 Franklin Street Properties, owner, 477 Colonial Rd Ridgewood NJ, Purchased Nov 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 744 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N14. 1043 Court St., Aaron Chandran Morillo - & Maria Consuelo O’Neill, owner, 403 N 5th St Reading, Purchased June 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1043 Court St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 141 N 4th St., Nahir Rosa Nieves & Raymond Novoa, owner, 141 N 4th St Apt 4 Reading, Purchased Jan 2002\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 141 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 848 Franklin St., Angel & Maria Lazo, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading Purchased Feb 1990\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 848 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N18. 130 S 8th St., Rafael Devadip Lugo, owner, 75 W End Ave Apt C21D NY NY, Purchased Feb 2010\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 130 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 226 N 4th St., Angela Justina Garcia De Nieves, owner, 1814 Woodbine St Ridgewood NY, Purchased March 2014\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 226 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N20. 515 Schuylkill Ave., Herbert Carter Jr & Eleanor Wall, owner, 515 Schuylkill Ave Reading, Purchased April 1982\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 515 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N21. 747 N 8th St., Georgia Uche, owner, 747 N 8th St Reading, Purchased May 2003\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 747 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N23. 247 R Maple St., Angel Torres, owner, 1915 Reading Blvd West Lawn PA, Purchased May 2005\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 247 R Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N24. 315 Moss St., Antonio Hazel R & Ana Morales, owner, 1562 Mineral Spring Road Reading PA, Purchased Feb 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 315 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N25. 1009 N 12th St., Jose DeJesus, owner, PO Box 8603 Reading PA, Purchased April 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1009 N 12th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N26. 827 Church St., Ivan Durham, owner, 827 Church St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 1999\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 827 Church St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N28. 513 S 15th St., Nixon Felix & Daysi Reyes, owner, 36 Van Buren St Passaic NJ, Purchased May 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 513 S 15th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N29. 528 A S 9th St., Virginia Rivera, owner, 537 S 6th St Reading PA, Purchased June 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 528 A S 9th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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DETERMINATION HEARING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
HYBRID MEETING
6:00 p.m.
DOWNLOAD PACKET HERE (ZIP FILE 12 MG)
DOWNLOAD AGENDA HERE (PDF)
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I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the June Certification Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
V. Determination Hearing
1. 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd., Jose Corniel Gomez & Maria Del Car Ortega De Gomez, owner, 1222 N 14th St, Rdg, Purchased March 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
2. 429 A Locust St, Edward Daniszewski, owner, 20 Dautrich Rd, Rdg, Purchased Feb 1993 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 429 A Locust St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
3. 548 Miltimore St, Francisco A Mendez Tiburcio & Juana De Deveaux, owner, 1339 N 11th St, Purchased June 2021 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 548 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
4. 448 Mulberry St, City Construction Services LLC, owner, 41 Oak Ln Lebanon PA, Purchased June 2012 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 448 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
5. 514 Minor St, Jonathon Cullen, owner, 148 Caitlin Dr Birdsboro Pa, Purchased Feb 2020 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 514 Minor St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
6. 936 Muhlenberg St, Aaron Anthony Torres, owner, 936 Muhlenberg St, Reading PA, Purchased March 2023 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 936 Muhlenberg St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
7. 545 Centre Ave, Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave, Rdg, Purchased March 2010 – TABLED August 2022 and April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
8. 527 Maple St, Stephanie Nicole Russell & Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2019 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 527 Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
9. 136 Greenwich St, Manuel Frutos, owner, 304 W Oley St Reading, Purchased Oct 2006 – TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 136 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
10. 1400 Hill Rd, Reading Hill LLC, owner, 140 Remsen St 2nd Fl Brooklyn NY, Purchase Date Not Listed
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1400 Hill Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 728 N Front St, Iwona Nawrot, owner, 3905 Ardmore Ave Reading, Purchased Feb 1998
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 728 N Front St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
13. 744 Franklin St., 744 Franklin Street Properties, owner, 477 Colonial Rd Ridgewood NJ, Purchased Nov 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 744 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 1043 Court St., Aaron Chandran Morillo - & Maria Consuelo O’Neill, owner, 403 N 5th St Reading, Purchased June 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1043 Court St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 141 N 4th St., Nahir Rosa Nieves & Raymond Novoa, owner, 141 N 4th St Apt 4 Reading, Purchased Jan 2002
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 141 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 848 Franklin St., Angel & Maria Lazo, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading Purchased Feb 1990
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 848 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
18. 130 S 8th St., Rafael Devadip Lugo, owner, 75 W End Ave Apt C21D NY NY, Purchased Feb 2010
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 130 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 226 N 4th St., Angela Justina Garcia De Nieves, owner, 1814 Woodbine St Ridgewood NY, Purchased March 2014
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 226 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
20. 515 Schuylkill Ave., Herbert Carter Jr & Eleanor Wall, owner, 515 Schuylkill Ave Reading, Purchased April 1982
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 515 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
21. 747 N 8th St., Georgia Uche, owner, 747 N 8th St Reading, Purchased May 2003
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 747 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
23. 247 R Maple St., Angel Torres, owner, 1915 Reading Blvd West Lawn PA, Purchased May 2005
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 247 R Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
24. 315 Moss St., Antonio Hazel R & Ana Morales, owner, 1562 Mineral Spring Road Reading PA, Purchased Feb 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 315 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
25. 1009 N 12th St., Jose DeJesus, owner, PO Box 8603 Reading PA, Purchased April 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1009 N 12th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
26. 827 Church St., Ivan Durham, owner, 827 Church St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 1999
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 827 Church St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
28. 513 S 15th St., Nixon Felix & Daysi Reyes, owner, 36 Van Buren St Passaic NJ, Purchased May 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 513 S 15th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
29. 528 A S 9th St., Virginia Rivera, owner, 537 S 6th St Reading PA, Purchased June 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 528 A S 9th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, August 7, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N \NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Bennyli Suero – appointment – Youth Commission\N4:15 – Mia Perez - appointment - Youth Commission\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N Karen Wang – appointment – Board of Health\N John Stine – appointment – HVAC Board\N Daniel Heck – appointment – HVAC Board\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page3 ), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn \N Youth Commission Facts\NIt is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.\NYouth Commission Questions for New Applicants\N\NWhat is the purpose of the Youth Commission?\NWhy are you interested in serving on the Youth Commission?\NWill you be able to regularly attend meetings?\NWhat would you like to see the Youth Commission accomplish?\NWhat concerns do you have?\N\NYouth Commission Questions for Reappointments\N\NDo you regularly attend meetings?\NWhat has the Youth Commission accomplished?\NWhat issues need to be addressed?\NHas City leadership been responsive to Youth Commission recommendations?\NHave conditions improved?\N\N \N\N\N\N\NCITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA\N \N \N\NMEMORANDUM\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\NTO:\N\N\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N\N\N\N\NFROM:\N\N\N Shelly Smith, Deputy City Clerk\N\N\N\N\NDATE:\N\N\NAugust 7, 2023\N\N\N\N\NSUBJECT:\N\N\N Pending Applications\N\N\N\N\N_________________________________________________________________________________________________________\N \NThe following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:\N \NCitizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 per Mayor)\N\NTonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral approval\N\N \NCharter Board – 1 term expiration, 2open seats (5 members)\N\NShane McFarlane – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor April 2023\N\N \NYouth Commission – 2 open District 1 seats, 1 open District 3 seat, 2 open District 6 seats, 2 open Mayor seats (15 members)\N\NBennyli Suero – appointment – Council District 3 – has Mayoral approval\NMia Perez – appointment – Council District 2 – has Mayoral approval\NBrandom Hernandez – reappointment – Council District 4 – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor July 2023\N\N \N \N \NHVAC Board – 4 open seats (9 members)\N\NDaniel Heck – appointment – has Mayoral approval\NAntonio Calleja Jr – appointment\NJohn Stine – appointment – has Mayoral approval\NBrad Auman – appointment – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor July 2023\N\NZoning Hearing Board – 1 term expiration, 1 open alternate seat (5 members + 2 alternates)\N\NJeffrey Gattone – reappointment – sent to Mayor May 2023\N\NAnimal Control Board – 2 term expirations, 1 open seat (veterinarian) (7 members)\N\NSavannah Baller – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination - has Mayoral approval\NAnna Miller – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination\N\NBoard of Health – 1 open seat (5 members + 2 alternates)\N\NKaren Wang – appointment – needs Mayoral nomination – has Mayoral approval\N\NBerks County Convention Center Authority – 1 City term expiration (7 members, 3 City members, 3 County member, 1 alternating member)\N\NMichael Fiucci – reappointment – sent to Mayor July 2023\N\NPolice Civil Service Board – 2 term expirations (3 members)\N\NPamela Johnson – reappointment – sent to Mayor July 2023\NElsayed Elmarzouky – reappointment\NEd Stock - reappointment\N\N \N\N\N\N\NBOARDS, AUTHORITIES & COMMISSIONS\N\N\N\N\NOPEN SEATS\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NAugust 7 2023\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard, Authority & Commission\N\N\NMayor appointment w/ Council approval\N\N\NMayor appointment\N\N\NCouncil appointment\N\N\N\N\NBOARDS\N\N\N\N\NElectrician's\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NExamining Board\N\N\NBoard full\N\N \N \N\N\N\NMust be master\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NElectrician\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NPlumbing Board of\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NExaminers\N\N\NBoard full\N\N \N \N\N\N\NMust be master\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NPlumber\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NReading HVAC Board\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NMust have master\N\N\N4 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N\Nlicense\N\N\N4 applications pending\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NZoning Hearing Board\N\N \N \N\N1 opening\N\N\N\N \N \N \N\N1 alternate opening\N\N\N\N \N \N \N\N1 application pending\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NPolice Civil Service\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard\N\N \N \N\NBoard full\N\N\N\N \N \N \N\N2 applications pending\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NFire Civil Service\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard\N\N \N \N\N1 opening\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard of Historical\N\N \N \N\N4 openings\N\N\N\N\NArchitectural Review\N\N \N \N\NHistoric District Openings\N\N\N\N \N \N \N\N& Trades Professional\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard of Trustees of\N\N \N \N\N2 City openings\N\N\N\N\Nthe Reading Public\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NLibrary\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N\NBoard of Health\N\N\N1 opening\N\N \N \N\N\N \N\N1 application pending\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard of Ethics\N\N\N 2 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NBuilding/Fire Code Board of Appeals\N\N\N1 alternate opening\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NAnimal Control Board\N\N\N2 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N \N\N2 applications pending\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NCharter Board\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N\N3 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N \N\N1 application pending\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NCode & License\N\N \N\N 1 opening\N\N \N\N\N\NAppeals Board\N\N \N\N 1 alternate opening\N\N\N 2 alternate openings\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NEqual Business\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NOpportunity Advisory\N\N\N3 openings – minority bus – owner; procurement professional, resident\N\N \N \N\N\N\NBoard\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NDiversity Board\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N\N1 opening\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NPagoda Foundation\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N\NMayoral\NAppointments\Nfilled\N\N\N2 openings\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NConversion Therapy\N\N\N3 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N\NMental Health\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NServices Appeals\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NBoard\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N\NAUTHORITIES\N\N\N\N\NReading Area Water\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NAuthority\N\N \N \N\NBoard full\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NReading Redevelopment\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NAuthority\N\N \N \N\NBoard full\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NReading Housing\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NAuthority\N\N\N1 opening\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NReading Parking\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NAuthority\N\N \N\NBoard full\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NConvention Center Authority\N\N \N \N\NCity positions filled\N\N\N\N \N \N \N\N1 application pending\N\N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NCOMMISSIONS\N\N\N\N\NPlanning Commission\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N\N2 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NShade Tree\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NCommission\N\N\N2 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NStadium\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NCommission\N\N\NBoard full\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NReading Human\N\N \N \N \N\N\N\NRelations Commission\N\N \N\N4 openings\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NBlighted Property Review Committee\N\N\N2 openings\N\N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\N \N\N\N\N \N\NEnvironmental Advisory\N\N \N \N\NBoard full\N\N\N\N \N\NCouncil\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NRecreation\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NCommission\N\N\NCity positions filled\N\N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NAudit\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NCommittee\N\N \N \N\NBoard full\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NCitizens Initiative\N\N \N\N3 openings\N\N\N6 openings – 1 per\N\N \N\N\N\NCommission\N\N \N \N\NCity Council District\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N\N1 application pending\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NYouth Commission\N\N \N\N1 opening\N\N\N2 District 1; 1 District 3; 2 District 6\N\N \N\N\N \N \N\N1 application pending\N\N\N2 applications pending\N\N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N\NDowntown\N\N \N\N2 openings\N\N\N2 openings\N\N \N\N\N\NRevitalization P3\N\N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N \N \N \N \N \N\N\N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, August 7, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09
Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
Passcode: 972205
Dial by your location
- 877 853 5257 US Toll-free
- 888 475 4499 US Toll-free
I. Interviews
4:00 – Bennyli Suero – appointment – Youth Commission
4:15 – Mia Perez - appointment - Youth Commission
II. Appointment Recommendations
Karen Wang – appointment – Board of Health
John Stine – appointment – HVAC Board
Daniel Heck – appointment – HVAC Board
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page3 ), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Adjourn
Youth Commission Facts
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish a City of Reading Youth Commission [Commission]. The Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials, but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. Establishment of a Commission will facilitate the participation of youth and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear and address their ideas and concerns.
Youth Commission Questions for New Applicants
- What is the purpose of the Youth Commission?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Youth Commission?
- Will you be able to regularly attend meetings?
- What would you like to see the Youth Commission accomplish?
- What concerns do you have?
Youth Commission Questions for Reappointments
- Do you regularly attend meetings?
- What has the Youth Commission accomplished?
- What issues need to be addressed?
- Has City leadership been responsive to Youth Commission recommendations?
- Have conditions improved?
CITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA
MEMORANDUM |
TO: | Nominations and Appointments Committee |
FROM: | Shelly Smith, Deputy City Clerk |
DATE: | August 7, 2023 |
SUBJECT: | Pending Applications |
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:
Citizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 per Mayor)
- Tonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral approval
Charter Board – 1 term expiration, 2open seats (5 members)
- Shane McFarlane – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor April 2023
Youth Commission – 2 open District 1 seats, 1 open District 3 seat, 2 open District 6 seats, 2 open Mayor seats (15 members)
- Bennyli Suero – appointment – Council District 3 – has Mayoral approval
- Mia Perez – appointment – Council District 2 – has Mayoral approval
- Brandom Hernandez – reappointment – Council District 4 – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor July 2023
HVAC Board – 4 open seats (9 members)
- Daniel Heck – appointment – has Mayoral approval
- Antonio Calleja Jr – appointment
- John Stine – appointment – has Mayoral approval
- Brad Auman – appointment – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor July 2023
Zoning Hearing Board – 1 term expiration, 1 open alternate seat (5 members + 2 alternates)
- Jeffrey Gattone – reappointment – sent to Mayor May 2023
Animal Control Board – 2 term expirations, 1 open seat (veterinarian) (7 members)
- Savannah Baller – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination - has Mayoral approval
- Anna Miller – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination
Board of Health – 1 open seat (5 members + 2 alternates)
- Karen Wang – appointment – needs Mayoral nomination – has Mayoral approval
Berks County Convention Center Authority – 1 City term expiration (7 members, 3 City members, 3 County member, 1 alternating member)
- Michael Fiucci – reappointment – sent to Mayor July 2023
Police Civil Service Board – 2 term expirations (3 members)
- Pamela Johnson – reappointment – sent to Mayor July 2023
- Elsayed Elmarzouky – reappointment
- Ed Stock - reappointment
BOARDS, AUTHORITIES & COMMISSIONS |
OPEN SEATS |
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August 7 2023 |
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Board, Authority & Commission | Mayor appointment w/ Council approval | Mayor appointment | Council appointment |
BOARDS |
Electrician's | | | |
Examining Board | Board full | | |
Must be master | | | |
Electrician | | | |
Plumbing Board of | | | |
Examiners | Board full | | |
Must be master | | | |
Plumber | | | |
Reading HVAC Board | | | |
Must have master | 4 openings | | |
license | 4 applications pending | | |
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Zoning Hearing Board | | | 1 opening |
| | | | 1 alternate opening |
| | | | 1 application pending |
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Police Civil Service | | | |
Board | | | Board full |
| | | | 2 applications pending |
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Fire Civil Service | | | |
Board | | | 1 opening |
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Board of Historical | | | 4 openings |
Architectural Review | | | Historic District Openings |
| | | | & Trades Professional |
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Board of Trustees of | | | 2 City openings |
the Reading Public | | | |
Library | | | |
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Board of Health | 1 opening | | |
| | 1 application pending | | |
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Board of Ethics | 2 openings | | |
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Building/Fire Code Board of Appeals | 1 alternate opening | | |
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Animal Control Board | 2 openings | | |
| | 2 applications pending | | |
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Charter Board | | | |
| | 3 openings | | |
| | 1 application pending | | |
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Code & License | | 1 opening | |
Appeals Board | | 1 alternate opening | 2 alternate openings |
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Equal Business | | | |
Opportunity Advisory | 3 openings – minority bus – owner; procurement professional, resident | | |
Board | | | |
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Diversity Board | | | |
| | | | 1 opening |
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Pagoda Foundation | | | |
| | | Mayoral Appointments filled | 2 openings |
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Conversion Therapy | 3 openings | | |
Mental Health | | | |
Services Appeals | | | |
Board | | | |
AUTHORITIES |
Reading Area Water | | | |
Authority | | | Board full |
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Reading Redevelopment | | | |
Authority | | | Board full |
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Reading Housing | | | |
Authority | 1 opening | | |
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Reading Parking | | | |
Authority | | Board full | |
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Convention Center Authority | | | City positions filled |
| | | | 1 application pending |
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COMMISSIONS |
Planning Commission | | | |
| | 2 openings | | |
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Shade Tree | | | |
Commission | 2 openings | | |
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Stadium | | | |
Commission | Board full | | |
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Reading Human | | | |
Relations Commission | | 4 openings | |
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Blighted Property Review Committee | 2 openings | | |
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| | Environmental Advisory | | | Board full |
| | Council | | | |
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Recreation | | | | |
Commission | City positions filled | | | |
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Audit | | | | |
Committee | | | Board full | |
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Citizens Initiative | | 3 openings | 6 openings – 1 per | |
Commission | | | City Council District | |
| | | | 1 application pending | |
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Youth Commission | | 1 opening | 2 District 1; 1 District 3; 2 District 6 | |
| | | 1 application pending | 2 applications pending | |
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Downtown | | 2 openings | 2 openings | |
Revitalization P3 | | | | |
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning
CREATED:20230721T125857Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/strategic-planning-2
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NStrategic Planning\NCommittee\NMonday, August 7, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NStrategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development\N \NCommittee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85705039317?pwd=OUwzTXBNbStldEVHL01ydG14SXY5Zz09\N Passcode: 295301\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 857 0503 9317\N Passcode: 295301\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NAlthough Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012\N \N1. Change in Flow of Traffic 1800 blk N 12th St – B. King 5-5:30 PM\N \N2. Pagoda Wall and Stairs Repair Update 5:30-6:30 PM\N \N3. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Completion Timeline 6:30-6:45 pm\N \N4. Adjourn 5:45-6 pm \N \N \NFollow-up\N\NIdentify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation\NAulenbach’s Cemetery MOU\N
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Strategic Planning
Committee
Monday, August 7, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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Strategic planning determines where an organization is going, how it's going to get there and measures success over time. It ensures the most effective use of the organization's limited resources by focusing resources on key priorities. The Council Strategic Planning committee will prioritize, in collaboration with the City's administration, the City’s goals, objectives and strategies and determine which initiatives take precedence for implementation, under three main objectives: Finance, Standards of Living and Economic Development
Committee Members: C. Daubert, C. Miller, M. Goodman-Hinnershitz, W. Butler, M. Ventura D. Reed
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Although Council committee meetings are open to the public, public comment is not permitted at Council Committee meetings. However, citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. Comment from citizens or professionals during the meeting may be solicited on agenda topics via invitation by the Committee Chair. All electronic recording devices must be at the entry door in all meeting rooms and offices, as per Bill No. 27-2012
1. Change in Flow of Traffic 1800 blk N 12th St – B. King 5-5:30 PM
2. Pagoda Wall and Stairs Repair Update 5:30-6:30 PM
3. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Completion Timeline 6:30-6:45 pm
4. Adjourn 5:45-6 pm
Follow-up
- Identify components of Downtown Plus plan for implementation
- Aulenbach’s Cemetery MOU
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SUMMARY:ZHB Public Hearings
CREATED:20230719T184508Z
DTSTAMP:20230719T184508Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zhb-public-hearings-4
DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G S\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, August 09, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, August 08, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.\N• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-19 – 1043 Buttonwood St. (UPI 1151761029556)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-42 – 1262 Cotton St. (UPI 10531630271758) Yamari Torres is requesting SpecialExceptions and/or Variances to allow a place of worship, even though it is attached to a principal residentialuse and off-street parking requirements, originally denied by the Zoning Hearing Board on December 14,2022 and remanded to the Board for further proceedings. The subject property is located in the R-3 ZoningDistrict.Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433) (continued from June 14 meeting) BrianGuzman is seeking a dimensional variance and any other required variances to establish a parking lot toaccommodate (4) four parking spaces. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential ZoningDistrict, and the owner of record is Igelsia Cristiana Casa Del Rey.Appeal #2023-20 – 726 Franklin St. (UPI 03530628992525) Carlos Cruz is seeking dimensional Variancefor the required lot dimensions and Variance for square footage requirements for dwelling units to establisha restaurant on first floor and one dwelling unit second and third floors containing three bedrooms. Thesubject property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2023-22 – 1125 Moss St. (UPI 13531737063568) Duka Properties LLC is seeking SpecialException for Adaptive Reuse to establish 55 dwelling units, or in an alternate a Variance for the proposeduse and dimensional relief. A variance for the required buffer strip and off-street parking requirements. Inthe alternate to replace an existing non-conforming use with less intense non-conforming use. The subjectproperty is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2023-23 – 241 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789693) Highland Real Estate Group LLC is seekingSpecial Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 6 dwelling units, and Variances for square footagerequirements for dwelling units and off-street parking requirements. The property is located in the R-3Residential Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Completeapplications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, August 09, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, August 08, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-19 – 1043 Buttonwood St. (UPI 1151761029556)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-42 – 1262 Cotton St. (UPI 10531630271758) Yamari Torres is requesting Special
Exceptions and/or Variances to allow a place of worship, even though it is attached to a principal residential
use and off-street parking requirements, originally denied by the Zoning Hearing Board on December 14,
2022 and remanded to the Board for further proceedings. The subject property is located in the R-3 Zoning
District.
Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433) (continued from June 14 meeting) Brian
Guzman is seeking a dimensional variance and any other required variances to establish a parking lot to
accommodate (4) four parking spaces. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning
District, and the owner of record is Igelsia Cristiana Casa Del Rey.
Appeal #2023-20 – 726 Franklin St. (UPI 03530628992525) Carlos Cruz is seeking dimensional Variance
for the required lot dimensions and Variance for square footage requirements for dwelling units to establish
a restaurant on first floor and one dwelling unit second and third floors containing three bedrooms. The
subject property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-22 – 1125 Moss St. (UPI 13531737063568) Duka Properties LLC is seeking Special
Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 55 dwelling units, or in an alternate a Variance for the proposed
use and dimensional relief. A variance for the required buffer strip and off-street parking requirements. In
the alternate to replace an existing non-conforming use with less intense non-conforming use. The subject
property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-23 – 241 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789693) Highland Real Estate Group LLC is seeking
Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 6 dwelling units, and Variances for square footage
requirements for dwelling units and off-street parking requirements. The property is located in the R-3
Residential Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete
applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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SUMMARY:Board of Ethics
CREATED:20230803T155554Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-ethics-2
DESCRIPTION:Ethics Board\NAgenda\NAugust 10, 2023\N 5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREZoom Virtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of minutes – January 19, 2023\N4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair\N5. Old Business\N\NBoard Policy on the enforcement of subpoenas\NBoard Policy on the enforcement of submission of Supplemental Financial Interest Statements\NBoard Policy on enforcement and submission of Campaign Finance Reports\N\N6. New Business\N\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-1\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-2\NCampaign Finance Report review\NStatement of Financial Interest audit – 2019, 2020, 2021\N\N7. Next meeting date
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August 10, 2023
5 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of minutes – January 19, 2023
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
5. Old Business
- Board Policy on the enforcement of subpoenas
- Board Policy on the enforcement of submission of Supplemental Financial Interest Statements
- Board Policy on enforcement and submission of Campaign Finance Reports
6. New Business
- Advisory Opinion 2023-1
- Advisory Opinion 2023-2
- Campaign Finance Report review
- Statement of Financial Interest audit – 2019, 2020, 2021
7. Next meeting date
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SUMMARY:RIVERZILLLA 2023
CREATED:20230711T132107Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/riverzillla-2023
DESCRIPTION:\NRiverzilla is back at Riverfront Park, Reading, PA, for its second year on August 12th, 2023! This free, family-friendly event is a collaboration between the City of Reading Public Works Department, Schuylkill River Greenways, Berks Nature, Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, Take It Outdoors, and The Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River. The day will begin with a riverbank clean-up at 9 am. Please wear sturdy shoes that can get wet. After the cleanup, the event will open at 11 am. Take It Outdoors will be providing kayaks and how-to paddle demonstrations, and trail bikes will also be available to try. Other activities will include cornhole, bubbles, a free clothing swap, watershed education, Native American dancing, crafts, and more!New to Riverzilla this year is a clothing swap! As we are heading back into the school year, Opportunity House is hosting a clothing swap to freshen up your wardrobe! Attendees can bring gently worn clothes they would like to get rid of and swap them for something from the thrift store or take what they want for no cost!Hop to it with Berks Nature at our amphibian table! Play fun games and learn about native frogs, toads, and salamanders of the Delaware River Watershed. Each child can walk away with a free amphibian activity booklet to enjoy and continue to learn at home!
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Riverzilla is back at Riverfront Park, Reading, PA, for its second year on August 12th, 2023! This free, family-friendly event is a collaboration between the City of Reading Public Works Department, Schuylkill River Greenways, Berks Nature, Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, Take It Outdoors, and The Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River. The day will begin with a riverbank clean-up at 9 am. Please wear sturdy shoes that can get wet. After the cleanup, the event will open at 11 am. Take It Outdoors will be providing kayaks and how-to paddle demonstrations, and trail bikes will also be available to try. Other activities will include cornhole, bubbles, a free clothing swap, watershed education, Native American dancing, crafts, and more!
New to Riverzilla this year is a clothing swap! As we are heading back into the school year, Opportunity House is hosting a clothing swap to freshen up your wardrobe! Attendees can bring gently worn clothes they would like to get rid of and swap them for something from the thrift store or take what they want for no cost!
Hop to it with Berks Nature at our amphibian table! Play fun games and learn about native frogs, toads, and salamanders of the Delaware River Watershed. Each child can walk away with a free amphibian activity booklet to enjoy and continue to learn at home!
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
CREATED:20230721T125939Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-63
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, August 14, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. \N \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81735120810?pwd=d29RWkdPVU9QUnlXSnprd1VDazNYQT09\N Passcode: 285162\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 301 715 8592\N Webinar ID: 817 3512 0810\N Passcode: 285162\NI. Skyline and Riverfront Park Problems 5-5:30 pm\NII. 2024 Budget 5:30-5:45 pm\N \NIII. Timeline Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project 5:45-6 pm\NIV. Agenda Review 6-6:20 pm\NV. Exec Session - Real Estate 6:20 pm
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, August 14, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video.
Due to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below.
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I. Skyline and Riverfront Park Problems 5-5:30 pm
II. 2024 Budget 5:30-5:45 pm
III. Timeline Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project 5:45-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6-6:20 pm
V. Exec Session - Real Estate 6:20 pm
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20230721T130037Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-42
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83168069809?pwd=eHVUSlhKVjJwZXhRTEU5NVV2cHBNQT09\N Passcode: 813053\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 831 6806 9809\N Passcode: 813053\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Iglesia Casa de Restauracion\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation and real estate\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NRecognizing Ruben Rodriguez as Athlete of the Year\NHistoric Preservation Awards to:\N\N138 S 5th St\N30 N 5th St\N147 N 5th St\N39 S 9th St\N903 Buttonwood St\N619 Church St\N413 Douglass St\N\N\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of August 14, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the July 24th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the July 24th, the July 31st Nominations Committee meeting and the August 7th Strategic Planning Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the demolition of 1330 Greenwich Street to Empire Services Reading, PA who is the low bidder with total bid price of $77,400.00.\NB. Resolution – authorizing the installation of Film Fest banners on the Penn Street and Buttonwood Street Bridges in October, as recommended by the Public Art Committee\NC. Resolution – authorizing the Solicitor to execute the forms to approve Repository Bids for 1118 Palms Court and 224 Reed Street at $840 each.\ND. Award of Contract – for the Northwest Branch Library Roof Replacement Project to Equity Roofing, Mifflinburg, PA for the total amount of $96,828.00.\NE. Award of Contract – to Performance Piping, Inc., a COSTARS Vendor, for in place lining of sanitary sewer pipe, manholes and laterals in the Buttonwood Gateway at the cost of $379,339.56. and moving the required storm sewer improvements to Phase II of the streetscape improvements\NF. Resolution – authorizing the amendment of the agreement for traffic engineering services with McCormick Taylor, Inc in the amount of $441,000\NG. Resolution - authorizing the donation of nine (9) out-of-service Police bicycles to the Borough of Mohnton\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting and tabled at the June 26, July 11, July 24 regular meetings\NB. Bill No. 71-2023 – amending the City of Reading Code of Ethics by adding Council District Events/Community Promotions to the Prohibitive Behaviors in Section 5-1006 Introduced at the July 24 regular meeting\NC. Bill No. 72-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 576, Section 576-207, “One-Way Roadways Established,” by changing the flow of traffic in the 1800 block of N. 12th Street to a one-way street in a Southbound direction Introduced at the July 24 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\NA. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 in the General Fund Budget from Public Works Consulting Services to Public Property Gas-Utilities due to a price spike in the cost of the gas utility. \N \NB. Ordinance – authorizing the creation of the Officers and Employees Deferred\NCompensation Plan (OE DCP) Fund *93 Plan Fund with the corresponding bank and\NInvestment accounts to record all OE DCP related transactions for the City’s employees who\Nare members of this pension plan.\NC. Ordinance – authorizing budget amendment to the General Fund by increasing\NEmployee Contribution to Medical Insurance line item by $2,300,000 through a transfer from\Nfund balance in the same amount\ND. Ordinance – authorizing an amendment to the Position Ordinance to create the new position of Senior Associate HR at an annual salary of $70,000 \NE. Ordinance – authorizing a Budget amendment to appropriate funding for the acquisition\Nof 951 Morgantown Road from Alvernia University in the amount of $2.5M from the Building\N& Building Improvement line item in the PW Budget\N \N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – approving the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license from Hamburg, PA to Skylight Cuisine and Bar, LLC at 600 Penn Street, Floor 1, Reading PA\NB. Resolution – authorizing the affiliation of Keep Reading Beautiful with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful authorizing the payment of approved expenses by the City as per Administrative Code Section 5-806 Fiscal Provisions\NC. Resolution – appointing Bennyli Suero to the Youth Commission\ND. Resolution – appointing Mia Perez to the Youth Commission\NE. Resolution – appointing Karen Wang to the Board of Health\N \NF. Resolution – appointing Daniel Heck to the Mechanical Board\NG. Resolution – appointing John Stine to the Mechanical Board\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NHistorical Architectural Review Board -\N \N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NThursday, August 17\NConditional Use Hearing 400 N 6th re add an additional rental unit to a non-conforming commercial use with a 1-unit rental – Council Chambers - 5 pm \N \NMonday, August 21\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NConditional Use Hearing 411 S 14th re conversion to a 2-unit – Council Chambers - 5 pm \NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 6 pm\N \NMonday, August 28\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, September 4\N**Labor Day – City Hall Closed\N \N**Tuesday, September 5\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NStrategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 18\NCommittee of the Whole re Charter Orientation – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N \N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Iglesia Casa de Restauracion
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation and real estate
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Recognizing Ruben Rodriguez as Athlete of the Year
- Historic Preservation Awards to:
- 138 S 5th St
- 30 N 5th St
- 147 N 5th St
- 39 S 9th St
- 903 Buttonwood St
- 619 Church St
- 413 Douglass St
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of August 14, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the July 24th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the July 24th, the July 31st Nominations Committee meeting and the August 7th Strategic Planning Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the demolition of 1330 Greenwich Street to Empire Services Reading, PA who is the low bidder with total bid price of $77,400.00.
B. Resolution – authorizing the installation of Film Fest banners on the Penn Street and Buttonwood Street Bridges in October, as recommended by the Public Art Committee
C. Resolution – authorizing the Solicitor to execute the forms to approve Repository Bids for 1118 Palms Court and 224 Reed Street at $840 each.
D. Award of Contract – for the Northwest Branch Library Roof Replacement Project to Equity Roofing, Mifflinburg, PA for the total amount of $96,828.00.
E. Award of Contract – to Performance Piping, Inc., a COSTARS Vendor, for in place lining of sanitary sewer pipe, manholes and laterals in the Buttonwood Gateway at the cost of $379,339.56. and moving the required storm sewer improvements to Phase II of the streetscape improvements
F. Resolution – authorizing the amendment of the agreement for traffic engineering services with McCormick Taylor, Inc in the amount of $441,000
G. Resolution - authorizing the donation of nine (9) out-of-service Police bicycles to the Borough of Mohnton
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 65-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the sale of property owned by the City, adjacent to the Berks County Regional Airport to the adjoining property owner, Colin Wyatt Introduced at the June 12 regular meeting and tabled at the June 26, July 11, July 24 regular meetings
B. Bill No. 71-2023 – amending the City of Reading Code of Ethics by adding Council District Events/Community Promotions to the Prohibitive Behaviors in Section 5-1006 Introduced at the July 24 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 72-2023 – amending the City Code Chapter 576, Section 576-207, “One-Way Roadways Established,” by changing the flow of traffic in the 1800 block of N. 12th Street to a one-way street in a Southbound direction Introduced at the July 24 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 in the General Fund Budget from Public Works Consulting Services to Public Property Gas-Utilities due to a price spike in the cost of the gas utility.
B. Ordinance – authorizing the creation of the Officers and Employees Deferred
Compensation Plan (OE DCP) Fund *93 Plan Fund with the corresponding bank and
Investment accounts to record all OE DCP related transactions for the City’s employees who
are members of this pension plan.
C. Ordinance – authorizing budget amendment to the General Fund by increasing
Employee Contribution to Medical Insurance line item by $2,300,000 through a transfer from
fund balance in the same amount
D. Ordinance – authorizing an amendment to the Position Ordinance to create the new position of Senior Associate HR at an annual salary of $70,000
E. Ordinance – authorizing a Budget amendment to appropriate funding for the acquisition
of 951 Morgantown Road from Alvernia University in the amount of $2.5M from the Building
& Building Improvement line item in the PW Budget
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – approving the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license from Hamburg, PA to Skylight Cuisine and Bar, LLC at 600 Penn Street, Floor 1, Reading PA
B. Resolution – authorizing the affiliation of Keep Reading Beautiful with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful authorizing the payment of approved expenses by the City as per Administrative Code Section 5-806 Fiscal Provisions
C. Resolution – appointing Bennyli Suero to the Youth Commission
D. Resolution – appointing Mia Perez to the Youth Commission
E. Resolution – appointing Karen Wang to the Board of Health
F. Resolution – appointing Daniel Heck to the Mechanical Board
G. Resolution – appointing John Stine to the Mechanical Board
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Historical Architectural Review Board -
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 17
Conditional Use Hearing 400 N 6th re add an additional rental unit to a non-conforming commercial use with a 1-unit rental – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Monday, August 21
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Conditional Use Hearing 411 S 14th re conversion to a 2-unit – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 6 pm
Monday, August 28
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, September 4
**Labor Day – City Hall Closed
**Tuesday, September 5
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Strategic Planning Committee – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, September 18
Committee of the Whole re Charter Orientation – Council Chambers - 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:Building & Fire Code Appeals Board\NEvidentiary Hearing\NAppeal Hearing\NWednesday, August 16, 2023\NPenn Room & Hybrid\N5 pm\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81828942459?pwd=aS8wV3h1Q0F6MTkxN0IvUmd3QkJuZz09\N Passcode: 657454\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 818 2894 2459\N Passcode: 657454\NI. Call to Order & Purpose\NII. Appeals\N\N112 S 6th Street - N East Property LLC, 2314 Grant St Reading Pa 19606\N210 N 5th St, aka 206 N 5th - Berks Co Ctr for Independent Living 416 Blair Ave Reading Pa 19601\N\NIII. Board Deliberation in Executive Session\NIV. Decision
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
II. Appeals
- 112 S 6th Street - N East Property LLC, 2314 Grant St Reading Pa 19606
- 210 N 5th St, aka 206 N 5th - Berks Co Ctr for Independent Living 416 Blair Ave Reading Pa 19601
III. Board Deliberation in Executive Session
IV. Decision
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NEvidentiary Hearing\NPublic Hearing\NConditional Use\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N400 N 6th Street \Nadd 5 additional rental units to an existing non-conforming \Ncommercial use with a 1-unit rental\NThursday, August 17, 2023\NCouncil Chambers & Hybrid\N5 pm \NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.\N \NPublic Comment Instructions:\NCitizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\N \NAll remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84783218372?pwd=b2psb3BJQ3RsellGL091eURkU212Zz09\N Passcode: 943736\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 847 8321 8372\N Passcode: 943736\NI. Call to Order & Purpose\NThe purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony on the Conditional Use Application for 400 N 6th to add 5 additional rental units to an existing non-conforming commercial use with a 1-unit rental.\N \N\N 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.\N\N A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:\N (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.\N (2) Creates an undue concentration of population.\N (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.\N (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.\N (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards.\N (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.\N\N 600-1203. Conditions for conditional uses.\N\ND. Conversions. This section applies to an existing building where it is allowed by the zoning district regulations to be converted into new dwelling units. The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited, as per §§ 600-803 and 600-804. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 83-2013]\N (1) A site plan, drawn to the scale, showing the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, private entrances, walkways and landscaping, shall be submitted, as well as architectural plans showing the dimensions and square footage of all rooms and storage spaces and indicating the intended use of all rooms.\N (2) The conversion shall have the minimum floor area as designated by the following schedule:\N\N\N\N\NApartment\N\N\NSquare Feet\N\N\N\N\NEfficiency or studio\N\N\NNot allowed\N\N\N\N\NOne-bedroom\N\N\N550\N\N\N\N\NTwo-bedroom\N\N\N700\N\N\N\N\NThree or more bedroom\N\N\N850\N\N\N\N\N (3) For each dwelling unit, there shall be a minimum 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per unit.\N (4) Documents indicating to the City Codes staff's satisfaction that all plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and facilities are adequate and appropriate for the proposed use. The entire building shall also be made available for a code inspection.\N (5) See also the requirements of Chapter 308, Housing, including but not limited to requirements for the designation of a local agent if the owner does not live locally.\NII. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)\NOwned by LXR PA 1 LLC – Brian O’Neill\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\N \NIII. Testimony from Planning Staff (No more than 10 minutes)\N\NCouncil’s Cross Examination\N\NIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)\NV. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)\NVI. Announcement of expected date of decision\NCity Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the August 28th or September 11th Regular Meeting of Council.\NVII. Adjourn to Strategic Planning Meeting
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Evidentiary Hearing
Public Hearing
Conditional Use
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400 N 6th Street
add 5 additional rental units to an existing non-conforming
commercial use with a 1-unit rental
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5 pm
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Public Comment Instructions:
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All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony on the Conditional Use Application for 400 N 6th to add 5 additional rental units to an existing non-conforming commercial use with a 1-unit rental.
- 600-1201. Criteria and limitations.
A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it:
(1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard.
(2) Creates an undue concentration of population.
(3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety.
(5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards.
(6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
- 600-1203. Conditions for conditional uses.
D. Conversions. This section applies to an existing building where it is allowed by the zoning district regulations to be converted into new dwelling units. The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited, as per §§ 600-803 and 600-804. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 83-2013]
(1) A site plan, drawn to the scale, showing the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, private entrances, walkways and landscaping, shall be submitted, as well as architectural plans showing the dimensions and square footage of all rooms and storage spaces and indicating the intended use of all rooms.
(2) The conversion shall have the minimum floor area as designated by the following schedule:
Apartment | Square Feet |
Efficiency or studio | Not allowed |
One-bedroom | 550 |
Two-bedroom | 700 |
Three or more bedroom | 850 |
(3) For each dwelling unit, there shall be a minimum 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per unit.
(4) Documents indicating to the City Codes staff's satisfaction that all plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and facilities are adequate and appropriate for the proposed use. The entire building shall also be made available for a code inspection.
(5) See also the requirements of Chapter 308, Housing, including but not limited to requirements for the designation of a local agent if the owner does not live locally.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
Owned by LXR PA 1 LLC – Brian O’Neill
- Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from Planning Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
- Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
VI. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the August 28th or September 11th Regular Meeting of Council.
VII. Adjourn to Strategic Planning Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, August 21, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Savannah Baller – reappointment – Animal Control Board\N4:15 – Brandom Hernandez - reappointment – Youth Commission\N4:30 – Michael Fiucci - reappointment – Berks County Convention Center Authority\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, August 21, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Savannah Baller – reappointment – Animal Control Board
4:15 – Brandom Hernandez - reappointment – Youth Commission
4:30 – Michael Fiucci - reappointment – Berks County Convention Center Authority
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Conditional Use Hearing
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DESCRIPTION:Public HearingConditional Use411 S 14th Street Convert Single Family Property to a 2-unitMonday, August 21, 2022Council Chambers & Hybrid5 pm\NCity Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87519324485?p wd=VmVLajRpbDl3YUtKc0 NXcUxKeXV5QT09Passcode: 967120Or join by phone:DialDial: US: +1 305 224 1968Webinar ID: 875 1932 4485DOWNLOAD PDF HEREI. Call to Order & PurposeThe purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony on the Conditional Use Application for 411 S 14th to convert a single family property to a 2-unit rental. § 600-1201. Criteria and limitations. A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it: (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard. (2) Creates an undue concentration of population. (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety. (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards. (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter. § 600-1203. Conditions for conditional uses. D. Conversions. This section applies to an existing building where it is allowed by the zoning district regulations to be converted into new dwelling units. The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited, as per §§ 600-803 and 600-804. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 83-2013] (1) A site plan, drawn to the scale, showing the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, private entrances, walkways and landscaping, shall be submitted, as well as architectural plans showing the dimensions and square footage of all rooms and storage spaces and indicating the intended use of all rooms. (2) The conversion shall have the minimum floor area as designated by the following schedule:ApartmentSquare FeetEfficiency or studioNot allowedOne-bedroom550Two-bedroom700Three or more bedroom850 (3) For each dwelling unit, there shall be a minimum 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per unit.3(4) Documents indicating to the City Codes staff's satisfaction that all plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and facilities are adequate and appropriate for the proposed use. The entire building shall also be made available for a code inspection. (5) See also the requirements of Chapter 308, Housing, including but not limited to requirements for the designation of a local agent if the owner does not live locally.II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)Owned by ILD Properties LLC, Mercedes N. D• Council’s Cross ExaminationIII. Testimony from Planning Staff (No more than 10 minutes)• Council’s Cross ExaminationIV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)VI. Announcement of expected date of decisionCity Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the September11 or 25th Regular Meeting of Council.VII. Adjourn to Strategic Planning Meeting
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Public Hearing
Conditional Use
411 S 14th Street Convert Single Family Property to a 2-unit
Monday, August 21, 2022
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5 pm
City Council meetings, hearing and other sessions are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 or at your convenience at https://www.readingpa.gov/content/city-council-video. Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and a response may not occur.
Public Comment Instructions: Citizens desiring to address the Council at its public hearing may do so by providing notice verbally or in writing by providing their name, address and the subject matter to be discussed to the City Clerk any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled hearing. Any person who fails to sign in with the City Clerk shall not be permitted to speak until all those who signed in have done so. Those testifying must limit their comments to three minutes. Citizens may also choose to submit written public comment via letter or email by sending a letter or email clearly marked “public comment” by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
All remarks must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Any comment that is personally offensive or impertinent will not be read into the record.
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is obtain testimony on the Conditional Use Application for 411 S 14th to convert a single family property to a 2-unit rental. § 600-1201. Criteria and limitations. A. No conditional or special exception use shall be approved if it: (1) Substantially increases traffic congestion along a street or creates a traffic safety hazard. (2) Creates an undue concentration of population. (3) Impairs an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. (4) Creates a significant threat to the public health or safety. (5) Is detrimental to the appropriate use of adjacent property through the generation of significant nuisances or hazards. (6) Does not meet the requirements of this chapter. § 600-1203. Conditions for conditional uses. D. Conversions. This section applies to an existing building where it is allowed by the zoning district regulations to be converted into new dwelling units. The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited, as per §§ 600-803 and 600-804. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011; 12-16-2013 by Ord. No. 83-2013] (1) A site plan, drawn to the scale, showing the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, private entrances, walkways and landscaping, shall be submitted, as well as architectural plans showing the dimensions and square footage of all rooms and storage spaces and indicating the intended use of all rooms. (2) The conversion shall have the minimum floor area as designated by the following schedule:
Apartment
Square Feet
Efficiency or studio
Not allowed
One-bedroom
550
Two-bedroom
700
Three or more bedroom
850 (3) For each dwelling unit, there shall be a minimum 1 1/2 off-street parking spaces per unit.
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(4) Documents indicating to the City Codes staff's satisfaction that all plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and facilities are adequate and appropriate for the proposed use. The entire building shall also be made available for a code inspection. (5) See also the requirements of Chapter 308, Housing, including but not limited to requirements for the designation of a local agent if the owner does not live locally.
II. Testimony from Applicant (No more than 10 minutes)
Owned by ILD Properties LLC, Mercedes N. D
• Council’s Cross Examination
III. Testimony from Planning Staff (No more than 10 minutes)
• Council’s Cross Examination
IV. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
V. Rebuttal from Applicant (no more than 5 minutes)
VI. Announcement of expected date of decision
City Council will render a decision by adopting a resolution at either the September11 or 25th Regular Meeting of Council.
VII. Adjourn to Strategic Planning Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the WholeMonday, August 21, 2023\N5:45 pm\NAt the conclusion of the Conditional Use Hearing for 411 S 14th St\NHybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAgenda\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NDue to COVID-19, the public is prohibited from physically attending the meeting. In person attendance to view the meeting is permitted in the Penn Room in City Hall – use the 8th Street doors. To attend the meeting via our virtual app, please log-in using the link or the dial-in phone number below. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84541298892?pwd=d0NUNzR2a3Nmb29pT1YwSWlhSmZnUT09\N Passcode: 239392\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 301 715 8592 \N Webinar ID: 845 4129 8892\N Passcode: 239392\N \NI. Review Naming Policy Resolution 40-2002 5:45-6:15 pm\NII. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 6:15-6:30 pm\N\NAmount received, amount spent and grant deadline \N\N \NIII. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 6:30-6:45 pm\N\NReview Expenditures/Revenues\N\N\NReview Bank Statement Activity\NCash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds\NReview Expenditure Reports by Department & Division\NReport on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers\N\N \N \NIII. Timeline Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project 6:45-7 pm
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, August 21, 2023
5:45 pm
At the conclusion of the Conditional Use Hearing for 411 S 14th St
Hybrid Meeting
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Agenda
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99
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I. Review Naming Policy Resolution 40-2002 5:45-6:15 pm
II. Narrative Form - Progress Reports on Grants & CDBG HUD Funding 6:15-6:30 pm
- Amount received, amount spent and grant deadline
III. Narrative Form - Finance Reports 6:30-6:45 pm
- Review Expenditures/Revenues
- Review Bank Statement Activity
- Cash levels in the General Fund & Enterprise Funds
- Review Expenditure Reports by Department & Division
- Report on non-recurring revenue & inter fund transfers
III. Timeline Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Project 6:45-7 pm
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SUMMARY:SCTA / BARTA Transit Development Plan
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission
CREATED:20230821T125742Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-7
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, August 22, 2023; 6:00 PM\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Joint Municipal Authority of Wyomissing Valley; Annexation Plan ReviewPC 2023-102; 701 Old Wyomissing Road(5) 408 North 9th Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-108; 408 North 9th Street(6) Windsor Way Holdings; Minor Land Development; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-107; 1340 Centre Avenue(7) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report (Pending)(8) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval(a) 420 Walnut Street; PC 2022-129(b) 322 Walnut Street; PC 2022-120(c) 6th & Spring Parking; PC 2022-108(d) 625 McKnight Street Parking; PC 2022-124(e) Reading Housing Authority – Oakbrook; PC 2022-127(9) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions – None at this time(10) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(11) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes(12) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 (Workshop Meeting),Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(13) Adjournment
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City of Reading Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda for Tuesday, August 22, 2023; 6:00 PM
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Joint Municipal Authority of Wyomissing Valley; Annexation Plan Review
PC 2023-102; 701 Old Wyomissing Road
(5) 408 North 9th Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-108; 408 North 9th Street
(6) Windsor Way Holdings; Minor Land Development; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-107; 1340 Centre Avenue
(7) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report (Pending)
(8) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(a) 420 Walnut Street; PC 2022-129
(b) 322 Walnut Street; PC 2022-120
(c) 6th & Spring Parking; PC 2022-108
(d) 625 McKnight Street Parking; PC 2022-124
(e) Reading Housing Authority – Oakbrook; PC 2022-127
(9) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions – None at this time
(10) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(11) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
(12) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 (Workshop Meeting),
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(13) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:HARB Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MeetingThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA DOWNLOAD PDF HERE \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 407 Douglass St.\N Steve Schulze, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 84\NReview request for the replacement of existing asphalt shingles with scalloped slate shingles at the Mansard and dormer roofs.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 8 N. 4th St.\N Phillip Rollman, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 60\NReview request for the installation of a 2’ x 4’ double sided projecting sign at the first floor storefront to read “DIVINE NUTRITION”, with logo, in black letters on a white background with gold detailing.\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 625 N. 5th St.\N Jesse Landis, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 128\NReview request for the replacement of straight edged slate shingles with CertainTeed Grand Manor asphalt shingles at the corner tower roof. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N8 N. 4th, Phillip Rollman, Owner\N\NInstallation of a sign depicting the hours of operation on the entrance door; installation of a sidewalk sign at the first floor storefront.\N\N708 Centre Ave., Public Stage & Company, Inc., Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces.\N\N915 N. 4th, Isaac Morel, Owner\N\NReplacement of the front porch roof in kind.\N 7:25 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NJuly and August 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the August 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\N\N 8:00 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
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6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 407 Douglass St.
Steve Schulze, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 84
Review request for the replacement of existing asphalt shingles with scalloped slate shingles at the Mansard and dormer roofs.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 8 N. 4th St.
Phillip Rollman, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 60
Review request for the installation of a 2’ x 4’ double sided projecting sign at the first floor storefront to read “DIVINE NUTRITION”, with logo, in black letters on a white background with gold detailing.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 625 N. 5th St.
Jesse Landis, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 128
Review request for the replacement of straight edged slate shingles with CertainTeed Grand Manor asphalt shingles at the corner tower roof. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 8 N. 4th, Phillip Rollman, Owner
Installation of a sign depicting the hours of operation on the entrance door; installation of a sidewalk sign at the first floor storefront.
- 708 Centre Ave., Public Stage & Company, Inc., Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces.
- 915 N. 4th, Isaac Morel, Owner
Replacement of the front porch roof in kind.
7:25 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- July and August 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the August 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
8:00 p.m. Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:\NRegistration for Reading 275th Citizens' Bicycle Roadrace has officially opened today.\N Here is the registration link: https://www.bikereg.com/reading-275th-citizens-road-race\N \N We're also raising funds for the Mount Penn Preservation Partnership, Penn Wheelmen and the Mountain Folk Music Scholarship Fund administered by the Reading Musical Foundation. On race day we'll also add a fun Clydesdale division for any rider 200+ pounds who finishes the race.\N In honor of the City of Reading's 275th Anniversary and its profound history of bicycle racing and manufacturing, presented by the Penn Wheelmen, (with possible additional Gold Medal Partner, TBA), 9am to 1pm, Sunday, August 27, 2023.\N Rules: This is a citizens’ bicycle race, meaning that it is open to all. We will not require licenses nor will we be checking for licenses. This pretty much means that the race is open to anyone who wants to participate. We’ll be racing for commemorative medals and memories, not cash. We are not an enforcement agency for any cycling entity, agency, alliance or federation, including USA Cycling, Union Cycliste Internationale, etc., and as such, we will not be checking for licenses or CAT status, nor is there a license requirement. Everyone who enters the race will be allowed to finish. No one will be pulled. If a rider is about to be lapped the rider should safely pull over and ride on the side of the road, allowing faster riders to safely pass by. All participants must wear a cycling helmet and gloves. It is strongly suggested that each rider inspect his or her bicycle to be certain that tires are properly inflated; brakes are working properly and the bicycle in mechanically sound. The race course will be managed and marshalled by Central Penn and Reading police with additional volunteers and will be considered an open course, meaning that local traffic has the potential to get onto the course even though intersection will be watched and guarded. All riders agree to race in the normal traffic lane and obey the so-called "Yellow Line Rule", (whether there's an actual middle dividing yellow or white line or not), in the direction of the race; do not cross traffic lanes or lines and also agree to be aware of oncoming or approaching traffic and hazards, bumps, ruts and/or debris on the road surface.\N By entering this race and completing the entry form, all participating riders agree to accept all risks inherent to bicycle racing and agree to hold the promoter, event organizer, race officials, their families and their assigns and/or heirs, the City of Reading, Lower Alsace Township, any worker or volunteer, as well as any sponsor, beneficiary or affiliate of the race, harmless in the event of accident, injury or death, and as such will not sue or engage in any legal action whatsoever against the aforementioned individuals and organizations.\N Male and female riders will race at the same time. Drafting is allowed. All riders entered in team competition must be wearing identical team jerseys, t-shirts, upper torso garment, for the individual to be scored as a part of the team. Team riders will also be riding as individuals for overall finish standings. In order to enter as a team, the team must include a minimum of three male riders and three female riders; a minimum total of six team riders. Any additional number of riders may ride for a team but only the top three men and the top three women of the team will be scored to create the overall team race results. A team rider's overall finishing position will determine the number of points she or he is scores for the team, (i.e., if a rider finishes 3rd overall, that rider is scores 3 points. If a rider finishes 300th overall, that rider is scored 300 points. The points for each qualifying team rider, (first three women & first three men overall for a team), are then added up and the team with the lowest number of points wins. Top five finishing teams will be honored with award placement slots being set the same, from lowest points to highest. Team riders will still qualify for placement in their respective age and gender divisions.\N Racing for girls, boys, women and men will happen in the following age divisions with top five girls, boys, women and men earning commemorative gold, silver and bronze medal awards:\N 10am: Youth 8 to 11: 8/10ths of a mile from start line near List Road intersection with Skyline Drive to finish line at the William Penn Firetower. Slightly uphill.\N 10:15am: Youth 12 to 14: 1.69 miles from start line on Skyline Drive at William Penn Firetower, downhill to List Road intersection and back to start/finish line at Firetower on Skyline Drive.\N 10:30am: Youth 15 to 17: 3.60 miles; one complete lap of course from start/finish line at William Penn Firetower on Mount Penn, counterclockwise on Skyline Drive, past Reading's iconic Pagoda and overlooks, to Duryea Drive, to Angora Road, to List Road, back to Skyline Drive to start/finish line at William Penn Firetower.\N 11 am: All others in segmented age categories of…\N 18 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 79 80+\N Top three finishers in each age division receive a commemorative medal.\N Total of 6 laps, (Appx. 21.6 miles, from start/finish line at William Penn Firetower on Mount Penn, counterclockwise on Skyline Drive, past Reading's iconic Pagoda and overlooks, to Duryea Drive, to Angora Road, to List Road, back to Skyline Drive to start/finish line at William Penn Firetower. PLEASE NOTE: Currently the section of road from Duryea on to Angora is very rough. The City of Reading will be fixing that section of road before the race but if you go out there to ride/train on the course, beware of potholes that are currently in the road.\N Race entry fees are as follows: Youth 8 to 17: $5.00 Adults 18 +: $25.00 Teams: No additional fee for team participants; every team rider must be registered as an individual rider as well. Deadline for Registration: 8/21/23\N Souvenir T-shirts: With the vintage logo may be purchased for $25 each, with all preregistration prior to the shirt manufacturing deadline of July 15, 2023.\N With their assigned race number, all race participants will be eligible to win random prizes after the race concludes.\N Race registration will occur at or near the start/finish line at the William Penn Memorial Firetower.\N Race goes rain or shine. No refunds under any circumstances. Race official judgements are official and cannot be contested. Race numbers are to be worn on the rider's right hand side mid-torso. Race numbers will be collected by officials at the finish line. In field sprint situations, the honor system will go into effect; race to the finish line, then back off and roll through the finish chute to the official collecting your number. No passing in the finish chute please!\N Residual net profits from the race, if any, will be divided equally and donated to the Mount Penn Preservation Partnership, the Mountain Folk Scholarship Fund of the Reading Musical Foundation and the Penn Wheelmen to support charitable endeavors in Reading and Berks County.\N The William Penn Memorial Firetower will be open to the public and interested visitors are encouraged to climb up the tower’s stairs to the observation deck to look out over the Reading and Oley valleys, not to mention get a glimpse of Philadelphia on the far horizon on a clear day. Some historic characters will be portrayed by local actors and we expect to have some live musical entertainment as well.\N For more information contact:\N Dave Kline Executive Director: Penn Wheelmen\Ndaveklineproductions@gmail.com\N 610-741-8499
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Registration for Reading 275th Citizens' Bicycle Roadrace has officially opened today.
Here is the registration link: https://www.bikereg.com/reading-275th-citizens-road-race
We're also raising funds for the Mount Penn Preservation Partnership, Penn Wheelmen and the Mountain Folk Music Scholarship Fund administered by the Reading Musical Foundation. On race day we'll also add a fun Clydesdale division for any rider 200+ pounds who finishes the race.
In honor of the City of Reading's 275th Anniversary and its profound history of bicycle racing and manufacturing, presented by the Penn Wheelmen, (with possible additional Gold Medal Partner, TBA), 9am to 1pm, Sunday, August 27, 2023.
Rules: This is a citizens’ bicycle race, meaning that it is open to all. We will not require licenses nor will we be checking for licenses. This pretty much means that the race is open to anyone who wants to participate. We’ll be racing for commemorative medals and memories, not cash. We are not an enforcement agency for any cycling entity, agency, alliance or federation, including USA Cycling, Union Cycliste Internationale, etc., and as such, we will not be checking for licenses or CAT status, nor is there a license requirement. Everyone who enters the race will be allowed to finish. No one will be pulled. If a rider is about to be lapped the rider should safely pull over and ride on the side of the road, allowing faster riders to safely pass by. All participants must wear a cycling helmet and gloves. It is strongly suggested that each rider inspect his or her bicycle to be certain that tires are properly inflated; brakes are working properly and the bicycle in mechanically sound. The race course will be managed and marshalled by Central Penn and Reading police with additional volunteers and will be considered an open course, meaning that local traffic has the potential to get onto the course even though intersection will be watched and guarded. All riders agree to race in the normal traffic lane and obey the so-called "Yellow Line Rule", (whether there's an actual middle dividing yellow or white line or not), in the direction of the race; do not cross traffic lanes or lines and also agree to be aware of oncoming or approaching traffic and hazards, bumps, ruts and/or debris on the road surface.
By entering this race and completing the entry form, all participating riders agree to accept all risks inherent to bicycle racing and agree to hold the promoter, event organizer, race officials, their families and their assigns and/or heirs, the City of Reading, Lower Alsace Township, any worker or volunteer, as well as any sponsor, beneficiary or affiliate of the race, harmless in the event of accident, injury or death, and as such will not sue or engage in any legal action whatsoever against the aforementioned individuals and organizations.
Male and female riders will race at the same time. Drafting is allowed. All riders entered in team competition must be wearing identical team jerseys, t-shirts, upper torso garment, for the individual to be scored as a part of the team. Team riders will also be riding as individuals for overall finish standings. In order to enter as a team, the team must include a minimum of three male riders and three female riders; a minimum total of six team riders. Any additional number of riders may ride for a team but only the top three men and the top three women of the team will be scored to create the overall team race results. A team rider's overall finishing position will determine the number of points she or he is scores for the team, (i.e., if a rider finishes 3rd overall, that rider is scores 3 points. If a rider finishes 300th overall, that rider is scored 300 points. The points for each qualifying team rider, (first three women & first three men overall for a team), are then added up and the team with the lowest number of points wins. Top five finishing teams will be honored with award placement slots being set the same, from lowest points to highest. Team riders will still qualify for placement in their respective age and gender divisions.
Racing for girls, boys, women and men will happen in the following age divisions with top five girls, boys, women and men earning commemorative gold, silver and bronze medal awards:
10am: Youth 8 to 11: 8/10ths of a mile from start line near List Road intersection with Skyline Drive to finish line at the William Penn Firetower. Slightly uphill.
10:15am: Youth 12 to 14: 1.69 miles from start line on Skyline Drive at William Penn Firetower, downhill to List Road intersection and back to start/finish line at Firetower on Skyline Drive.
10:30am: Youth 15 to 17: 3.60 miles; one complete lap of course from start/finish line at William Penn Firetower on Mount Penn, counterclockwise on Skyline Drive, past Reading's iconic Pagoda and overlooks, to Duryea Drive, to Angora Road, to List Road, back to Skyline Drive to start/finish line at William Penn Firetower.
11 am: All others in segmented age categories of…
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 to 79
80+
Top three finishers in each age division receive a commemorative medal.
Total of 6 laps, (Appx. 21.6 miles, from start/finish line at William Penn Firetower on Mount Penn, counterclockwise on Skyline Drive, past Reading's iconic Pagoda and overlooks, to Duryea Drive, to Angora Road, to List Road, back to Skyline Drive to start/finish line at William Penn Firetower. PLEASE NOTE: Currently the section of road from Duryea on to Angora is very rough. The City of Reading will be fixing that section of road before the race but if you go out there to ride/train on the course, beware of potholes that are currently in the road.
Race entry fees are as follows:
Youth 8 to 17: $5.00
Adults 18 +: $25.00
Teams: No additional fee for team participants; every team rider must be registered as an individual rider as well.
Deadline for Registration: 8/21/23
Souvenir T-shirts: With the vintage logo may be purchased for $25 each, with all preregistration prior to the shirt manufacturing deadline of July 15, 2023.
With their assigned race number, all race participants will be eligible to win random prizes after the race concludes.
Race registration will occur at or near the start/finish line at the William Penn Memorial Firetower.
Race goes rain or shine. No refunds under any circumstances. Race official judgements are official and cannot be contested. Race numbers are to be worn on the rider's right hand side mid-torso. Race numbers will be collected by officials at the finish line. In field sprint situations, the honor system will go into effect; race to the finish line, then back off and roll through the finish chute to the official collecting your number. No passing in the finish chute please!
Residual net profits from the race, if any, will be divided equally and donated to the Mount Penn Preservation Partnership, the Mountain Folk Scholarship Fund of the Reading Musical Foundation and the Penn Wheelmen to support charitable endeavors in Reading and Berks County.
The William Penn Memorial Firetower will be open to the public and interested visitors are encouraged to climb up the tower’s stairs to the observation deck to look out over the Reading and Oley valleys, not to mention get a glimpse of Philadelphia on the far horizon on a clear day. Some historic characters will be portrayed by local actors and we expect to have some live musical entertainment as well.
For more information contact:
Dave Kline
Executive Director: Penn Wheelmen
daveklineproductions@gmail.com
610-741-8499
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, August 28, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/89821527579?pwd=T2FaY0lhRGpsaG84UDJLRkhLZ0VmUT09\N Passcode: 440886\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 898 2152 7579\N Passcode: 440886\NI. Progress report-Super Natural Foods, Trexler Mansion & Anti-violence Website 5-5:30 pm\NII. Update List of COW & Committee Topics 5:30-5:45 pm\N \NIII. Agenda Review 5:45-6:10 pm\N \NIV. Exec Session - Contracts and Decision 411 S 14th St & 400 N 6th St 6:10 pm\N
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II. Update List of COW & Committee Topics 5:30-5:45 pm
III. Agenda Review 5:45-6:10 pm
IV. Exec Session - Contracts and Decision 411 S 14th St & 400 N 6th St 6:10 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \N\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83478673065?pwd=cTJHZllkVnNESUpxcUlaNVorNG9CZz09\N Passcode: 037235\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 834 7867 3065\N Passcode: 037235\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Iglesia Casa de Restauracion \NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation and real estate\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of August 28, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the August 14th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the August 14th, the August 21st Nominations Committee meeting and the August 21st COW meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the Centre Park Revitalization Project to Flyway Excavating, Mount Joy, PA, in the amount of $1,045, 532. The Centre Park Project includes fountain replacement with a Victorian era replica fountain. Also included are updating and repairing signage, lighting, walkways, and landscaping. There will be additional hose bibs and electrical connections added to support the operation and maintenance of the Centre Park as well as community-based activities.\NB. Award of Contract – for the Environmental Review Records Project to Triad Associates, Vineland, NJ for the total amount of $45,675.00 from the CDBG Budget. This project consists of the delivery and preparation of the regulatory required Environmental Review Records for the 2024 to 2028 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant, and the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Programs. \NC. Award of Contract – for Gaseous Chlorine (C12) to JCI Jones Chemicals, Sarasota, FL the low bidder with total bid price of $237,000.00 from the Public Works Budget. The quantity of material covered by these specifications shall be the requirements for the City of Reading Wastewater Treatment Plant per calendar year and will amount to approximately 200,000 pounds, more or less, which will be supplied in one (1) ton containers. The vendor shall also supply lead washers as requested at no additional charge.\N \ND. Award of Contract – for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) to JCI Jones Chemicals, Sarasota, FL who is the low bidder with a total bid price of $144,000.00 from the Public Works Budget. The quantity of material covered by these specifications shall be the requirements for the City of Reading Wastewater Treatment Plant per calendar year and will amount to approximately 75,000 pounds, more or less, which will be supplied in one (1) ton containers. The vendor shall also supply lead washers as requested at no additional charge.\N \N 6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NA. Bill No. 73-2023 – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 in the General Fund Budget from Public Works Consulting Services to Public Property Gas-Utilities due to a price spike in the cost of the gas utility. Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting\N \NB. Bill No. 74-2023 – authorizing the creation of the Officers and Employees Deferred\NCompensation Plan (OE DCP) Fund *93 Plan Fund with the corresponding bank and\NInvestment accounts to record all OE DCP related transactions for the City’s employees who\Nare members of this pension plan. Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting\NC. Bill No. 75-2023 – authorizing budget amendment to the General Fund by increasing\NEmployee Contribution to Medical Insurance line item by $2,300,000 through a transfer from\Nfund balance in the same amount Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting\ND. Bill No. 76-2023 – authorizing an amendment to the Position Ordinance to create the new position of Senior Associate HR at an annual salary of $70,000 Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting\NE. Bill No. 77-2023 – authorizing a Budget amendment to appropriate funding for the\NAcquisition of 951 Morgantown Road from Alvernia University in the amount of $2.5M from the\NBuilding & Building Improvement line item in the PW Budget Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in an amount of $287,100\Nto sell the property located at 946-970 Morgantown Road, Parcel Id. No. 39-5305-02-89-6582\Nand 39-5305-0289-7746 to DCP Investment Properties, LLC.\NB. Ordinance – authorizing Amending Bill No. 28-2023, by modifying the No Parking Zone for 1250 Clarion Street, in the City of Reading, to allow parking between the hours of 5 pm and 6am Monday through Friday and to allow parking on Saturday and Sunday at 1201-1225 Clarion Street. The zones shall be reposted with official signage, per ordinance 576-403.A.10 to support the residential properties in this neighborhood and this amendment, and the yellow lines in the timed areas shall be returned to a neutral color\NC. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Sewer Contracted Services to Sewer Water Services to cover previously unbilled water costs from an approximately 18-month period from June 2020 through December 2021. As part of upgrades, a wastewater pump station had a new larger meter purchased and installed in 2019 that went into continuous use in June 2020 at the pump station. Due to miscommunication between the contractor, the Reading Area Water Authority, and the City, the City was not initially billed for this new meter and consumption so this is to pay for billing that should have occurred in prior years. \ND. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Retail Sewer Budget by $25,000 to increase the budgeted amount for the gasoline expense to cover the projected street sweeper fuel costs for the rest of 2023.\NE. Ordinance – amending the City Code Section 576-416 reducing the parking as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached\NF. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the Lease between the City and The Rotary Park Association for an exchange of the continued leasing of Rotary Park located within the Sherman Tract in Lower Alsace Township for an additional 10 years\NG. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Agency Fund to make a pass-through appropriation in the amount of $9.5M for improvements to FirstEnergy Stadium\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – reappointing Savannah Baller to the Animal Control Board\NB. Resolution – reappointing Michael Fiucci to the Convention Center Authority\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NBerks County Convention Center Authority – M. Gombar & M. Fiucci\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, August 28\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, September 4\N**Labor Day – City Hall Closed\N \N**Tuesday, September 5\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NCOW – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, September 11\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm\N \NMonday, September 18\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NCommittee of the Whole - Charter Orientation – Council Chambers - 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Iglesia Casa de Restauracion
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation and real estate
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of August 28, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the August 14th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the August 14th, the August 21st Nominations Committee meeting and the August 21st COW meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the Centre Park Revitalization Project to Flyway Excavating, Mount Joy, PA, in the amount of $1,045, 532. The Centre Park Project includes fountain replacement with a Victorian era replica fountain. Also included are updating and repairing signage, lighting, walkways, and landscaping. There will be additional hose bibs and electrical connections added to support the operation and maintenance of the Centre Park as well as community-based activities.
B. Award of Contract – for the Environmental Review Records Project to Triad Associates, Vineland, NJ for the total amount of $45,675.00 from the CDBG Budget. This project consists of the delivery and preparation of the regulatory required Environmental Review Records for the 2024 to 2028 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant, and the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Programs.
C. Award of Contract – for Gaseous Chlorine (C12) to JCI Jones Chemicals, Sarasota, FL the low bidder with total bid price of $237,000.00 from the Public Works Budget. The quantity of material covered by these specifications shall be the requirements for the City of Reading Wastewater Treatment Plant per calendar year and will amount to approximately 200,000 pounds, more or less, which will be supplied in one (1) ton containers. The vendor shall also supply lead washers as requested at no additional charge.
D. Award of Contract – for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) to JCI Jones Chemicals, Sarasota, FL who is the low bidder with a total bid price of $144,000.00 from the Public Works Budget. The quantity of material covered by these specifications shall be the requirements for the City of Reading Wastewater Treatment Plant per calendar year and will amount to approximately 75,000 pounds, more or less, which will be supplied in one (1) ton containers. The vendor shall also supply lead washers as requested at no additional charge.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill No. 73-2023 – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 in the General Fund Budget from Public Works Consulting Services to Public Property Gas-Utilities due to a price spike in the cost of the gas utility. Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 74-2023 – authorizing the creation of the Officers and Employees Deferred
Compensation Plan (OE DCP) Fund *93 Plan Fund with the corresponding bank and
Investment accounts to record all OE DCP related transactions for the City’s employees who
are members of this pension plan. Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 75-2023 – authorizing budget amendment to the General Fund by increasing
Employee Contribution to Medical Insurance line item by $2,300,000 through a transfer from
fund balance in the same amount Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 76-2023 – authorizing an amendment to the Position Ordinance to create the new position of Senior Associate HR at an annual salary of $70,000 Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting
E. Bill No. 77-2023 – authorizing a Budget amendment to appropriate funding for the
Acquisition of 951 Morgantown Road from Alvernia University in the amount of $2.5M from the
Building & Building Improvement line item in the PW Budget Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in an amount of $287,100
to sell the property located at 946-970 Morgantown Road, Parcel Id. No. 39-5305-02-89-6582
and 39-5305-0289-7746 to DCP Investment Properties, LLC.
B. Ordinance – authorizing Amending Bill No. 28-2023, by modifying the No Parking Zone for 1250 Clarion Street, in the City of Reading, to allow parking between the hours of 5 pm and 6am Monday through Friday and to allow parking on Saturday and Sunday at 1201-1225 Clarion Street. The zones shall be reposted with official signage, per ordinance 576-403.A.10 to support the residential properties in this neighborhood and this amendment, and the yellow lines in the timed areas shall be returned to a neutral color
C. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Sewer Contracted Services to Sewer Water Services to cover previously unbilled water costs from an approximately 18-month period from June 2020 through December 2021. As part of upgrades, a wastewater pump station had a new larger meter purchased and installed in 2019 that went into continuous use in June 2020 at the pump station. Due to miscommunication between the contractor, the Reading Area Water Authority, and the City, the City was not initially billed for this new meter and consumption so this is to pay for billing that should have occurred in prior years.
D. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Retail Sewer Budget by $25,000 to increase the budgeted amount for the gasoline expense to cover the projected street sweeper fuel costs for the rest of 2023.
E. Ordinance – amending the City Code Section 576-416 reducing the parking as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached
F. Ordinance – authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the Lease between the City and The Rotary Park Association for an exchange of the continued leasing of Rotary Park located within the Sherman Tract in Lower Alsace Township for an additional 10 years
G. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Agency Fund to make a pass-through appropriation in the amount of $9.5M for improvements to FirstEnergy Stadium
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – reappointing Savannah Baller to the Animal Control Board
B. Resolution – reappointing Michael Fiucci to the Convention Center Authority
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Berks County Convention Center Authority – M. Gombar & M. Fiucci
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, August 28
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, September 4
**Labor Day – City Hall Closed
**Tuesday, September 5
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
COW – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, September 11
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, September 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole - Charter Orientation – Council Chambers - 5 pm
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DESCRIPTION:Ethics Board\NAgenda\NTuesday, August 29, 2023\N 5 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of minutes – August 10, 2023\N4. Old Business\N\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-1\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-2\N\N\NBoard Policy on the enforcement of subpoenas\NBoard Policy on enforcement and submission of Campaign Finance Reports\N\N\NCampaign Finance Report review\N\N\NStatement of Financial Interest audit – 2019, 2020, 2021\N\N5. New Business\N\NGift Subcommittee\NAdd policies to Code of Ethics or web site\N\N6. Next meeting date
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of minutes – August 10, 2023
4. Old Business
- Advisory Opinion 2023-1
- Advisory Opinion 2023-2
- Board Policy on the enforcement of subpoenas
- Board Policy on enforcement and submission of Campaign Finance Reports
- Campaign Finance Report review
- Statement of Financial Interest audit – 2019, 2020, 2021
5. New Business
- Gift Subcommittee
- Add policies to Code of Ethics or web site
6. Next meeting date
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DESCRIPTION:Our brand new Splash Pads at City Park and all other City Splash Pads will close after Labor Day (Monday, September 4th, 2023) and reopen Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th, 2024). Thanks for a fun first summer! ☀️\NNuestro nuevo Splash Pads en City Park y todas las Splash Pads de la ciudad cerrarán después del Día del Trabajo (Lunes 4 de Septiembre de 2023) y reabrirán el Día del Conmemorativo (Lunes 27 de Mayo de 2024) ¡Gracias por un primer verano tan divertido! ☀️\N
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Nuestro nuevo Splash Pads en City Park y todas las Splash Pads de la ciudad cerrarán después del Día del Trabajo (Lunes 4 de Septiembre de 2023) y reabrirán el Día del Conmemorativo (Lunes 27 de Mayo de 2024) ¡Gracias por un primer verano tan divertido! ☀️
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NTuesday, September 5, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N• 877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Brad Auman – appointment – HVAC Board\N4:15 – Pamela Johnson – reappointment – Police Civil Service Board\N4:30 – Jeffrey Gattone – reappointment – Zoning Hearing Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Adjourn\N \N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Brad Auman – appointment – HVAC Board
4:15 – Pamela Johnson – reappointment – Police Civil Service Board
4:30 – Jeffrey Gattone – reappointment – Zoning Hearing Board
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 7) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-66
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NTuesday, September 5, 2023\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83217598396?pwd=bVBEL0VEenlYazZ2b1RUR2lxVU9rUT09\N Passcode: 727175\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 309 205 3325 \N Webinar ID: 832 1759 8396\N Passcode: 727175\NI. Responsible Contractor Ordinance - GRCA 5:00-6:00 pm\NII. Human Relations Commission Update 6:00-6:30 pm\NIII. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Responsible Contractor Ordinance - GRCA 5:00-6:00 pm
II. Human Relations Commission Update 6:00-6:30 pm
III. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Reading Youth Commission
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/reading-youth-commission-3
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, September 6, 2023\N6:00 PM\NPenn Room\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, 2023\NSISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH REUTLIGEN, GERMANY – Council President Reed\N \NELECTION OF OFFICERS\N\NAdopt Policy on election of Chair\N\NTREASURER’S REPORT\NSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT\N2023 BUDGET PLANNING\NEVENT PLANNING\N\NYouth 3 on 3 basketball tournament - Rogelio\NHalloween on Penn - Melanie\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NGiveaway order - Melanie\NVideo Contest – Jane and Rogelio\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NReview list of interests\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – October 4, 2023 at 6 pm in the Penn Room\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
6:00 PM
Penn Room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES – May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, 2023
SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH REUTLIGEN, GERMANY – Council President Reed
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
- Adopt Policy on election of Chair
TREASURER’S REPORT
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT
2023 BUDGET PLANNING
EVENT PLANNING
- Youth 3 on 3 basketball tournament - Rogelio
- Halloween on Penn - Melanie
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Giveaway order - Melanie
- Video Contest – Jane and Rogelio
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING DATE – October 4, 2023 at 6 pm in the Penn Room
ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, September 11, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84721808475?pwd=TVRBR1A1UXkza2JKUEdyeWtWNXp3Zz09\N Passcode: 258911\NOr join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 847 2180 8475\N Passcode: 258911\NI. Parking Fines & Recriminalization of some Public Safety Violations 5-5:45 pm\NII. Responsible Contractor Ad Hoc Committee – select 2 Council reps 5:45-5:55 pm\N \NIII. Agenda Review 5:55-6:30 pm \NIV. Exec Session \N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, September 11, 2023
5:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Parking Fines & Recriminalization of some Public Safety Violations 5-5:45 pm
II. Responsible Contractor Ad Hoc Committee – select 2 Council reps 5:45-5:55 pm
III. Agenda Review 5:55-6:30 pm
IV. Exec Session
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:REGULAR MEETING \NMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023HYBRID MEETING 7 pm\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83100887644?pwd=UkFOZGdhN3luUVlZWG04dktTeUlJUT09Passcode: 161149Or join by phone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 309 205 3325Webinar ID: 831 0088 7644Passcode: 161149DOWNLOAD PDF HERERULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGSPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:• Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.• No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.• Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.• All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.CITY COUNCILMeeting Agenda• Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.• If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.• Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.1. OPENING MATTERSA. CALL TO ORDERB. INVOCATION: Pastor Raul Ramos, Iglesia El Buen SamaritanoC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAGD. ROLL CALLE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation and real estate2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:• Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.• All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.• Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.• No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.• A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.• In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.• All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTESA. AGENDA: Meeting of September 11, 2023B. MINUTES: The minutes from the September 28th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the September 28th, the September 5th Nominations Committee meeting and the COW meeting5. Consent Agenda LegislationThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.A. Award of Contract – for the purchase of one 2023 Ford F350 4X4 Reg Cab 8-foot Bed Plow/Hopper Vehicle from the Capital Fund at $79,341.00 for the Public Works Streets Division from Tom Masano through the COSTARs programB. Award of Contract – for the purchase of two 2023 Ford F350 4X4 Crew Cab Pick-up 8-foot Bed Vehicles from the Capital Fund at $108,996.00 for the Department of Public Works Parks Division from Tom Masano through the COSTARs programC. Resolution – approving the 2024 Minimum Municipal Obligation [MMO] for the City of Reading Pension Funds – Police, Fire, Officers and Employees and the Officers and Employees Defined Contribution Plan at a total of $17,957,820D. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Lynanne Bohn from the Board of Health, effective August 31, 2023, as per her resignation noticeE. Award of Contract – for the Engine 3, Ladder Fire Station Project to E. R. Stuebner, Inc., Reading, PA in the amount of $235,000.00 from the Capital Fund. The sidewalk replacement attends to the crumbling sidewalks and departure apron of station. The project also aims to improve accessibility by replacing the currently ADA ramps with compliant ADA features. Additionally, the project allows for the modification of the sidewalk to promote additional reserved on street parking for our firefightersF. Award of Contract – for the Friendship Fire Station Improvements Project to E. R. Stuebner, Inc., 227 Blair Avenue, Reading, PA 19601, in the amount of $196,000.00 from the Capital Fund. The sidewalk replacement attends to the crumbling sidewalks and departure apron of station. The project also aims to improve accessibility by replacing the currently ADA ramps with compliant ADA features. Additionally, the project allows for the modification of the sidewalk to promote additional reserved on street parking for our firefighters6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGEA. Bill 76-2023 – authorizing an amendment to the Position Ordinance to create the new position of Senior Associate HR at an annual salary of $70,000 Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting; Tabled at the Aug 28 regular meetingB. Bill No. 78-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in an amount of$287,100 to sell the property located at 946-970 Morgantown Road, Parcel Id. No. 39-5305-0289-6582 and 39-5305-0289-7746 to DCP Investment Properties, LLC. Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meetingC. Bill No. 79-2023 – authorizing amending Bill No. 28-2023, by modifying the No Parking Zone for 1250 Clarion Street, in the City of Reading, to allow parking between the hours of 5 pm and 6am Monday through Friday and to allow parking on Saturday and Sunday at 1201-1225 Clarion Street. The zones shall be reposted with official signage, per ordinance 576-403.A.10 to support the residential properties in this neighborhood and this amendment, and the yellow lines in the timed areas shall be returned to a neutral color Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meetingD. Bill No. 80-2023 – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Sewer Contracted Services to Sewer Water Services to cover previously unbilled water costs from an approximately 18-month period from June 2020 through December 2021. As part of upgrades, a wastewater pump station had a new larger meter purchased and installed in 2019 that went into continuous use in June 2020 at the pump station. Due to miscommunication between the contractor, the Reading Area Water Authority, and the City, the City was not initially billed for this new meter and consumption so this is to pay for billing that should have occurred in prior years. Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meetingE. Bill No. 81-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Retail Sewer Budget by $25,000 to increase the budgeted amount for the gasoline expense to cover the projected street sweeper fuel costs for the rest of 2023. Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meetingF. Bill No. 82-2023 – amending the City Code Section 576-416 reducing the parking fines as set forth in Exhibit “A” attachedG. Bill No. 83-2023 – authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the Lease between the City and The Rotary Park Association for an exchange of the continued leasing ofRotary Park located within the Sherman Tract in Lower Alsace Township for an additional 10 years Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meetingH. Bill No. 84-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Agency Fund to make a pass-through appropriation in the amount of $9.5M for improvements to FirstEnergy Stadium Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCESA. Ordinance – authorizing the administration to transfer up to $4,000,000 from theGeneral Fund) to the Sewer Fund (Fund 54) as a loan to be repaid with an interest rate of 4%per annum once the Sewer Fund begins to receive payments from the Borough of Laureldaleand Muhlenberg Township Authority.B. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $200,000.00 from Consulting Services to Light and Power in the Sewer Fund to cover increased costs from an unanticipated provider and rate change, created by the bankruptcy of Talen Energy in April 2022.C. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Capital Improvement General Fund by increasing Fire Suppression, Vehicles by $878,981, from Fund Balance for the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Saber Heavy Duty Rescue TruckD. Ordinance – authorizing the of the transfer of funds within the Public Works Budget from Maint/Repair Traffic Signals to Repairs to Vehicle Accident Damaged Property in the amount of$50,000 due to unexpected accidents and the rising cost of parts and repairs, overall accident repairs are more significant.8. RESOLUTIONSPending – define initiatives prior to adoptionResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meetingA. Resolution – appointing Brad Auman to the HVAC BoardB. Resolution – reappointing Pamela Johnson is reappointed to the Police Civil Service BoardC. Resolution – reappointing Jeffrey Gattone to the Zoning Hearing BoardD. Resolution – denying the Conditional Use application for the conversion of 411 S 14th St toa 2-unitE. Resolution – approving the Conditional Use application for 400 N 6th Street to add 5 residential units to the existing 1-unit with a 1st floor commercial space with conditions.9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS10. COUNCIL REPORT11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTAttached12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITORAttached13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULEMonday, September 18Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pmCommittee of the Whole - Charter Orientation – Council Chambers - 5 pmMonday, September 25Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pmRegular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pmMonday, September 25Special Meeting – Council Chambers – 5 pm – introduction of the GF Budget, Capital Budget, Position Ord & all associated tax and fee ordinances15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
• Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
1. By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
2. By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
3. By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
• No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
• Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
• All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Agenda
• Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
• If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
• Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Raul Ramos, Iglesia El Buen Samaritano
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the preceding COW on litigation and real estate
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
• Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
• All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
• Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
• No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
• A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
• In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
• All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of September 11, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the September 28th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the September 28th, the September 5th Nominations Committee meeting and the COW meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the purchase of one 2023 Ford F350 4X4 Reg Cab 8-foot Bed Plow/Hopper Vehicle from the Capital Fund at $79,341.00 for the Public Works Streets Division from Tom Masano through the COSTARs program
B. Award of Contract – for the purchase of two 2023 Ford F350 4X4 Crew Cab Pick-up 8-foot Bed Vehicles from the Capital Fund at $108,996.00 for the Department of Public Works Parks Division from Tom Masano through the COSTARs program
C. Resolution – approving the 2024 Minimum Municipal Obligation [MMO] for the City of Reading Pension Funds – Police, Fire, Officers and Employees and the Officers and Employees Defined Contribution Plan at a total of $17,957,820
D. Resolution – regretfully accepting the resignation of Lynanne Bohn from the Board of Health, effective August 31, 2023, as per her resignation notice
E. Award of Contract – for the Engine 3, Ladder Fire Station Project to E. R. Stuebner, Inc., Reading, PA in the amount of $235,000.00 from the Capital Fund. The sidewalk replacement attends to the crumbling sidewalks and departure apron of station. The project also aims to improve accessibility by replacing the currently ADA ramps with compliant ADA features. Additionally, the project allows for the modification of the sidewalk to promote additional reserved on street parking for our firefighters
F. Award of Contract – for the Friendship Fire Station Improvements Project to E. R. Stuebner, Inc., 227 Blair Avenue, Reading, PA 19601, in the amount of $196,000.00 from the Capital Fund. The sidewalk replacement attends to the crumbling sidewalks and departure apron of station. The project also aims to improve accessibility by replacing the currently ADA ramps with compliant ADA features. Additionally, the project allows for the modification of the sidewalk to promote additional reserved on street parking for our firefighters
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 76-2023 – authorizing an amendment to the Position Ordinance to create the new position of Senior Associate HR at an annual salary of $70,000 Introduced at the Aug 14 regular meeting; Tabled at the Aug 28 regular meeting
B. Bill No. 78-2023 – authorizing the execution of a sales agreement in an amount of
$287,100 to sell the property located at 946-970 Morgantown Road, Parcel Id. No. 39-5305-02
89-6582 and 39-5305-0289-7746 to DCP Investment Properties, LLC. Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting
C. Bill No. 79-2023 – authorizing amending Bill No. 28-2023, by modifying the No Parking Zone for 1250 Clarion Street, in the City of Reading, to allow parking between the hours of 5 pm and 6am Monday through Friday and to allow parking on Saturday and Sunday at 1201-1225 Clarion Street. The zones shall be reposted with official signage, per ordinance 576-403.A.10 to support the residential properties in this neighborhood and this amendment, and the yellow lines in the timed areas shall be returned to a neutral color Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting
D. Bill No. 80-2023 – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Sewer Contracted Services to Sewer Water Services to cover previously unbilled water costs from an approximately 18-month period from June 2020 through December 2021. As part of upgrades, a wastewater pump station had a new larger meter purchased and installed in 2019 that went into continuous use in June 2020 at the pump station. Due to miscommunication between the contractor, the Reading Area Water Authority, and the City, the City was not initially billed for this new meter and consumption so this is to pay for billing that should have occurred in prior years. Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting
E. Bill No. 81-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Retail Sewer Budget by $25,000 to increase the budgeted amount for the gasoline expense to cover the projected street sweeper fuel costs for the rest of 2023. Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting
F. Bill No. 82-2023 – amending the City Code Section 576-416 reducing the parking fines as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached
G. Bill No. 83-2023 – authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the Lease between the City and The Rotary Park Association for an exchange of the continued leasing of
Rotary Park located within the Sherman Tract in Lower Alsace Township for an additional 10 years Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting
H. Bill No. 84-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Agency Fund to make a pass-through appropriation in the amount of $9.5M for improvements to FirstEnergy Stadium Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the administration to transfer up to $4,000,000 from the
General Fund) to the Sewer Fund (Fund 54) as a loan to be repaid with an interest rate of 4%
per annum once the Sewer Fund begins to receive payments from the Borough of Laureldale
and Muhlenberg Township Authority.
B. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $200,000.00 from Consulting Services to Light and Power in the Sewer Fund to cover increased costs from an unanticipated provider and rate change, created by the bankruptcy of Talen Energy in April 2022.
C. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Capital Improvement General Fund by increasing Fire Suppression, Vehicles by $878,981, from Fund Balance for the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Saber Heavy Duty Rescue Truck
D. Ordinance – authorizing the of the transfer of funds within the Public Works Budget from Maint/Repair Traffic Signals to Repairs to Vehicle Accident Damaged Property in the amount of
$50,000 due to unexpected accidents and the rising cost of parts and repairs, overall accident repairs are more significant.
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – appointing Brad Auman to the HVAC Board
B. Resolution – reappointing Pamela Johnson is reappointed to the Police Civil Service Board
C. Resolution – reappointing Jeffrey Gattone to the Zoning Hearing Board
D. Resolution – denying the Conditional Use application for the conversion of 411 S 14th St to
a 2-unit
E. Resolution – approving the Conditional Use application for 400 N 6th Street to add 5 residential units to the existing 1-unit with a 1st floor commercial space with conditions.
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, September 18
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Committee of the Whole - Charter Orientation – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Monday, September 25
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers - 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers - 7 pm
Monday, September 25
Special Meeting – Council Chambers – 5 pm – introduction of the GF Budget, Capital Budget, Position Ord & all associated tax and fee ordinances
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2022-42 – 1262 Cotton St. (UPI 10531630271758)Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433)Appeal #2023-20 – 726 Franklin St. (UPI 03530628992525)Appeal #2023-22 – 1125 Moss St. (UPI 13531737063568)CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 09, 2023 HEARING:Appeal #2023-23 – 241 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789693) Highland Real Estate Group LLC c/o Steven Figueroa is seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 6 dwelling units, and Variances for square footage requirements for dwelling units and off-street parking requirements. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.REQUESTING TIME EXTENSION:Appeal #2021-39 – 1541 Montgomery St. (UPI 19439712962838): Holy Trinity Church of God (record owner) is requesting an extension of time.HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-24 – 226 N. 6th St. (UPI 07530775812656) Victor M. Liriano is seeking a Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish four dwelling units and a first floor commercial use and off-street parking requirements to be modified as part of the Special Exception, or in the alternative seeks variance for parking space dimensions/aisle width and dimensional requirements. The subject property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2023-25 – 901 Centre Ave. (UPI 14530750656392) Evil Empires LLC c/o Jorge Malave is seeking relief to re-establish a non-conforming dwelling unit in the detached carriage house. The non-conforming dwelling was terminated by the previous owner in 2000. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Centre Park Historic District.Appeal #2023-26 – 500 Bruckman Ave. aka 2120 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530875814622) Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. c/o Michael Moletsky is seeking a Dimensional variance for maximum allowed building coverage and Variances for shade tree requirements, urban renewal projects, screening, sidewalks and relief for the distance permitted from the use for off-street parking requirements. The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Polymer Corp DSM Engineering Plastics %Quadrant EPP USA IncAppeal #2023-27 – 1601 N 13th St aka 1401 Union St. (UPI 17531723297432) Albright College c/o Brad King is seeking Temporary Use for the academic school year 2023-2024 by providing three classrooms, a nurses room and student drop off room in the MPK chapel and one classroom in the Center for Computing and Mathematics Building for Antietam School District 6th grade students. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Institutional OverlayAppeal #2023-28 – 601 N. 3rd St. (UPI 14530766638696) Nidia M. Dejesus is appealing the determination of Zoning officer that property had not been used as warehouse use in the past. Applicant also seeks a change from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use. In the alternative applicant seeks a variance to use a portion of the property (4000 sq. ft.) for a shipping business. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. The owner of record is Jose L Taveras-Concepcion.Appeal #2023-29 – 125 Morgantown Rd. (UPI 18530651756458) Jose Lugo is seeking a Variance to establish a Lounge use to the existing Restaurant/Retail (tobacco shop). The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Wise Choice Properties LLCThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
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• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2022-42 – 1262 Cotton St. (UPI 10531630271758)
Appeal #2023-14 – 544 N. 9th St. (UPI 11530768939433)
Appeal #2023-20 – 726 Franklin St. (UPI 03530628992525)
Appeal #2023-22 – 1125 Moss St. (UPI 13531737063568)
CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 09, 2023 HEARING:
Appeal #2023-23 – 241 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789693) Highland Real Estate Group LLC c/o Steven Figueroa is seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 6 dwelling units, and Variances for square footage requirements for dwelling units and off-street parking requirements. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Callowhill Historic District.
REQUESTING TIME EXTENSION:
Appeal #2021-39 – 1541 Montgomery St. (UPI 19439712962838): Holy Trinity Church of God (record owner) is requesting an extension of time.
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-24 – 226 N. 6th St. (UPI 07530775812656) Victor M. Liriano is seeking a Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish four dwelling units and a first floor commercial use and off-street parking requirements to be modified as part of the Special Exception, or in the alternative seeks variance for parking space dimensions/aisle width and dimensional requirements. The subject property is located in the C-R Commercial Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-25 – 901 Centre Ave. (UPI 14530750656392) Evil Empires LLC c/o Jorge Malave is seeking relief to re-establish a non-conforming dwelling unit in the detached carriage house. The non-conforming dwelling was terminated by the previous owner in 2000. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Centre Park Historic District.
Appeal #2023-26 – 500 Bruckman Ave. aka 2120 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530875814622) Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. c/o Michael Moletsky is seeking a Dimensional variance for maximum allowed building coverage and Variances for shade tree requirements, urban renewal projects, screening, sidewalks and relief for the distance permitted from the use for off-street parking requirements. The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Polymer Corp DSM Engineering Plastics %Quadrant EPP USA Inc
Appeal #2023-27 – 1601 N 13th St aka 1401 Union St. (UPI 17531723297432) Albright College c/o Brad King is seeking Temporary Use for the academic school year 2023-2024 by providing three classrooms, a nurses room and student drop off room in the MPK chapel and one classroom in the Center for Computing and Mathematics Building for Antietam School District 6th grade students. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Institutional Overlay
Appeal #2023-28 – 601 N. 3rd St. (UPI 14530766638696) Nidia M. Dejesus is appealing the determination of Zoning officer that property had not been used as warehouse use in the past. Applicant also seeks a change from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use. In the alternative applicant seeks a variance to use a portion of the property (4000 sq. ft.) for a shipping business. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District. The owner of record is Jose L Taveras-Concepcion.
Appeal #2023-29 – 125 Morgantown Rd. (UPI 18530651756458) Jose Lugo is seeking a Variance to establish a Lounge use to the existing Restaurant/Retail (tobacco shop). The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Wise Choice Properties LLC
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NDETERMINATION HEARING\NTHURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023\NCONTINUED TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING\N 6:00 p.m.\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAGENDA\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84349895392?pwd=clVMQ1Y4RWgrUloxQ1hpcW1ubUVpZz09\N Passcode: 427040\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 309 205 3325 \N Webinar ID: 843 4989 5392\N Passcode: 427040\NAll parties wishing to testify must register with the \NBPRC Solicitor or City Clerk before the hearing begins. All parties requiring translation services need to provide notice to the Property Maintenance Division one week in advance.\NI. Call to Order 6:00p.m.\N \NII. Purpose\NThe purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property. \NAs described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.\NIII. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the June Certification Hearing\N \NIV. Properties to be Removed from the Process\N \NV. Determination Hearing\N \N1. 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd., Jose Corniel Gomez & Maria Del Car Ortega De Gomez, owner, 1222 N 14th St, Rdg, Purchased March 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N2. 429 A Locust St, Edward Daniszewski, owner, 20 Dautrich Rd, Rdg, Purchased Feb 1993 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 429 A Locust St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N \N \N \N \N \N3. 548 Miltimore St, Francisco A Mendez Tiburcio & Juana De Deveaux, owner, 1339 N 11th St, Purchased June 2021 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 548 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N4. 448 Mulberry St, City Construction Services LLC, owner, 41 Oak Ln Lebanon PA, Purchased June 2012 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 448 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N5. 514 Minor St, Jonathon Cullen, owner, 148 Caitlin Dr Birdsboro Pa, Purchased Feb 2020 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 514 Minor St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N6. 936 Muhlenberg St, Aaron Anthony Torres, owner, 936 Muhlenberg St, Reading PA, Purchased March 2023 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 936 Muhlenberg St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N7. 545 Centre Ave, Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave, Rdg, Purchased March 2010 – TABLED August 2022 and April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N8. 527 Maple St, Stephanie Nicole Russell & Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2019 - TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 527 Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N9. 136 Greenwich St, Manuel Frutos, owner, 304 W Oley St Reading, Purchased Oct 2006 – TABLED April 2023\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 136 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N10. 1400 Hill Rd, Reading Hill LLC, owner, 140 Remsen St 2nd Fl Brooklyn NY, Purchase Date Not Listed\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1400 Hill Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N11. 728 N Front St, Iwona Nawrot, owner, 3905 Ardmore Ave Reading, Purchased Feb 1998\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 728 N Front St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N13. 744 Franklin St., 744 Franklin Street Properties, owner, 477 Colonial Rd Ridgewood NJ, Purchased Nov 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 744 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N14. 1043 Court St., Aaron Chandran Morillo - & Maria Consuelo O’Neill, owner, 403 N 5th St Reading, Purchased June 2022\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1043 Court St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N15. 141 N 4th St., Nahir Rosa Nieves & Raymond Novoa, owner, 141 N 4th St Apt 4 Reading, Purchased Jan 2002\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 141 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N16. 848 Franklin St., Angel & Maria Lazo, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading Purchased Feb 1990\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 848 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N18. 130 S 8th St., Rafael Devadip Lugo, owner, 75 W End Ave Apt C21D NY NY, Purchased Feb 2010\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 130 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N19. 226 N 4th St., Angela Justina Garcia De Nieves, owner, 1814 Woodbine St Ridgewood NY, Purchased March 2014\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 226 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N20. 515 Schuylkill Ave., Herbert Carter Jr & Eleanor Wall, owner, 515 Schuylkill Ave Reading, Purchased April 1982\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 515 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N21. 747 N 8th St., Georgia Uche, owner, 747 N 8th St Reading, Purchased May 2003\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 747 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N23. 247 R Maple St., Angel Torres, owner, 1915 Reading Blvd West Lawn PA, Purchased May 2005\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 247 R Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N24. 315 Moss St., Antonio Hazel R & Ana Morales, owner, 1562 Mineral Spring Road Reading PA, Purchased Feb 2021\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 315 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N25. 1009 N 12th St., Jose DeJesus, owner, PO Box 8603 Reading PA, Purchased April 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1009 N 12th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N26. 827 Church St., Ivan Durham, owner, 827 Church St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 1999\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 827 Church St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N28. 513 S 15th St., Nixon Felix & Daysi Reyes, owner, 36 Van Buren St Passaic NJ, Purchased May 2006\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 513 S 15th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.\N29. 528 A S 9th St., Virginia Rivera, owner, 537 S 6th St Reading PA, Purchased June 2018\N1. Oath to all presenting testimony\N2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff\N3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)\N4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)\N5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision\N6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 528 A S 9th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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DETERMINATION HEARING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
CONTINUED TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
HYBRID MEETING
6:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
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I. Call to Order 6:00p.m.
II. Purpose
The purpose of the Determination/Certification Hearing is In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, and the City of Reading Blighted Property Review Committee Ordinance as amended by Bill #108-2010. The City of Reading has found that the properties listed on this agenda meet the legal definition of “blight” by exhibiting one or more of the following twelve conditions listed in the Ordinance. As prescribed by the Ordinance, the City of Reading’s Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) is meeting to review the reports of the Building/Trades Division and the Property Maintenance Division on these properties to determine or certify whether it, in fact, meets the definition of blight and can be determined or certified as a blighted property.
As described in the Ordinance, if your property is determined or certified as blighted, the BPRC will issue an Order which will provide you with approximately 60 days to rehabilitate the property to correct/remove the cause of blight, or follow the designated alternative remedy. At the hearing the BPRC shall render an Order which shall be mailed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply with the final BPRC Certification Order, the property becomes eligible for certification to the Reading Redevelopment Authority for acquisition.
III. Approval Agenda & Minutes from the June Certification Hearing
IV. Properties to be Removed from the Process
V. Determination Hearing
1. 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd., Jose Corniel Gomez & Maria Del Car Ortega De Gomez, owner, 1222 N 14th St, Rdg, Purchased March 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1343 R Mineral Spring Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
2. 429 A Locust St, Edward Daniszewski, owner, 20 Dautrich Rd, Rdg, Purchased Feb 1993 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 429 A Locust St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
3. 548 Miltimore St, Francisco A Mendez Tiburcio & Juana De Deveaux, owner, 1339 N 11th St, Purchased June 2021 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 548 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
4. 448 Mulberry St, City Construction Services LLC, owner, 41 Oak Ln Lebanon PA, Purchased June 2012 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 448 Miltimore St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
5. 514 Minor St, Jonathon Cullen, owner, 148 Caitlin Dr Birdsboro Pa, Purchased Feb 2020 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 514 Minor St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
6. 936 Muhlenberg St, Aaron Anthony Torres, owner, 936 Muhlenberg St, Reading PA, Purchased March 2023 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 936 Muhlenberg St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
7. 545 Centre Ave, Antonia Panohaya, owner, 545 Centre Ave, Rdg, Purchased March 2010 – TABLED August 2022 and April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 545 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
8. 527 Maple St, Stephanie Nicole Russell & Cesar Emilio Nunez, owner, 533A Maple St Reading PA, Purchased Aug 2019 - TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 527 Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
9. 136 Greenwich St, Manuel Frutos, owner, 304 W Oley St Reading, Purchased Oct 2006 – TABLED April 2023
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 136 Greenwich St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
10. 1400 Hill Rd, Reading Hill LLC, owner, 140 Remsen St 2nd Fl Brooklyn NY, Purchase Date Not Listed
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1400 Hill Rd as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
11. 728 N Front St, Iwona Nawrot, owner, 3905 Ardmore Ave Reading, Purchased Feb 1998
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 728 N Front St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
13. 744 Franklin St., 744 Franklin Street Properties, owner, 477 Colonial Rd Ridgewood NJ, Purchased Nov 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 744 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
14. 1043 Court St., Aaron Chandran Morillo - & Maria Consuelo O’Neill, owner, 403 N 5th St Reading, Purchased June 2022
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1043 Court St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
15. 141 N 4th St., Nahir Rosa Nieves & Raymond Novoa, owner, 141 N 4th St Apt 4 Reading, Purchased Jan 2002
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 141 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
16. 848 Franklin St., Angel & Maria Lazo, owner, 102 S 9th St Reading Purchased Feb 1990
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 848 Franklin St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
18. 130 S 8th St., Rafael Devadip Lugo, owner, 75 W End Ave Apt C21D NY NY, Purchased Feb 2010
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 130 S 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
19. 226 N 4th St., Angela Justina Garcia De Nieves, owner, 1814 Woodbine St Ridgewood NY, Purchased March 2014
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 226 N 4th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
20. 515 Schuylkill Ave., Herbert Carter Jr & Eleanor Wall, owner, 515 Schuylkill Ave Reading, Purchased April 1982
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 515 Schuylkill Ave as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
21. 747 N 8th St., Georgia Uche, owner, 747 N 8th St Reading, Purchased May 2003
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 747 N 8th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
23. 247 R Maple St., Angel Torres, owner, 1915 Reading Blvd West Lawn PA, Purchased May 2005
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 247 R Maple St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
24. 315 Moss St., Antonio Hazel R & Ana Morales, owner, 1562 Mineral Spring Road Reading PA, Purchased Feb 2021
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 315 Moss St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
25. 1009 N 12th St., Jose DeJesus, owner, PO Box 8603 Reading PA, Purchased April 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 1009 N 12th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
26. 827 Church St., Ivan Durham, owner, 827 Church St Reading PA, Purchased Sept 1999
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 827 Church St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
28. 513 S 15th St., Nixon Felix & Daysi Reyes, owner, 36 Van Buren St Passaic NJ, Purchased May 2006
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 513 S 15th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
29. 528 A S 9th St., Virginia Rivera, owner, 537 S 6th St Reading PA, Purchased June 2018
1. Oath to all presenting testimony
2. Findings of Fact & Presentation of Evidence – City Staff
3. Testimony from Property Owner (5 minute limitation)
4. Public Comment (5 minute limitation)
5. BPRC Vote and Announcement of Decision
6. Due to the findings from City staff, the Chair requests a motion to determine 528 A S 9th St as a blighted property or to remove it from the target list.
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, September 18, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NNo public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Interview\N \N4:00 – Ed Stock – reappointment – Police Civil Service Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendation\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Mayor’s Office application review process and timeline\N \NV. Adjourn\N \NPolice Civil Service Board Facts\NThe Police Civil Service Board is required by the 3rd Class City Code (53 Pa C.S., 39401 to 39410) to test for and compile initial hiring and promotion lists for the Police Department. Police Officers are hired through a competitive Civil Service selection process overseen by the Police Civil Service Board, independent of the Police Department. It is the Board’s responsibility to make sure that the testing process is fair and impartial. Applicants who successfully complete the testing process are placed on the eligibility list that is valid for one year. When the Police Department moves to hire, eligible candidates will be given conditional offers of employment based on the civil service list and their successful completion of the Act 120 training course offered by the Reading Police Academy.\NPolice Civil Service Board Questions for New Applicants\N\N What is the purpose of the Police Civil Service Board?\NWhy are you interested in serving on the Police Civil Service Board?\NAre you aware that the Board currently meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 am in the Penn Room? Will you be able to regularly attend those meetings?\NWhat benefit does the Police Civil Service Board provide to the Police Department and to the City?\NHave you or someone you know gone through the Civil Service Testing process? If so, please provide your input on the process and how it could be improved.\N\N \NPolice Civil Service Board Questions for Reappointments\N\N The Police Civil Service Board currently meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 am in the Penn Room? Are you able to regularly attend those meetings?\NWhat has the Police Civil Service Board done well and what could be improved?\NDescribe the process used for the written and oral test and provide input on how the process could be improved.\NAre there any issues that the City could assist with?\N\N \N\N\N\N\NCITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA\N \N \N\NMEMORANDUM\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\N\NTO:\N\N\NNominations and Appointments Committee\N\N\N\N\NFROM:\N\N\N Shelly Smith, Deputy City Clerk\N\N\N\N\NDATE:\N\N\NSeptember 18, 2023\N\N\N\N\NSUBJECT:\N\N\N Pending Applications\N\N\N\N\N_________________________________________________________________________________________________________\N \NThe following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:\N \NCitizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 per Mayor)\N\NTonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral nomination\N\N \NCharter Board – 1 term expiration, 2open seats (5 members)\N\NShane McFarlane – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor April 2023; resent September 2023\N\N \NHVAC Board – 1 open seat (9 members)\N\NDavid Dobrosky – appointment – sent to Mayor August 2023\N\NZoning Hearing Board – 1 open alternate seat (5 members + 2 alternates)\N\NTracey Davis-Witmyer - appointment\N\NPlanning Commission – 2 open seats (7 members)\N\NTracey Davis-Witmyer – appointment – sent to Mayor August 2023\N\N \NAnimal Control Board – 1 term expiration, 1 open seat (veterinarian) (7 members)\N\NAnna Miller – reappointment – sent to Mayor September 2023\N\NPolice Civil Service Board – 2 term expirations (3 members)\N\NElsayed Elmarzouky – reappointment\NEd Stock – reappointment\N\NLibrary Board – 2 open City seats (15 members)\N\NAnthony Orozco – appointment\N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, September 18, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
No public comment is permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
Passcode: 972205
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I. Interview
4:00 – Ed Stock – reappointment – Police Civil Service Board
II. Appointment Recommendation
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Mayor’s Office application review process and timeline
V. Adjourn
Police Civil Service Board Facts
The Police Civil Service Board is required by the 3rd Class City Code (53 Pa C.S., 39401 to 39410) to test for and compile initial hiring and promotion lists for the Police Department. Police Officers are hired through a competitive Civil Service selection process overseen by the Police Civil Service Board, independent of the Police Department. It is the Board’s responsibility to make sure that the testing process is fair and impartial. Applicants who successfully complete the testing process are placed on the eligibility list that is valid for one year. When the Police Department moves to hire, eligible candidates will be given conditional offers of employment based on the civil service list and their successful completion of the Act 120 training course offered by the Reading Police Academy.
Police Civil Service Board Questions for New Applicants
- What is the purpose of the Police Civil Service Board?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Police Civil Service Board?
- Are you aware that the Board currently meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 am in the Penn Room? Will you be able to regularly attend those meetings?
- What benefit does the Police Civil Service Board provide to the Police Department and to the City?
- Have you or someone you know gone through the Civil Service Testing process? If so, please provide your input on the process and how it could be improved.
Police Civil Service Board Questions for Reappointments
- The Police Civil Service Board currently meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 am in the Penn Room? Are you able to regularly attend those meetings?
- What has the Police Civil Service Board done well and what could be improved?
- Describe the process used for the written and oral test and provide input on how the process could be improved.
- Are there any issues that the City could assist with?
CITY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA
MEMORANDUM |
TO: | Nominations and Appointments Committee |
FROM: | Shelly Smith, Deputy City Clerk |
DATE: | September 18, 2023 |
SUBJECT: | Pending Applications |
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following persons have applications for Boards, Authorities, and Commissions pending:
Citizens Initiative Commission – 11 open seats (1 per Council District; 3 per Mayor)
- Tonya Butler – appointment – District 4 - has Mayoral nomination
Charter Board – 1 term expiration, 2open seats (5 members)
- Shane McFarlane – reappointment – needs Mayoral nomination – sent to Mayor April 2023; resent September 2023
HVAC Board – 1 open seat (9 members)
- David Dobrosky – appointment – sent to Mayor August 2023
Zoning Hearing Board – 1 open alternate seat (5 members + 2 alternates)
- Tracey Davis-Witmyer - appointment
Planning Commission – 2 open seats (7 members)
- Tracey Davis-Witmyer – appointment – sent to Mayor August 2023
Animal Control Board – 1 term expiration, 1 open seat (veterinarian) (7 members)
- Anna Miller – reappointment – sent to Mayor September 2023
Police Civil Service Board – 2 term expirations (3 members)
- Elsayed Elmarzouky – reappointment
- Ed Stock – reappointment
Library Board – 2 open City seats (15 members)
- Anthony Orozco – appointment
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILMonday, September 18, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84234397528?pwd=gCKP4MtpRc6DMbsbvsWLt0GjjVi6f8.1\N Passcode: 373189\NOr join by phone: 1 309 205 3325 \N Webinar ID: 842 3439 7528\N Passcode: 373189\NI. Charter Orientation 5-6:30 pm\N \NII. Executive Session – contracts 6:30 pm\N
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Monday, September 18, 2023
5:00 pm
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I. Charter Orientation 5-6:30 pm
II. Executive Session – contracts 6:30 pm
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, September 19, 2023; 6:00 PM\N (1) Call Meeting to Order (2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance (3) General Policy Issues Discussion: Internal and External Department Review (a) The City of Reading Planning Commission role with reviewing subdivision and land development plans. (b) Lauri Ahlskog, South Central Transit Authority (SCTA and BARTA) (c) Lester Kissinger, Public Works Department; ASA Certified Arborist (4) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments (5) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for September 26, 2023 (6) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, September 19, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) General Policy Issues Discussion: Internal and External Department Review
(a) The City of Reading Planning Commission role with reviewing subdivision and land development plans.
(b) Lauri Ahlskog, South Central Transit Authority (SCTA and BARTA)
(c) Lester Kissinger, Public Works Department; ASA Certified Arborist
(4) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments
(5) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for September 26, 2023
(6) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:HARB Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 50 N. 5th St.\N Shuman Dev. Group/Acme Structure LP, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A \N \N 401 Penn St.\N Alvernia University, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\N \NReview request for an extension of the installation of vinyl graphics on various storefront windows depicting selected student artwork as part of the Fast Lane Art Program sponsored by Berks Arts until September 2024.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 354 Penn St.\N Alvernia University, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 78\NReview request for the removal of 7 brick chimneys at the main roof located on the western, northern, eastern, and southern rooflines.\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 300 S. 5th St.\N Elvira Lebron, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 98\NReview request for the painting of exterior masonry and wood surfaces with a MasterProtect Acrylic Coating, a breathable masonry coating.\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 401 Oley St.\N Kevin Bynes, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 124\NReview request for the replacement of 14 original multi-pane over single pane wood windows with 14 double hung one over one white vinyl windows. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 1506 N. 15th St.\N Eduardo Bonilla, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 66\NReview request for the construction of a wood deck. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 524 Douglass St.\N Nail & Luljeta Dracovi, Owners\N Composite Index Rating: 76\NReview request for the installation of a 6’ high chain link fence at the rear yard; replacement of all original wood windows with white vinyl replacement windows at the northern, western, and southern facades. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 1403 Hill Rd.\N Jim Steranko, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 114\NReview request for the replacement of existing three-tab asphalt shingles with CertainTeed Landmark asphalt architectural shingles in the color “Colonial Slate”.\N 8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\NCity Park Bandshell, City of Reading, Owner\N\NReplacement of the rubber membrane roof and painting of exterior surfaces in kind.\N\N1108 Perkiomen Ave., MD Moniruzzaman., Owner\N\NReplacement of 3-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof in kind in a slate gray color.\N\N422 Douglass St., David Peterson, Owner\N\NReplacement of tongue and groove wood decking and the wood balustrade at the first floor front porch in kind.\N\N623 S. 6th, Elizabeth DaLessio, Owner\N\NReplacement of the grocer’s alley ceiling in kind, repointing and sealing of the brick masonry on the front façade, replacement of the rear second floor roof in kind.\N 8:25 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NSeptember and October 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the September 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NReview of proposed amendment to the Historic District Ordinance Section 295-107 B.2.c.3.\N\N 9:00 p.m. Adjournment
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 50 N. 5th St.
Shuman Dev. Group/Acme Structure LP, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
401 Penn St.
Alvernia University, Owner
Composite Index Rating: N/A
Review request for an extension of the installation of vinyl graphics on various storefront windows depicting selected student artwork as part of the Fast Lane Art Program sponsored by Berks Arts until September 2024.
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 354 Penn St.
Alvernia University, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 78
Review request for the removal of 7 brick chimneys at the main roof located on the western, northern, eastern, and southern rooflines.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 300 S. 5th St.
Elvira Lebron, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 98
Review request for the painting of exterior masonry and wood surfaces with a MasterProtect Acrylic Coating, a breathable masonry coating.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 401 Oley St.
Kevin Bynes, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 124
Review request for the replacement of 14 original multi-pane over single pane wood windows with 14 double hung one over one white vinyl windows. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 1506 N. 15th St.
Eduardo Bonilla, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 66
Review request for the construction of a wood deck. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 524 Douglass St.
Nail & Luljeta Dracovi, Owners
Composite Index Rating: 76
Review request for the installation of a 6’ high chain link fence at the rear yard; replacement of all original wood windows with white vinyl replacement windows at the northern, western, and southern facades. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 1403 Hill Rd.
Jim Steranko, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 114
Review request for the replacement of existing three-tab asphalt shingles with CertainTeed Landmark asphalt architectural shingles in the color “Colonial Slate”.
8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 Review applications approved by Staff:
- City Park Bandshell, City of Reading, Owner
Replacement of the rubber membrane roof and painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
- 1108 Perkiomen Ave., MD Moniruzzaman., Owner
Replacement of 3-tab asphalt shingles at the main roof in kind in a slate gray color.
- 422 Douglass St., David Peterson, Owner
Replacement of tongue and groove wood decking and the wood balustrade at the first floor front porch in kind.
- 623 S. 6th, Elizabeth DaLessio, Owner
Replacement of the grocer’s alley ceiling in kind, repointing and sealing of the brick masonry on the front façade, replacement of the rear second floor roof in kind.
8:25 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a compliance letter and the owner has replied requesting to be able to appeal the HARB’s decision. The appeal period is over and Staff is working with the owner to rectify the matter.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- September and October 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the September 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Review of proposed amendment to the Historic District Ordinance Section 295-107 B.2.c.3.
9:00 p.m. Adjournment
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On Saturday, September 30th, the City of Reading, along with City Council and Mayor Eddie Morán, are hosting a spectacular block party from noon to 7pm. This exciting event will take place on the 200-300 Block of North 2nd Street, promising a day filled with delicious food, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment that you won't want to miss!
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, September 25, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgendaDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85905679135?pwd=y5hXfhWIqhPkmpIZlW80MmbbqzdYJV.1\N Passcode: 558892\NOr join by phone:\N Dial +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 859 0567 9135\N Passcode: 558892\N \NI. Maintenance of Community green space or pocket parks 5-5:30 pm\N\NFront and Schuylkill (where Schuylkill turns into Walnut – City owned)\N4th and Chestnut (City owned)\N423 Minor (City owned)\N2nd & Franklin (RRA owned – leased to the City 11-4-2011)\NCedar St Parklet (RRA owned)\NCourt Yards at 8th & Penn and 6th and Penn (RRA owned)\N\N \NII. Board, Authority & Commission Openings (see attached list) 5:30-5:45 pm \N \NIII. Agenda Review 5:45-6:15 pm\N \NIV. Executive Session
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I. Maintenance of Community green space or pocket parks 5-5:30 pm
- Front and Schuylkill (where Schuylkill turns into Walnut – City owned)
- 4th and Chestnut (City owned)
- 423 Minor (City owned)
- 2nd & Franklin (RRA owned – leased to the City 11-4-2011)
- Cedar St Parklet (RRA owned)
- Court Yards at 8th & Penn and 6th and Penn (RRA owned)
II. Board, Authority & Commission Openings (see attached list) 5:30-5:45 pm
III. Agenda Review 5:45-6:15 pm
IV. Executive Session
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/87823422353?pwd=cOp17gCoeLmc2m4uqmPo7zRkgzHcd2.1\N Passcode: 320372\NOr join by phone: +1 305 224 1968 \N Webinar ID: 878 2342 2353\N Passcode: 320372\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Mynele Padilla Santos, El Cordero De Dios y sus valientes\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held before the start of the September 18th COW on personnel matters, after the conclusion of the September 18th COW on contracts and on September 19th on real estate\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of September 25, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the September 11th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the September 11th, the September 18th Nominations Committee meeting and the COW meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for WWTP Laboratory Services to M.J. Reider Associates Inc., Reading, PA in the amount of $61,231.00 for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 1 year. This contract is to provide laboratory work and analyses associated with the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES permit and the industrial pretreatment program. All testing requirements are based on, but not limited to, the City's current NPDES permit and industrial waste permits. The number and type of required analysis are estimates and may change due to regulatory requirements, environmental conditions, and any unforeseen circumstances. \NB. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of new systems office furniture for the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Auto Theft Task Force office, from Friant and Associates, LLC, San Leandro, CA in the amount of $41,359.75 from the CIP to replace aging office furniture.\NC. Award of Contract – for a storm sewer improvement project at Liggett Ave., Hancock Blvd., and Wyomissing Blvd. to Jurich Inc., Glen Mills, PA in the amount of $1,891,987.00 funded through PW stormwater funds and Liquid Fuel funds\ND. Award of Contract – for Strategic Planning Management Program and 5 Year Financial Planning to PFM, Philadelphia, PA in the amount of $125,000 for the purpose of the program is to establish short and long term financial and managerial objectives that will strengthen the fiscal capacity of the municipal government along with the integration of long-term community and economic development strategies that strengthen the area’s tax base.\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\NA. Bill 83-2023 – authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the Lease between the City and The Rotary Park Association for an exchange of the continued leasing of Rotary Park located within the Sherman Tract in Lower Alsace Township for an additional 10 years Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting; tabled at the Sept 11 regular meeting\NB. Bill 85-2023 – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $200,000.00 from Consulting Services to Light and Power in the Sewer Fund to cover increased costs from an unanticipated provider and rate change, created by the bankruptcy of Talen Energy in April 2022. Introduced at the Sept 11 regular meeting\N \NC. Bill 86-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Capital Improvement by increasing Fire Suppression, Vehicles by $878,981, from Fund Balance for the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Saber Heavy Duty Rescue Truck Introduced at the Sept 11 regular meeting\ND. Bill 87-2023 – authorizing the of the transfer of funds within the Public Works Budget from Maint/Repair Traffic Signals to Repairs to Vehicle Accident Damaged Property in the amount of\N$50,000 due to unexpected accidents and the rising cost of parts and repairs, overall accident repairs are more significant. Introduced at the Sept 11 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – to eliminate the Residential Parking Permit zone in the 400\Nblock of Douglass Street, as per the recommendation of the Parking Authority and the submission of a petition making the request and the results of the required public hearing\NB. Ordinance – amending City Code, Chapter 23 Blighted Property Review Committee, Part Section 23-903 Creation, Members, Duties and Expenditures by reducing the number of members from seven to five and creating two alternate positions as set forth in Exhibit “A”\N \NC. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line item #521100 39001 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023.\ND. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line #011491 49060 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023.\NE. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund Budget to appropriate funding for receipt and distribution of pass-thru RACP award for the Alvernia CollegeTowne project in the amount of $4M.\N \NF. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment to transfer $53,000 into the Solid Waste Division’s Recycling Tipping Fees Account budget by transferring $53,000 from Recycling General Plant Supplies and Trash Contracted Services to cover the unanticipated tipping fee increases through the end of the year 2023\N \NG. Ordinance – authorizing an amendment to the Capital Budget in the amount of $78,378 from the Fund Balance for the replacement of a Fire and Rescue Services Training Lt’s Staff Vehicle (from 2022) that was missed in the 2023 Budget and that had add-ons at time of purchase which was a 2022 Ford F150 for the Department of Fire, $45,541, plus Rescue Services Training Lt. work done by 911 Rapid Response in the amount of $21,939. Budget amendment is also needed for the Fire Marshal’s staff vehicle that went over budget by $10,898, for a total budget amendment of $78,378.\NH. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 7, Part 7 City Revitalization Improvement Zone Authority by changing the appointment process to require 3 representatives to be appointed by the Mayor, the State Representative from the 127th District and the Senator from the 9th Senatorial District with all appointments to be approved by City Council\NI. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund by transferring the $10,000 grant received from PA Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of a Medicine Vending Machine to be used by the EMS division in the expense line item.\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – reappointing Ed Stock to the Police Civil Service Board\NB. Resolution – authorizing a member(s) of City Council to attend the Special Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023 to provide testimony and/or written evidence to support the body’s position on the application for 78 residential rental units at 1400 Hill Road (former Central Catholic High School).\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NLibrary Board – Melissa Adams, Executive Director and Alan Carman, President of the Board of Trustees\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NMonday, October 2\NNom & Appts Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NSpecial Meeting – Council Chambers – 5 pm – introduction of the GF Budget, Capital Budget, Position Ord & all associated tax and fee ordinances\NCOW Budget Review– Council Chambers – at the conclusion of the Special Meeting\N \NMonday, October 9\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, October 11\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, October 16\NCOW Budget Review -Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N \N \N \N \N
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Mynele Padilla Santos, El Cordero De Dios y sus valientes
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held before the start of the September 18th COW on personnel matters, after the conclusion of the September 18th COW on contracts and on September 19th on real estate
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of September 25, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the September 11th Regular Meeting and the summations of discussion from the September 11th, the September 18th Nominations Committee meeting and the COW meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for WWTP Laboratory Services to M.J. Reider Associates Inc., Reading, PA in the amount of $61,231.00 for a 3-year period with the option to extend for 1 year. This contract is to provide laboratory work and analyses associated with the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES permit and the industrial pretreatment program. All testing requirements are based on, but not limited to, the City's current NPDES permit and industrial waste permits. The number and type of required analysis are estimates and may change due to regulatory requirements, environmental conditions, and any unforeseen circumstances.
B. Resolution – authorizing the purchase of new systems office furniture for the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Auto Theft Task Force office, from Friant and Associates, LLC, San Leandro, CA in the amount of $41,359.75 from the CIP to replace aging office furniture.
C. Award of Contract – for a storm sewer improvement project at Liggett Ave., Hancock Blvd., and Wyomissing Blvd. to Jurich Inc., Glen Mills, PA in the amount of $1,891,987.00 funded through PW stormwater funds and Liquid Fuel funds
D. Award of Contract – for Strategic Planning Management Program and 5 Year Financial Planning to PFM, Philadelphia, PA in the amount of $125,000 for the purpose of the program is to establish short and long term financial and managerial objectives that will strengthen the fiscal capacity of the municipal government along with the integration of long-term community and economic development strategies that strengthen the area’s tax base.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
A. Bill 83-2023 – authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the Lease between the City and The Rotary Park Association for an exchange of the continued leasing of Rotary Park located within the Sherman Tract in Lower Alsace Township for an additional 10 years Introduced at the Aug 28 regular meeting; tabled at the Sept 11 regular meeting
B. Bill 85-2023 – authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $200,000.00 from Consulting Services to Light and Power in the Sewer Fund to cover increased costs from an unanticipated provider and rate change, created by the bankruptcy of Talen Energy in April 2022. Introduced at the Sept 11 regular meeting
C. Bill 86-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Capital Improvement by increasing Fire Suppression, Vehicles by $878,981, from Fund Balance for the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Saber Heavy Duty Rescue Truck Introduced at the Sept 11 regular meeting
D. Bill 87-2023 – authorizing the of the transfer of funds within the Public Works Budget from Maint/Repair Traffic Signals to Repairs to Vehicle Accident Damaged Property in the amount of
$50,000 due to unexpected accidents and the rising cost of parts and repairs, overall accident repairs are more significant. Introduced at the Sept 11 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – to eliminate the Residential Parking Permit zone in the 400
block of Douglass Street, as per the recommendation of the Parking Authority and the submission of a petition making the request and the results of the required public hearing
B. Ordinance – amending City Code, Chapter 23 Blighted Property Review Committee, Part Section 23-903 Creation, Members, Duties and Expenditures by reducing the number of members from seven to five and creating two alternate positions as set forth in Exhibit “A”
C. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line item #521100 39001 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023.
D. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line #011491 49060 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023.
E. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund Budget to appropriate funding for receipt and distribution of pass-thru RACP award for the Alvernia CollegeTowne project in the amount of $4M.
F. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment to transfer $53,000 into the Solid Waste Division’s Recycling Tipping Fees Account budget by transferring $53,000 from Recycling General Plant Supplies and Trash Contracted Services to cover the unanticipated tipping fee increases through the end of the year 2023
G. Ordinance – authorizing an amendment to the Capital Budget in the amount of $78,378 from the Fund Balance for the replacement of a Fire and Rescue Services Training Lt’s Staff Vehicle (from 2022) that was missed in the 2023 Budget and that had add-ons at time of purchase which was a 2022 Ford F150 for the Department of Fire, $45,541, plus Rescue Services Training Lt. work done by 911 Rapid Response in the amount of $21,939. Budget amendment is also needed for the Fire Marshal’s staff vehicle that went over budget by $10,898, for a total budget amendment of $78,378.
H. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 7, Part 7 City Revitalization Improvement Zone Authority by changing the appointment process to require 3 representatives to be appointed by the Mayor, the State Representative from the 127th District and the Senator from the 9th Senatorial District with all appointments to be approved by City Council
I. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund by transferring the $10,000 grant received from PA Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of a Medicine Vending Machine to be used by the EMS division in the expense line item.
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – reappointing Ed Stock to the Police Civil Service Board
B. Resolution – authorizing a member(s) of City Council to attend the Special Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023 to provide testimony and/or written evidence to support the body’s position on the application for 78 residential rental units at 1400 Hill Road (former Central Catholic High School).
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Library Board – Melissa Adams, Executive Director and Alan Carman, President of the Board of Trustees
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 2
Nom & Appts Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
Special Meeting – Council Chambers – 5 pm – introduction of the GF Budget, Capital Budget, Position Ord & all associated tax and fee ordinances
COW Budget Review– Council Chambers – at the conclusion of the Special Meeting
Monday, October 9
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm
Wednesday, October 11
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, October 16
COW Budget Review -Council Chambers – 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, September 26, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\NBaer Park Pavilion\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N\N\N\NEAC members: Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting by emailing or calling 610-655-6204.\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – August 8, 2023 & August 22, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Staff Updates (as needed)\N \NIII. Old Business\N\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, Sarah Bach, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NPlastic Bag Ban – David Beane\NBrownfields Database - David Beane\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NBeekeeping – Jim Cole\NGRCA Spotlight / Community Forum on the Climate Action Plan – Cathy, Bethany, Jasmine\NEAC Adopt-a-Block\N\N \NIV. New Business\N\NTrail from Pagoda\N\N \NV. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NPolice Committee Update – David Beane\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NUrban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NPosition Statement on Paving Rear Yards for Off-street Parking\NMP3 Environmental Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Jeff Young\NBCTV Program – Ryan Bradley\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\NVI. Long Term Projects\N\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NComprehensive Plan\N\N \NVII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, October 24 at noon via Zoom\N \NVIII. Adjourn\N\N
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Baer Park Pavilion
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- EAC members: Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting by emailing or calling 610-655-6204.
I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – August 8, 2023 & August 22, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Staff Updates (as needed)
III. Old Business
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, Sarah Bach, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Plastic Bag Ban – David Beane
- Brownfields Database - David Beane
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Beekeeping – Jim Cole
- GRCA Spotlight / Community Forum on the Climate Action Plan – Cathy, Bethany, Jasmine
- EAC Adopt-a-Block
IV. New Business
V. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- Police Committee Update – David Beane
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- Position Statement on Paving Rear Yards for Off-street Parking
- MP3 Environmental Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Jeff Young
- BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VI. Long Term Projects
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Comprehensive Plan
VII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, October 24 at noon via Zoom
VIII. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Meeting\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREAgenda for Tuesday, September 26, 2023; 6:00 PM(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) 408 North 9th Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-108; 408 North 9th Street(5) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe; Final Plan ReviewPC 2021-113; 1124 Schuylkill Ave/1119 Luzerne St(6) 755 Hiesters Lane Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-109; 755 Hiesters Lane(7) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report(8) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval(a) Lichty’s Mennonite Church (PC 2023-101)(b) First Energy Stadium (PC 2022-115)(c) GoggleWorks Annexation (PC 2023-104)(d) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation (PC 2022-116)(e) Albright Gingrich Library (PC 2022-128)(9) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(a) Holy Trinity Church (PC 2022-118) Current extension good through 10/24/23(b) Wawa #153 (PC 2023-103) Current extension good through 10/23/23(10) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments(11) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(12) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, July 2023,August 2023(13) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 (Workshop Meeting),Tuesday, October 24, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(14) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, September 26, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) 408 North 9th Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-108; 408 North 9th Street
(5) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe; Final Plan Review
PC 2021-113; 1124 Schuylkill Ave/1119 Luzerne St
(6) 755 Hiesters Lane Minor Land Development Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-109; 755 Hiesters Lane
(7) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report
(8) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(a) Lichty’s Mennonite Church (PC 2023-101)
(b) First Energy Stadium (PC 2022-115)
(c) GoggleWorks Annexation (PC 2023-104)
(d) 531 Upland Avenue Annexation (PC 2022-116)
(e) Albright Gingrich Library (PC 2022-128)
(9) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(a) Holy Trinity Church (PC 2022-118) Current extension good through 10/24/23
(b) Wawa #153 (PC 2023-103) Current extension good through 10/23/23
(10) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments
(11) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(12) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, July 2023,
August 2023
(13) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 (Workshop Meeting),
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(14) Adjournment
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DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED DATE DUE TO WEATHER!\NOn Saturday, September 30th, the City of Reading, along with City Council and Mayor Eddie Morán, are hosting a spectacular block party from noon to 7pm. This exciting event will take place on the 200-300 Block of North 2nd Street, promising a day filled with delicious food, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment that you won't want to miss!\N \N \N\N
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On Saturday, September 30th, the City of Reading, along with City Council and Mayor Eddie Morán, are hosting a spectacular block party from noon to 7pm. This exciting event will take place on the 200-300 Block of North 2nd Street, promising a day filled with delicious food, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment that you won't want to miss!
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, October 2, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NPublic comment is not permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial in\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Shane McFarlane – reappointment – Charter Board - virtually\N4:15 – Anna Miller - reappointment – Animal Control Board - virtually\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Mayor’s Office Application Review Process and Timeline\N \NV. Adjourn\N \NCharter Board Facts\NThe Charter Board was approved by referendum in the General Election of 2002. City Council approved the Charter Board Ordinance in 2005. The purpose of the Charter Board is to hear and decide all cases alleging violations of the Charter or Administrative Code, except that its jurisdiction shall not extend to any case arising under the Ethics Code or the Personnel Code. Insofar as permitted by state law the Board shall issue advisory opinions, binding opinions, impose penalties and administrative fines, refer cases for prosecution, and conduct investigations on its own initiative and on referral or complaint. City Council shall appropriate sufficient funds to enable the Board to perform the duties assigned to it, including expenses for independent counsel and other necessary staff. The Charter Board must also educate elected and appointed officials, employees and the public about Charter issues.\NCharter Board Questions for New Applicants\N\NWhat is the purpose of the Charter Board?\NWhy are you interested in serving on the Charter Board?\NThe Board currently meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7 pm. Will you be able to regularly attend those meetings?\NWhy do you think the Charter Board is needed?\NAre you aware of any of the issues or complaints the Charter Board has handled in the past?\NHave you ever read the City’s Charter? If you could modify one section which would it be and why?\N\NCharter Board Questions for Reappointments\N\NAre you able to regularly attend Board meetings?\NWhat has the Charter Board done well and what could be improved upon?\NAre there any issues that the City could assist with?\NWhat types of Charter issues or complaints has the Board handled? And how were they resolved?\NExplain how the Charter Board works to educate City officials and the public.\NReading appears to be the only City in PA and the US to have a Charter Board. Do you believe the Charter Board is a valuable tool? Why or why not?\N\N \N \NAnimal Control Board Facts\NCity Council created the Animal Control Board in 1998 to oversee the Animal Control Ordinance and issue permits for anyone to own or harbor any exotic animal, domestic agricultural animal or native wildlife animal within the City. Such permit shall be given only if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the animal will not constitute a threat to public health or safety and that the applicant has the means to properly care for the animal. The Board is composed of five people; two members shall be appointed representatives of animal humane societies and animal shelters and one member shall be appointed as a representative of private veterinarians or veterinary hospitals. The remaining two members shall represent the community at large.\NNew Applicant Questions - Animal Control Board \N\NWhat is the purpose of the Animal Control Board?\NWhy are you interested in serving on Animal Control Board?\NThe Animal Control Board meets twice per year at the convenience of the members. Are you willing to dedicate time and effort to the duties of this Board?\NWhat would you like to see the Animal Control Board accomplish?\NAre you familiar with the Animal Rescue League and the work that shelters provide?\NAre you aware of any issues/problems with animals or pets that needs to be addressed?\N\NReappointment Questions – Animal Control Board\N\NAre you able to regularly attend meetings?\NWhat issues has the Board considered during your term?\NWhat has the Animal Control Board done well and what could be improved upon?\NAre there any issues that the City could assist with?\NAre there any enforcement problems that you have become aware of?\N
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, October 2, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
Public comment is not permitted during Committee meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
Passcode: 972205
Dial in
- 877 853 5257 US Toll-free
- 888 475 4499 US Toll-free
I. Interviews
4:00 – Shane McFarlane – reappointment – Charter Board - virtually
4:15 – Anna Miller - reappointment – Animal Control Board - virtually
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 4), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Mayor’s Office Application Review Process and Timeline
V. Adjourn
Charter Board Facts
The Charter Board was approved by referendum in the General Election of 2002. City Council approved the Charter Board Ordinance in 2005. The purpose of the Charter Board is to hear and decide all cases alleging violations of the Charter or Administrative Code, except that its jurisdiction shall not extend to any case arising under the Ethics Code or the Personnel Code. Insofar as permitted by state law the Board shall issue advisory opinions, binding opinions, impose penalties and administrative fines, refer cases for prosecution, and conduct investigations on its own initiative and on referral or complaint. City Council shall appropriate sufficient funds to enable the Board to perform the duties assigned to it, including expenses for independent counsel and other necessary staff. The Charter Board must also educate elected and appointed officials, employees and the public about Charter issues.
Charter Board Questions for New Applicants
- What is the purpose of the Charter Board?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Charter Board?
- The Board currently meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7 pm. Will you be able to regularly attend those meetings?
- Why do you think the Charter Board is needed?
- Are you aware of any of the issues or complaints the Charter Board has handled in the past?
- Have you ever read the City’s Charter? If you could modify one section which would it be and why?
Charter Board Questions for Reappointments
- Are you able to regularly attend Board meetings?
- What has the Charter Board done well and what could be improved upon?
- Are there any issues that the City could assist with?
- What types of Charter issues or complaints has the Board handled? And how were they resolved?
- Explain how the Charter Board works to educate City officials and the public.
- Reading appears to be the only City in PA and the US to have a Charter Board. Do you believe the Charter Board is a valuable tool? Why or why not?
Animal Control Board Facts
City Council created the Animal Control Board in 1998 to oversee the Animal Control Ordinance and issue permits for anyone to own or harbor any exotic animal, domestic agricultural animal or native wildlife animal within the City. Such permit shall be given only if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that the animal will not constitute a threat to public health or safety and that the applicant has the means to properly care for the animal. The Board is composed of five people; two members shall be appointed representatives of animal humane societies and animal shelters and one member shall be appointed as a representative of private veterinarians or veterinary hospitals. The remaining two members shall represent the community at large.
New Applicant Questions - Animal Control Board
- What is the purpose of the Animal Control Board?
- Why are you interested in serving on Animal Control Board?
- The Animal Control Board meets twice per year at the convenience of the members. Are you willing to dedicate time and effort to the duties of this Board?
- What would you like to see the Animal Control Board accomplish?
- Are you familiar with the Animal Rescue League and the work that shelters provide?
- Are you aware of any issues/problems with animals or pets that needs to be addressed?
Reappointment Questions – Animal Control Board
- Are you able to regularly attend meetings?
- What issues has the Board considered during your term?
- What has the Animal Control Board done well and what could be improved upon?
- Are there any issues that the City could assist with?
- Are there any enforcement problems that you have become aware of?
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SUMMARY:Special Council Meeting
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/special-council-meeting-capital-budget
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NSpecial Meeting Monday, October 2, 2023\NHybrid at 5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86494010789?pwd=ejaQNHcQ1CsbF4a6AyWQbIbE54LsJv.1\N Passcode: 062032\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 305 224 1968 \N Webinar ID: 864 9401 0789\N Passcode: 062032\NPurpose to introduce the 2024 General Fund Budget, Capital Plan and related ordinances \N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NCall (610-655-6205) or email (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NSubmit written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NRegister in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, and the agenda item to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\ND. ROLL CALL\N2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\NPublic Comment Instructions:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on Special Meeting agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. This time period will also apply to written comments that are being read into the record. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA \NA. AGENDA: Special Meeting of October 2, 2023\N4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES \NA. Ordinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate\N \NB. Ordinance – 2024 Position Ordinance\N \NC. Ordinance – 2024 General Fund Budget\N \ND. Ordinance – 2024 Capital Budget\N \N5. RESOLUTION\NA. Resolution – authorizing the expansion of the Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ), Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) or Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone (KOIZ) to be submitted to the PA DCED for their approval\NB. Resolution – authorizing the extension of the Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ), Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) or Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone (KOIZ) to be submitted to the PA DCED for their approval\N6. ADJOURN
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Special Meeting Monday, October 2, 2023
Hybrid at 5 pm
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Purpose to introduce the 2024 General Fund Budget, Capital Plan and related ordinances
RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- Call (610-655-6205) or email (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- Submit written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- Register in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, and the agenda item to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
Public Comment Instructions:
- Those individuals registered to speak on Special Meeting agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. This time period will also apply to written comments that are being read into the record. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. AGENDA: Special Meeting of October 2, 2023
4. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate
B. Ordinance – 2024 Position Ordinance
C. Ordinance – 2024 General Fund Budget
D. Ordinance – 2024 Capital Budget
5. RESOLUTION
A. Resolution – authorizing the expansion of the Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ), Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) or Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone (KOIZ) to be submitted to the PA DCED for their approval
B. Resolution – authorizing the extension of the Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ), Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) or Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone (KOIZ) to be submitted to the PA DCED for their approval
6. ADJOURN
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/committee-of-the-whole-71
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the WholeMonday, October 2, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAgenda\NAt the conclusion of the Special Meeting\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85193710887?pwd=xZPJuhIAL05naJLUbe8eExeVpiGhUw.1\N Passcode: 623906\NOr join by phone:\N Dial: US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 851 9371 0887\N Passcode: 623906\NI. Budget Review approx. 6-7 pm\N\NGeneral Fund Overview\N\NRevenue Review & Expenditure Overview\N\N\NCIP Overview\NProperty Tax Ord\NAny related fee/tax ordinances – note Resident EIT introduced only if an increase is planned\NPosition Ord Overview\NMajor Revenue/Expenditure Drivers\N\N \NII. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 2, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
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Agenda
At the conclusion of the Special Meeting
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Budget Review approx. 6-7 pm
- General Fund Overview
- Revenue Review & Expenditure Overview
- CIP Overview
- Property Tax Ord
- Any related fee/tax ordinances – note Resident EIT introduced only if an increase is planned
- Position Ord Overview
- Major Revenue/Expenditure Drivers
II. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Board of Health
CREATED:20230920T154332Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/board-of-health-11
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading\NBoard of Health\NAgenda\NTuesday, October 3, 2023\N4 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREVirtual Meeting\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NDial in\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of Minutes – August 1, 2023\N4. Inspection Reports\N\NHealth\NLead Abatement\N\N5. Opioid Update\N6. Old Business\N\NHealth Literacy Program\N\N7. New Business\NNext Meeting – Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
4 pm
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must register by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes – August 1, 2023
4. Inspection Reports
5. Opioid Update
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Next Meeting – Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Reading Youth Commission
CREATED:20230920T175456Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/reading-youth-commission-4
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, October 4, 2023\N5:00 PM\NPenn Room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – September 6, 2023\NPRESENTATIONS – Amber Brown, Planned Parenthood\N Celines Valerio, Berks Teens\N \NTREASURER’S REPORT – Mia & Shelly\NSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT - Jane\N2023 BUDGET PLANNING - $10,000 requested\NEVENT PLANNING\N\NHalloween on Penn – Melanie, Jane & Dihmond\NNemesis Run - Genesis\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NGiveaway order - Melanie\NVideo Contest – Jane & Dihmond\NSister City Relationship With Reutligen, Germany\NBCTV programming\NAdopt-a-Block – Dihmond\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NReview & amend list of interests\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – November 1, 2023 at 5 pm in the Penn Room\NADJOURN
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
5:00 PM
Penn Room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – September 6, 2023
PRESENTATIONS – Amber Brown, Planned Parenthood
Celines Valerio, Berks Teens
TREASURER’S REPORT – Mia & Shelly
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT - Jane
2023 BUDGET PLANNING - $10,000 requested
EVENT PLANNING
- Halloween on Penn – Melanie, Jane & Dihmond
- Nemesis Run - Genesis
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Giveaway order - Melanie
- Video Contest – Jane & Dihmond
- Sister City Relationship With Reutligen, Germany
- BCTV programming
- Adopt-a-Block – Dihmond
NEW BUSINESS
- Review & amend list of interests
NEXT MEETING DATE – November 1, 2023 at 5 pm in the Penn Room
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:ZHB Public Hearings
CREATED:20230912T184728Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/zhb-public-hearings-5
DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G S\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, October 03, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.\N• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER:Appeal #2023-30 – 1400 Hill Rd. (UPI 16531606299801) Reading Hill LLC is seeking a Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 78 dwelling units or in the alternative seeks a change from one non conforming use to another non-conforming use. Also is seeking a variance for the required square footage requirements for the dwelling units and variance for the number of required off-street parking spaces and drive aisle(proposed at 1500 Eckert Ave), limit of one principal use per lot and any other relief required tosupport the project. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, October 03, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
Appeal #2023-30 – 1400 Hill Rd. (UPI 16531606299801) Reading Hill LLC is seeking a Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse to establish 78 dwelling units or in the alternative seeks a change from one non conforming use to another non-conforming use. Also is seeking a variance for the required square footage requirements for the dwelling units and variance for the number of required off-street parking spaces and drive aisle(proposed at 1500 Eckert Ave), limit of one principal use per lot and any other relief required tosupport the project. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Parade
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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, October 9, 2023\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84198980424?pwd=mb78xvObpRkwwRfqi2dyRATzTXqL2r.1\N Passcode: 794371\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 301 715 8592 \N Webinar ID: 841 9898 0424\N Passcode: 794371\NI. Egelman’s Dam Design 5:00-5:30 pm\NII. Redo Finance Dir position description 5:30-5:45 pm\NIII. Agenda Review 5:45-6:15 pm\NIV. Executive Sesson re contracts\NV. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 9, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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I. Egelman’s Dam Design 5:00-5:30 pm
II. Redo Finance Dir position description 5:30-5:45 pm
III. Agenda Review 5:45-6:15 pm
IV. Executive Sesson re contracts
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Regular Council Meeting
CREATED:20231003T115859Z
DTSTAMP:20231003T115859Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/regular-council-meeting-46
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81876004964?pwd=lhsYV6PO3fb1MQuZ4ln17n9M1VABso.1\N Passcode: 700968\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 818 7600 4964\N Passcode: 700968\N \NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Isabelle Pena, Respiro y Liberacion Ministries\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the October 2nd COW on personnel\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of October 9, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the September 25th Regular Meeting, October 2nd Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the September 25th and October 2nd COWs and the October 2nd Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract - for the Liggett Ave., Hancock Blvd., and Wyomissing Blvd. Storm Sewer Improvements Project to Jurich Inc., Glen Mills, PA in the amount of $1,891,987.00 from the Public Works Budget.\NB. Resolution – authorizing the installation of a mural on the three exposed sides of the block house at Reading Iron Playground, as approved by the Public Art Committee\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation for the Budget Review Process \NOrdinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 Capital Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NA. Bill 88-2023 – to eliminate the Residential Parking Permit zone in the 400 block of Douglass Street, as per the recommendation of the Parking Authority and the submission of a petition making the request and the results of the required public hearing Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\NB. Bill 89-2023 – amending City Code, Chapter 23 Blighted Property Review Committee, Part Section 23-903 Creation, Members, Duties and Expenditures by reducing the number of members from seven to five and creating two alternate positions as set forth in Exhibit “A” Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\N \NC. Bill 90-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line item #521100 39001 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\ND. Bill 91-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line #011491 49060 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\NE. Bill 92-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund Budget to appropriate funding for receipt and distribution of pass-thru RACP award for the Alvernia CollegeTowne project in the amount of $4M. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\N \NF. Bill 93-2023 – authorizing a budget amendment to transfer $53,000 into the Solid Waste Division’s Recycling Tipping Fees Account budget by transferring $53,000 from Recycling General Plant Supplies and Trash Contracted Services to cover the unanticipated tipping fee increases through the end of the year 2023 Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\N \NG. Bill 94-2023 – authorizing an amendment to the Capital Budget in the amount of $78,378 from the Fund Balance for the replacement of a Fire and Rescue Services Training Lt’s Staff Vehicle (from 2022) that was missed in the 2023 Budget and that had add-ons at time of purchase which was a 2022 Ford F150 for the Department of Fire, $45,541, plus Rescue Services Training Lt. work done by 911 Rapid Response in the amount of $21,939. Budget amendment is also needed for the Fire Marshal’s staff vehicle that went over budget by $10,898, for a total budget amendment of $78,378. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\NH. Bill 95-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 7, Part 7 City Revitalization Improvement Zone Authority by changing the appointment process to require 3 representatives to be appointed by the Mayor, the State Representative from the 127th District and the Senator from the 9th Senatorial District with all appointments to be approved by City Council Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\NI. Bill 96-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund by transferring the $10,000 grant received from PA Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of a Medicine Vending Machine to be used by the EMS division in the expense line item. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212-136 by increasing the annual fee for solid waste collection from $196.65 per unit to $202.55 in 2024 \NB. Ordinance – authorizing the revision of Topographical Map by making a curb realignment at the intersection of Saint Bernardine Street and Morgantown Road to properly accommodate bus transit for Berks Nature and Alvernia , as per City Code Section 576-102\N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – reappointing Shane McFarlane to the Charter Board\NB. Resolution – reappointing Anna Miller to the Animal Control Board\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\NPolice and Fire Civil Service Boards – Steve Price, Solicitor\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. 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Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023
HYBRID MEETING 7 pm
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Isabelle Pena, Respiro y Liberacion Ministries
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the October 2nd COW on personnel
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of October 9, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the September 25th Regular Meeting, October 2nd Special Meeting and the summations of discussion from the September 25th and October 2nd COWs and the October 2nd Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract - for the Liggett Ave., Hancock Blvd., and Wyomissing Blvd. Storm Sewer Improvements Project to Jurich Inc., Glen Mills, PA in the amount of $1,891,987.00 from the Public Works Budget.
B. Resolution – authorizing the installation of a mural on the three exposed sides of the block house at Reading Iron Playground, as approved by the Public Art Committee
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation for the Budget Review Process
Ordinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 Capital Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
A. Bill 88-2023 – to eliminate the Residential Parking Permit zone in the 400 block of Douglass Street, as per the recommendation of the Parking Authority and the submission of a petition making the request and the results of the required public hearing Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
B. Bill 89-2023 – amending City Code, Chapter 23 Blighted Property Review Committee, Part Section 23-903 Creation, Members, Duties and Expenditures by reducing the number of members from seven to five and creating two alternate positions as set forth in Exhibit “A” Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
C. Bill 90-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line item #521100 39001 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
D. Bill 91-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the General Fund Self Insurance Fund 52 in the amount of $820,000 from Fund Balance budget line #011491 49060 so that funding is available for the funds expenses through the remainder of 2023. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
E. Bill 92-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund Budget to appropriate funding for receipt and distribution of pass-thru RACP award for the Alvernia CollegeTowne project in the amount of $4M. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
F. Bill 93-2023 – authorizing a budget amendment to transfer $53,000 into the Solid Waste Division’s Recycling Tipping Fees Account budget by transferring $53,000 from Recycling General Plant Supplies and Trash Contracted Services to cover the unanticipated tipping fee increases through the end of the year 2023 Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
G. Bill 94-2023 – authorizing an amendment to the Capital Budget in the amount of $78,378 from the Fund Balance for the replacement of a Fire and Rescue Services Training Lt’s Staff Vehicle (from 2022) that was missed in the 2023 Budget and that had add-ons at time of purchase which was a 2022 Ford F150 for the Department of Fire, $45,541, plus Rescue Services Training Lt. work done by 911 Rapid Response in the amount of $21,939. Budget amendment is also needed for the Fire Marshal’s staff vehicle that went over budget by $10,898, for a total budget amendment of $78,378. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
H. Bill 95-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 7, Part 7 City Revitalization Improvement Zone Authority by changing the appointment process to require 3 representatives to be appointed by the Mayor, the State Representative from the 127th District and the Senator from the 9th Senatorial District with all appointments to be approved by City Council Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
I. Bill 96-2023 – authorizing the amendment of the Agency Fund by transferring the $10,000 grant received from PA Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of a Medicine Vending Machine to be used by the EMS division in the expense line item. Introduced at the Sept 25 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – amending City Code Chapter 212-136 by increasing the annual fee for solid waste collection from $196.65 per unit to $202.55 in 2024
B. Ordinance – authorizing the revision of Topographical Map by making a curb realignment at the intersection of Saint Bernardine Street and Morgantown Road to properly accommodate bus transit for Berks Nature and Alvernia , as per City Code Section 576-102
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – reappointing Shane McFarlane to the Charter Board
B. Resolution – reappointing Anna Miller to the Animal Control Board
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
Police and Fire Civil Service Boards – Steve Price, Solicitor
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 11
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, October 16
Nom & Appts Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
COW Budget Review– Council Chambers – 5 pm
Wednesday, October 18
COW Budget Review– Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, October 23
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm
Wednesday, October 25
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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Monday, October 11, 2023
Budget Review
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Agenda
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I. Budget Review
- Public Works
- Operations
- Engineering
- Liquid Fuels
- Sewers and Sewers Fund Retail
- Solid Waste
- Shade Tree
II. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-23 – 241 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789693)Appeal #2023-24 – 226 N. 6th St. (UPI 07530775812656)Appeal #2023-25 – 901 Centre Ave. (UPI 14530750656392)Appeal #2023-26 – 500 Bruckman Ave. aka 2120 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530875814622)Appeal #2023-28 – 601 N. 3rd St. (UPI 14530766638696)CONTINUED CASES FROM PRIOR HEARINGS:Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Martin is appealing the notice of violation sent April 6, 2023, for the unpermitted Airbnb business. Owner is requesting to continue operating the Airbnb business while the property is being renovated. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Charles and Abigail Martin.Appeal #2023-29 – 125 Morgantown Rd. (UPI 18530651756458) Jose Lugo is seeking a Variance to establish a Lounge use to the existing Restaurant/Retail (tobacco shop). The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Wise Choice Properties LLCHEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-31 – 242 Warren Street (UPI 19530737067646) Maria Castro-Ruiz is seeking Special Exception to establish a Daycare center. The subject property is located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District. The owner of record is TD Management LLC.Appeal #2023-32 – 407 Rosenthal Street (UPI 06530765521599) 407 Rosenthal Street, LLC (Ervin Almonte, member) is seeking an appeal of the determination of the zoning officer dated August 29, 2023 and seeks Variances in the alternative for maximum impervious coverage and to allow the curb cut on Division Street to remain in place. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.\NThe properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-23 – 241 S. 5th St. (UPI 04530635789693)
Appeal #2023-24 – 226 N. 6th St. (UPI 07530775812656)
Appeal #2023-25 – 901 Centre Ave. (UPI 14530750656392)
Appeal #2023-26 – 500 Bruckman Ave. aka 2120 Fairmont Ave. (UPI 17530875814622)
Appeal #2023-28 – 601 N. 3rd St. (UPI 14530766638696)
CONTINUED CASES FROM PRIOR HEARINGS:
Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) Charles Martin is appealing the notice of violation sent April 6, 2023, for the unpermitted Airbnb business. Owner is requesting to continue operating the Airbnb business while the property is being renovated. The property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District, and the owners of record are Charles and Abigail Martin.
Appeal #2023-29 – 125 Morgantown Rd. (UPI 18530651756458) Jose Lugo is seeking a Variance to establish a Lounge use to the existing Restaurant/Retail (tobacco shop). The subject property is located in the M-C Manufacturing Commercial Zoning District. The owner of record is Wise Choice Properties LLC
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-31 – 242 Warren Street (UPI 19530737067646) Maria Castro-Ruiz is seeking Special Exception to establish a Daycare center. The subject property is located in the C-H Commercial Highway Zoning District. The owner of record is TD Management LLC.
Appeal #2023-32 – 407 Rosenthal Street (UPI 06530765521599) 407 Rosenthal Street, LLC (Ervin Almonte, member) is seeking an appeal of the determination of the zoning officer dated August 29, 2023 and seeks Variances in the alternative for maximum impervious coverage and to allow the curb cut on Division Street to remain in place. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, October 16, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NPublic comment is not permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Interviews\N \N4:00 – Eddit Marmolejos-Gil – appointment – Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board\N4:15 – Nicholas Eyrich – reappointment – Blighted Property Review Committee\N \NII. Appointment Recommendations\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Mayor’s Office Application Review Process and Timeline\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, October 16, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
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The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
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I. Interviews
4:00 – Eddit Marmolejos-Gil – appointment – Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board
4:15 – Nicholas Eyrich – reappointment – Blighted Property Review Committee
II. Appointment Recommendations
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 5), BAC Openings (see page 6) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Mayor’s Office Application Review Process and Timeline
V. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeMonday, October 16, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N5 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83833281363?pwd=y9QzwxSf4SjwD59Ve4nUjIIgDK2sxU.1\N Passcode: 547307\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 312 626 6799 \N Webinar ID: 838 3328 1363\N Passcode: 547307\NI. Budget Review \N\NCommunity Development\N\NAdministration\NPlanning/Zoning\NHistoric Preservation\NBuilding Trades\NProperty Maintenance\N\N\N\N \NII. 2024 CDBG Action Plan\N \NIII. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 16, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
5 pm
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I. Budget Review
- Community Development
- Administration
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- Building Trades
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 17, 2023; 6:00 PM\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE (1) Call Meeting to Order (2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance (3) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) (a) Presentation by Simone Collins (b) Community Planning Objectives (Short and Long Term) (c) Zoning and Land Use Implications (4) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments (a) Adaptive Reuse (b) Parking and Loading (5) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for October 24, 2023 (6) Adjournmen
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Agenda for Tuesday, October 17, 2023;
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(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
(a) Presentation by Simone Collins
(b) Community Planning Objectives (Short and Long Term)
(c) Zoning and Land Use Implications
(4) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments
(a) Adaptive Reuse
(b) Parking and Loading
(5) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for October 24, 2023
(6) Adjournmen
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DESCRIPTION:The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NAGENDA \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 929 N. 4th St.\N Anyolina Brito & Josefina Perez, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 84\NReview request for the installation of a 6’ high dog eared style wood fence at the rear yard; installation of a wood railing at the rear steps leading from the alley into the rear yard. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 901 Centre Ave.\N Evil Empires LLC, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 128\NReview request for the review of financial hardship for the replacement of existing straight edged red slate shingles with red CertainTeed Grand Manor asphalt architectural shingles at the main roof and dormers.\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 701 Centre Ave.\N Opportunity Behavioral Health Inc., Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 130\NReview request for the installation of a 3 zone mini-split heat pump system to be installed at the first floor western façade, at the first floor porch roof and within the first floor porch area at the southern (front) facade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 628 Laurel St.\N Tabernaculo de Restauracion, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 92\NReview request for the replacement of an existing free standing sign face with a sign face to read “TDRR Una Iglasia Para La Familia” with logo, and hours of operation in gold and black letters on a white background at the front (northern) façade; installation of a 64” x 102” wall mounted sign to read “TABERNACULO DE RESTAURACION RENACIMEIENTO INC TDRR, Iglesia Con Vision Cristocentrica”, with logo in blue and gold letters on a blue background to cover an original mosaic depicting St. Mary located above the front entrance on the front (northern) facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 220 S. 5th St.\N Cresnac Ducheine, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 106\NReview request for the replacement of the stained glass transom window with a clear glass window panel over the front entrance at the eastern façade. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 114 S. 6th St.\N Amor Nouri, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 26\NReview request for the removal of stucco from the masonry and aluminum capping from wood trim on the front (eastern) façade; restoration of the front façade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)\N 8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 42 S. 5th St.\N Alan Shuman, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 66\NReview request for the demolition of the rear building addition.\N \N 8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 230 N. 5th St.\N Alan Shuman, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 122\NReview request for the removal of original brick from the front façade in order to perform investigative and restoration work on the building structure.\N 8:35 p.m. ITEM #9 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N834 Centre Ave, Amanda Klimek, Owner\N\NReplacement of a wood joist at the first floor front porch roof in kind, repair of the first floor front porch railing in kind, painting of exterior surfaces in kind.\N\N322 N. 5th, Silviono Santos, Owner\N\NRepair of wood window trim and window sills on the front façade in kind, replacement of the third floor front northernmost window to match the original third floor front windows; painting of exterior surfaces.\N\N701 Centre Ave., Opportunity Behavioral Health Inc., Owner\N\NPainting of exterior surfaces in kind.\N\N346 S. 5th, Mike & Alyssa Coulter, Owner\N\NReplacement of 8 wood windows at the front façade in kind.\N\N46 S. 5th, Reading Historic Properties LP, Owner\N\NReplacement of broken window glass and repair or replacement of all wood work at the Mansard roof level and main mansion façades in kind; painting of exterior surfaces.\N\N243 S. 5th, Round Rock Investments, LLC, Owner\N\NInstallation of an individually lettered white vinyl sign to read\N“Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law, Reading PA, 877-314-3586” at the first floor storefront window.\N 8:40 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a violation letter in July 2023 for a recently replaced wood balustrade at the first floor front porch and for non-compliance with the above. The owner addressed the railing but not the security door. Staff is to cite the owner for the security door.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NSeptember and October 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the October 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\NReview of proposed amendment to the Historic District Ordinance Section 295-107 B.2.c.3.\N\N 9:30 p.m. Adjournment
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
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AGENDA
6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 929 N. 4th St.
Anyolina Brito & Josefina Perez, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 84
Review request for the installation of a 6’ high dog eared style wood fence at the rear yard; installation of a wood railing at the rear steps leading from the alley into the rear yard. (Violation – work has been completed.)
6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 901 Centre Ave.
Evil Empires LLC, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 128
Review request for the review of financial hardship for the replacement of existing straight edged red slate shingles with red CertainTeed Grand Manor asphalt architectural shingles at the main roof and dormers.
7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 701 Centre Ave.
Opportunity Behavioral Health Inc., Owner
Composite Index Rating: 130
Review request for the installation of a 3 zone mini-split heat pump system to be installed at the first floor western façade, at the first floor porch roof and within the first floor porch area at the southern (front) facade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.
7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 628 Laurel St.
Tabernaculo de Restauracion, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 92
Review request for the replacement of an existing free standing sign face with a sign face to read “TDRR Una Iglasia Para La Familia” with logo, and hours of operation in gold and black letters on a white background at the front (northern) façade; installation of a 64” x 102” wall mounted sign to read “TABERNACULO DE RESTAURACION RENACIMEIENTO INC TDRR, Iglesia Con Vision Cristocentrica”, with logo in blue and gold letters on a blue background to cover an original mosaic depicting St. Mary located above the front entrance on the front (northern) facade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 220 S. 5th St.
Cresnac Ducheine, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 106
Review request for the replacement of the stained glass transom window with a clear glass window panel over the front entrance at the eastern façade. (Violation – work has been completed.)
7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 114 S. 6th St.
Amor Nouri, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 26
Review request for the removal of stucco from the masonry and aluminum capping from wood trim on the front (eastern) façade; restoration of the front façade. (Violation – work has been partially completed.)
8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 42 S. 5th St.
Alan Shuman, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 66
Review request for the demolition of the rear building addition.
8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 230 N. 5th St.
Alan Shuman, Owner
Composite Index Rating: 122
Review request for the removal of original brick from the front façade in order to perform investigative and restoration work on the building structure.
8:35 p.m. ITEM #9 Review applications approved by Staff:
- 834 Centre Ave, Amanda Klimek, Owner
Replacement of a wood joist at the first floor front porch roof in kind, repair of the first floor front porch railing in kind, painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
- 322 N. 5th, Silviono Santos, Owner
Repair of wood window trim and window sills on the front façade in kind, replacement of the third floor front northernmost window to match the original third floor front windows; painting of exterior surfaces.
- 701 Centre Ave., Opportunity Behavioral Health Inc., Owner
Painting of exterior surfaces in kind.
- 346 S. 5th, Mike & Alyssa Coulter, Owner
Replacement of 8 wood windows at the front façade in kind.
- 46 S. 5th, Reading Historic Properties LP, Owner
Replacement of broken window glass and repair or replacement of all wood work at the Mansard roof level and main mansion façades in kind; painting of exterior surfaces.
- 243 S. 5th, Round Rock Investments, LLC, Owner
Installation of an individually lettered white vinyl sign to read
“Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law, Reading PA, 877-314-3586” at the first floor storefront window.
8:40 p.m. Other Business
- Preservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:
- 108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.
- 253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.
- 34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.
- 306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.
- 927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.
- 941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.
- 407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.
- 412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.
- 837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.
- 21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.
- 547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.
- 821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.
- 1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.
- 422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a violation letter in July 2023 for a recently replaced wood balustrade at the first floor front porch and for non-compliance with the above. The owner addressed the railing but not the security door. Staff is to cite the owner for the security door.
- 914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.
- 817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.
- 647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.
- 513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.
- 1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.
- 1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.
- 1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.
- 146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.
- 1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.
- 1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.
- 921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.
- September and October 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the October 2023 HARB meeting.
- Education and Outreach Committee Report.
- Policy Committee Report.
- Review of proposed amendment to the Historic District Ordinance Section 295-107 B.2.c.3.
9:30 p.m. Adjournment
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Evidentiary Hearing
General Fund Public Hearing
Wednesday, October 18, 2022
5-5:30 pm
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I. Call to Order & Purpose
The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public comment on the proposed 2024 General Fund & Capital Budgets
II. Overview - Administration
III. Public Comment (No More than 3 minutes per speaker)
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IV. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, October 23, 2023Hybrid MeetingAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81779017629?pwd=XvEOfeF9C9fWWnISwFnUqhlqpjaU2h.1Passcode: 871823Or join by phone:Dial US: +1 312 626 6799Webinar ID: 817 7901 7629Passcode: 871823I. Comprehensive Plan 5:00-5:30 pmII. Referendum re Public Works Director and City Engineer 5:30-5:45 pmIII. Crime Stats 5:45-6 pmIV. Agenda Review 6-6:20 pmV. Adjourn
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Monday, October 23, 2023
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I. Comprehensive Plan 5:00-5:30 pm
II. Referendum re Public Works Director and City Engineer 5:30-5:45 pm
III. Crime Stats 5:45-6 pm
IV. Agenda Review 6-6:20 pm
V. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84041893171?pwd=mA5RnqixbZGLvLAmS5z1KL5btasq0r.1\N Passcode: 030301\NOr join by phone: US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 840 4189 3171\N Passcode: 030301\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Casa de Restauracion\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the October 9 COW on personnel\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of October 23, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the October 9th Regular Meeting, and the summations of discussion from the October 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th COWs and the October 16 Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Resolution – approving the Repository Bid submitted for the purchase of the small triangular property on Queens Ct, located next to the bidder’s property and authorizing the City Solicitor to execute the Acknowledgement forms\NB. Resolution - authorizing the Fire Chief to enter into a leasing program for the replacement of three pumper trucks, one tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck and one urban/brush unit. This leasing program will consist of a 7-year lease with Glick Fire Equipment Company utilizing fire apparatus produced by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., Appleton, WI with a full bumper to bumper warranty. This vendor is a COSTARS vendor. The total award amount is $355,140.80 for the first two years as interest payments until the fire apparatus is delivered. Upon delivery, the total award is $835,687.22 per year for the 7-year lease agreement\NC. Resolution - authorizing the disposal of records in the City Auditor’s Office in accordance with Resolution 134-2009, adopted December 14, 2009 and the PHMC’s Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records\N\N\N\N\NCheck Register Reports/Vendors\N\N\N1997-2017\N\N\N\N\NDaily Cash Receipts\N\N\N2001-2018\N\N\N\N\NDaily Treasury Receipts\N\N\N2015-2016\N\N\N\N\NInvestment Reports\N\N\N1988-2016\N\N\N\N\NLegal Confirmation Letters\N\N\N1996-2016\N\N\N\N\NMagisterial District Judge Receipts/Reports\N\N\N2001-2011\N\N\N\N\NPayroll\N\N\N1988-2011\N\N\N\N\NRevenue & Expense Reports\N\N\N1988-2000\N\N\N\N\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation for the Budget Review Process \NOrdinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 Capital Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NA. Bill 97-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 212-136 by increasing the annual fee for solid waste collection from $339.96 per unit to $350.16, increasing the annual fee for all services with the senior discount from $169.98 to $175.08 and increasing the recycling fee from $60 to $61.80 in 2024 Introduced at the October 9 regular meeting\NB. Bill 98-2023 – authorizing the revision of Topographical Map by making a curb realignment at the intersection of Saint Bernardine Street and Morgantown Road to properly accommodate bus transit for Berks Nature and Alvernia, as per City Code Section 576-102 Introduced at the October 9 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the City’s sewer fund [fund 54] to liquidate all or part of one\Nof its investments and transferring the proceeds to the sewer fund [Fund 54] operating\Ncash account, for an amount to be determined later but will range not less than $3 million and\Nnot more than $10 million.\N \NB. Ordinance – authorizing the following parking changes with a final design to be approved by the City in consultation with the Parking Authority:\N\NBrookline Plaza - parallel parking on the west side of Brookline Plaza shall remain in place and the same; however, angled parking shall now be permitted on the east side of Brookline Plaza in place of the parallel parking that currently exists.\N2nd Street - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at Franklin Street and continuing to Riverfront Drive.\NRiverfront Drive - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at S. 2nd Street and continuing to S. 4th\N\NC. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment to cover the remaining cost of crossing guard services through the end of 2023 by transferring $225,000 from Fund Balance to Patrol Contracted Services. This is the first full year of the new contract, the entire contract amount was not factored into the budget due to confusion over the RSD portion of payment. Going forward we will budget the full amount and on the revenue side from RSD account for 50% of total cost of service.\ND. Ordinance - authorizing the Fire Chief to enter into a leasing program for the replacement of three pumper trucks, one tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck and one urban/brush unit. This leasing program will consist of a 7-year lease with Glick Fire Equipment Company utilizing fire apparatus produced by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., Appleton, WI with a full bumper to bumper warranty. This vendor is a COSTARS vendor. The total award amount is $355,140.80 for the first two years as interest payments until the fire apparatus is delivered. Upon delivery, the total award is $835,687.22 per year for the 7-year lease agreement\N \N8. RESOLUTIONS\NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – reappointing Nick Eyrich to the Blighted Property Review Committee\NB. Resolution – appointing Eddit Marmolejos-Gil to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board\NC. Discussion as per Charter Section 1111, Certified Petition to request an item on a Council agenda: Request for Public Hearing to investigate RPA\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NWednesday, October 25\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, October 30\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, November 6\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NWednesday, November 8\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NFriday, November 10\NCity Hall closed – Veteran’s Day holiday\N \NMonday, November 13\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, November 15\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \N15. ADJOURN
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Casa de Restauracion
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the October 9 COW on personnel
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of October 23, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the October 9th Regular Meeting, and the summations of discussion from the October 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th COWs and the October 16 Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Resolution – approving the Repository Bid submitted for the purchase of the small triangular property on Queens Ct, located next to the bidder’s property and authorizing the City Solicitor to execute the Acknowledgement forms
B. Resolution - authorizing the Fire Chief to enter into a leasing program for the replacement of three pumper trucks, one tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck and one urban/brush unit. This leasing program will consist of a 7-year lease with Glick Fire Equipment Company utilizing fire apparatus produced by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., Appleton, WI with a full bumper to bumper warranty. This vendor is a COSTARS vendor. The total award amount is $355,140.80 for the first two years as interest payments until the fire apparatus is delivered. Upon delivery, the total award is $835,687.22 per year for the 7-year lease agreement
C. Resolution - authorizing the disposal of records in the City Auditor’s Office in accordance with Resolution 134-2009, adopted December 14, 2009 and the PHMC’s Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records
Check Register Reports/Vendors | 1997-2017 |
Daily Cash Receipts | 2001-2018 |
Daily Treasury Receipts | 2015-2016 |
Investment Reports | 1988-2016 |
Legal Confirmation Letters | 1996-2016 |
Magisterial District Judge Receipts/Reports | 2001-2011 |
Payroll | 1988-2011 |
Revenue & Expense Reports | 1988-2000 |
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation for the Budget Review Process
Ordinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 Capital Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
A. Bill 97-2023 – amending City Code Chapter 212-136 by increasing the annual fee for solid waste collection from $339.96 per unit to $350.16, increasing the annual fee for all services with the senior discount from $169.98 to $175.08 and increasing the recycling fee from $60 to $61.80 in 2024 Introduced at the October 9 regular meeting
B. Bill 98-2023 – authorizing the revision of Topographical Map by making a curb realignment at the intersection of Saint Bernardine Street and Morgantown Road to properly accommodate bus transit for Berks Nature and Alvernia, as per City Code Section 576-102 Introduced at the October 9 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the City’s sewer fund [fund 54] to liquidate all or part of one
of its investments and transferring the proceeds to the sewer fund [Fund 54] operating
cash account, for an amount to be determined later but will range not less than $3 million and
not more than $10 million.
B. Ordinance – authorizing the following parking changes with a final design to be approved by the City in consultation with the Parking Authority:
- Brookline Plaza - parallel parking on the west side of Brookline Plaza shall remain in place and the same; however, angled parking shall now be permitted on the east side of Brookline Plaza in place of the parallel parking that currently exists.
- 2nd Street - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at Franklin Street and continuing to Riverfront Drive.
- Riverfront Drive - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at S. 2nd Street and continuing to S. 4th
C. Ordinance – authorizing a budget amendment to cover the remaining cost of crossing guard services through the end of 2023 by transferring $225,000 from Fund Balance to Patrol Contracted Services. This is the first full year of the new contract, the entire contract amount was not factored into the budget due to confusion over the RSD portion of payment. Going forward we will budget the full amount and on the revenue side from RSD account for 50% of total cost of service.
D. Ordinance - authorizing the Fire Chief to enter into a leasing program for the replacement of three pumper trucks, one tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck and one urban/brush unit. This leasing program will consist of a 7-year lease with Glick Fire Equipment Company utilizing fire apparatus produced by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., Appleton, WI with a full bumper to bumper warranty. This vendor is a COSTARS vendor. The total award amount is $355,140.80 for the first two years as interest payments until the fire apparatus is delivered. Upon delivery, the total award is $835,687.22 per year for the 7-year lease agreement
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – reappointing Nick Eyrich to the Blighted Property Review Committee
B. Resolution – appointing Eddit Marmolejos-Gil to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board
C. Discussion as per Charter Section 1111, Certified Petition to request an item on a Council agenda: Request for Public Hearing to investigate RPA
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 25
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, October 30
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, November 6
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Wednesday, November 8
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Friday, November 10
City Hall closed – Veteran’s Day holiday
Monday, November 13
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm
Wednesday, November 15
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
15. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/environmental-advisory-council-15
DESCRIPTION:ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL\NTuesday, October 24, 2023\N12:00 p.m.\NS. Second & Franklin Sts Parklet\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE \N\NEAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole\NCouncil Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed\NCity Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley\N\N \NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting by emailing or calling 610-655-6204.\NI. Opening Matters\N\NWelcome from Chair\NCall to order\NPublic comment\NApproval of Minutes – October 3, 2023\NUpcoming Meetings and Events\N\N \NII. Staff Updates (as needed)\N \NIII. Old Business\N\NSignage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, Sarah Bach, Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NRain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman\NPlastic Bag Ban – David Beane\NBrownfields Database - David Beane\NNon-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane\NBeekeeping – Jim Cole\NCommunity Forum on the Climate Action Plan – Cathy, Bethany, Jasmine\NEAC Adopt-a-Block Schedule\NBernhart’s Park\N\N \NIV. New Business\N \NV. Project Updates (as needed)\N\NCommunications Committee Update – Bill Vitale\NPolicy Committee Update – David Beane\NClimate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NUrban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith\NInvasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers\NMP3 Environmental Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers\NStorm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray\NSolid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity\NLead Abatement Program – Jeff Young\NBCTV Program – Ryan Bradley\NCity-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman\N\NVI. Long Term Projects\N\NEnvironmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers\NCode Review Committee – Bill Vitale\NPFAs – Bill Murray\NZero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher\NComprehensive Plan\N\N \NVII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, November 21 at noon via Zoom\N \NVIII. Adjourn
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
12:00 p.m.
S. Second & Franklin Sts Parklet
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- EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Bach, S. Thompson, J. Cole
- Council Representatives – Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Donna Reed
- City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting by emailing or calling 610-655-6204.
I. Opening Matters
- Welcome from Chair
- Call to order
- Public comment
- Approval of Minutes – October 3, 2023
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
II. Staff Updates (as needed)
III. Old Business
- Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, Sarah Bach, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
- Plastic Bag Ban – David Beane
- Brownfields Database - David Beane
- Non-use Aquifer Designation – Cathy Curran-Myers, David Beane
- Beekeeping – Jim Cole
- Community Forum on the Climate Action Plan – Cathy, Bethany, Jasmine
- EAC Adopt-a-Block Schedule
- Bernhart’s Park
IV. New Business
V. Project Updates (as needed)
- Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
- Policy Committee Update – David Beane
- Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
- Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
- MP3 Environmental Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers
- Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
- Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
- Lead Abatement Program – Jeff Young
- BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
- City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
VI. Long Term Projects
- Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
- Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
- PFAs – Bill Murray
- Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
- Comprehensive Plan
VII. Next Meeting – Tuesday, November 21 at noon via Zoom
VIII. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Ethics Board
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/ethics-board-2
DESCRIPTION:Ethics Board\NAgenda\NTuesday, October 24, 2023\N 5 pm\N 3rd Floor Conference Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \N \N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\N1. Call to Order\N2. Public Comment\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.\N3. Approval of minutes – August 29, 2023\N4. Old Business\N\NBoard Policy on the enforcement of subpoenas\N\N\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-2\N\N5. New Business\N\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-3\NAdvisory Opinion 2023-4\NComplaint 23-0918\N\N6. Next meeting date\N
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Agenda
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
5 pm
3rd Floor Conference Room / Hybrid Meeting
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Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Public Comment can also be made during the meeting by registering by 3 pm the day of the meeting.
3. Approval of minutes – August 29, 2023
4. Old Business
- Board Policy on the enforcement of subpoenas
5. New Business
- Advisory Opinion 2023-3
- Advisory Opinion 2023-4
- Complaint 23-0918
6. Next meeting date
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting
CREATED:20231024T121904Z
DTSTAMP:20231024T121904Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/planning-commission-meeting-20
DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission MeetingAgenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023; 6:00 PM\N \N(1) Call Meeting to Order(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda(4) Abilities In Motion Land Development Plan; Conditions of ApprovalPC 2023-109; 755 Hiesters Lane; HVA Review October 11, 2023(5) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Land Development Plan; Conditions of ApprovalPC 2023-101; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard; HVA Review October 11, 2023(6) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Conditions of ApprovalPC 2021-113; 1124 Schuylkill Ave/1119 Luzerne St; HVA Review October 12, 2023(7) 320-324 North 9th Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan ReviewPC 2023-110; 320-324 North 9th Street; HVA Review October 13, 2023(8) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report(9) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval(10) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions(11) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments(12) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business(13) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting MinutesApril 2023, May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023(14) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (Regular Meeting)(15) Adjournment
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Agenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
(4) Abilities In Motion Land Development Plan; Conditions of Approval
PC 2023-109; 755 Hiesters Lane; HVA Review October 11, 2023
(5) Lichty’s Mennonite Church Land Development Plan; Conditions of Approval
PC 2023-101; 22 Kenhorst Boulevard; HVA Review October 11, 2023
(6) Iglesia Pentecostal Movimiento de Fe Land Development Plan; Conditions of Approval
PC 2021-113; 1124 Schuylkill Ave/1119 Luzerne St; HVA Review October 12, 2023
(7) 320-324 North 9th Street Annexation Plan; Preliminary/Final Plan Review
PC 2023-110; 320-324 North 9th Street; HVA Review October 13, 2023
(8) Old Business, Project Updates and Pending Plans – Supplemental Report
(9) Active Plans Requiring Reaffirmation Approval
(10) Active Plans Requiring Time Extensions
(11) Phase 2 Zoning and SALDO Amendments
(12) Announcements, Reports, and Other Planning Commission Business
(13) Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023
(14) Next Planning Commission Meetings: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 (Workshop Meeting), Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
(15) Adjournment
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SUMMARY:COW Budget Review
CREATED:20231010T150007Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-budget-review-4
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, October 25, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84612554186?pwd=FxHBhYSJvU2pYl9SnxkZ36CaZ8SUqW.1\N Passcode: 836522\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 846 1255 4186\N Passcode: 836522\NI. Budget Review \N\NPolice\N\NAdministration\NSpecial Services\NCriminal Investigations/Vice\NPatrol\N\N\N\N \NII. Adjourn\NParking Lot\NOct 11th PW\N\NPW Streets – what Streets “pavements” revenue covers\NPW Parks – 7 FT and 4 PT employees – what are optimal staffing needs\NLaurel St Train Bridge – replace truck height warning sign\NSewer Fund 55 Retail and Storm – current revenue budget requires an adjustment of approximately $2M. A budget revision will be provided.\NSolid Waste – a reference was made re transferring revenue into and out of the “Reserve”. Is this Reserve located within the Solid Waste and separate from the GF Reserve?\N\NOct 16th CD\N\NPMD - Review criteria for the QoL and Rental Inspections and report back with need for modifications\NBuilding Trades – Mechanical/HVAC permits are not included\NZoning – WCF on City-owned property located in PW Budget and Zoning Budget\NZoning – lack of Zoning Appeal fees\NCD Admin – CD Specialist III and CD Liaison Officer positions are missing from the Position Ord\NTrades – Plumbing Inspector is missing from the Position Ord\N\NOct 18th Library, HR and Self Insurance\N\NLibrary - Revisit the State Per Capita Library funding and overall funding\NHR – evaluate Position Ord to develop a classification system that ties salaries to responsibilities\N\N
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Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
5 pm
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84612554186?pwd=FxHBhYSJvU2pYl9SnxkZ36CaZ8SUqW.1
Passcode: 836522
Or join by phone:
Dial US: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 846 1255 4186
Passcode: 836522
I. Budget Review
- Police
- Administration
- Special Services
- Criminal Investigations/Vice
- Patrol
II. Adjourn
Parking Lot
Oct 11th PW
- PW Streets – what Streets “pavements” revenue covers
- PW Parks – 7 FT and 4 PT employees – what are optimal staffing needs
- Laurel St Train Bridge – replace truck height warning sign
- Sewer Fund 55 Retail and Storm – current revenue budget requires an adjustment of approximately $2M. A budget revision will be provided.
- Solid Waste – a reference was made re transferring revenue into and out of the “Reserve”. Is this Reserve located within the Solid Waste and separate from the GF Reserve?
Oct 16th CD
- PMD - Review criteria for the QoL and Rental Inspections and report back with need for modifications
- Building Trades – Mechanical/HVAC permits are not included
- Zoning – WCF on City-owned property located in PW Budget and Zoning Budget
- Zoning – lack of Zoning Appeal fees
- CD Admin – CD Specialist III and CD Liaison Officer positions are missing from the Position Ord
- Trades – Plumbing Inspector is missing from the Position Ord
Oct 18th Library, HR and Self Insurance
- Library - Revisit the State Per Capita Library funding and overall funding
- HR – evaluate Position Ord to develop a classification system that ties salaries to responsibilities
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SUMMARY:Halloween On Penn
CREATED:20231010T191125Z
DTSTAMP:20231010T191125Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/halloween-on-penn
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SUMMARY:Notice of Public Hearings ZHB
CREATED:20231012T122439Z
DTSTAMP:20231012T122439Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/notice-of-public-hearings-zhb
DESCRIPTION:N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G S\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERENotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings onWednesday, October 25, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in thesehearings virtually and via telephone (no need to register). In addition, upon request, a meeting space maybe provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov orvia phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The ability to comment will bedetermined at the hearing.• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate tohttps://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 61830093) and passcode (298928).HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: (continued from October 4, 2023)Appeal #2023-30 – 1400 Hill Rd. (UPI 16531606299801) Reading Hill LLC is seeking a Special Exceptionfor Adaptive Reuse to establish 78 dwelling units or in the alternative seeks a change from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use. Also is seeking a variance for the required square footagerequirements for the dwelling units and variance for the number of required off-street parking spaces anddrive aisle(proposed at 1500 Eckert Ave), limit of one principal use per lot and any other relief required tosupport the project. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.The property referenced above is located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Completeapplications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these
hearings virtually and via telephone (no need to register). In addition, upon request, a meeting space may
be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or
via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The ability to comment will be
determined at the hearing.
• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to
https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183
0093) and passcode (298928).
HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: (continued from October 4, 2023)
Appeal #2023-30 – 1400 Hill Rd. (UPI 16531606299801) Reading Hill LLC is seeking a Special Exception
for Adaptive Reuse to establish 78 dwelling units or in the alternative seeks a change from one non-
conforming use to another non-conforming use. Also is seeking a variance for the required square footage
requirements for the dwelling units and variance for the number of required off-street parking spaces and
drive aisle(proposed at 1500 Eckert Ave), limit of one principal use per lot and any other relief required to
support the project. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
The property referenced above is located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete
applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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SUMMARY:Stadium Commission Meeting
CREATED:20231023T150910Z
DTSTAMP:20231023T150910Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/stadium-commission-meeting-4
DESCRIPTION:First Energy Stadium James Schlegel - Chairman Gary Yeager, Jr. - Vice Chairman/Secretary Rick Denunzio - Member Michael Schorn - Member Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison Donna Reed - City Council Liaison Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus AGENDA Stadium Commission Meeting October 25, 2023 I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of the September 27, 2023 Meeting. III. Old Business • Stadium Update IV. New Business Review upcoming Meeting schedule V. Miscellaneous • Ideas & ResponsibiliƟes Next Meeting, November 29, 2023, First Energy Stadium
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James Schlegel - Chairman Gary Yeager, Jr. - Vice Chairman/Secretary Rick Denunzio - Member Michael Schorn - Member Carlos Torres - DPW Liaison Donna Reed - City Council Liaison Strat Marmarou - Commissioner Emeritus
AGENDA Stadium Commission Meeting October 25, 2023
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes of the September 27, 2023 Meeting.
III. Old Business • Stadium Update
IV. New Business Review upcoming Meeting schedule
V. Miscellaneous • Ideas & ResponsibiliƟes
Next Meeting, November 29, 2023, First Energy Stadium
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SUMMARY:Pro Housing Draft App Meeting
CREATED:20231013T131310Z
DTSTAMP:20231013T131310Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/pro-housing-draft-app-meeting
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC HEARING: The City of Reading will hold a public hearing on October 26, 2023 at 3 p.m. City Hall, 815 Washington Street, Penn Room, Reading, PA. The public hearing will also be accessible via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84086520494?pwd=haFDrRbTE54aAcOJA99ActINm59Fy3.1 or by calling 929-436-2866 and entering meeting ID 840 8652 0494 and passcode 070434. All citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties may attend this hearing to offer their views and comments on the proposed application.\NWritten comments will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2023 and should be submitted to Jamal Abodalo, Director, Community Development Department, City Hall - 3rd Floor, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.\NPeople with a disability or limited English proficiency who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate should notify the Community Development Office at 610-655-6211 or (610) 655-6442 (TDD).\N\NCiudad de Reading\N Resumen de la solicitud (PRO Housing) 13 de octubre de 2023\N La Ciudad de Reading tiene la intención de presentar una solicitud al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos para solicitar $3,832,638 a través del programa Caminos para eliminar obstáculos a la vivienda (PRO Housing) por sus siglas en ingles) En la ciudad de Reading, los mayores obstáculos para la vivienda asequible son la falta de inventario de viviendas, el deterioro de la calidad de las viviendas, la falta de contratistas calificados y autorizados que cuenten con la capacidad de trabajar con la ciudad en proyectos de construcción financiados con fondos públicos y la falta de recursos para abordar adecuadamente la demanda de viviendas asequibles. Además, alrededor de 250 propiedades incluidas en la lista de deterioro de la ciudad; muchas de ellas podrían transformarse en viviendas si se eliminan estas barreras. A través de este proyecto, la Ciudad de Reading: ● Adquirirá y rehabilitara 38 propiedades incluidas en la lista de deterioro de la ciudad para crear nuevas unidades de viviendas asequibles para inquilinos y propietarios, incluidas cinco que estarán equipadas para recibir visitas (una entrada sin escalones, un baño accesible en el primer piso y puertas con 32 pulgadas de espacio para el paso) y dos que cumplen con los estándares de la ADA(por sus siglas en ingles) para personas con discapacidades ● Proporcionar entrenamiento en desarrollo de capacidades a 15 contratistas con sede en la ciudad de Reading para prepararlos para trabajar con la ciudad en proyectos de construcción financiados con fondos públicos.\N\N\N\N \N \N\N\N
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The City of Reading will hold a public hearing on October 26, 2023 at 3 p.m.
City Hall, 815 Washington Street,
Penn Room,
Reading, PA.
The public hearing will also be accessible via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84086520494?pwd=haFDrRbTE54aAcOJA99ActINm59Fy3.1 or by calling 929-436-2866 and entering meeting ID 840 8652 0494 and passcode 070434. All citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties may attend this hearing to offer their views and comments on the proposed application.
Written comments will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2023 and should be submitted to Jamal Abodalo, Director, Community Development Department, City Hall - 3rd Floor, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.
People with a disability or limited English proficiency who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate should notify the Community Development Office at 610-655-6211 or (610) 655-6442 (TDD).
Ciudad de Reading
Resumen de la solicitud (PRO Housing)
13 de octubre de 2023
La Ciudad de Reading tiene la intención de presentar una solicitud al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos para solicitar $3,832,638 a través del programa Caminos para eliminar obstáculos a la vivienda (PRO Housing) por sus siglas en ingles)
En la ciudad de Reading, los mayores obstáculos para la vivienda asequible son la falta de inventario de viviendas, el deterioro de la calidad de las viviendas, la falta de contratistas calificados y autorizados que cuenten con la capacidad de trabajar con la ciudad en proyectos de construcción financiados con fondos públicos y la falta de recursos para abordar adecuadamente la demanda de viviendas asequibles. Además, alrededor de 250 propiedades incluidas en la lista de deterioro de la ciudad; muchas de ellas podrían transformarse en viviendas si se eliminan estas barreras.
A través de este proyecto, la Ciudad de Reading:
● Adquirirá y rehabilitara 38 propiedades incluidas en la lista de deterioro de la ciudad para crear nuevas unidades de viviendas asequibles para inquilinos y propietarios, incluidas cinco que estarán equipadas para recibir visitas (una entrada sin escalones, un baño accesible en el primer piso y puertas con 32 pulgadas de espacio para el paso) y dos que cumplen con los estándares de la ADA(por sus siglas en ingles) para personas con discapacidades
● Proporcionar entrenamiento en desarrollo de capacidades a 15 contratistas con sede en la ciudad de Reading para prepararlos para trabajar con la ciudad en proyectos de construcción financiados con fondos públicos.
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SUMMARY:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
CREATED:20231026T185641Z
DTSTAMP:20231026T185641Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/blighted-property-review-committee-5
DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NMonday, October 30, 2023\N12:30 p.m.\NVirtual Meeting\N \NAGENDA\N \NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Call to Order\N \NII. Reorganization\NIII. Other Business\N \NIV. Adjourn\N
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Monday, October 30, 2023
12:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
AGENDA
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I. Call to Order
II. Reorganization
III. Other Business
IV. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:COW Budget Review
CREATED:20231020T191147Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-budget-review-5
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the WholeMonday, October 30, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/83990932541\N Or join by phone:\N Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):\N 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)\N 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)\N Webinar ID: 839 9093 2541\NI. Budget Review \N\NFire\N\NAdministration\NSuppression\NSpecial Services (Fire Marshal)\NEMS\N\N\NDebt Service\NPension\N\NII. Adjourn\NParking Lot\NOct 11th PW\N\NPW Streets – what Streets “pavements” revenue covers\NPW Parks – 7 FT and 4 PT employees – what are optimal staffing needs\NLaurel St Train Bridge – replace truck height warning sign\NSewer Fund 55 Retail and Storm – current revenue budget requires an adjustment of approximately $2M. A budget revision will be provided.\NSolid Waste – a reference was made re transferring revenue into and out of the “Reserve”. Is this Reserve located within the Solid Waste and separate from the GF Reserve?\N\NOct 16th CD\N\NPMD - Review criteria for the QoL and Rental Inspections and report back with need for modifications\NBuilding Trades – Mechanical/HVAC permits are not included\NZoning – WCF on City-owned property located in PW Budget and Zoning Budget\NZoning – lack of Zoning Appeal fees\NCD Admin – CD Specialist III and CD Liaison Officer positions are missing from the Position Ord\NTrades – Plumbing Inspector is missing from the Position Ord\N\NOct 18th Library, HR and Self Insurance\N\NLibrary - Revisit the State Per Capita Library funding and overall funding\NHR – evaluate Position Ord to develop a classification system that ties salaries to responsibilities\N\NOct 25th Police\N\Nconsider adding new patrol positions\Nconsider adding new positions of social worker, IT technician, shooting range manager / assistant academy director\Nconsider increasing the rank of the quartermaster to lieutenant\Nconsider adding investigators and increasing the staffing of the evidence unit\N\N
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, October 30, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
5 pm
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The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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I. Budget Review
- Fire
- Administration
- Suppression
- Special Services (Fire Marshal)
- EMS
- Debt Service
- Pension
II. Adjourn
Parking Lot
Oct 11th PW
- PW Streets – what Streets “pavements” revenue covers
- PW Parks – 7 FT and 4 PT employees – what are optimal staffing needs
- Laurel St Train Bridge – replace truck height warning sign
- Sewer Fund 55 Retail and Storm – current revenue budget requires an adjustment of approximately $2M. A budget revision will be provided.
- Solid Waste – a reference was made re transferring revenue into and out of the “Reserve”. Is this Reserve located within the Solid Waste and separate from the GF Reserve?
Oct 16th CD
- PMD - Review criteria for the QoL and Rental Inspections and report back with need for modifications
- Building Trades – Mechanical/HVAC permits are not included
- Zoning – WCF on City-owned property located in PW Budget and Zoning Budget
- Zoning – lack of Zoning Appeal fees
- CD Admin – CD Specialist III and CD Liaison Officer positions are missing from the Position Ord
- Trades – Plumbing Inspector is missing from the Position Ord
Oct 18th Library, HR and Self Insurance
- Library - Revisit the State Per Capita Library funding and overall funding
- HR – evaluate Position Ord to develop a classification system that ties salaries to responsibilities
Oct 25th Police
- consider adding new patrol positions
- consider adding new positions of social worker, IT technician, shooting range manager / assistant academy director
- consider increasing the rank of the quartermaster to lieutenant
- consider adding investigators and increasing the staffing of the evidence unit
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SUMMARY:Youth Commission
CREATED:20231026T181730Z
DTSTAMP:20231026T181730Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/youth-commission-5
DESCRIPTION:Reading Youth Commission Agenda\NWednesday, November 1, 2023\N5:00 PM\NPenn Room\NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading. \NThe Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.\NCALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum\N \NPUBLIC COMMENT\NPublic comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.\NAPPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – October 4, 2023\NPRESENTATIONS – Heather Adams, BCTV\N Zamia and Zania, The Real Deal 610 Youth Ambassador Program\N Reading Police Department\N \NTREASURER’S REPORT – Mia & Shelly\NSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT - Jane\N2023 BUDGET PLANNING - $10,000 requested\NEVENT PLANNING\N\NNemesis Run - Genesis\NHalloween on Penn – Melanie, Jane & Dihmond\N\NOLD BUSINESS\N\NLet’s Keep Talking videos\N\N\NVideo Contest – Jane & Dihmond\NSister City Relationship With Reutligen, Germany - Shelly\NBCTV programming\NAdopt-a-Block – Dihmond\N\N \NNEW BUSINESS\N\NReview & amend list of interests\N\NNEXT MEETING DATE – December 6, 2023 at 5 pm in the Penn Room\NADJOURN
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Reading Youth Commission Agenda
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
5:00 PM
Penn Room
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The Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Managing Director on issues of interest to youth and pertaining to youth in the City of Reading.
The Youth Commission aims to strengthen youth voices within the community and their participation in local government.
CALL TO ORDER – Five members present constitutes a quorum
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to michelle.smith@readingpa.gov. Written public comment must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be read into the record. Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 3:00 pm the day of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – October 4, 2023
PRESENTATIONS – Heather Adams, BCTV
Zamia and Zania, The Real Deal 610 Youth Ambassador Program
Reading Police Department
TREASURER’S REPORT – Mia & Shelly
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT - Jane
2023 BUDGET PLANNING - $10,000 requested
EVENT PLANNING
- Nemesis Run - Genesis
- Halloween on Penn – Melanie, Jane & Dihmond
OLD BUSINESS
- Let’s Keep Talking videos
- Video Contest – Jane & Dihmond
- Sister City Relationship With Reutligen, Germany - Shelly
- BCTV programming
- Adopt-a-Block – Dihmond
NEW BUSINESS
- Review & amend list of interests
NEXT MEETING DATE – December 6, 2023 at 5 pm in the Penn Room
ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:EV Charging Meeting
CREATED:20231019T121439Z
DTSTAMP:20231019T121439Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/ev-charging-meeting
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Appointments Committee
CREATED:20231020T191239Z
DTSTAMP:20231020T191239Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/nominations-appointments-committee-36
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NNominations and Appointments Committee\NMonday, November 6, 2023\N4:00 pm\NPenn Room / Hybrid Meeting\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.\NPublic comment is not permitted during Committee meetings.\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://readingpa.zoom.us/j/4192926522?pwd=M0dBTXh6SnNvOHppU1paMm9zUW0xZz09\NMeeting ID: 419 292 6522\NPasscode: 972205\NDial by your location\N\N877 853 5257 US Toll-free\N888 475 4499 US Toll-free\N\NI. Interview\N \N4:00 – Anthony Orozco – appointment – Library Board\N \NII. Appointment Recommendation\N \NIII. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership\N \NIV. Mayor’s Office Application Review Process and Timeline\N \NV. Adjourn
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Nominations and Appointments Committee
Monday, November 6, 2023
4:00 pm
Penn Room / Hybrid Meeting
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The Nominations and Appointments Committee meets to address nominations and appointments to the City’s boards, authorities, and commissions.
Public comment is not permitted during Committee meetings.
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Meeting ID: 419 292 6522
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I. Interview
4:00 – Anthony Orozco – appointment – Library Board
II. Appointment Recommendation
III. Review Pending Applications Memo (see page 3), BAC Openings (see page 5) & Board, Authority, Commission Membership
IV. Mayor’s Office Application Review Process and Timeline
V. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:COW Budget Review
CREATED:20231020T191315Z
DTSTAMP:20231020T191315Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-budget-review-6
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, November 6, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/82083337902?pwd=GBEs9dnfkrgEdgOdUhHRi7ydLy9pxN.1\N Passcode: 855911\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 301 715 8592 \N Webinar ID: 820 8333 7902\N Passcode: 855911\NI. Budget Review \N\NMayor\NCity Council / City Clerk\NCity Auditor\N\NII. Adjourn\NParking Lot\NOct 11th PW\N\NPW Streets – what Streets “pavements” revenue covers\NPW Parks – 7 FT and 4 PT employees – what are optimal staffing needs\NLaurel St Train Bridge – replace truck height warning sign\NSewer Fund 55 Retail and Storm – current revenue budget requires an adjustment of approximately $2M. A budget revision will be provided.\NSolid Waste – a reference was made re transferring revenue into and out of the “Reserve”. Is this Reserve located within the Solid Waste and separate from the GF Reserve?\N\NOct 16th CD\N\NPMD - Review criteria for the QoL and Rental Inspections and report back with need for modifications\NBuilding Trades – Mechanical/HVAC permits are not included\NZoning – WCF on City-owned property located in PW Budget and Zoning Budget\NZoning – lack of Zoning Appeal fees\NCD Admin – CD Specialist III and CD Liaison Officer positions are missing from the Position Ord\NTrades – Plumbing Inspector is missing from the Position Ord\N\NOct 18th Library, HR and Self Insurance\N\NLibrary - Revisit the State Per Capita Library funding and overall funding\NHR – evaluate Position Ord to develop a classification system that ties salaries to responsibilities\N\NOct 25th Police\N\Nconsider adding new patrol positions\Nconsider adding new positions of social worker, IT technician, shooting range manager / assistant academy director\Nconsider increasing the rank of the quartermaster to lieutenant\Nconsider adding investigators and increasing the staffing of the evidence unit\N\N \N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CITY COUNCIL
Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 6, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
5 pm
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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Dial US: +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 820 8333 7902
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I. Budget Review
- Mayor
- City Council / City Clerk
- City Auditor
II. Adjourn
Parking Lot
Oct 11th PW
- PW Streets – what Streets “pavements” revenue covers
- PW Parks – 7 FT and 4 PT employees – what are optimal staffing needs
- Laurel St Train Bridge – replace truck height warning sign
- Sewer Fund 55 Retail and Storm – current revenue budget requires an adjustment of approximately $2M. A budget revision will be provided.
- Solid Waste – a reference was made re transferring revenue into and out of the “Reserve”. Is this Reserve located within the Solid Waste and separate from the GF Reserve?
Oct 16th CD
- PMD - Review criteria for the QoL and Rental Inspections and report back with need for modifications
- Building Trades – Mechanical/HVAC permits are not included
- Zoning – WCF on City-owned property located in PW Budget and Zoning Budget
- Zoning – lack of Zoning Appeal fees
- CD Admin – CD Specialist III and CD Liaison Officer positions are missing from the Position Ord
- Trades – Plumbing Inspector is missing from the Position Ord
Oct 18th Library, HR and Self Insurance
- Library - Revisit the State Per Capita Library funding and overall funding
- HR – evaluate Position Ord to develop a classification system that ties salaries to responsibilities
Oct 25th Police
- consider adding new patrol positions
- consider adding new positions of social worker, IT technician, shooting range manager / assistant academy director
- consider increasing the rank of the quartermaster to lieutenant
- consider adding investigators and increasing the staffing of the evidence unit
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SUMMARY:COW Budget Review
CREATED:20231020T191552Z
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URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/cow-budget-review-7
DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the Whole\NWednesday, November 8, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N5 pm\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/85986104324?pwd=Vr7cQtAaRavirGGVRKvPwJfWKSB7Bp.1\N Passcode: 916574\NOr join by phone: US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 859 8610 4324\N Passcode: 916574\NI. Budget Review \N\NFinance\N\NAdministration\NAccounting\NIT\NCall Center\NPurchasing\N\N\N\N \NII. Adjourn
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CITY COUNCIL
Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
5 pm
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
The City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.
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Webinar ID: 859 8610 4324
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I. Budget Review
- Finance
- Administration
- Accounting
- IT
- Call Center
- Purchasing
II. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ZHB
CREATED:20231025T121422Z
DTSTAMP:20231025T121422Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/notice-of-public-hearings-zhb-2
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS\NNotice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, November 08, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, November 07, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-29 – 125 Morgantown Road (UPI 18530651756458)Appeal #2023-30 – 1400 Hill Road (UPI 16531606299801)Appeal #2023-31 – 242 Warren Street (UPI 19530737067646)Appeal #2023-32 – 407 Rosenthal Street (UPI 06530765521599)CONTINUED CASES:Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) (continued until January 2024)HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:Appeal #2023-33 – 310 Cedar Street (UPI 09530776926083) Pedro Obando is seeking dimensional variances for maximum building and impervious coverage allowed for a gazebo and surface parking. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.Appeal #2023-34 – 201 S. 6th Street (UPI 04530627884975) 217 S. 6th Street (UPI 04530627885804), 223 S. 6th Street (UPI04530627884890), 225 S. 6th Street (UPI 04530627884798 ), 216 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886817), 218 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886816), 220 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886813), 222 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886812), 224 Plum Street (UPI 4530627886800) and 226 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886708) HDC MidAtlantic and Landis Quality Living are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse for elderly apartments and dimensional requirements for mid-rise apartments. The subject properties are located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Prince Historic District. The owner of record for all properties is Pennsylvania Artist LP.The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Reading, PA Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on Wednesday, November 08, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the following matters. The public may participate in these hearings virtually and via telephone. In addition, upon request, a meeting space may be provided at City Hall, 815 Washington St., Reading PA 19601 by emailing zoning@readingpa.gov or via phone 610-655-6326 no later than 4PM on Tuesday, November 07, 2023. The ability to comment will be determined at the hearing.
• To join from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: open the Zoom app or navigate to https://zoom.us/join, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
• To join via phone: call (301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656, then enter the meeting ID (813 6183 0093) and passcode (298928).
DECISIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RENDERED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-29 – 125 Morgantown Road (UPI 18530651756458)
Appeal #2023-30 – 1400 Hill Road (UPI 16531606299801)
Appeal #2023-31 – 242 Warren Street (UPI 19530737067646)
Appeal #2023-32 – 407 Rosenthal Street (UPI 06530765521599)
CONTINUED CASES:
Appeal #2023-16 – 1238 Locust St. (UPI 17531738173118) (continued until January 2024)
HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Appeal #2023-33 – 310 Cedar Street (UPI 09530776926083) Pedro Obando is seeking dimensional variances for maximum building and impervious coverage allowed for a gazebo and surface parking. The subject property is located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District.
Appeal #2023-34 – 201 S. 6th Street (UPI 04530627884975) 217 S. 6th Street (UPI 04530627885804), 223 S. 6th Street (UPI04530627884890), 225 S. 6th Street (UPI 04530627884798 ), 216 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886817), 218 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886816), 220 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886813), 222 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886812), 224 Plum Street (UPI 4530627886800) and 226 Plum Street (UPI 04530627886708) HDC MidAtlantic and Landis Quality Living are seeking Special Exception for Adaptive Reuse for elderly apartments and dimensional requirements for mid-rise apartments. The subject properties are located in the R-3 Residential Zoning District and Prince Historic District. The owner of record for all properties is Pennsylvania Artist LP.
The properties referenced above are located in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Complete applications and plans may be viewed by contacting the Zoning Office.
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SUMMARY:City Hall closed – Veteran’s Day holiday
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DTSTAMP:20231020T191639Z
URL:https://www.readingpa.gov/calendar/city-hall-closed-veteran-s-day-holiday
DESCRIPTION:CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY 11/10/23. WE WILL REOPEN MONDAY NOVEMBER 13TH @ 8:00AM\N
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NCommittee of the WholeMonday, November 13, 2023\N5:00 pm\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\NDOWNLOAD PDF HEREThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99.\N \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86800974379?pwd=NT9gKldf9IZwaMiEwatx94xlXEnl0v.1\N Passcode: 786529\NOr join by phone US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 868 0097 4379\N Passcode: 786529\N \NI. Revise city-wide organizational chart and position descriptions 5-5:30 pm \NII. Agenda Review 5:30-6:15 pm\N \NIII. Executive Session - contracts w/ J. Miravich 6:15 pm\N
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I. Revise city-wide organizational chart and position descriptions 5-5:30 pm
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCIL\NMeeting Agenda\NREGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023\NHYBRID MEETING 7 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\N \NThe Regular Meetings of City Council are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link, on Facebook and on the BCTV MAC Channel 99 \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/86438766088?pwd=avvD1F5MBvVXqpghuBQrr9EcJdr6g7.1\N Passcode: 675669\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 309 205 3325 \N Webinar ID: 864 3876 6088\N Passcode: 675669\NRULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS\NPublic comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:\N\NResidents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:\N\N\NBy calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.\NBy submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.\NBy registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.\N\N\NNo person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.\NPublic comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.\NAll public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \NIf anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.\NComments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.\N\N \N1. OPENING MATTERS\NA. CALL TO ORDER\NB. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Casa de Restauración\NC. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG\ND. ROLL CALL\NE. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the October 23 COW on personnel and after the November 13th COW on contracts\N2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS\N\NRecognition Certificates to Guilleyn Medina and Jasmin Sanchez-Lopez for their work to organize the annual 6th Ward Block Party\NProclamation recognizing America Recycles Day\N\N3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:\N\NThose individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion. \N\N\NAll public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.\NEach speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.\NNo speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.\NA speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.\NIn the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.\NAll persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.\N\N \N4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES\NA. AGENDA: Meeting of November 13, 2023\NB. MINUTES: The minutes from the October 23rd Regular Meeting, and the summations of discussion from the October 23rd, 25th, 30th and the November 6th and 8th COWs and the November 6th Nominations Committee meeting\N \N5. Consent Agenda Legislation\NThe Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration. \N \NA. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a Power Lift for ambulance with ProCare to Stryker Sales Corp at the total cost of $ 37,758.81. Stryker Sales Corp is a COSTARS vendor\NB. Award of Contract – for a COSTARS vendor purchase from If It’s Water in the amount of $712,735.11 for the refurbishment of the Schlegel Pool pump house\NC. Resolution - Making the following promotions in the Police Department, effective November 13, 2023:\N\NOfficer James G. Yeasted to the rank of Sergeant.\NSergeant Lance Lonsinger to the rank of Lieutenant.\NSergeant Alexander Sholedice to the rank of Lieutenant\N\ND. Resolution – authorizing the hiring of Shay Lugo as a Paramedic in the Fire Department\NE. Resolution – authorizing the adoption of the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plan Update for the City of Reading together with its appendices, prepared by Skelly and Loy, Inc. a consultant retained by the Berks County Department of Emergency Services for all municipalities within Berks County\NF. Resolution – authorizing the Fire Chief to execute and submit documents affiliated with the Fire Apparatus Lease Agreement not to exceed $5,300,609 with PNC Bank, National Association (“Lessor”) as authorized by the adoption of Resolution 101-2023 at the October 23rd Regular Meeting\NG. Award of Contract – authorizing for Lead Abatement Contractors and Assessors to\N\NSouth Central PA Restoration\NMHRC Construction\NCare Property Services, Inc.\NJCA Construction\NValsage, LLC\NHammercreek Environmental\NProperty Lead Inspections, LLC\NBay Hill Environmental\N\NThe scope of work will consist of removing any and all lead (Pb) paint and/or dust within the premises for fifty units over a twelve-month period and as delineated in specific Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment Report. The Pennsylvania certified company will follow HUD “Guidelines for the evaluation and control of Lead-based paint hazards in housing” (2012) as well as all State, and Local Laws, regulations and codes for the evaluation of Lead-based paint hazards in housing units for inspection and clearance requirements. For a total amount of $3,750,000 - $3,300,000 in HUD funding and $450,000 from the General fund\N6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE\N \NPending Legislation for the Budget Review Process \NOrdinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\NOrdinance – 2024 Capital Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting\N \NA. Ordinance 99-2023 – authorizing the City’s sewer fund [fund 54] to liquidate all or part of one of its investments and transferring the proceeds to the sewer fund [Fund 54] operating cash account, for an amount to be determined later but will range not less than $3 million and not more than $10 million. Introduced at the October 23 regular meeting\N \NB. Ordinance 100-2023 – authorizing the following parking changes with a final design to be approved by the City in consultation with the Parking Authority:\N\NBrookline Plaza - parallel parking on the west side of Brookline Plaza shall remain in place and the same; however, angled parking shall now be permitted on the east side of Brookline Plaza in place of the parallel parking that currently exists.\N2nd Street - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at Franklin Street and continuing to Riverfront Drive.\NRiverfront Drive - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at S. 2nd Street and continuing to S. 4th\N\NIntroduced at the October 23 regular meeting\NC. Ordinance 101-2023 – authorizing a budget amendment to cover the remaining cost of crossing guard services through the end of 2023 by transferring $225,000 from Fund Balance to Patrol Contracted Services. This is the first full year of the new contract, the entire contract amount was not factored into the budget due to confusion over the RSD portion of payment. Going forward we will budget the full amount and on the revenue side from RSD account for 50% of total cost of service. Introduced at the October 23 regular meeting\N7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES\N \NA. Ordinance – authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Borough of Kenhorst to authorize the City of Reading Police Department to provide police services within the corporate limits of the Borough of Kenhorst from 2024-2027.\NB. Ordinance – approving the transfer of funds totaling $64,000 within the EMS Division in the Department of Fire and Rescue Services $64,000 from Revenue Acct - 01-09-35-00-36041 (User Fees) to 01-09-35-00-42009 (Collection Expense-EMS). This transfer will provide the funds needed to pay for EMS Billing for the remainder of the year. The funds will be paid by a reallocation of funds within the Fire Department’s budgeted funds\N \NC. Ordinance – amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 328 Lead Based Paint per Exhibit “A” as attached\ND. Ordinance - amending City Code Fee Chapter Sections 141 Subdivision and Land Development and 147 Zoning and Historic Preservation by increasing the fees, as per Exhibit “A” attached\N \NE. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $110,000 from the ARPA Fund to Part-time wages to cover expenses from the Summer Youth Works Program.\N \NF. Ordinance – authorizing the commitment of the remaining balance of approximately\N$32M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding as revenue lost during the pandemic for\Npublic projects as outlined the attached exhibit.\N \NG. Ordinance – authorizing the elimination of some parking spaces at the N 13th & Pike\NIntersection to restore line-of-sight and reduce traffic accidents in accordance with the\Nline-of-sight study completed and the recommendations made by the City’s traffic\Nengineer TO BE DISTRIBUTED\N \NH. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Position Ordinance by\Nincreasing the salary of the Emergency Vehicle Technician position in the Fire Department\Nto $74,860.96 per year from $55,000\N \N8. RESOLUTIONS\N \NPending – define initiatives prior to adoption\NResolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting\N \NA. Resolution – removing Jerry Jones from the Blighted Property Review Committee due to non-attendance, as per BPRC Ordinance 23-903, Part E - Failure of a member to attend three consecutive regular meetings\NB. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a $3M Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant with the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the Skyline Drive Guard Rails project\NC. Reconsideration of the vote on Resolution 104-2023– appointing Eddit Marmolejos-Gil to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board\ND. Resolution – appointing Anthony Orozco to the Reading Public Library Board\NE. Resolution –approving submission of the 2024 to 2028 Consolidated Plan\Nand the 2024 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\N9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS\N10. COUNCIL REPORT\N \N11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT\NAttached\N12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR\NAttached\N \N13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE\N \NWednesday, November 15\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, November 20\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \N*Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24\NCity Hall Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday\N \NMonday, November 27\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm\N \NWednesday, November 29 – if required\NCOW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, December 4\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm\N \NMonday, December 11\NNominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm\NCOW – Council Chambers – 5 pm\N \NMonday, December 18\NCommittee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm\NRegular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm\N \N**Monday, December 25\NChristmas Holiday – no meeting\N \N15. ADJOURN\N \N
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RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public comment at all meetings of the City Council of the City of Reading shall be governed by the following:
- Residents and/or taxpayers of the City who wish to make or submit public comment must pre-register utilizing one of three (3) following options:
- By calling (610-655-6205) or emailing (council@readingpa.gov) the City Clerk's Office by 4 pm on the day of the meeting with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed. If you are not able to attend in-person, instructions to access the virtual meeting app or dial-in telephone number will be provided.
- By submitting written public comment to be read into the record at the meeting by submitting an email to council@readingpa.gov by 4pm on the day of the meeting. The email message must clearly be marked as Public Comment.
- By registering in-person at the Council Chambers on the sign-up sheet found on the podium in Council Chambers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting, with your name, address and the subject matter or topic to be discussed.
- No person shall be permitted to speak who is not a resident or taxpayer of the City, except upon permission of the President of Council or a majority of City Council.
- Public comment will occur only during the Public Comment period listed on the meeting agenda at which time the Presiding Officer will recognize speakers and written comment that properly registered in the order received.
- All public comment shall be delivered from the podium and speakers may not approach the Council tables at any time.
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- If anyone is present in a group or association, each such group should designate a spokesperson to address the City Council on the group’s collective behalf in order to avoid repetitive public comments.
- Comments posted in Zoom Chat and on Facebook are not considered public comment and will not be read into the record of the meeting or addressed by City Council.
1. OPENING MATTERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION: Pastor Luis Santiago, Casa de Restauración
C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL
E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: An Executive Session was held after the conclusion of the October 23 COW on personnel and after the November 13th COW on contracts
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Recognition Certificates to Guilleyn Medina and Jasmin Sanchez-Lopez for their work to organize the annual 6th Ward Block Party
- Proclamation recognizing America Recycles Day
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – AGENDA MATTERS:
- Those individuals registered to speak on agenda matters will be allotted no more than 5 minutes and those individuals registered to speak on non-agenda matters will be allotted no more than 3 minutes. The City Clerk will control a timer to monitor these time periods. When the alarm rings, a speaker must immediately end their comment. If a speaker refuses to comply, the microphone at the podium will be turned off and the next speaker will be given the floor. These time periods also apply to written comments that are being read into the record such that any written comment may only be read into the record for a 5-minute period for agenda items and a 3-minute period for non-agenda items. The President of Council or a majority of Council may grant an additional period of time in their discretion.
- All public comment must be directed to Council as a body and not to any individual Council member or public or elected official in attendance. Public comment is an opportunity to make a statement only. It is not designed for questioning and there is no guarantee or requirement for a question presented during public comment to be answered or responded to.
- Each speaker shall speak clearly and slowly.
- No speaker shall register or speak more than once at a meeting.
- A speaker shall not comment in a manner that is disruptive, scandalous, impertinent, redundant, rude, unruly, personally offensive, irrelevant to the registered topic, done for the purpose of preventing the conduct of the business of the meeting or promotion of candidates at an upcoming election, or otherwise in disregard to the rules of order or decorum. Any such comment will not be accepted or included in the record.
- In the event that a speaker or written comment violates any of these rules, that speaker or written comment will be deemed to have forfeited their right to public comment and the President of Council or a majority of City Council may direct the City Clerk to turn off the microphone or cease reading the comment into the record, have the individual removed from Council Chambers and/or cited.
- All persons in attendance are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner that does not disrupt the meeting. Clapping, calling out, cheering or interrupting speakers or the discussions of City Council during or after a public comment is not permitted. Those wishing to have conversations should do so in the hall outside Council Chambers in a low speaking voice.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
A. AGENDA: Meeting of November 13, 2023
B. MINUTES: The minutes from the October 23rd Regular Meeting, and the summations of discussion from the October 23rd, 25th, 30th and the November 6th and 8th COWs and the November 6th Nominations Committee meeting
5. Consent Agenda Legislation
The Consent Agenda is designed to provide efficient approval of non-controversial legislation that does not require discussion/debate by giving approval via acclimation when the meeting agenda is approved. The President of Council will call Council’s attention to the list of Consent Agenda legislation at the meeting before action is taken, which allows Council to remove a piece of legislation for separate consideration.
A. Award of Contract – for the purchase of a Power Lift for ambulance with ProCare to Stryker Sales Corp at the total cost of $ 37,758.81. Stryker Sales Corp is a COSTARS vendor
B. Award of Contract – for a COSTARS vendor purchase from If It’s Water in the amount of $712,735.11 for the refurbishment of the Schlegel Pool pump house
C. Resolution - Making the following promotions in the Police Department, effective November 13, 2023:
- Officer James G. Yeasted to the rank of Sergeant.
- Sergeant Lance Lonsinger to the rank of Lieutenant.
- Sergeant Alexander Sholedice to the rank of Lieutenant
D. Resolution – authorizing the hiring of Shay Lugo as a Paramedic in the Fire Department
E. Resolution – authorizing the adoption of the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plan Update for the City of Reading together with its appendices, prepared by Skelly and Loy, Inc. a consultant retained by the Berks County Department of Emergency Services for all municipalities within Berks County
F. Resolution – authorizing the Fire Chief to execute and submit documents affiliated with the Fire Apparatus Lease Agreement not to exceed $5,300,609 with PNC Bank, National Association (“Lessor”) as authorized by the adoption of Resolution 101-2023 at the October 23rd Regular Meeting
G. Award of Contract – authorizing for Lead Abatement Contractors and Assessors to
- South Central PA Restoration
- MHRC Construction
- Care Property Services, Inc.
- JCA Construction
- Valsage, LLC
- Hammercreek Environmental
- Property Lead Inspections, LLC
- Bay Hill Environmental
The scope of work will consist of removing any and all lead (Pb) paint and/or dust within the premises for fifty units over a twelve-month period and as delineated in specific Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment Report. The Pennsylvania certified company will follow HUD “Guidelines for the evaluation and control of Lead-based paint hazards in housing” (2012) as well as all State, and Local Laws, regulations and codes for the evaluation of Lead-based paint hazards in housing units for inspection and clearance requirements. For a total amount of $3,750,000 - $3,300,000 in HUD funding and $450,000 from the General fund
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Pending Legislation for the Budget Review Process
Ordinance – 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 Position Ordinance Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 General Fund Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
Ordinance – 2024 Capital Budget Introduced at the Oct 2 Special Meeting
A. Ordinance 99-2023 – authorizing the City’s sewer fund [fund 54] to liquidate all or part of one of its investments and transferring the proceeds to the sewer fund [Fund 54] operating cash account, for an amount to be determined later but will range not less than $3 million and not more than $10 million. Introduced at the October 23 regular meeting
B. Ordinance 100-2023 – authorizing the following parking changes with a final design to be approved by the City in consultation with the Parking Authority:
- Brookline Plaza - parallel parking on the west side of Brookline Plaza shall remain in place and the same; however, angled parking shall now be permitted on the east side of Brookline Plaza in place of the parallel parking that currently exists.
- 2nd Street - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at Franklin Street and continuing to Riverfront Drive.
- Riverfront Drive - on-street, parallel parking with a bike lane shall be permitted on both sides of the street beginning at S. 2nd Street and continuing to S. 4th
Introduced at the October 23 regular meeting
C. Ordinance 101-2023 – authorizing a budget amendment to cover the remaining cost of crossing guard services through the end of 2023 by transferring $225,000 from Fund Balance to Patrol Contracted Services. This is the first full year of the new contract, the entire contract amount was not factored into the budget due to confusion over the RSD portion of payment. Going forward we will budget the full amount and on the revenue side from RSD account for 50% of total cost of service. Introduced at the October 23 regular meeting
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance – authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Borough of Kenhorst to authorize the City of Reading Police Department to provide police services within the corporate limits of the Borough of Kenhorst from 2024-2027.
B. Ordinance – approving the transfer of funds totaling $64,000 within the EMS Division in the Department of Fire and Rescue Services $64,000 from Revenue Acct - 01-09-35-00-36041 (User Fees) to 01-09-35-00-42009 (Collection Expense-EMS). This transfer will provide the funds needed to pay for EMS Billing for the remainder of the year. The funds will be paid by a reallocation of funds within the Fire Department’s budgeted funds
C. Ordinance – amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 328 Lead Based Paint per Exhibit “A” as attached
D. Ordinance - amending City Code Fee Chapter Sections 141 Subdivision and Land Development and 147 Zoning and Historic Preservation by increasing the fees, as per Exhibit “A” attached
E. Ordinance – authorizing the transfer of $110,000 from the ARPA Fund to Part-time wages to cover expenses from the Summer Youth Works Program.
F. Ordinance – authorizing the commitment of the remaining balance of approximately
$32M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding as revenue lost during the pandemic for
public projects as outlined the attached exhibit.
G. Ordinance – authorizing the elimination of some parking spaces at the N 13th & Pike
Intersection to restore line-of-sight and reduce traffic accidents in accordance with the
line-of-sight study completed and the recommendations made by the City’s traffic
engineer TO BE DISTRIBUTED
H. Ordinance – authorizing the amendment of the 2023 Position Ordinance by
increasing the salary of the Emergency Vehicle Technician position in the Fire Department
to $74,860.96 per year from $55,000
8. RESOLUTIONS
Pending – define initiatives prior to adoption
Resolution 45-2023 – adopting and committing to the implementation of the Downtown Plus Strategic Master Plan as a guideline for the specified Downtown core areas described in the plan. Tabled at the April 10th regular meeting
A. Resolution – removing Jerry Jones from the Blighted Property Review Committee due to non-attendance, as per BPRC Ordinance 23-903, Part E - Failure of a member to attend three consecutive regular meetings
B. Resolution – authorizing the submission of a $3M Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant with the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the Skyline Drive Guard Rails project
C. Reconsideration of the vote on Resolution 104-2023– appointing Eddit Marmolejos-Gil to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Board
D. Resolution – appointing Anthony Orozco to the Reading Public Library Board
E. Resolution –approving submission of the 2024 to 2028 Consolidated Plan
and the 2024 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
9. REPORT FROM DEPT. DIRECTORS, BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, & COMMISSIONS
10. COUNCIL REPORT
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Attached
12. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR
Attached
13. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 15
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, November 20
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
*Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24
City Hall Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 27
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm
Wednesday, November 29 – if required
COW Budget Review – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, December 4
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm
Monday, December 11
Nominations & Appointments Committee – Penn Room – 4 pm
COW – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Monday, December 18
Committee of the Whole – Council Chambers – 5 pm
Regular Meeting – Council Chambers – 7 pm
**Monday, December 25
Christmas Holiday – no meeting
15. ADJOURN
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SUMMARY:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NThursday, November 15, 2023\N6 p.m.\NHybrid Work Session\NAGENDA\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81591623222?pwd=nCeWGBf3dfblnlSKYvQxvfMiDraWhg.1\N Passcode: 635266\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 815 9162 3222\N Passcode: 635266\NI. Call to Order – N. Eyrich\N \NII. Review Summary Sheets for Nov 30 Determination Hearing\NIII. Review Top 20 Target List\N\N1132 Green St\N631 Elm St recently sold at tax sale – certified May 2019\N1043 Cotton St – certified May 2018\N120 Peach St – certified April 2016\N122 S 8th St – certified October 2015\N124 S 8th St – certified October 2015\N549 S 6th St – certified April 2015\N641 S 10th St – certified March 2013\N1035 Muhlenberg St – certified Aug 2013\N1330 Greenwich St – certified October 2016\N1411 Cotton St – certified April 2013\N1435 Monroe St certified May 2022\N331 N 6th St\N1522 N 10th St – certified May 2018\N1743 Thorn St – certified May 2021\N360 McKnight St – certified September 2009\N645 S 17 ½ St\N143 Poplar St – certified October 2021\N39 S 2nd St – certified May 2022\N338 Pearl St\N\NIV. Determination Hearing Thursday November 30 @ 6 pm\N Certification Hearing January 17, 2024 @ 6pm\N \NV. Adjourn
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Thursday, November 15, 2023
6 p.m.
Hybrid Work Session
AGENDA
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I. Call to Order – N. Eyrich
II. Review Summary Sheets for Nov 30 Determination Hearing
III. Review Top 20 Target List
- 1132 Green St
- 631 Elm St recently sold at tax sale – certified May 2019
- 1043 Cotton St – certified May 2018
- 120 Peach St – certified April 2016
- 122 S 8th St – certified October 2015
- 124 S 8th St – certified October 2015
- 549 S 6th St – certified April 2015
- 641 S 10th St – certified March 2013
- 1035 Muhlenberg St – certified Aug 2013
- 1330 Greenwich St – certified October 2016
- 1411 Cotton St – certified April 2013
- 1435 Monroe St certified May 2022
- 331 N 6th St
- 1522 N 10th St – certified May 2018
- 1743 Thorn St – certified May 2021
- 360 McKnight St – certified September 2009
- 645 S 17 ½ St
- 143 Poplar St – certified October 2021
- 39 S 2nd St – certified May 2022
- 338 Pearl St
IV. Determination Hearing Thursday November 30 @ 6 pm
Certification Hearing January 17, 2024 @ 6pm
V. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:BLIGHTED PROPERTY REVIEW COMMITTEE\NThursday, November 15, 2023\N6 p.m.\NHybrid Work Session\NAGENDA\N DOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/81591623222?pwd=nCeWGBf3dfblnlSKYvQxvfMiDraWhg.1\N Passcode: 635266\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 \N Webinar ID: 815 9162 3222\N Passcode: 635266\NI. Call to Order – N. Eyrich\N \NII. Review Summary Sheets for Nov 30 Determination Hearing\NIII. Review Top 20 Target List\N\N1132 Green St\N631 Elm St recently sold at tax sale – certified May 2019\N1043 Cotton St – certified May 2018\N120 Peach St – certified April 2016\N122 S 8th St – certified October 2015\N124 S 8th St – certified October 2015\N549 S 6th St – certified April 2015\N641 S 10th St – certified March 2013\N1035 Muhlenberg St – certified Aug 2013\N1330 Greenwich St – certified October 2016\N1411 Cotton St – certified April 2013\N1435 Monroe St certified May 2022\N331 N 6th St\N1522 N 10th St – certified May 2018\N1743 Thorn St – certified May 2021\N360 McKnight St – certified September 2009\N645 S 17 ½ St\N143 Poplar St – certified October 2021\N39 S 2nd St – certified May 2022\N338 Pearl St\N\NIV. 2023 Hearing Schedule\N\NDetermination Hearing Thursday November 30 @ 6 pm\NCertification Hearing January 17, 2024 @ 6pm\N\N \NV. 2024 Hearing Schedule\N\NDetermination Hearing – Thursday April 4th @ 6 pm\NCertification Hearing – Thursday June 6th @ 6 pm\NDetermination Hearing – Thursday August 1st @ 6 pm\NCertification Hearing – Thursday October 3rd @ 6 pm\N\N \NVI. Adjourn\N
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Thursday, November 15, 2023
6 p.m.
Hybrid Work Session
AGENDA
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I. Call to Order – N. Eyrich
II. Review Summary Sheets for Nov 30 Determination Hearing
III. Review Top 20 Target List
- 1132 Green St
- 631 Elm St recently sold at tax sale – certified May 2019
- 1043 Cotton St – certified May 2018
- 120 Peach St – certified April 2016
- 122 S 8th St – certified October 2015
- 124 S 8th St – certified October 2015
- 549 S 6th St – certified April 2015
- 641 S 10th St – certified March 2013
- 1035 Muhlenberg St – certified Aug 2013
- 1330 Greenwich St – certified October 2016
- 1411 Cotton St – certified April 2013
- 1435 Monroe St certified May 2022
- 331 N 6th St
- 1522 N 10th St – certified May 2018
- 1743 Thorn St – certified May 2021
- 360 McKnight St – certified September 2009
- 645 S 17 ½ St
- 143 Poplar St – certified October 2021
- 39 S 2nd St – certified May 2022
- 338 Pearl St
IV. 2023 Hearing Schedule
- Determination Hearing Thursday November 30 @ 6 pm
- Certification Hearing January 17, 2024 @ 6pm
V. 2024 Hearing Schedule
- Determination Hearing – Thursday April 4th @ 6 pm
- Certification Hearing – Thursday June 6th @ 6 pm
- Determination Hearing – Thursday August 1st @ 6 pm
- Certification Hearing – Thursday October 3rd @ 6 pm
VI. Adjourn
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SUMMARY:Holiday Parade
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SUMMARY:COW Budget Review
CREATED:20231115T130934Z
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DESCRIPTION:CITY COUNCILCommittee of the Whole\NMonday, November 20, 2023\NBudget Review\NHybrid Meeting\NAgenda\N5 pm\N \NDOWNLOAD PDF HERE\NThe City Council Committee of the Whole meetings are filmed and can be viewed LIVE while the meeting is taking place via the attached Zoom link and dial-in phone number, on Facebook and on BCTV MAC Channel 99. \NJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:\N Please click this URL to join. https://readingpa.zoom.us/j/84410911585?pwd=wvpSsTQqyDmFvd4ZGlZMHjpggeOAED.1\N Passcode: 926719\NOr One tap mobile:\N +16469313860,,84410911585#,,,,*926719# US\N +13017158592,,84410911585#,,,,*926719# US (Washington DC)\NOr join by phone:\N Dial US: +1 646 931 3860 \N Webinar ID: 844 1091 1585\N Passcode: 926719\NI. Extension of BCTV Service Contract – Heather Adams\NII. Replacement of Ladder Truck – Chief Stoudt\N \NIII. Budget Review \N\NNon-Departmental\NMiscellaneous\NAgency Fund Administration\N\N \NIV. Parking Lot Review\NV. Adjourn
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Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 20, 2023
Budget Review
Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
5 pm
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I. Extension of BCTV Service Contract – Heather Adams
II. Replacement of Ladder Truck – Chief Stoudt
III. Budget Review
- Non-Departmental
- Miscellaneous
- Agency Fund Administration
IV. Parking Lot Review
V. Adjourn
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DESCRIPTION:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 21, 2023; 6:00 PM (1) Call Meeting to Order (2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance (3) GoggleWorks 2: Helping Harvest Annex (4) Phase 2 of the Zoning and SALDO Amendments (a) Adaptive Reuse (b) Parking and Loading (5) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for November 28, 2023 (6) Adjournmen
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:City of Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting
Agenda for Tuesday, November 21, 2023; 6:00 PM
(1) Call Meeting to Order
(2) Acknowledgement of Planning Commission Members in Attendance
(3) GoggleWorks 2: Helping Harvest Annex
(4) Phase 2 of the Zoning and SALDO Amendments
(a) Adaptive Reuse
(b) Parking and Loading
(5) Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for November 28, 2023 (6) Adjournmen
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DESCRIPTION:HARB MEETINGThe scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.\NAGENDADOWNLOAD PDF HERE \N6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.\N \N 6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 City Park Bandshell Pond\N City of Reading, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: N/A\NReview request for the rehabilitation of the City Park Bandshell pond to include the installation of hardscaping at the pond’s edges in order to reduce maintenance requirements, replacement of the existing pond liner, replacement of the fountain circulation system, and the installation of planters in the pond for controlled plant growth.\N \N 6:50 p.m. ITEM #2 804 N. 3rd St.\N Danuta Smiechowski, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 104\NReview request for the replacement of 3 original wood double hung windows with 3 white vinyl replacement windows at the second floor front bay window. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:05 p.m. ITEM #3 308 S. 5th St.\N Juan Sosa, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 30\NReview request for the replacement of the first floor entrance door; replacement of the existing metal railing with wood railings at the first floor entrance steps; painting of exterior surfaces. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:20 p.m. ITEM #4 639 Pine St.\N Jose Luis Erazo, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 32\NReview request for the installation of blue 4.5” Dutch lap vinyl siding at the eastern façade; installation of an aluminum awning at the first floor front porch (Violation – work (installation of the awning) has been partially completed.)\N 7:35 p.m. ITEM #5 245 S. 5th St.\N Mercedes S8th LLC, Owner \N Composite Index Rating: 78\NReview request for the demolition of the rear brick garage structure and brick wall at the southern boundary line. (Violation – work has been completed.)\N 7:50 p.m. ITEM #6 800 N. 5th St.\N Jamie Miller, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 132\NReview request for the installation of 9 aluminum storm windows at the third floor northern, southern, eastern, and western facades.\N 8:05 p.m. ITEM #7 721 N. 4th St.\N Blythe Ratcliffe, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 86\NReview request for the installation of a 6’ high white vinyl fence with 2 gates at the rear yard.\N 8:20 p.m. ITEM #8 335 S. 7th St.\N Jasmine Taveras, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 26\NReview request for the installation of a 7.8” x 12” plaque to depict the building’s address, replacement of the existing light fixture with a black lantern style light fixture, and the installation of a black metal mailbox at the first floor front façade. \N \N \N 8:35 p.m. ITEM #9 420 S. 7th St.\N Sheree L. Henley, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 94\NReview request for the installation of a 7.8” x 12” plaque to depict the building’s address at the first floor front façade; installation of pressure treated wood to cover the existing metal basement door that is flush with the sidewalk in front of the building.\N 8:50 p.m. ITEM #10 430 S. 7th St.\N Brenda Weaver, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 26\NReview request for the installation of a 7.8” x 12” plaque to depict the building’s address and the installation of a black lantern style light fixture at the first floor front façade; alteration of the siding at the northern façade to allow the closure of the alley gate. \N 9:05 p.m. ITEM #11 437 S. 7th St.\N Grant Cooper, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 82\NReview request for the installation of a 7.8” x 12” plaque to depict the building’s address and the installation of a black lantern style light fixture at the first floor front façade; replacement of the solid wood alley entrance door with a paneled wood entrance door; installation of a 4x6 pressure treated wood support post at the first floor front porch; stuccoing of the interior of the grocer’s alley.\N 9:20 p.m. ITEM #12 440 S. 7th St.\N Davies Estate LLC, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 80\NReview request for the installation of a 7.8” x 12” plaque to depict the building’s address and the installation of a black lantern style light fixture, and the installation of a black metal mailbox at the first floor front façade; installation of a 4x6 pressure treated wood support post at the first floor front porch.\N 9:35 p.m. ITEM #13 443 S. 7th St.\N Davies Estate LLc, Owner\N Composite Index Rating: 26\NReview request for the a 7.8” x 12” plaque to depict the building’s address and the installation of a black metal mailbox at the first floor front façade; removal of existing address numbers above the first floor front entrance.\N 9:50 p.m. ITEM #14 Review applications approved by Staff:\N\N100 S. 5th, City of Reading, Owner\N\NInstallation of a security camera above the front entrance at the eastern facade.\N\N356 Spring St., Robert Fuster, Owner\N\NRepair of the concrete front entrance steps and retaining wall in kind.\N\N450 Penn St., Our City Reading, Inc., Owner\N\NRefacing of 5 existing signs reading “Santander” at the northern and eastern facades in kind; refacing of 5 existing awnings reading “Santander” on the front panel at the northern façade in kind.\N\N33 S. 11th, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Owner\N\NRestoration of 4 stained glass windows in kind.\N\N336 Windsor St., Jennifer Savini, Owner\N\NReplacement of existing 3-tab asphalt shingles with GAF Camelot II asphalt shingles at the third floor Mansard roof; repair of rotten wood at one third floor dormer at the western façade in kind; repair of two existing wood windows and their surrounds at the southern façade in kind.\N 9:55 p.m. Other Business \N\NPreservation Officer’s Report on Action Items:\N\N108 S. 6th – Vinyl window installed incorrectly in the bay window at the southern façade. Staff has sent a compliance letter.\N253 N. 5th – Demolition by Neglect, Property Maintenance Violation. The City Codes Office has installed black painted plywood in the window openings to help protect the building. Plans for interior renovations were approved by the Building and Trades Office on December 10, 2015.\N34 N. 11th – Standing seam roof approved by HARB but has ridges. Staff to investigate whether what was installed was approved by the HARB.\N306 S. 5th – City Council denied the owner’s appeal on November 24th and the restoration of the front façade was to be completed within 180 days from Nov. 24, 2014 as per Council Res. No. 127-2014. Work has not been completed to date. Staff sent a compliance letter. As of 2017 there is a new owner. Staff has contacted a representative of the new owner regarding the ongoing violation.\N927 N. 4th – A temporary repair of the original terra cotta tiled roof was approved by the HARB for 100 days remains in place. Staff is to contact the roofing contractor to determine status.\N941 N. 4th – The original cedar shake shingles on the bay window were to be replaced in kind but instead were replaced with 3” vinyl siding in a cypress color which was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to send a violation letter.\N407 S. 6th – Work was not completed to HARB specifications. The Board concurred that the undertaken work may be approved if slightly modified. Staff is to discuss the removal of the installed medallions below the storefront window with the contractor.\N412 Windsor St. – Front entrance door remains in violation. Owner has submitted a proposed door that is appropriate. Staff is to work with owner to obtain compliance.\N837 Rose St. – Entrance steps constructed in violation, work has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 74-15. Staff sent a compliance letter but to date there has been no response. There is a new owner of the building. Staff is to send a new compliance letter.\N21 S. 5th – The 90 day extension period for the temporary plywood covering of the dormer windows has expired and the plywood remains. This building has a new owner as of 2020.\N547 Bingaman St. – The HARB approved a half lite wood entrance door to replace the door installed in violation. The existing door has not been installed in compliance with HARB Resolution 25-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N200 N. 5th – The green marble trim below the storefront window on the southern façade has been altered inappropriately and is not compliant with Resolution 91-14. HARB Discussed ongoing violations at the October 17, 2017 HARB meeting and has given the owner 6 months to present a proposal to address the violation and other proposed work. Staff met with the property owner on March 9th to discuss the replacement of windows and proposed repairs as per HARB Resolution No. 67-17. Staff has been in contact with the representative of the building in August 2018 regarding the revised Window Policy.\N821 N. 5th – Replacement of wood windows on the front façade with aluminum clad wood windows and the installation of vinyl windows on the southern façade were completed in violation and denied. The owner has not replaced the windows according to HARB Res. No. 67-16. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N737 Madison Ave. – Modifications to the first floor front porch to install a vertical platform lift were not completed according to HARB Res. No. 03-17. Staff spoke with the representative of the owner regarding the work as completed. The representative of the owner stated that he will look into the matter and will discuss the work with the contractor.\N1023 N. 5th – Replacement of existing wood lattice at the first floor front porch has not been completed as per HARB Res. No. 23-17. Staff is to investigate and send a compliance letter.\N422 Douglass St. – A black wrought iron door has was installed in violation at the basement level entrance at the eastern façade and was denied by the HARB as per Res. No. 18-17. Staff has sent a violation letter in July 2023 for a recently replaced wood balustrade at the first floor front porch and for non-compliance with the above. The owner addressed the railing but not the security door. Staff is to cite the owner for the security door.\N914 Madison Ave. – The rear fence installed in violation has not been modified as per HARB Res. 30-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N551 Penn St. – The internally illuminated individually lettered sign installed in violation at the storefront has not been removed as per HARB Res. No. 29-17. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N321 N. 5th – The lower portion of the front façade was painted in violation and remains painted. Staff will investigate whether or not they are in compliance with Res. No. 09-18.\N817 N. 4th – Several proposed alterations have not been completed according to HARB Resolution 08-18. From April 2021, Staff has worked with a property management company to correct the outstanding issues with the property. On May 11, 2022 Staff was informed that the property management company is no longer contracted by the owner to finish the rehabilitation project and Staff is now working with representatives of the owner (Midfirst Bank) regarding other outstanding issues.\N647 Bingaman St. – Staff is to investigate the installation of the first floor front window.\N513 S. 5th – Front entrance door was not replaced as per the resolution (elective work) and was painted in a color that was not approved. Staff is to investigate.\N1164 Perkiomen Ave. – The paint color scheme denied by the HARB in HARB Res. No. 14-19 remains at the first floor storefront. Staff is working with the owner and tenant to determine appropriate paint colors for the building and new paint color samples have been submitted.\N1334 Good St. – All of the work has not been completed as per Resolution No. 29-19. The owner was to return with a request for Financial Hardship for various items that are in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N354 Penn St. – Approved signage was installed as per HARB Resolution No. 38-19 however additional signage may have been installed on the eastern façade. Staff made a site visit in May 2020 and found additional signage had been installed on the eastern façade that was not approved by the HARB. Staff is to contact the business owner.\N1049 N. 5th – The entrance door installed in violation has been replaced with historically appropriate double entrance doors as per HARB Resolution No. 32-19. Painting of the doors requires review. The railing at the first floor front porch installed in violation remains in violation. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N331 Greenwich St. – Staff met with the owner on 4/6/21 to discuss proposed work to a rear porch and determined that HARB Res. No. 51-19 has not been complied with – the tile installed on the first floor front porch has not been removed. The owner informed Staff that due to COVID, they do not have the funds to bring the porch into compliance but are working on rectifying the issue. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 5/20/21. The owner has been ordered to begin making necessary improvements to the property (both for the installed tile and other items) and to return to court once a month to show their progress. In July Staff approved the in kind repair and replacement of the rear second floor porch roof structure, the painting of exterior surfaces in kind, and the replacement of downspouts and gutters in kind. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 10/26/21. The owner has secured a contractor and has started work on the property. Staff attended a court hearing for the property on 12/21/21 at which time it was determined that the owner had completed most of the work as listed above and removed the ceramic tile on the front porch that was in violation. However, the wood decking that was installed does not comply with HARB Res. No. 51-19. Staff is to send a compliance letter.\N146 S. 5th – The review of the front entrance steps was tabled (HARB Res. No. 58-19) but the applicant has not proceeded with researching the appropriate material for the partially completed entrance steps. Staff is to reach out to the applicant.\N1114 Perkiomen Ave. – HARB Res. No. 56-19 was appealed to City Council on 2/5/20, the appeal (City Council Res. No. 40-2020) was not adopted and therefore the owner remains in violation of HARB Res. No. 56-19. Staff sent a compliance letter and received a response on July 29, 2021.\N1023 Walnut St. – The construction of a roof over the first floor front porch was not completed according to the proposed plan as approved by the HARB as per HARB Res. No. 12-21 (April 2021). Staff is to send original plans to the HARB members for review of what was proposed and what was completed.\N921 N. 3rd – The owner has not complied with HARB Res. No. 24-21 regarding the replacement of the front entrance doors. The tile installed in violation has been removed from the first floor front porch. Staff sent a compliance letter, the owner has responded, and Staff is to work with the owner regarding compliance.\N\N\NSeptember and October 2022 HARB resolutions will be reviewed by Staff at the November 2023 HARB meeting.\NEducation and Outreach Committee Report.\NPolicy Committee Report.\N\N 10:30 p.m. Adjournment\N
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The scheduled meeting of the Reading Historical Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:30p.m. in the Penn Room on the first floor of City Hall, 815 Washington St.
AGENDA
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6:30 p.m. Call to order. Reading of the minutes of previous meetings.
6:35 p.m. ITEM #1 City Park Bandshell Pond
City of Reading, Owner
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Review request for the rehabilitation of the City Park Bandshell pond to include the installation of hardscaping at the pond’s edges in order to reduce maintenance requirements, replacement of the existing pond liner, replacement of the fountain circulation system, and the installation of planters in the pond for controlled plant growth.
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