City Council Meeting 6/22/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council meeting of Reading, PA, held on June 22, 2026, included extensive public comments on various community concerns such as illegal fireworks, zoning amendments, and business development challenges. Key procurement and budget-related actions included the approval of multiple contract awards and resolutions: a $142,812.76 renewal for security software, a $131,825.36 renewal for HPE server software support, and a $253,187 contract for critical parts for the solids handling process from Sherwood Logan and Associates. Additionally, contracts were awarded for the Healthy Homes and Older Adults Home Modification Program totaling over $2.6 million from the Community Development budget. The council also authorized a multimodal transportation grant application for $2,017,000 with a local match of $606,253 for parking upgrades on Penn Street. The council approved the appointment of Michael Fromm to the CRIS board and enacted zoning ordinances including a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) overlay to encourage downtown redevelopment. A motion was passed to withdraw several proposed referendum ordinances due to procedural issues with the Charter Review Commission. Discussions also addressed public safety concerns, including the presence of police officers at meetings and enforcement of city ordinances. The meeting concluded with council reports and acknowledgments of community events and ongoing projects.