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The Burn Off the Bird 5K, proposed to start and end at the Recreation Center on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2025, with brief street closures on Franklin Avenue and Fillmore Street, was approved on the condition that organizers provide a valid certificate of insurance naming the borough as additional insured. The motion to approve was moved by Mr. Moore and seconded by Miss Dugan; the motion carried 7-0-1.

Council also approved a TCE application for the Firebird Festival at Veterans Park on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, with Maori Road closures between Saint Mary
nd Northridge Drive from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., conditioned on receipt of fees and an appropriate certificate of insurance naming the borough as additional insured. During discussion, Mr. Moore said an earlier plan to count attendees at the site was deemed impractical and that organizers and public-safety departments would instead put procedures in place to avoid overpopulation at the venue. The Firebird Festival motion passed 7-0-1, with Miss Berkley recorded as abstaining.

Why it matters: Event approvals authorize public gatherings that require coordination with public safety, street closures and insurance compliance. Council and parks staff said they will continue to work with event organizers and public-safety departments to implement procedures to manage capacity and safety.

Speakers associated with these items included Mr. Moore (mover) and Miss Dugan (second); the record includes specific conditions on insurance and fees and notes coordination between event organizers and borough public-safety departments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 8, 2025 – Borough Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved temporary community event permits for the Burn Off the Bird 5K (Nov. 25) and the Firebird Festival (Dec. 13) with insurance and safety conditions; the Firebird Festival approval recorded a 7-0-1 vote with Miss Berkley abstaining.","taxTitle","Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71496,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175222,"Council adopts revised busking rules in Chapter 13 amendment",68,1667000,1735420,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360051-f7939137dacaaffce7f12cec56571c47&start=1667&end=1735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360051-f7939137dacaaffce7f12cec56571c47/thumbnail_1667000.jpg","/articles/6175222/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Council-adopts-revised-busking-rules-in-Chapter-13-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175222-c7cbed2e9d311c540fae2290890bad68/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552585&Signature=IVpEsMH2bm~jxdNrBWEsE9QC-b7wnZSSS1q~WDTO-NYsZddrzEYsLmD~zeSjG6GSlmph~xSR3Th-y3Y~19DH-5qX6sXEKpzJArGACPJLCLCFALrjBDLsrovveci0KUrIoF9SGHTHcM3DqLThTIyZzZ3s72GAZw8WkrqlIgb07fWBZQospukO29oeffFE9prptgXMidxbsBMN6cqrjzGJYa~Ole1fyHp-ZLujxynA0KYQ-QmSsJQmjkpvefl74xewp3XT2ehe4WMIa34ujmpHIDRKW0zt7TW8mspZSzsdPZIKdRiy2anPEcT~Jk0XGFaCJYEagVxqJeWSoAZqV5oFhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council voted 8-0 on July 8 to adopt an amendment to Chapter 13 (license permits and general business regulations, Part 5) that revises rules governing performers and street-level activity. The motion to adopt was moved by Miss Berkley and seconded by Mr. Strenfell.

Council materials indicate the draft was duly advertised and was shared with the Chester County Law Library and \"Pasta Mercury\" for public review. Council members and staff said the policy committee worked with members of the busking community and borough staff to refine the ordinance language to reduce potential interference with performers while addressing safety and permitting considerations.

Why it matters: The amendment formalizes rules governing public performances and related permit requirements. Council members described the outcome as a collaborative revision driven by staff research and direct input from the performing community; the meeting record shows members praised the committee and staff for that work. The ordinance will be posted with the adopted text and any accompanying guidance for performers.

No substantive dissent was recorded at the meeting. Staff and the policy committee will manage implementation and provide any application procedures or forms required under the ordinance.","Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 13 (license permits and general business regulations, Part 5) intended to regulate street performance while reducing undue interference with performers; the ordinance was adopted 8-0 after staff and community input.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175226,"Council approves 2025 paving contract, wastewater sludge disposal and parking truck purchase",86,1452020,1538640,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360051-f7939137dacaaffce7f12cec56571c47&start=1452&end=1538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360051-f7939137dacaaffce7f12cec56571c47/thumbnail_1452020.jpg","/articles/6175226/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-2025-paving-contract-wastewater-sludge-disposal-and-parking-truck-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175226-c72c8f32806dd235372cb355467fa7e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552585&Signature=HMi439L3YZFfQyaDeZIk7EobI8joBubtmNmDfV9mXr3HSwk0ZOc5joVPT9i49~~~DZ0mACFDSCIQGdiMFHrBVBuKs4zz8ox~rs5h8tpDcUXc9hdTjGInYGeGNEck6XdHBb-0ZJzRyzQl1hDNWVz0I6M-7RAali-zaPyWtqXMZQdCXDN04tVyVk91~qo1iFHq~q0w1MhNCC~qqDuv1OaHmboNGxRPzJpIeMjlyjtB5Ru0DSIDA~8i4uje47N3uE5e4S8VUZhTkmNTHUK2R~kvHfw0MZwkuFiytI2kDcbR07Yb8hevsrBCKtJlVmP6owH7scKG4X0eaCxAV-EmGI5BMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council approved three procurement and budget items on July 8, including a low-bid award for street paving, a multi-year wastewater sludge disposal contract, and a parking-fund purchase for a parking enforcement truck.

The council voted 8-0 to award the 2025 paving contract to Innovative Constructive Services in the amount of $110,440.80 as the lowest responsible bidder. Miss Berkley moved the paving motion and Mr. Weiss seconded it.

Council also approved a contract for disposal of wastewater sludge with Synagro Central LLC. The bid motion, moved by Miss Moore and seconded by Miss Berkley, described line-item prices in the motion: $119,760 for the balance of 2025 and for 2026; $123,360 for option year 2027; and $127,056 for option year 2028. The motion carried.

On finance, council approved a budget increase of $40,000 from the parking fund balance to purchase a 2025 Ford Ranger for the parking department. The motion was moved by Ms. Dugan and seconded by Ms. Berkley and passed 8-0.

Why it matters: The paving award funds immediate roadway maintenance, the sludge contract secures biosolids management for the borough
nd includes option years at specified prices, and the parking-fund appropriation completes the acquisition of a vehicle for parking operations. Council members asked for clarification on the sludge contract period and pricing during discussion; staff explained the multi-year structure and that market offers are limited in this sector.

Speakers recorded during these motions included Miss Berkley, Mr. Weiss, Miss Moore and Ms. Dugan; the official motions and dollar amounts are captured in the meeting record.","Council awarded the 2025 paving contract to Innovative Constructive Services for $110,440.80, approved a wastewater sludge disposal contract with Synagro Central LLC with multi-year pricing, and authorized a $40,000 budget increase from the parking fund to buy a 2025 Ford Ranger.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175232,"Council schedules comprehensive zoning rewrite for public hearing",395,375268,770550,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360051-f7939137dacaaffce7f12cec56571c47&start=375&end=770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360051-f7939137dacaaffce7f12cec56571c47/thumbnail_375268.jpg","/articles/6175232/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Council-schedules-comprehensive-zoning-rewrite-for-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175232-d6593e4ddbdb312f074570d2d7be553d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552585&Signature=VJN3CfX3yZJXCNCLUjjMI22t6osgwsNLvnF5tm047A-q~lRQC12R6AMDCVfR7-7gJkHL3ln1pMM3fdtcnrD4KCRhLARZ3eFFrmlW0B9Z0Bc0sjZhryEpkVI-pXN72s7Fd6Tx3gzXQ2sXBDuGneRFr-b-rzB7eHO7eG5ViR6EhM8ulf18hZ9w0jNg3-b~wwbGJA4bOTq2c2roTRhq7XPd6t-8dqGeaFaQ-ZKs7kTntTHGO64TgAp-yPf0McXxPupTiDlTNmXSGv2Q1F0tvAtIgyj7WyLSwtyJChZdcya7TrjIia0c2zCC5YEPIOo0Y~EaCood22FEEc2BUhCPcz8Saw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council voted 8-0 on July 8 to schedule and advertise a repeal-and-replace amendment to Chapter 27 (zoning attachment and borough zoning map), advancing a two-year zoning task force review to the public-hearing stage. The motion to schedule and advertise the ordinance was moved by Miss Berkley and seconded by Mr. Weiss and passed by voice vote.

The action begins a public review process; because the change is to the zoning ordinance, the borough must advertise the proposal twice and hold a formal hearing when the ordinance returns for consideration. Judith Goldstein, the planner presenting the draft on behalf of Gilmore Associates, said the project was funded in part by a VPP grant from Chester County and that the “overall goal is to make your zoning ordinance generally consistent with your newly adopted comprehensive plan from 2022.”

Why it matters: The draft is intended to align the ordinance with the 2022 comprehensive plan and with the Chester County plan Landscapes 3, which identifies Phoenixville as a growth area and urban center. Council members and staff said the update is meant to clarify standards, accommodate current planning policy, and address regulatory gaps identified in an audit for compliance with the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).

Key changes described by the planner include updates to the ordinance purpose and objectives; a wholesale review and cleanup of definitions (deleting obsolete definitions and adding needed terms); amendments to district regulations for clarity and consistency; and targeted use regulations. The draft adds specific use regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and includes provisions the MPC requires for forestry and mineral extraction uses. Off-street parking rules were updated, with new language to accommodate electric-vehicle parking. The draft also removes several design standards the planner said were more appropriate for subdivision and land-development regulations than zoning, and it adds reasonable-accommodation provisions to reflect obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.

The planner said the task force held roughly 10 advertised meetings and convened a public workshop in February that about 20 residents attended. The public workshop produced comments that led to revisions in the draft; Goldstein told council that some suggestions were adopted and some were not, depending on scope and consistency with the comprehensive plan and MPC.

Map changes: The planner said no entirely new zoning districts were created or renamed, but several parcels were proposed to move into existing district categories, including town center, neighborhood center, mixed-use growth, residential infill and industrial. Council and staff said details and parcel-level map changes will be available on the borough project page and in the ordinance materials posted online.

Next steps: If advertised as scheduled, the draft will be reviewed at the borough planning commission meeting this month and later returned to council for a required public hearing and formal consideration. Staff told council they expect consideration in August but that scheduling depends on planning commission and county reviews.

Speakers quoted or referenced above spoke during the zoning item at the July 8 meeting and are recorded in the official meeting materials.","Phoenixville Borough Council voted 8-0 to schedule and advertise a repeal and replacement of Chapter 27 of the borough zoning ordinance, including a revised zoning map and a public review process that will include planning commission review and a required public hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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