Media, Pennsylvania
Upcoming
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
Recent meetings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Borough Council
The Council will hear a presentation on a Baltimore Avenue parking garage and consider several grant applications, including a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) contract for Plum Street Mall and a Safe Streets 4 All grant for the 5 Points intersection. Council will also vote on amendments to the Residential Parking Program ordinance, award a $474,405 contract for Ridge Road Phase II to JMC, and consider multiple mass gathering permits for events such as the Memorial Day Parade, Delco Pride Parade, and World Cup watch parties. Additionally, they will consider zoning board applications, sign ordinance amendments, and appointments.
- Baltimore Avenue parking garage presentation
- Consider execution of RACP grant contract for Plum Street Mall
- Consider applying to Safe Streets 4 All grant for 5 points intersection and Baltimore Avenue planning
- Consider awarding Ridge Road Phase II to JMC for $474,405
- Consider amendments to the Residential Parking Program ordinance
Recreation Board
The Media Recreation Board will discuss planning for several upcoming events, including the Spring Yard Sale Weekend, Outdoor Movie Nights, Garden Tours, a Kids Fun Fun event on June 12, Fourth of July celebrations, and Summer Volleyball. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public comment, committee updates, and a budget balance review. All items are at the discussion stage unless otherwise noted.
- Spring Yard Sale Weekend (old business)
- Outdoor Movie Nights sign ups
- Garden Tours
- Kids Fun Fun on June 12
- Fourth of July planning
Planning Commission
The Media Borough Planning Commission will review a zoning application for 32 W 7th Street requesting an encroachment to allow a non-covered deck with a rear-yard setback of 6 feet, instead of the required 20 feet. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and a subcommittee update. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Zoning application: 32 W 7th Street – request to reduce rear-yard setback from 20 ft to 6 ft for an attached non-covered deck (Section 311.B-57).
- Review and accept minutes from April 2026.
- FBZ Sub Committee update and Council Liaison report.
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will receive an update on Media Fellowship House's affordable housing programs. They will consider a dimensional variance request at 32 W 7th Street for a rear yard deck. Other items include enforcement of sidewalk dining and plastic straws, a potential yoga studio at 47 East State Street, and a possible resolution on data centers.
- Update on Media Fellowship House affordable housing programs
- Dimensional variance request for rear deck at 32 W 7th Street
- Sidewalk dining enforcement discussion
- Potential yoga studio at 47 East State Street
- Possible data centers resolution
Zoning Hearing Board
The Media Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a reorganization of its members and solicitor. The board will also review variance applications for 134 East Third Street and a special exception/variance request for 115 West State Street.
- 134 East Third Street: Variance requests for building coverage, rear yard setback, and roof pitches
- 115 West State Street: Special exception to enlarge a nonconforming structure
- 115 West State Street: Variance request regarding parking space requirements
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider ratification of a Flyers Rally Bus permit at Veterans Square on April 20, and discuss permits for a State Street Crosswalk TouchUp, Memorial Day Parade, Pride Parade, World Cup Watch Party and Final, Halloween Parade, and Veteran's Day Parade. The committee will also receive reports from the Mayor, Police Department (including body camera/street camera updates), and Fire Department (including EMS updates).
- Ratification of Flyers Rally Bus permit, April 20, 4-5 pm, Veterans Square
- State Street Crosswalk TouchUp permit by MAC, May 24 (rain May 31), 9 am-4 pm
- Memorial Day Parade permit, May 25, 10-11:30 am
- Pride Parade permit (UDTJ), June 6, 12:30-1:30 pm
- World Cup Final permit on Olive between Baker and State, July 19, 1-5 pm
Properties and Public Works Committee
The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several agenda items, including the Ridge Road Stormwater Project, a parking garage analysis, and a composting grant. They will also consider a film permit, a parking lot rental, and permission to sell borough vehicles.
- Ridge Road Stormwater Project
- Parking Garage Analysis Review
- Composting Grant
- West End Flats Parking Lot Rental
- Permission to sell Borough Vehicles
Borough Council
The Borough Council will weigh several actions at its April 16 meeting, including authorizing the solicitor to advertise converting Gayley and Church streets to residential parking, amending the zoning code for perpendicular signage in the State Street District, and appointing two members to the Media Business Authority. The council will also consider mass gathering permits for a school block party and a downhill derby, and a grant application for planning at Plum Street North and South. Bills totaling $335,404.78 are scheduled for approval.
- Authorize solicitor to amend and advertise changing Gayley Street and Church Street to residential parking
- Authorize solicitor to amend zoning code to allow perpendicular signage in State Street District
- Resolution #2026-38 and #2026-39 appointing Joshua Young and Bill Tyson to the Media Business Authority (terms expiring 12/31/28)
- Mass gathering permit for Media Elementary School End of Year Block Party (May 29, 2026, Edgmont Street between Front and State Streets)
- Resolution #2026-40 grant application to DCNR's C2P2 program for planning at Plum Street North and South
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will consider an ordinance amendment to designate portions of Gayley Street, Church Street, and the 100 block of N. Lemon Street as residential parking. They will also discuss resident requests for a Gayley Street sidewalk and pedestrian crossing signs at Jefferson/Vernon, consider a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application, and announce traffic calming measures.
- Ordinance amendment to change parking on Gayley Street, Church Street, and 100 block of N. Lemon Street to residential parking
- Resident requests: Gayley Street sidewalk repairs and pedestrian crossing signs at Jefferson/Vernon
- Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application
- Traffic calming announcement
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission will discuss updates to the Shade Tree Ordinance with Borough Arborist Mike Dunn, consider potential tree removal or replacement at 205/207 South Ave and a removal evaluation at 409/411 W. Jefferson, and review a sidewalk replacement leaflet involving root cuts at Front and Lemon streets. Other items include heritage tree signage, Skip's list (AQUA, bare root, education), and resident requests.
- Shade Tree Ordinance update with Mike Dunn
- Potential tree removal/replacement at 205/207 South Ave (Mr. Burroughs)
- Removal evaluation at 409/411 W. Jefferson
- Sidewalk replacement leaflet with root cuts at Front and Lemon
- Heritage tree sign discussion (Barry)
Environmental Advisory Council
The Environmental Advisory Council reviews road salt testing that found elevated chloride levels in two Media streams, discusses the LNG Terminal Resolution passed by Borough Council, and considers a composting grant application due in May. Updates are also given on Bird Town, Bee City, leaf blower bans in neighboring townships, and new sustainable storefronts.
- Road salt testing in Gayley Run and Broomalls Run found chloride levels up to 423 ppm, exceeding normal limits.
- Media Borough Council passed a resolution opposing the proposed LNG terminal; Nether Providence and Lansdowne considering similar resolutions.
- EAC is preparing a grant application due in May, likely focused on composting.
- Three new sustainable storefronts recognized: Bryn Mawr Running Club, Townhouse, and Little People Consignment.
- Allie Garrett reported on Wawa's food waste programs and the possibility of a summer intern researching Climate Action Plans.
Borough Council
The Borough Council will consider authorizing the Solicitor to draft amendments to change Gayley Street, Church Street, and the 100 block of N. Lemon Street to residential parking, and to amend the zoning code for perpendicular signage in the State Street District. They will also review mass gathering permits for a school block party and a downhill derby event, as well as appointments to the Media Business Authority. The meeting includes reports from the manager, engineer, solicitor, and mayor, including a proclamation for Arbor Day.
- Consider authorizing solicitor to amend and advertise changing Gayley Street, Church Street, and 100 block N. Lemon Street to residential parking
- Consider authorizing solicitor to amend and advertise zoning code to allow perpendicular signage in State Street District
- Consider mass gathering permit for Media Elementary School End of Year Block Party (May 29, Edgmont Street between Front and State)
- Consider mass gathering permit for Delco Downhill Derby (September 26, Edgmont Street between State and Fifth)
- Consider appointments of Joshua Young and Bill Tyson to the Media Business Authority
Recreation Board
The Recreation Board will review standing items including minutes and budget balance, and discuss old business from the Spring Egg Hunt. New business includes setting protocols, defining board roles, and determining budgets for the Senior Dine Around, Outdoor Movies, and Rec @ DUTS programs.
- Senior Dine Around budget and limits
- Outdoor Movies budget, volunteer coordination, and title selection
- Rec @ DUTS schedule, budget, and volunteer interest
- Spring Egg Hunt follow-up as old business
- Board Meeting Protocol and Board Roles discussion
Planning Commission
The Media Borough Planning Commission will review a zoning application from Collins Management to add a fifth floor at 115 W State St for a single-family residential apartment unit, requesting a special exception to enlarge a non-conforming structure. The commission will also receive a presentation on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Edit and an update from the FBZ Sub Committee. Public comment and a council liaison report are scheduled.
- Zoning application for 115 W State St – fifth-floor addition for single-family residential use, seeking special exception for non-conforming structure enlargement
- 2026 Comprehensive Plan Edit Presentation
- FBZ (Form Based Zoning) Sub Committee Update