Norwood, Ohio

City Council

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Committee of the Whole

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Planning Commission

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Planning Commission

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

City Council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

City Council

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

City Council

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Planning Commission

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

City Council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Planning Commission

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

City Council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

City Council

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

City Council

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Planning Commission

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

City Council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Committee of the Whole

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

Planning Commission

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request. Property owners Joseph and Mrs. Cinefro seek permission to replace a 4‑ft chain‑link fence with a 4‑ft aluminum picket fence at 4221 Floral Avenue, located in an R‑2 One‑Family and Two‑Family Residence district. The meeting will also include a Planning Commission update from Bernie Suer.

• Variance request to replace a 4‑ft chain‑link fence with a 4‑ft aluminum picket fence at 4221 Floral Avenue
• Planning Commission update from Bernie Suer

City Council

Norwood City Council is reviewing ordinances to regulate short-term rental licensing and recovery housing. The body is also considering grant and loan agreements for infrastructure projects on Lexington, Wesley, and Wayland Avenues.

• Ordinance to address recovery housing residences (Third Reading)
• New licensing and registration requirements for short-term rental businesses
• Grant/loan agreements for Lexington Avenue, Wesley Avenue, and Wayland Avenue improvements
• Amended agreement for Montgomery Road sidewalk safety and Duke utility pole removal
• Cooperation agreement with Hamilton County Entitlement Program for 2027-2029

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The committee will review administrative reports and claims. The meeting also includes an item regarding Norwood Community Television.

• Administrative reports
• Claims
• Norwood Community Television

General

The Engagement, Communications, and Outreach Committee will discuss how to conduct outreach at community events, how to streamline council meeting announcements and event notices, and how to collaborate on communications with city administration.

• Outreach at community events
• Streamlining council meeting announcements and event notices
• Communication collaboration with administration

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Planning Commission

General

General

The Norwood City Council will hold a discussion on a street survey, a street levy, pedestrian and bike safety measures, and e‑bike issues. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Street Survey Discussion
• Street Levy Discussion
• Pedestrian and Bike Safety
• Ebikes discussion

Parks, Recreation, & Public Places Committee

City Council

The Norwood City Council will introduce several ordinances to update the Planning and Zoning Code, including changes to group homes, open space, short‑term rental lodging businesses, and transit system access points. The council will also consider a resolution adopting the 2027 tax budget and an emergency resolution to levy an additional 8‑mill property tax for current operating expenses. A charter commission question will be presented for voter approval at the November 3, 2026 municipal election.

• Ordinance amending Part 11 of the Planning and Zoning Code to replace group homes provisions per state law
• Ordinance amending sections 1111.99 (Open Space) and 1155.15 (Final Plan Approval) to improve planned unit development approval process
• Ordinance amending Part 11 to regulate short‑term residential rental lodging businesses
• Ordinance adopting new Chapter 722, titled “Short‑Term Rentals,” to address licensing and registration for short‑term rental businesses
• Resolution adopting the 2027 tax budget and declaring an emergency to levy an 8‑mill property tax renewal

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Devin McPherson for 3803 Hazel Avenue, located in an RMX district, to exceed rear‑yard and garage‑height limits. It will also hear a conditional‑use request from Jeff Runge and Thomas Critchfield for 5258 Hunter Avenue in an R‑1 district to operate a home‑based office. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 15 and May 20, 2026, a review of a June 11 letter from Nat Flandreau, and a Planning Commission update from Bernie Suer.

• Variance request for 3803 Hazel Avenue (RMX) – rear yard and garage height
• Conditional use request for 5258 Hunter Avenue (R‑1) – home office
• Approve minutes from April 15, 2026 and May 20, 2026
• Letter from Nat Flandreau dated June 11, 2026 (gopuff)
• Planning Commission update from Bernie Suer

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

General

The Norwood Financial Planning and Supervision Commission will approve the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting. The commission will also hear reports from the Financial Supervisor, the Mayor, and the Council President. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report of the Financial Supervisor
• Report of Mayor
• Report of Council President

The commission approved the minutes of the March 6, 2026 meeting. It then approved the 2026 Financial Recovery Plan by voice vote. It also approved debt for the lease/purchase of a used 2017 Pierce ladder fire truck, again by voice vote. The next meeting was tentatively set for June 12, 2026.

• Approved March 6, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Gomez, seconded by Garvey, voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Financial Recovery Plan (motion by Shepherd, seconded by Garvey, voice vote)
• Approved debt for lease/purchase of used 2017 Pierce ladder fire truck (motion by Schwartz, seconded by Geers, voice vote)
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for June 12, 2026

General

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will meet to review financial reports and specific funding areas. The body will discuss the auditor's and treasurer's reports along with several city funds.

• Auditor's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Capital Projects Fund
• Norwood Community Television
• Street Levy

General

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the date for a Fire Driver test and update authorized signers for the city's financial system. The body is also considering the cancellation of its July 8, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of August 26, 2026 date for Fire Driver test
• Request to add Lori Zombek and Angela Rains as signers for requisitions and invoices in the VIP system
• Proposed cancellation of July 8, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Norwood City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance that would place the question of creating a charter commission on the November 3, 2026 ballot and declare an emergency. Other items include an amendment to the boarding homes ordinance, authorization of non‑union pay rates, a resolution to levy an additional tax beyond the ten‑mill limit for street work, and a resolution designating June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Independence Day.

• Second reading of ordinance to submit the question “Shall a commission be chosen to frame a charter?” to qualified electors and declare an emergency
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1705 (Boarding Homes) to address recovery housing residences and make updates
• Ordinance authorizing non‑union pay rates for city employees
• Resolution to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten‑mill limitation for street, road, and bridge construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair, and declaring an emergency
• Resolution designating June 19, 2026 as “Juneteenth Independence Day”

General

The City Council will receive updates on Burwood Park and the status of parks for 2026. The body will also discuss progress regarding a grant for Dorl Field.

• Burwood Park updates
• Dorl Field grant progress
• Parks status 2026 presentation

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two items: the establishment of an excise tax on adult-use cannabis and a street levy millage.

• State Excise Tax on Adult-Use Cannabis
• Street Levy Millage

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

The Engagement, Communications, and Outreach Committee will discuss collaboration with city administration on the Summer 2026 newsletter and the overall communication approach. It will also review next steps for community‑event outreach, including finalizing an event list and related materials.

• Collaboration with Administration on Summer 2026 newsletter and future communication approach
• Next steps for community event outreach, including event list and materials

General

The Norwood City Council will consider scheduled ordinances and resolutions. It will review legal and policy items, and discuss public safety and environmental matters. Departmental updates will be presented for information only. Public comment will be allowed as permitted by council rules.

City Council

Norwood City Council will consider several new ordinances, including a proposal to let voters decide if a commission should frame a city charter. The body will also review a contract for street sweeping equipment and changes to city appropriations.

• Proposal to put the question 'Shall a commission be chosen to frame a charter' to a vote on November 3, 2026
• Ordinance to purchase a CityCat Standard Street Sweeper (Model # STS016078) from Bocher Municipal
• Ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2026
• Ordinance to allow the employment of two assistant law directors during June 2026
• Resolution to return unobligated State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to the U.S. Department of Treasury

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. One application is from Joseph and Sara Cinefro for 4221 Floral Avenue to replace a 4‑ft chain‑link fence with a 4‑ft aluminum picket fence under zoning code 1151.08. The second application is from Steven Hampton, architect for Illyria Investments, LLC, for 1820 Wayland Avenue to reduce the required 6‑ft side‑yard setback for a two‑story addition, citing zoning codes 1117, 1153.13(a), and 1151.01 Table 1. The board will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from April 15, 2026, and receive a communications update.

• Variance request: replace 4‑ft chain‑link fence with 4‑ft aluminum picket fence at 4221 Floral Ave (Zoning Code 1151.08)
• Variance request: reduce 6‑ft side‑yard setback for two‑story addition at 1820 Wayland Ave (Zoning Codes 1117, 1153.13(a), 1151.01 Table 1)
• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from April 15, 2026
• Communications: email from Assistant Law Director Tim Garry Jr to Mr. Flandreau of Gopuff

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council's Committee of the Whole will discuss a study evaluating the condition of city pavement and curbs. The item appears to be informational, with no specific action or vote indicated. Residents can expect an overview of the study's findings and possible implications for future road maintenance.

• Pavement and Curbs Condition Rating Study presentation

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

General

The commission will consider approving a $2,200 expenditure for the Ohio Fire Chief’s Association to conduct a fire driver test. It will also review the certified list for the Assistant Public Works Superintendent position and approve the questions and panel for the Chief of Police test. Routine items include approving the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes and scheduling the upcoming fire driver test.

• Approve $2,200 expenditure for Ohio Fire Chief’s Association fire driver test
• Approve questions and panel for Chief of Police test
• Review certified list for Assistant Public Works Superintendent position
• Approve minutes from April 8, 2026 meeting
• Schedule upcoming fire driver test

City Council

The Norwood City Council will vote on several emergency measures, including authorizing the Safety‑Service Director to sign a natural‑gas aggregation agreement with Duke Energy Ohio. Other items include changing 2026 appropriations, levying a tax above the ten‑mill limit, and applying for state funding programs.

• Ordinance authorizing the Safety‑Service Director to enter a natural‑gas aggregation agreement with Duke Energy Ohio (up to 24 months, emergency)
• Ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2026, declared an emergency
• Resolution to levy a tax exceeding the ten‑mill limitation and notify Hamilton County Board of Elections, declared an emergency
• Resolution authorizing the Safety‑Service Director to apply for the OKI Pilot Paving Program Fund, declared an emergency
• Resolution requesting the Planning Commission amend parts of the Planning and Zoning Code for recovery housing residences, declared an emergency

General

The Norwood City Council meeting will consider any scheduled ordinances and resolutions that have been placed on the agenda. Council members will also review legal and policy items, discuss public safety and environmental matters, and receive departmental updates for information only. New matters will be discussed for possible referral. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

General

The Norwood City Council meeting on May 7, 2026 will include a presentation of the recent street survey results. Council members will hear the findings and may discuss any implications for streets, housing, and health. No other agenda items are listed.

• Presentation of Street Survey results

Planning Commission

The Norwood Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed zoning code amendments. The first ordinance would amend sections 1111.99 (Open Space) and 1155.15 (Final Plan Approval) to improve the planned unit development approval process and ensure compliance with Ohio law. The second ordinance would amend Part 11 of the Planning and Zoning Code to define short‑term residential rental lodging businesses. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Ordinance amending sections 1111.99 and 1155.15 to improve planned unit development approval and comply with Ohio law
• Ordinance amending Part 11 of the Planning and Zoning Code regarding short‑term residential rental lodging businesses

Engagement, Communication, & Outreach Committee

The Engagement, Communication, and Outreach Committee will discuss collaboration with Administration regarding the Summer 2026 newsletter. The body will also review the city website through peer benchmarking and discuss neighborhood town halls.

• Summer 2026 newsletter
• Website review and peer benchmarking
• Neighborhood Town Halls

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss four agenda items. These include the state excise tax on adult-use cannabis, a housing development proposal, a community survey, and administrative processes. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• State excise tax on adult-use cannabis
• Housing development proposal
• Community survey
• Administrative processes

General

The Norwood City Council will review action items from its previous meeting. It will consider the city's application for Tree City USA designation. The council will recap the recent Arbor Day event and receive updates on the Montgomery Road tree plan. It will also discuss plans for Doral Field and recommendations for replacing street trees at the former Quality Inn site.

• Tree City USA Application
• Update on Montgomery Rd Tree plan
• Doral Field Plans
• Recommendations for replacement street trees at the old Quality Inn site
• Recap of Arbor Day Event

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a committee meeting. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or projects are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The Norwood City Council will consider several ordinances, including a street‑naming and numbering policy and an emergency contract to purchase a 2027 International HV607 dump truck for Public Works. Other items include emergency amendments to meeting times, updates to the community reinvestment area and tax incentive agreement, and a proposal to let voters decide on forming a charter commission. Public presentations and routine reports will also be heard.

• Ordinance adopting a street naming and numbering policy.
• Ordinance amending the regular and special meetings place and time, declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance authorizing an emergency contract with Rush Truck Centers to purchase a new 2027 International HV607 dump truck and chassis for Public Works.
• Ordinance amending the community reinvestment area and global tax incentive agreement, declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance proposing a ballot question on creating a charter commission and electing its members, declaring an emergency.

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Housing, Health and Public Safety Committee will review housing data and discuss street selection processes, funding, and safety. The body also intends to establish committee priorities.

• Review of housing data
• Discussion of street selection process and funding opportunities
• Discussion of street safety concerns
• Establishment of committee priorities