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Union City council discusses parking-ordinance changes; police describes license-plate-reader capabilities
Summary
Council discussed proposed changes to parking in Municipal Lot No. 2 and heard Police Chief David Pernice describe License Plate Reader capabilities and public-safety benefits. Zoning changes related to small games of chance and pools in adjoining lots were deferred pending solicitor review.
At its June 25 meeting, Union City Borough Council discussed proposed amendments to the parking ordinance that would change front-end parking arrangements in Municipal Lot No. 2 and asked staff to review angled-lot layouts before any ordinance change is considered.
Police Chief David Pernice described the borough’s License Plate Reader (LPR) capabilities during the discussion, saying the system "showed videos," that it can be used to search plates on the system and "assist in an investigation anywhere in the country," and that "it helps to better protect the community as well." Council directed Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips to review the lot layout with angled parking as part of the evaluation.
Council also considered proposed zoning amendments related to small games of chance and allowing pools in vacant adjoining lots but decided to postpone discussion until the solicitor can attend and provide legal guidance.
Why it matters: changes to parking configurations and the adoption or formal regulation of LPR technology would affect how public parking is managed and how police investigate vehicle-related incidents. Deferring zoning language until legal counsel is present preserves procedural safeguards and ensures the solicitor can advise on enforceability and any licensing requirements.
What happens next: staff will return with lot-layout options and the solicitor’s written input; no ordinance changes were adopted at the June 25 meeting.
