Garfield Heights public meetings in 2024

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on December 9, 2024. The council will consider and vote on multiple ordinances, including final appropriations for the current fiscal year and appropriations for 2025, participation in NEORSD sewer programs, new fees for temporary storage bins, adjustments to point-of-sale inspection fees, a certificate of occupancy amendment, authorization for McCracken Road repairs, and the purchase of 28 police car radios.

• Ordinance 88-2024: Authorizes payment to Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District and NEORSD for public education on conservation.
• Ordinance 93-2024: Authorizes engineering plans and bidding for McCracken Road repairs, funded by Cuyahoga County 50/50 grant and city funds.
• Ordinance 94-2024: Authorizes participation in NEORSD Community Cost Share Program for South Parkway storm/sanitary sewer reconstruction.
• Ordinance 95-2024: Final appropriations for city expenditures for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
• Ordinance 97-2024: Authorizes purchase of 28 Motorola APX4500 mobile radios for the Police Department.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on November 25, 2024. Three ordinances are on the agenda, each declared an emergency: one amends the city's non-union pay plan, another authorizes applying for a body-worn camera grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, and the third authorizes applying for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The council will also handle routine matters such as minutes, committee reports, and citizen communications.

• Ordinance 85-2024: Amends the city's Plan of Classification and Compensation for non-union pay positions.
• Ordinance 86-2024: Authorizes application for a Body-Worn Camera Grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.
• Ordinance 87-2024: Authorizes application for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including equipment purchases and service agreements. The meeting includes a resolution to appoint a director for the Community Diversion Program.

• Purchase of one 2025 Mack MD7 truck through M&K Truck Centers (Ordinance 81-2024)
• Agreement with OHM Advisors for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District compliance (Ordinance 82-2024)
• Sale and disposal of municipally owned property (Ordinance 83-2024)
• Renewal of agreement with Cuyahoga County for the Community Diversion Program (Ordinance 84-2024)
• Appointment of Jennifer Sopkovich as Director of the Community Diversion Program (Resolution 31-2024)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is holding a caucus and regular meeting on October 28. Key legislation includes a proposed six-month moratorium on new smoke and vape establishments, an update to the Community Relations Committee ordinance, and a road reconstruction agreement with Cuyahoga County for McCracken Road. The meeting also covers standard procedural items.

• Ordinance 80-2024: Six-month moratorium on licenses/permits for smoke and vape shops
• Ordinance 79-2024: County cooperation for reconstruction of McCracken Road from East 119th to East 113th Street; county to contribute up to $250,000 against $557,575 estimated cost
• Ordinance 78-2024: Amending Chapter 136 to restructure the Community Relations Committee (9 members, 2-year terms, resident requirement)

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Garfield Heights Legislation Committee will meet to discuss four specific legislative topics. The body will review proposed rules regarding property registration, environmental setbacks, and business operations.

• Vacant property registration legislation
• Wetland setback legislation
• CRC legislation
• Vape shops

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Garfield Heights Finance Committee has scheduled a meeting for July 9, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers. This notice is procedural and provides only the time and location for the meeting. No specific agenda items or topics were listed in the document.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is reviewing multiple ordinances regarding local infrastructure and public safety. These items include accepting various crime reduction and technology grants, as well as authorizing contracts for park equipment and fire station repairs. The council also plans to renew a community service work crew agreement.

• Playground design and equipment installation at the Frank J. Debelak Recreation Area
• Renewal of Court Community Service contract for cleanup and landscaping up to $79,160
• Acceptance of the Violent Crime Reduction Grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
• New air-conditioning unit installation for Fire Station #1 via Relmac Mechanical, LLC
• Engineering tasks for the Garfield Heights Civic Center Parking Project