Mayfield Heights public meetings in 2025

Architectural Board of Review

The December 18, 2025, meeting of the Architectural Board of Review was canceled because there were no applications to review.

The Mayfield Heights Architectural Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was canceled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Dec 15, 2025 was cancelled because no requests to appear were received. No agenda items were considered.

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, was canceled. The cancellation occurred because there were no requests to appear.

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, was canceled. No requests to appear were received, and therefore no decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It adopted Ordinance 2025-31, amending the city’s income‑tax ordinance to specify permissible uses of proceeds, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-32, amending the appropriations ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31 2025, also unanimously. Finally, the council authorized the sale of a 2018 Ford Explorer police vehicle (VIN 1FM5K8AR7JGB47366) with unanimous support.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-31 amending income‑tax purposes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-32 amending FY 2025‑26 appropriations (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 2018 Ford Explorer police vehicle (VIN 1FM5K8AR7JGB47366) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025 was cancelled. No requests to appear were received, so no items were discussed or decided.

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding a new cybersecurity program and a change order for TMS Engineers Inc. Members will also consider an ordinance for fiscal year 2026 appropriations and a motion to seek design services for the ODOT Mayfield Road construction project.

• Resolution 2025-64: Implementation of a City Cybersecurity Program
• Resolution 2025-65: Change Order No.1 with TMS Engineers Inc.
• Ordinance 2025-29: Appropriations for expenses through December 31, 2026
• Motion to issue an RFQ for design services for the ODOT Mayfield Road construction project
• Resolution 2025-63: Support for Zonta Club of Cleveland campaign

The council approved the November 10 meeting minutes and adopted three resolutions supporting a violence‑against‑women campaign, a city cybersecurity program, and a change order with TMS Engineers. It also passed two ordinances—one for FY 2026 appropriations and another updating the codified ordinances. A motion to issue an RFQ for design services on the ODOT Mayfield Road project was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-63 supporting Zonta Club anti‑violence campaign (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-64 implementing a city cybersecurity program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-65 authorizing Change Order No. 1 with TMS Engineers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-29 appropriations for fiscal year ending Dec 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-30 updating the Codified Ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved motion to issue an RFQ for design services for the ODOT Mayfield Road project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider three new business applications at its November 20, 2025 meeting. Application ABR25-031 is a signage request for Ace Lighting Services at 30071 Cedar Road. Application ABR25-032 seeks approval for exterior alterations to Dave & Buster’s at 1345 SOM Center Road. Application ABR25-033 proposes a canopy over an ATM for Navy FCU at 5945 Mayfield Road.

• ABR25-031 – signage for Ace Lighting Services, 30071 Cedar Road
• ABR25-032 – exterior alterations for Dave & Buster’s, 1345 SOM Center Road
• ABR25-033 – canopy over ATM for Navy FCU, 5945 Mayfield Road

The board suspended reading of the October 16, 2025 minutes and approved them as written. It approved the Sher Smiles wall and monument sign drawings. It approved Dave & Buster's exterior alteration plan with conditions on EIFS, color, brick staining, band alignment, and landscaping. It approved the Navy Federal Credit Union canopy over the ATM.

• Suspended reading of Oct 16 2025 minutes and approved as written (all in favor)
• Approved Sher Smiles signage drawings (wall sign and monument sign) (all in favor)
• Approved Dave & Buster's exterior alterations with conditions: no EIFS below 10 ft, change west end to gray, stain brick, align band, include landscaping (all in favor)
• Approved Navy Federal Credit Union ATM canopy drawing (all in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission accepted the study materials and their percentage weight submitted by LOSolutions for the 2026 Police Department promotional exam. The commission also approved eliminating the efficiency portion of the exam and distributing the 10 percent points equally between the written test and the assessment. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Accepted LOSolutions study materials and weighting (all in favor)
• Eliminated efficiency portion; redistributed 10% points equally to written and assessment (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 was cancelled. No requests to appear were received, so no items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was announced by Mayor Anthony DiCicco, Chairman.

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the city's year-to-date performance. The committee will also review the proposed 2026 Budget-Ordinance No. 2025-29.

• Proposed 2026 Budget-Ordinance No. 2025-29
• Year to date performance of the City

The Finance & Audit Committee reviewed the city's Q3 2025 financial status and the proposed 2026 budget, noting a $12.9 million draw from the fund balance and $7.5 million projected property tax revenue. Members discussed revenue sources, grant funding, and department budget changes. The committee motioned to recommend that Council approve the 2026 budget, which was seconded.

• Recommended Council approve 2026 budget (motion by Miner, seconded by Snider)

Civil Service Commission

The commission cancelled the scheduled police department assessment center test. It will have IO Solutions develop a new test, removing ten efficiency points and not using a department subject‑matter expert. The written portion of the exam will use different study materials, and the police chief will not be involved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Cancelled the entire police department assessment center test
• Directed contact with IO Solutions to set dates for a new promotional test
• Removed ten efficiency points from the exam and reassigned them elsewhere
• Decided not to use a department subject‑matter expert in test development
• Assigned IO Solutions to create the new test using its own experts
• Determined the written portion of the new exam will use different study materials
• Decided the police chief will not be involved in the new exam

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been canceled. This action was taken because there were no requests to appear.

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for November 11, 2025 was canceled. No requests were presented, and therefore no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

Mayfield Heights City Council will consider several contracts for police equipment and city infrastructure. The body is also reviewing health and dental insurance quotations and the 2026 fiscal year appropriations.

• Contract for 2025 Catalano Drive Resurfacing Project with Protect-A-Cote Inc.
• Purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe and two 2026 Ford Interceptors from Lee Kinstle Chevrolet
• Contract with Archer Sign Corporation for the 2025 Wayfinding Sign Program
• Health insurance quotation from Medical Mutual of Ohio and dental insurance from Sun Life
• Ordinance for 2026 fiscal year appropriations

The Mayfield Heights City Council approved a series of emergency resolutions covering health insurance, dental benefits, wayfinding signage, police vehicle purchases, equipment upgrades, and road resurfacing. An ordinance funding the Suburban Police Anti‑Crime Network was also adopted, and a budget amendment ordinance for FY 2025 was passed. The FY 2026 appropriations ordinance was referred to the Finance Committee for first reading.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-56 (medical group health insurance) – vote 6‑0, 1 abstention
• Adopted Resolution 2025-57 (group dental benefits) – vote 6‑0, 1 abstention
• Adopted Resolution 2025-58 (Archer Sign wayfinding sign contract) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-59 (Lee Kinstle Chevrolet Tahoe for police) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-60 (Statewide Ford Interceptors for police) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-61 (Hall Public Safety Upfitters equipment) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-62 (Protect‑A‑Cote Catalano Drive resurfacing) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-27 (SPAN police anti‑crime network funding) – vote 7‑0

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission entered an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and possible litigation. After returning, the commission voted to postpone the assessment portion of the Police Department's sergeant and lieutenant promotional exams and will notify candidates, with a meeting scheduled for November 6‑7. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter and potential litigation (3-0)
• Postponed police sergeant and lieutenant promotional exams (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items or public requests were presented.

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Mayfield Heights City Council will consider three resolutions. One authorizes the mayor to contract with Classic Chevrolet to purchase a Chevrolet Tahoe and declares an emergency. Another authorizes payment to Southeast Equipment for repair of the city’s front‑end loader and also declares an emergency. The third approves a lot consolidation of multiple Cuyahoga County parcels at 6780 Mayfield Road into a single parcel. No ordinances or motions are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-53: authorize mayor to contract with Classic Chevrolet for a new Chevrolet Tahoe (emergency)
• Resolution 2025-55: authorize payment to Southeast Equipment for front‑end loader repair (emergency)
• Resolution 2025-54: approve lot consolidation of parcels at 6780 Mayfield Road into one parcel

The council approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. Three resolutions were adopted: a vehicle purchase contract, a parcel consolidation at 6780 Mayfield Road, and payment for equipment repair. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (AYES: Metyk, Ballistrea; NAYS: none)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-53 authorizing a Chevrolet Tahoe purchase (AYES: Metyk, Miner, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Snider; NAYS: none)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-54 consolidating parcels into one at 6780 Mayfield Road (AYES: Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Snider; NAYS: none)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-55 authorizing payment to Southeast Equipment for loader repair (AYES: Ballistrea, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Telban, Snider; NAYS: none)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review rebuttals regarding police promotional exams. The body will also receive an update on the Regional Fire Exam.

• Review of rebuttals for Police Promotional Exams
• Update on the Regional Fire Exam

The commission approved the September 9 and September 16 meeting minutes unanimously. For the Fire Department promotional exam, credit will be given to all applicants for Item 34 because the question was improperly written. Item 65 was confirmed correct after verification on October 22 2025. Ms. Gallo was tasked with contacting the testing company to discuss cost‑saving options. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted credit to all fire exam applicants for Item 34 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Item 65 answer as correct after verification (unanimous)
• Assigned Ms. Gallo to contact testing company to explore cost reductions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025 was cancelled because there were no requests to appear. No agenda items were considered.

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider four new applications for exterior alterations or signage at commercial properties. The items include an exterior window addition for All Around Children at 1233 SOM Center Road and signage requests for Homegoods, Ohio Hot Tub & Sauna, and Planet Fitness at the listed addresses. The board will discuss and vote on each application during the meeting.

• ABR25-027 – Anthony Cerny, All Around Children, 1233 SOM Center Road – exterior alteration adding windows
• ABR25-028 – Kathy Clarke, Homegoods, 1371 SOM Center Road – signage
• ABR25-029 – David Sterrett, Ohio Hot Tub & Sauna, 5826 Mayfield Road – signage
• ABR25-030 – Mark Branovic, Planet Fitness, 1594 Golden Gate Plaza – signage

The Architectural Board of Review approved the signage drawings for HomeGoods, Ohio Hot Tub & Sauna, and Planet Fitness, and approved exterior alterations for All Around Children. All motions passed unanimously. The board also suspended reading the September 18 minutes and approved them as written.

• Suspended reading of September 18 minutes and approved as written (all in favor)
• Approved HomeGoods signage drawing at 1371 SOM Center Road (all in favor)
• Approved Ohio Hot Tub & Sauna signage drawing at 5826 Mayfield Road (all in favor)
• Approved Planet Fitness signage drawing at 1594 Golden Gate Plaza with refinishing (all in favor)
• Approved All Around Children exterior alteration adding windows at 1233 SOM Center Road (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to there being no requests to appear.

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 was canceled. No requests were presented, and therefore no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Mayfield Heights City Council will vote on several emergency resolutions, including a $500,000 allocation for the Washington Boulevard Improvement Project and a contract for the 2025 Asphalt Patching & Crack Sealing Program. The council will also consider designating October 26 as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Awareness Day and authorizing payment for an ODOT project balance. Additional agenda items include motions to solicit bids for Catalano Drive resurfacing and to approve lot consolidation at 6780 Mayfield Road, as well as presentations on a proposed upscale townhome community.

• Resolution 2025-49: contract awarded to Protect-A-Cote Inc. for asphalt patching and crack sealing program
• Resolution 2025-50: $500,000 from Community Cost Shared Funds for Washington Boulevard Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-52: payment of ODOT balance due for project PID 114794
• Motion to authorize soliciting bids for Catalano Drive resurfacing
• Motion to approve lot consolidation for multiple parcels at 6780 Mayfield Road

The council approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting after Mrs. Sabetta moved to approve and Mr. Ballistrea seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor and the motion carried. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved September 22, 2025 council minutes (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission will review a request to consolidate multiple hospital parcels and consult on a proposed upscale residential townhome community with a tax increment financing district.

• Review of lot consolidation for Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital parcels on Mayfield Road
• Consultation on proposed upscale residential townhome community and TIF district
• Discussion of Parkland Blvd vacant land development (7.7 acres)

The commission voted to suspend reading the minutes of the June 16, 2025 meeting and approve them as written, with all members in favor and one abstention. They approved the lot consolidation request for Hillcrest Hospital at 6780 Mayfield Road, covering parcels 862-36-004 through 862-37-002, with unanimous affirmative votes. The commission also adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Suspended reading of June 16, 2025 minutes and approved as written (all in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved Hillcrest Hospital lot consolidation for parcels 862-36-004 through 862-37-002 (ayes: Satterlee, Horvat, Ballistrea, Gallucci, DiCicco)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Mayfield Heights City Council will consider several resolutions, including a two‑year contract with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and a request to advance real‑property tax proceeds. It will also certify tax levy amounts and rates, request emergency funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission for a capital infrastructure improvement, and approve a change order with Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. A motion will be taken to sell a 2005 International Tarastar fire department vehicle.

• Resolution 2025-44: authorize a two‑year contract with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health
• Resolution 2025-45: request the County Fiscal Officer advance real‑property taxes from levy proceeds
• Resolution 2025-46: accept tax levy amounts and rates set by the Budget Commission
• Resolution 2025-47: authorize the Mayor to seek emergency OPWC funding for a capital infrastructure project
• Resolution 2025-48: authorize Change Order No. 1 with Weatherproofing Technologies Inc.

The City Council unanimously adopted five resolutions authorizing contracts, tax advances, budget levy acceptance, emergency financial assistance, and a change order with Weatherproofing Technologies. They also approved the sale of the 2006 International Tarastar ambulance. All motions passed with all seven members voting yes and no votes recorded.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-44 authorizing a two‑year contract with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-45 requesting the County Fiscal Officer to advance real‑property tax proceeds (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-46 accepting budget levy amounts and rates, authorizing necessary tax levies (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-47 authorizing the Mayor to seek OPWC financial assistance for a capital project and declaring an emergency (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-48 authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. and declaring an emergency (7‑0)
• Approved the sale of the 2006 International Tarastar ambulance (7‑0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will consider three new business items: a resubmitted addition for the Balogh Residence at 1629 Woodhurst Avenue; an exterior painting alteration for a property at 5826 Mayfield Road; and signage for Navy Federal Credit Union at 5945 Mayfield Road.

• ABR25-015 – resubmission of an addition at 1629 Woodhurst Avenue
• ABR25-025 – exterior painting alteration at 5826 Mayfield Road
• ABR25-026 – signage proposal for Navy Federal Credit Union at 5945 Mayfield Road

The Architectural Board suspended reading of the August 21, 2025 minutes and approved them as written. It approved the revised addition drawing for the Balogh Residence at 1629 Woodhurst Avenue. It approved the exterior painting plan for Ohio Pools at 5826 Mayfield Road, noting color and signage details. It approved the signage drawing for Navy Federal Credit Union at 5945 Mayfield Road, requiring the sign to be scaled to five feet and wall cleanup.

• Suspended reading and approved August 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved revised addition drawing for Balogh Residence, 1629 Woodhurst Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved exterior painting drawing for Ohio Pools, 5826 Mayfield Road (all in favor)
• Approved signage drawing for Navy Federal Credit Union, 5945 Mayfield Road with scaling to five feet and wall cleanup (all in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will certify the police entry and lateral list, then adjourn. The meeting includes a welcome and standard procedural items.

• Certification of Police Entry/Lateral List

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It also certified the 2025 Police Officer Entry/Lateral eligibility list, which includes 17 candidates after eight incomplete applications were rejected. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified 2025 Police Officer Entry/Lateral eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission scheduled for September 15, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

The Mayfield Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025 was canceled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Civil Service Commission

The Mayfield Heights Civil Service Commission will meet on September 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. The commission will discuss the application procedure for a regional firefighter exam, including exam set‑up details. It will consider the need for tables from each participating city and the recruitment of volunteers for exam sign‑in. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Discuss regional firefighter exam application process
• Plan exam set‑up, including tables from each participating city
• Recruit volunteers for exam sign‑in and related tasks

The Civil Service Commission discussed logistics for the regional firefighter exam on September 30, 2025, and decided it would be more efficient to rent tables, noting the city already has enough chairs. Commissioners were asked to attend the exam to assist with registration, and chiefs were requested to welcome candidates. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Decided to rent tables for the regional firefighter exam (no vote recorded)
• Requested at least one commission member from each city to attend the exam
• Requested chiefs to be present to welcome exam candidates
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 was canceled because no requests to appear were received. No agenda items were considered.

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for September 9, 2025 was cancelled. No requests to appear were submitted. Consequently, no decisions were made.

City Council

The Mayfield Heights City Council will meet to hear reports from various committees and officers. The only concrete action on the agenda is a motion to authorize the solicitation of bids for a signage and wayfinding program.

• Authorization to solicit bids for signage and wayfinding program
• Reports from Building, Finance and Audit, Legislative, Public Works and Services, Recreation and Parks, and Safety and Transportation Committees
• Reports from Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission
• Public comments with a 30-minute time limit
• Acceptance of previous meeting minutes

The council approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting, the August 4, 2025 Committee of Whole meeting, and the August 4, 2025 Special Council meeting, each by unanimous vote. A motion to solicit bids for a citywide signage and wayfinding program was also adopted unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 Committee of Whole meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 Special Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for signage and wayfinding program (ayes: Telban, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Sabetta, Snider; nays: none)

City Council

The Safety and Transportation Committee approved the purchase of a brand‑new ambulance after a motion was made and seconded. The Fire Department will salvage usable parts from the old unit and list it for sale on GovDeals. The committee also approved the proposed salary increases and added bonus language for four administrative positions, with the motion carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved purchase of a new ambulance (motion passed)
• Fire Department to salvage and sell old ambulance on GovDeals
• Approved salary increase and bonus language for four admin positions (motion carried)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review approved several project drawings, rejected others, and required revisions where needed. It rejected the front porch addition drawings for 1330 Genesee Avenue and the Target signage drawings for 1285 SOM Center Road, directing both applicants to submit revised plans. All motions passed unanimously.

• Suspended reading of July 17, 2025 minutes and approved as written (all in favor)
• Rejected Patrick Moran front porch addition drawings at 1330 Genesee Avenue; revisions required (all in favor)
• Approved Brian Hibjan addition drawings at 6064 Ridgebury Blvd with specified window, door, siding, and roof changes (all in favor)
• Approved Jenny Agresta metal roof drawings at 6312 Eastondale Rd (all in favor)
• Denied Target signage drawings at 1285 SOM Center Road; required revised facade and separate signage submittals (all in favor)
• Approved Napa Auto Parts signage drawings at 5822 Mayfield Road; wall and monument signs approved, entrance arrow sign denied (all in favor)

City Council

The Finance and Audit Committee will meet to discuss the city's quarterly financial status and project engineering cost trends. The body will also review an infrastructure plan update and operating costs for the Aquatic & Community Center.

• City quarterly financial status
• Project engineering cost trends
• Infrastructure plan update
• Police & Fire differential proposal
• Aquatic & Community Center operating and post-construction expenses

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed the city's quarterly financial status, project cost trends, infrastructure plan updates, and funding for the Washington project. It also discussed a proposed 10% salary differential for police and fire leadership and the operating costs of the Aquatic & Community Center. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Mayfield Heights City Council heard a presentation from Cleveland Water about its Suburban Water Main Renewal Program and asked several questions regarding agreements, funding, and project criteria. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded concerning the program. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

City Council

The Mayfield Heights City Council adopted four emergency resolutions covering an asset transfer and water service agreement, purchase of Axis cameras, a change order with Pfund Superior Sales, and engineering services for the Ridgebury Blvd resurfacing project. The council also adopted an amended ordinance regulating retail tobacco and vapor stores. All motions passed with no recorded opposition.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-40 authorizing asset transfer, municipal utility district, and water service agreements – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 2025-41 authorizing contract with i2c Technologies for Axis cameras at four intersections – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 2025-42 authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Pfund Superior Sales – unanimous vote (one abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-43 authorizing agreement with GPD Group for engineering services on Ridgebury Blvd resurfacing – unanimous vote
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-2 regulating retail tobacco and vapor stores – unanimous vote

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review approved the minutes from the May 15 and June 19 meetings after suspending their reading. It approved the signage drawings for Legendary Smoke Shop at 5860 Mayfield Road, requiring the night‑view halo to be white and the sign scaled to three feet. It also approved the front‑porch drawings for 1591 Woodrow Ave, directing that the six‑by‑six posts be wrapped with fypon and capped. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 15 and June 19 meeting minutes as written (all in favor)
• Approved Legendary Smoke Shop signage changes: halo color white, sign scaled to 3 ft (all in favor)
• Approved front porch design at 1591 Woodrow Ave: wrap six‑by‑six posts with fypon and cap base (all in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously voted to adjourn the July 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council adopted a series of emergency resolutions, including a state grant to fund intersection cameras and license‑plate readers for the police department, and a variance allowing a secondary utility shed at 6016 Catalano Drive. It also approved contracts for the demolition of the Chelmsford Pool, a new roof on City Hall, and engineering services for sewer and tennis‑court improvements. Additionally, the council authorized a memorandum of understanding for a school resource officer program.

• Resolution 2025-31 (shed variance) adopted, AYES: Manno, Metyk, Miner, Sabetta, Telban, Ballistrea, Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-?? (police grant for cameras and readers) adopted, AYES: Sabetta, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-33 (school resource officer MOU) adopted, AYES: Ballistrea, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Sabetta, Telban; ABSTAIN: Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-34 (Chelmsford Pool demolition contract) adopted, AYES: Metyk, Miner, Sabetta, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-36 (City Hall roof contract) adopted, AYES: Ballistrea, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Sabetta, Telban, Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-37 (Marnell Area Sewer engineering services) adopted, AYES: Metyk, Miner, Sabetta, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-38 (Tennis Court engineering services) adopted, AYES: Sabetta, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Metyk, Miner, Snider; NAYS: none
• Resolution 2025-39 (Washington Blvd Sewer design services) adopted, AYES: Ballistrea, Manno, Miner, Sabetta, Telban, Snider; NAYS: Metyk

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board denied the proposed front dormer addition at 1629 Woodhurst Avenue, requiring revision and resubmission. It approved the gazebo and signage design for 6755 Mayfield Road with a masonry foundation base. It also approved the exterior alteration plans for 1742 Temple Avenue. All motions carried with unanimous support.

• Denied drawings for 1629 Woodhurst Ave addition (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved drawings for 6755 Mayfield Rd gazebo and signage, with full footer foundation base (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved drawings for 1742 Temple Ave exterior alterations (motion carried, all in favor)
• Suspended reading of minutes from Jan 16, Mar 20, Apr 17 2025 and approved as written (motion carried, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the site review for a gazebo and signage at Gates Mills Villa, 6755 Mayfield Road. It also voted to recommend Ordinance 2025-25, which would enact Section 1195.09 governing retail tobacco and vapor stores, to the City Council. Both motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against.

• Suspended reading of May 19, 2025 minutes and approved as written (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved site review for gazebo and sign at Gates Mills Villa, 6755 Mayfield Rd (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-25 “Retail Tobacco and Vapor Stores” to City Council (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board granted a shed variance for 6016 Catalona Drive with a 3‑0 vote. A motion to recess the Board for July and August 2025 was carried unanimously. Approval of the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled because that meeting lacked a quorum.

• Granted shed variance for 6016 Catalano Drive (3-0)
• Recess Board for July–August 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 13, 2025 minutes (no quorum)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The commission voted to hold a promotional exam for Fire Department lieutenant and to consider a captain’s exam in the fall of 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved holding a lieutenant promotional exam (all in favor)
• Considered holding a captain promotional exam in fall 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council approved a resolution to improve Mayfield Road with signal replacements, upgrades and fiber optic connections. It also adopted contracts for the 2025 Tennis Court Improvement Program and Marnell Avenue sanitary sewer improvements, and passed an emergency ordinance tightening tobacco sales to minors. An ordinance creating retail tobacco and vapor stores was placed on first reading. A motion to sell several service‑department vehicles and equipment was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-28 for Mayfield Road signal and fiber upgrades (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29 awarding contract to Carron Asphalt for tennis court improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-30 awarding contract to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving for Marnell Ave sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-24 amending tobacco‑to‑minors sale (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance No. 2025-25 on first reading, referred to Planning Commission
• Approved motion to sell Service Department equipment (list of vehicles) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

City Council

The May 28, 2025 City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including the final site plan for a 5,500‑sq‑ft CVS redevelopment at 5901 Mayfield Road. It also approved an alternative tax‑budget format for FY 2026, a civil‑service promotional testing agreement, a solid‑waste management plan, an appropriations amendment, and a parking‑lot landscaping variance. Additionally, the council authorized the Service Department to solicit rock‑salt bids for the 2025‑2026 season. All actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-25 granting parking‑lot landscaping variance (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26 authorizing Mayor’s agreement with I/O Solutions for testing (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 adopting alternative tax‑budget format for FY 2026 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance adopting the Solid Waste Management Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-22 amending the Appropriations Ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted amended Ordinance 2025-23 updating permitted and prohibited uses (7‑0)
• Adopted amended Ordinance 2025-18 adding penalty section to Rental Properties code (7‑0)
• Approved final site plan for new CVS building at 5901 Mayfield Road (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the final site review (site plan) for the CVS property redevelopment at 5901 Mayfield Road. The approval was unanimous (Horvat, Gallucci, DiCicco) and does not include construction approval. The commission also unanimously recommended an amendment to chapter 1177 on building‑wall signage to the City Council.

• Approved final site review (site plan) for 5901 Mayfield Road (3-0)
• Recommended ordinance amendment to chapter 1177 (signage) to City Council (3-0)
• Suspended reading of May 5, 2025 minutes and approved as written (unanimous)

Architectural Board of Review

The board approved the monument sign drawings for Signature Center at 5885 Landerbrook Drive. It also approved the wall sign drawings for So Polished at 6112 Mayfield Road. Finally, the board approved the addition drawings for Cornerstone Community Church at 1414 Lander Road, with conditions noted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved monument sign drawings for Signature Center, 5885 Landerbrook Drive (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign drawings for So Polished, 6112 Mayfield Road (unanimous)
• Approved addition drawings for Cornerstone Community Church, 1414 Lander Road with specified material conditions (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the January 28 and April 15 meetings. It then voted to grant a landscaping variance for the redevelopment of 5901 Mayfield Road. The board will forward the variance decision to the City Council for a formal resolution at the May 28 meeting.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Apr 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted landscaping variance for 5901 Mayfield Road (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024, November 19, 2024, and April 8, 2025 meetings. The Commission also certified the Fire Department eligibility list. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified Fire Department eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Public Works and Services Committee reviewed the Washington Blvd. sewer and road project, estimating a $7.4 million cost and discussing possible funding from the Sewer District, MCIP grant, and Cleveland Water. Chairman Ballistrea recommended repairing the entire street and applying for storm‑sewer cost‑share funding, as well as obtaining a copy of the Cleveland Water agreement; Miner seconded the recommendation. No formal vote or binding decision was recorded.

City Council

The council adopted three resolutions: authorizing a contract with Classic Ford for a new Ford F‑250 pickup, authorizing a contract with Bobcat of Akron for a new Bobcat skid steer, and granting a variance for a 72.9‑sq‑ft illuminated sign at 5910 Landerbrook Drive. All three resolutions were adopted unanimously after suspension of the rules. The short‑term rental ordinance remains tabled pending further review.

• Approved purchase of a Ford F‑250 pickup for Service Department (unanimous adoption)
• Approved purchase of a Bobcat skid steer for Service Department (unanimous adoption)
• Granted variance for 72.9 sq ft illuminated sign at 5910 Landerbrook Drive (unanimous adoption)
• Short‑term rental ordinance tabled pending release of meeting minutes

City Council

The Building and Legislative Committees discussed Ordinance 2025‑18, which would regulate short‑term rentals. They voted to send the ordinance to the City Council, adding the omitted section (d). The motion passed unanimously (AYES: Manno, Metyk, Telban, Sabetta; NAYS: none). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to bring Ordinance 2025‑18 to Council, subject to adding omitted section (d) – approved (unanimous AYES: Manno, Metyk, Telban, Sabetta; NAYS: none)
• Motion to adjourn the Joint Building and Legislative Committee meeting – approved

Planning Commission

The commission suspended reading the April 7, 2025 minutes and approved them as written, with one abstention. It also approved the final site review for Sequioa Financial signage at 5910 Landerbrook Drive. Both motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved suspension of April 7, 2025 minutes and acceptance as written (all in favor, Gallucci abstained)
• Approved final site review for Sequioa Financial signage, 5910 Landerbrook Drive (ayes: Gallucci, Satterlee, Horvat, Ballistrea, DiCicco; nays: none)

City Council

The council discussed short‑term rental concerns and a proposed signage variance for Sequoia Financial but took no final action on either issue. President Snider referred the short‑term rental matter to committee. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Referred short‑term rental discussion to committee (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution 2025‑19, authorizing the mayor to contract for a new Ford F‑550 dump truck for the Service Department and declaring an emergency. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑20, confirming the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Sequoia Financial Group's request for a 72.9‑sq‑ft illuminated sign at 5910 Landerbrook. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑19 authorizing purchase of Ford F‑550 dump truck (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑20 confirming denial of 72.9 sq ft illuminated sign at 5910 Landerbrook (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review approved the drawings for a new 5,500‑square‑foot masonry building at 5901 Mayfield Road, contingent on final landscape approval. The board also approved the addition at 6581 Ridgebury Blvd, requiring cultured stone on all elevations, relocation of a downspout, reuse of rear siding, and a setback check for the condenser unit. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved 5901 Mayfield Road new building (contingent on landscape approval, all in favor)
• Approved 6581 Ridgebury Blvd addition with cultured stone, downspout relocation, siding reuse, and setback check (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals considered a variance request from Sequoia Financial to install a 72.9‑square‑foot illuminated wall sign on the building at 5910 Landerbrook Drive. After discussion, the board voted to deny the request because the applicant did not demonstrate a practical difficulty. The vote was 1 in favor (Eisenberg) and 4 against (Slain, Sabetta, Teller, Brunello). The decision will be presented to the City Council at its next meeting.

• Denied variance for 72.9‑sq‑ft illuminated wall sign (1‑4)

City Council

The council voted to approve the preliminary and final site review for a 14,836‑square‑foot addition to Cornerstone Community Church at 1414 Lander Road. The motion passed with all members voting aye. The council also authorized the solicitation of bids for the 2025 tennis court improvements project, which likewise passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved preliminary and final site review for 14,836‑sq ft Cornerstone Community Church addition (7‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for 2025 tennis court improvements project (7‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted the 2024 Multi‑city Firefighter Exam eligibility list. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 firefighter eligibility list (unanimous)

City Council

The committee examined the city's Q1 financial report, covering revenue sources such as local taxes, grants, and service fees, and expense trends including salaries and debt service. Members asked questions about tax collections, upcoming grants, and upcoming capital projects, but no motions or votes were recorded. The finance director indicated plans to present an investment report quarterly and to propose a budget adjustment for the NOPEC grant at the next council meeting.

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final site plan for a new addition at Cornerstone Community Church on Lander Road. It also recommended two ordinance amendments—one to Chapter 1179 (U‑8 district) and another to Chapter 1177 (U‑7 district)—to the City Council. The meeting minutes from March 17 were suspended and approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Suspended reading of March 17, 2025 minutes and approved them (unanimous)
• Recommended amendment to Chapter 1179 (U‑8 district) to City Council (approved)
• Recommended amendment to Chapter 1177 (U‑7 district) to City Council (approved)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for Cornerstone Community Church addition (approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved)

City Council

The council adopted an emergency resolution authorizing the sale of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit city property through internet auctions. The council first suspended its rules, then re‑adopted the resolution, each action passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 2 amending the Rental Properties chapter was placed on second reading, and Ordinance No. 2025‑13 concerning administrative salaries and benefits was read by caption only.

• Adopted emergency resolution to sell city property via internet auctions (AYES: Metyk, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Sabetta, Snider; NAYS: none)
• Suspended council rules to expedite the resolution (AYES: Manno, Ballistrea, Metyk, Sabetta, Telban, Snider; NAYS: none)
• Re‑adopted the resolution after suspension (AYES: Metyk, Telban, Ballistrea, Manno, Sabetta, Snider; NAYS: none)
• Placed Ordinance No. 2 (rental‑properties amendment) on second reading (read by caption only)
• Read Ordinance No. 2025‑13 (administrative salaries and benefits) by caption only

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review approved drawings for exterior alterations at Ohio Pools (5826 Mayfield Rd) and for signage projects at Trouve Medspa, Kiku Sushi Grill, Sequoia Financial, and Two Brothers Pizza. The board also approved the addition plans for the Maisano Residence (1675 Lander Rd). A preliminary review was conducted for a CVS redevelopment project, but no determination was made.

• Approved exterior alterations for Ohio Pools, 5826 Mayfield Rd
• Approved ground‑sign masonry base for Trouve Medspa, 30055 Cedar Rd
• Approved yellow background with red script for Kiku Sushi Grill sign, 5871 Mayfield Rd
• Approved reduced logo size for Sequoia Financial sign, 5910 Landerbrook Dr
• Approved raceway to match background for Two Brothers Pizza sign, 5766 Mayfield Rd
• Approved addition details (brick to grade, shed roofs, brick chimney) for Maisano Residence, 1675 Lander Rd