Media, PA

Public Safety Committee

Properties and Public Works Committee

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will consider several financial and administrative items, including a $130,920 bid for the 2026 Road Program, a $41,800 parking study proposal, and mid-year budget adjustments. The agenda also includes public hearings on ordinances related to outdoor café dining and recycling definitions, as well as the sale of surplus equipment. Several permit applications for community events are also up for discussion.

• Accept bid from A.F. Damon Company, Inc. for $130,920.00 for the 2026 Road Program
• Proposal from Carroll Engineering for Comprehensive Parking Study not to exceed $41,800
• Resolution #2026-54 – Mid-year budget adjustments
• Ordinance No. 1179 of 2026 – Amendments to Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance
• Resolution #2026-58 – Application to Main Street Matters planning grant for $85,000 for housing and parking garage feasibility study

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business items, including a pension funds update from Marquette Associates, the July 2026 financial statements, and the 2026 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs). No old business is listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after these discussions.

• Pension Funds Update – Marquette Associates
• July 2026 Financial Statements
• 2026 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposal from Main Line Health regarding Emergency Medical Services, consider an ordinance related to the Authority's incorporation, and discuss the resignation of Councilperson Taylor Dunn. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of Main Line Health proposal for Emergency Medical Services
• Consideration of Authority's Incorporation Ordinance
• Discussion of Councilperson Taylor Dunn's resignation

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission will meet to review and accept minutes from the July 2026 meeting and discuss a lot line adjustment for a property at 509 N Lemon Street. The meeting includes procedural items like the Pledge of Allegiance and public comment.

• Lot line adjustment for 509 N Lemon Street

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee will discuss new business including the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit presentation by Barbacane, mid-year budget updates, a follow-up on business tax collection services, a proposal for a civic engagement platform, and the June 2026 financial statements. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and follow-up.

• 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit presentation by Barbacane
• Mid-year budget updates
• Business Tax Collection Services follow-up
• Civic Engagement Platform Proposal (Re pd)
• June 2026 Financial Statements

Community Development Committee

The Media Community Development Committee will decide on a lot line adjustment, discuss seasonal outdoor dining and grease disposal rules, and vote on a grant application for the PA Council of the Arts. The meeting will also review holiday signage rules for State Street District.

• Lot line adjustment at 509 N. Lemon Street
• Seasonal outdoor dining ordinance proposal
• Fats-Oils-&-Grease ordinance proposal
• Resolution for PA Council of the Arts Creative Districts Program grant application
• 2026 State Street District Holiday signage review

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several local projects and properties. Items include a Rotary Club proposal for Manchester Park and Plum St. Clock, updates on the Media Theatre, a sports court at the Media Youth Center, and community garden design and logistics. No decisions or specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Rotary Club presentation on Manchester Park and Plum St. Clock
• Discussion regarding Media Theatre
• Sports Court at Media Youth Center
• Community Garden Design and Logistics
• Old Business items

Borough Council

The Council will review several items including a $100,700 grant for a bicycle plan and various ordinance amendments. Discussion includes land development at 350 South Providence Road and updates to mass gathering and dining ordinances.

• Approval of $100,700 Travel Options Program (TOP) grant for a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan
• Resolution 2026-51 to apply for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for State Street
• Land development and lot consolidation for 350 South Providence Road
• Authorization for Phase 1 Bollard Project bids
• June bill payments totaling $293,043.82 across multiple funds

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will consider several reports and resolutions, including a manager's report on a Verizon cable franchise renewal and an engineer's report. Committee reports will cover a land development approval at 350 South Providence Road, transportation projects such as a bollard installation and a pedestrian‑safety grant application, and a $100,700 grant for a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan. The council will also address finance payments, public‑safety permits, and appointments to recreation boards.

• Preliminary final approval of land development and lot consolidation for 350 South Providence Road
• Authorization to advertise and receive bids for Phase 1 Bollard Project
• Resolution 2026-51 to apply for Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for pedestrian safety in State Street Business District
• Approval of Travel Options Program grant agreement to fund Comprehensive Bicycle Plan, $100,700
• Approval of consulting services with IMEG for Hybrid Form‑Based code, $28,500

The Media Borough Council approved the Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement, a land development at 350 South Providence Road, and several grants and contracts, including a $100,700 Travel Options Program grant for a bicycle plan and a $28,500 consulting contract for a Hybrid Form-Based Code. They also authorized advertising for bids on the Phase 1 Bollard Project and a film production permit ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final land development at 350 South Providence Road (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement and bids for Phase 1 Bollard Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-51 for Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Travel Options Program Grant Agreement for $100,700 for bicycle plan (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Bicycle Plan Consultant (unanimous)
• Approved $28,500 IMEG consulting contract for Hybrid Form-Based Code (unanimous)
• Authorized drafting of Film Production Permit ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will approve July minutes and discuss the logistics of switching Media's trash pickups to once a week. The group will also review a list of potential solar installation candidates and update the community on the status of a polystyrene ban.

• Approval of July minutes
• Review of potential solar installation candidates
• Trash pickup frequency discussion (1x/week)
• Polystyrene ban update
• Bicycle Friendly Community update

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission will discuss a SALDO application to consolidate two existing properties at 350 S Providence Road into a single lot and construct a 482-square-foot addition. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, a FBZ subcommittee update, and public comment.

• SALDO application for 350 S Providence Rd: consolidate two lots into one and add 482 SF addition
• Review and accept minutes from June 2026
• FBZ Subcommittee update (discussion only)

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board will discuss old business including garden tours, Fourth of July, and pick-up volleyball. New business includes a vote for a new board member, planning movie nights for July through September, and discussing August 4th events, including a potential board meeting and National Night Out. The board will also address movie screen requests, Porchfest, and merchandise for volleyball and Porchfest.

• Vote for a new board member
• Movie nights scheduled for July, August, and September
• August 4th events: potential board meeting and National Night Out
• Porchfest planning
• Merchandise for volleyball and Porchfest

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from police and fire chiefs, discuss body camera and street camera programs, and consider new business including vape shop regulations, motorized scooter rules, and follow-ups on mass gathering permits. Old business includes concerns about the Pride crosswalk. Public comment will be heard.

• Body camera and street camera updates from Police Department
• Discussion on vape shop regulations
• Discussion on motorized scooters
• Pride crosswalk concerns (old business)
• Baltimore Pike/Radnor concerns from Council meeting

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a potential switch to once-a-week trash pickup, a film permit request, community garden design, and planning for a parking garage. All items are under discussion; no decisions have been made.

• Once-A-Week Trash Pickup Discussion
• Film Permit
• Community Garden Design
• Parking Garage Planning
• Old Business

Community Development Committee

The Media Community Development Committee will meet on June 23, 2026, to discuss several zoning and land-use items. These include a proposed revision to allowed uses in the State Street District, a draft grease ordinance, and a lot consolidation and land development plan at 350 S. Providence Road. A seasonal outdoor dining ordinance draft is also on the agenda.

• Discuss uses by right in the State Street District
• Grease ordinance draft and AQUA update
• 350 S. Providence Road – Lot Consolidation and Land Development
• Seasonal Outdoor Dining Ordinance Draft

Borough Council

The Borough Council is conducting a public hearing to present the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a presentation of the plan and a period for public comment.

• Presentation of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan

The Borough Council conducted a public hearing to review the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Project manager Adam Tecza presented recommendations on roadway safety, housing affordability, and industrial district modernization. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the hearing.

Borough Council

Council will vote on adopting the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range land-use guide. They will also consider amending the parking ordinance to add the 100 block of N. Lemon Street to the Residential Street Parking Program, approve a $2,500 contract for State Street curbside strategies, and ratify mass gathering permits for Juneteenth and Vacation Bible School events. Other actions include selling surplus vehicles, hiring a part-time police administrative specialist, and approving a lease agreement with Brick n Brew Deck.

• Adoption of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance amendment adding 100 block of N. Lemon Street to Residential Street Parking Program
• Approval of $2,500 proposal from Carroll Engineering for State Street Curbside Strategies
• Ratification of mass gathering permit for Second Baptist Church Juneteenth Celebration (June 20, 2026) on Manchester Avenue
• Sale of 2007 Ford F-750 dump truck and other surplus vehicles via Municibid

Council approved the 2035 Comprehensive Plan with an amendment to remove large flats from the industrial district. Other key actions included approving a curbside management study for State Street and accepting increased grant funding for the Ridge Road Stormwater Project.

• Adopted 2035 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Carroll Engineering proposal for State Street curbside study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-49 increasing Ridge Road Stormwater grant funding to $865,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized adding 100 block of North Lemon Street to Residential Street Parking Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-50 supporting PA House Bill 1834 Data Center Act (unanimous)
• Approved five-year lease with Brick & Brew for Plum Street outdoor deck (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1995 Kubota tractor, 2007 Ford F-750, and 2014 Ford SUV via Municibid (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Stephanie Meehan as Part-Time Police Administrative Specialist (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Media Borough Transportation Committee will meet to discuss several items, including parking for Delaware County employees, an update on a bollard project, a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application, and a traffic calming announcement. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda. The committee will be reviewing these topics for potential action.

• Delaware County Employee Parking
• Bollard Project Update
• Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Application
• Traffic Calming Announcement

Borough Council

Media Borough Council will vote on adopting the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and consider amendments to the Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance and perpendicular signage rules in the State Street District. The council will also review mass gathering permit applications for Juneteenth and Vacation Bible School events, and decide on selling borough vehicles and equipment. Several resolutions and a hiring are on the agenda.

• Consider adoption of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Amendments to Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance and perpendicular signage ordinance
• Mass gathering permits for Second Baptist Church Juneteenth (June 20) and First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School (July 13-17)
• Sale of Kubota tractor, dump truck, and Codes SUV
• Resolution requesting PSAB support for community choice aggregation (CCA) act

Borough Council expressed support for selling a tractor, dump truck, and SUV via MuniciBid. Council also favored a VFW request to paint house numbers on curbs and the hiring of a part-time Police Administrative Specialist. Several ordinances and leases were discussed but remained under review.

• Supported declaring Kubota tractor, dump truck, and Code Enforcement SUV as surplus for sale
• Supported VFW request to paint house numbers on curbs
• Supported hiring Stephanie Mehhan as part-time Police Administrative Specialist
• Supported Juneteenth Celebration mass gathering permit for June 20, 2026
• Denied zoning hearing board application for 32 W. 7th Street

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss a sidewalk mailer, receive updates on PECO work on North Orange Street and at 205/207 South Avenue, and conduct tree evaluations at several resident-requested properties. Public comment will be heard.

• Tree evaluations at six properties: 521 N. Monroe St., 200 block N. Plum St., Borough Hall on 3rd St., 28 W. 4th St., 601 N. Olive St., and 500 N. Jackson St.
• Update on PECO work on North Orange Street
• Update on 205/207 South Avenue
• Sidewalk mailer outreach discussion
• Public comment period

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission is meeting on February 3, 2026. The main item is a review of Ordinance No. 311.E-41 to allow projecting signs in the ROA District. The commission will also receive an update on the FBZ review and hear public comment.

• Review of Ordinance No. 311.E-41 to allow projecting signs in the ROA District
• FBZ Review Update (no details provided)
• Public Comment period
• Council Liaison Report
• Review and accept minutes from May 2026

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, hear committee updates, and review the budget balance. Old business includes scheduling and volunteers for June events like Outdoor Movie Night and the Fun Run. New business covers a subcommittee protocol, the Fourth of July detail plan, board member applications, and event crew volunteers.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• June event schedule: 6/6 Outdoor Movie Night, 6/13 Garden Tours, 6/16 Dine Around, 6/19 Fun Run
• New subcommittee protocol discussion
• Detail plan for July 4th celebrations
• Board member applications and event crew volunteer recruitment

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will review a variance application from Hemlock & The Elm Designs LLC for property at 32 West Seventh Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear setback from 20 feet to 6 feet in an R-1 district. A public hearing will be held.

• Variance request from Section 311-B.57.C for a 6-foot rear setback where 20 feet is required at 32 West Seventh Street.

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee will discuss several items including a proposed switch to once-a-week trash pickup, the Media Youth Center Sports Court Project, and non-profit rental agreements. They will also consider selling a Kubota tractor and a lease for the Brick/Brew Deck. A restoration project for Philip Green is also on the agenda.

• Media Youth Center Sports Court Project
• Non-Profit Rental Agreements
• Once-a-Week Trash Pickup Discussion
• Philip Green Restoration Project
• PW Equipment Sales- Kubota Tractor

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss several items including reinstating seasonal outdoor dining licensing, a response from Ocean City Coffee regarding plastic straws, and scheduling of projecting sign reviews. Also on the agenda are results from first FOG site visits and a noise complaint at Jefferson & South Avenue.

• Reinstating seasonal outdoor dining licensing
• Ocean City Coffee plastic straws response
• Projecting signs review schedule for June Planning Commission and Borough Council
• AQUA FOG first site visits results
• Noise complaint at Jefferson & South Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider awarding a $474,405 construction contract for Ridge Road Phase II to JMC, along with several ordinance amendments and grant actions. They will also ratify a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant contract for the Plum Street Mall and authorize a Safe Streets 4 All grant application for the 5 Points intersection. Numerous event permits for parades and festivals are also on the agenda.

• Bid award for Ridge Road Phase II to JMC for $474,405
• Ratification of RACP grant contract for Plum Street Mall
• Authorization of SS4A grant application for 5 Points intersection and Baltimore Avenue planning
• Ordinance No. 1178 amending the Residential Parking Program
• Ordinance No. 1179 amending sign ordinance to allow perpendicular signage in State Street District

The Borough Council approved the April bill payments, a $474,405 contract for the Ridge Road Phase II stormwater project, and multiple mass gathering permits for 2026 events. The council also unanimously adopted amendments to the Residential Parking Program and the Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance.

• Approved April bill payments (unanimous)
• Awarded Ridge Road Phase II contract to JMC Contractors ($474,405) (unanimous)
• Adopted Residential Parking Program amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Flyers Rally Bus (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Media Arts Council mural (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Memorial Day Parade (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Delco Pride Parade (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee will review the March 2026 financial statements and hear department updates. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no specific votes, ordinances, or contracts listed.

• Review of March 2026 financial statements
• Department updates

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council approved a resolution on Community Choice Aggregation and recommended it to Borough Council. They discussed a Travel Options Program grant for a comprehensive bicycle plan, a Ridge Road Stormwater Project that may include a community garden, and logistics for switching to one-day-a-week trash pickup. Updates were given on polystyrene ban enforcement starting in July and various other environmental initiatives.

• Approved and recommended Community Choice Aggregation resolution to Borough Council
• Awarded Travel Options Program (TOP) grant for comprehensive bicycle plan
• Ridge Road Stormwater Project may include a community garden
• Discussion on logistics for switching to one-day-a-week trash pickup (Public Works meeting May 27)
• Polystyrene ban enforcement goes into effect in July