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Richmond Heights public meetings in 2023

26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023

City Council

Council considers moratorium on adult-use cannabis permits

City Council is reviewing a proposed six-month moratorium on zoning approvals and permits for adult-use cannabis businesses. The body is also considering agreements for police equipment and a natural gas generator.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

City Council

City Council considers fire department equipment and grant funding

City Council is reviewing several resolutions to acquire medical and safety equipment for the Division of Fire. The meeting includes proposals for accepting grants and a donation of defibrillators, as well as appropriations for the 2024 fiscal year.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

City Council

Council considers police equipment and license plate reader renewal

City Council is reviewing three resolutions regarding public safety equipment and grants. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for Police Lieutenant Joseph Arbogast.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

City Council

Council considers 2024 employee insurance contracts and city appropriations

City Council is reviewing several 2024 employee benefit contracts and an ordinance for current city expenditures. The body is also considering a site plan modification for a mixed-use development and the appointment of a director of economic and community development.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on jail services contract amendment with Cuyahoga County

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a second reading of a resolution authorizing a third amendment to the jail services agreement with Cuyahoga County. Other items include confirming the appointment of Shayla L. Davis as Economic and Community Development Director, amending funding for design services for the new Service Department facility, and approving changes to the Norma Self-Insurance Pool bylaws. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

City Council

Council to consider jail contract, ARPA grant, LED lighting, and design contracts

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items and reports, then will take up several first-read resolutions. Key items include authorizing a third amendment to the Cuyahoga County jail services contract, accepting an ARPA first responder retention grant, applying for county community development grants, and entering into contracts for LED lighting and design services for multiple projects. The agenda also includes a third reading of an ordinance to change standing committee meeting times.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on waste contract, snowplow purchase, and truck lease termination

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items and several resolutions, including confirming a mayoral appointment, changing committee meeting times, and authorizing contracts for waste collection and public health services. New business includes reappointing members to a community authority board, an emergency snowplow purchase, terminating a truck lease to buy five 2022 Chevrolet trucks, and appointing a Board of Ethics member. The agenda is largely procedural with multiple first and second readings.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on waste contracts, road repairs, and new appointments

Richmond Heights City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including confirming a new economic development director, authorizing contracts for waste collection and road resurfacing, and approving various purchases and agreements. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine items and multiple first readings of new legislation.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $249,600 for Highland Road resurfacing

City Council passed the consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the August 22 meeting. The council also approved award legislation for the Highland Road resurfacing project. Additionally, the city secured $3 million in grants for watermain replacements on four local streets.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves consent agenda and meeting minutes

City Council unanimously accepted the consent agenda and the meeting minutes from August 8, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental reports and resident comments with no further substantive legislative actions recorded.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

City Council

Council to consider short-term rental regulations and several appointments

The Richmond Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 8, 2023, with a consent agenda for routine items and multiple resolutions for discussion. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals in residential zones, and resolutions to confirm appointments for economic development and finance directors. The council will also consider a water pollution control loan application, a change order for the fire station roof, and emergency watermain repair contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves short-term rental regulations and wastewater loan application

City Council passed several resolutions including new regulations for short-term rentals in residential districts and a loan agreement for wastewater facilities. Council also approved a finance director appointment and emergency pavement repairs on Richmond Road.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023

City Council

Council to consider police chief experience charter change

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, hear reports from city officials, and take action on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed charter amendment to revise the eligibility requirements for police chief applicants, a temporary staffing agreement with Robert Half International, and contracts for the school bridge replacement and police station roof projects. The council will also consider a resolution on ward meeting expenses and an appropriations ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police station roof and school bridge projects

City Council approved several contracts for infrastructure repairs and temporary staffing. They also passed a measure to put a charter amendment regarding police chief eligibility requirements to a vote of the electors.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023

City Council

Council to consider IT contract amendment and transportation agreement

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, hear reports from city officials, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include first readings of an IT services contract amendment with PC Alternatives, a transportation service agreement with Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County, and an emergency appropriation ordinance. The council will also vote on third readings for a ward meeting expense policy and a resolution to sell surplus property via GovDeals.

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✓ Decided: Council recognizes fire lieutenant's retirement and approves surplus property sale

City Council passed resolutions to recognize the retirement of Fire Lieutenant John Frederick Boos and to authorize the sale of unused personal property via internet auction. The council also discussed upcoming road projects and a draft ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals of less than 30 days.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023

City Council

Council to consider tenant 'pay to stay' ordinance and water agreements with Cleveland

Richmond Heights City Council will hold first readings on several resolutions and ordinances, including a new tenant's right to pay to stay chapter, a lot split approval, appropriations amendments, and agreements with Cleveland for water service. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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✓ Decided: Council enacts 'Tenant's Right to Pay to Stay' ordinance

City Council passed an ordinance establishing a 'Tenant's Right to Pay to Stay' policy. The council also approved several service agreements for water, security, and cleaning, and appointed an interim building commissioner.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023

City Council

Council to consider tenant 'pay to stay' ordinance and multiple contracts

The Richmond Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports from department heads, and several first-reading resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a new tenant's right to pay to stay ordinance, contracts for street signs, fire station roof replacement, and tree stump removal, plus a resolution recognizing a fire lieutenant's retirement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves several grants and city signage purchases

City Council approved multiple resolutions for county grants and new street and masonry signage. The council rejected a proposed zoning ordinance regarding child day care homes. Several other resolutions were placed on hold.

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Tue May 23, 2023

City Council

Council to consider Richmond Road land purchase for sidewalk widening

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third reading of a zoning code amendment for child day care homes, appropriations amendments, and new business items. Key items include authorizing a land purchase from the school district for Richmond Road sidewalk widening, applying for state funding for sewer capacity improvements, and amending traffic code on texting while driving. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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✓ Decided: Richmond Heights City Council approves consent agenda and meeting minutes

City Council accepted the consent agenda and the May 9, 2023, meeting minutes. No other substantive legislation was decided upon as items were either held or withdrawn.

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Tue May 9, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child day care zoning, budget amendment, and software contracts

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a third reading of an ordinance to add child day care homes to the zoning code, a first reading of an ordinance amending the 2023 budget, and several resolutions authorizing service agreements and recognizing retirements. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Belle Oaks development plans and police software agreements

City Council approved landscape and lighting plans for the Belle Oaks Mixed Use Development. The council also authorized service agreements for law enforcement software and IT services. Several other resolutions were moved to the Finance Committee or held for further action.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child day care zoning, appointments, body cameras

Richmond Heights City Council will consider a third reading of a zoning ordinance creating a new chapter for child day care homes, along with several first-reading resolutions including appointments to city boards, an interim finance director, a purchase agreement for hanging flower baskets, a deed restriction amendment, an appropriations amendment, and acceptance of a body-worn camera grant. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints five members to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

City Council approved the appointments of five residents to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The council also accepted the consent agenda and previous meeting minutes. A proposed ordinance regarding child day care homes was placed on hold.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child day care home zoning ordinance

The Richmond Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting, with the main item being the third reading of an ordinance to add child day care homes to the zoning code. The council will also consider several first-reading resolutions, including interfund transfers, an Arbor Day proclamation, a water main easement with Cleveland, participation in ODOT road salt contracts, a NatureWorks grant application, and purchases of a motor and street signs. Additionally, multiple appointments to city boards and committees are proposed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water easement for Belle Oaks and several city purchase agreements

City Council approved a water main easement for Belle Oaks and authorized the mayor to apply for a NatureWorks grant to convert courts to pickleball. Council also approved appointments to the Civil Service Commission and authorized purchases for a motor and street signs. Several appointments to the DEI Advisory Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals were held.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child day care zoning, Ford truck purchase, electric aggregation contract

Richmond Heights City Council will hold readings and votes on several ordinances and resolutions, including a third reading of a zoning code change for child day care homes and first readings for a Ford F350 truck purchase, an electric aggregation contract with Dynegy Energy Services, and a sewer capacity improvement project agreement with NEORSD. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, department reports, and liquor license applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple vehicle and equipment purchases for city services

City Council approved several resolutions for the purchase of dump trucks, a pickup truck, and fire department medical and communication equipment. The council also concurred with two appointments to the Civil Service Commission and authorized an electric aggregation contract with Dynegy.

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Tue Mar 14, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on zoning, landlord rules, and multiple development approvals

The Richmond Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports from department heads, and public comments. The main business includes third readings of ordinances on child day care homes, landlord notification of code violations, and contractor permit deposits, plus first readings of resolutions for the Belle Oaks mixed-use development, a Firestone Auto Care store, equipment purchases, and other contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new landlord notice rules and several site development plans

City Council passed an ordinance requiring landlords to notify tenants of outstanding code violations. The council also approved several resolutions for commercial site plans, city equipment purchases, and sewer project agreements.

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Tue Feb 28, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child day care zoning, landlord notice, legal services

Richmond Heights City Council will hold readings and votes on several ordinances and resolutions, including zoning for child day care homes, landlord notification of code violations, contractor permit deposits, a legal services agreement, and acceptance of NOPEC grant funds. The agenda also includes routine consent items, department reports, and audience comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves legal services contract and equipment disposal

City Council approved resolutions to retain the law firm Roetzel & Andress, LPA and to dispose of obsolete city equipment via internet auction. The council also accepted a $4,608 energy grant from NOPEC. Several ordinances regarding child day care homes, landlord-tenant relations, and contractor permits were held.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on 2023 city appropriations ordinance

This is a special meeting of Richmond Heights City Council with a single substantive item: the first reading of Ordinance 27-2023, which appropriates funds for city expenses for fiscal year 2023 and repeals the prior year's appropriations ordinance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, suspension and passage votes, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves budget appropriations ordinance for 2023

Council approved Ordinance No. 27-2023 to make appropriations for city expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The budget increase to $22M was attributed to capital improvements, including service department repairs and fire equipment.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

City Council

Council to consider 2023 appropriations ordinance, repealing 2022 version

The Richmond Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a guest from the State of Ohio Auditor's Office. The main item is Ordinance 27-2023, which would set appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for fiscal year 2023 and repeal the prior ordinance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: City Council fails to suspend rules for 2023 budget appropriations ordinance

Council discussed the 2023 budget, focusing on capital improvements for the police department, service department, and road projects. A motion to suspend rules for the first reading of Ordinance No. 27-2023 regarding budget appropriations was defeated.

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Tue Feb 14, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on zoning, finance, landlord notice, and pay changes

Richmond Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final votes on child day care home zoning and competitive bidding exceptions, plus first readings on landlord tenant notice requirements, ambulance billing rates, and a new pay schedule. The agenda also includes routine consent items like board reappointments and multiple purchase and service agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new trucks, park furniture, and community center upgrades

City Council approved several purchase agreements for city equipment and park improvements. The council also passed ordinances updating the city's pay schedule and competitive bidding procedures.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child care zoning, finance bidding, Metropark land transfer

Richmond Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final readings on child care home zoning and competitive bidding exceptions, a second reading on donating two city-owned parcels to Cleveland Metroparks, and first readings on interfund transfers, road improvements, and housing council appointments. The agenda also includes routine consent items and department reports.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on child day care zoning, Metropark land transfer

Richmond Heights City Council meets Jan. 10, 2023, with several ordinances and resolutions on third reading for possible passage, including new child day care home zoning rules and a competitive bidding amendment. New business includes transferring two city-owned parcels to Cleveland Metroparks, hiring an income tax administrator, and appointing a clerk of council. The agenda also includes routine consent items, department reports, and audience comments.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Donnie L. Hunter as Clerk of Council

City Council appointed a new Clerk of Council and approved a contract for an independent income tax administrator. A use variance for a property on Highland Road was also confirmed. Several ordinances regarding zoning and finance were placed on hold.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION MADE BY ALEXANDER AND SECONDE D B Y LE WIS TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE CODI FIED ORDINANCE AS PROVI DE D IN SEC. 121.22 OF TH E CODIFIED ORDINANCE. MOTION PASSED 5-2 . (
1 nay
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