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Richmond Heights public meetings in 2024

32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on 2025 city budget, cannabis moratorium extension

City Council will consider second readings of ordinances for the 2025 operating budget (Ordinance 166-2024) and employee salary/compensation (Ordinance 168-2024), and a third reading of a tabled ordinance extending the moratorium on adult-use cannabis permits (Ordinance 151-2024). New business includes resolutions to dispose of obsolete equipment, sell four generators and one vehicle via internet auction, authorize a labor agreement with Laborers Local 860 for 2025-2027, and request an advance of tax levies from Cuyahoga County.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 budget and union contract with Laborers Local 860

The council unanimously approved the 2025 appropriations ordinance (166-2024) and a resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Laborers Local 860 (180-2024). It also passed several other ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the vehicle use policy and disposal of surplus equipment. All votes were 6-0.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

City Council

Council votes to extend cannabis moratorium, considers FY2025 budget, Belle Oaks car wash

Richmond Heights City Council will vote on a third reading to extend the moratorium on adult-use cannabis zoning approvals for another six months. The council will also introduce the FY2025 appropriations budget and consider resolutions for a conditional use permit for an automatic car wash at Belle Oaks on Richmond Road, a firefighters union contract for 2025–2027, and other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves firefighter union contract and car wash conditional use permit

Council approved several items, including a new firefighter union contract for 2025-2027, a conditional use permit for an automatic car wash at Belle Oaks, and a lot split/consolidation plat. The 2025 appropriations ordinance and vehicle use policy amendment were held for further consideration. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on second extension of moratorium on adult-use cannabis permits

At its November 26, 2024 meeting, Richmond Heights City Council will hold a third reading of Ordinance 151-2024 to extend a moratorium on zoning approvals and permits for adult-use cannabis for another six months. Council will also discuss a brownfield remediation grant application, new door-to-door solicitation rules, a do-not-knock registry, and several other resolutions in first or second reading. Items on the consent agenda include approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Council to decide on extending cannabis moratorium for six months

The council will consider second readings of a resolution to cooperate with Cuyahoga County for resurfacing Brush Road and an ordinance extending the moratorium on adult-use cannabis zoning approvals for another six months. New business includes first readings of resolutions and ordinances for a new sign at Community Park, a pavilion at Greenwood Farm Park, employee insurance contracts (dental, health, vision/life), a brownfield remediation grant application, fleet management software, sewer infrastructure grant agreements, and a stormwater permit MOU. The consent agenda includes approval of the October 22 meeting minutes.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

City Council

Council considers extending moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses

The City Council will discuss a second extension of a moratorium on zoning approvals and permits for adult-use cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding road resurfacing and equipment purchases.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council considers several public works contracts and budget appropriations

City Council is reviewing multiple resolutions for infrastructure maintenance, equipment purchases, and emergency budget appropriations. The body is also discussing a grant application for the Cuyahoga County Department of Development.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on rescheduling committee and regular meetings

This special meeting is called solely to reschedule the Council Planning and Zoning Committee, Service and Recreation Committee, and Committee of the Whole from October 8 to October 15, 2024, and to move the regular council meeting to 8:00 p.m. on that same date. A motion with at least four votes is required.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on zoning amendment to allow car washes

The City Council will hold the third and final reading of an ordinance that adds a definition of 'car wash' to the zoning code and conditionally permits car washes. The council will also consider a first-reading resolution authorizing a contract with Smith & Oby Service Company to repair a rooftop HVAC unit at the fire station. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 10 council meeting and the September 17 town hall on cannabis adult-use dispensaries.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

City Council

Council to consider opioid settlement participation with Purdue Pharma

The city council will hold a second reading on a resolution authorizing a health services agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and first readings on four new items: an application for a NOACA transportation grant for the Chardon/Brush Road area, renewal of a yard waste disposal contract with Green Vision Materials, a pricing correction for the Greenwood Farm Park Pavilion project, and authorization to participate in the direct settlement of opioid-related claims against Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler family. Reports from city officials and audience comments will also be heard.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Town hall on legal and financial aspects of cannabis businesses

This town hall meeting features presentations on Ohio's cannabis business laws by the Law Director and on revenue implications by a financial consultant, followed by moderated citizen comments. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

City Council

Council to consider banning adult-use cannabis operators in city

The Richmond Heights City Council will discuss a first-reading ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators. A second-reading ordinance would conditionally permit car washes. Resolutions include accepting tax levies, increasing an IT support contract, applying for community development block grants, and seeking state funds for road reconstruction on Douglas Boulevard, Dumbarton Boulevard, Edgewood Road, and Sunset Drive. The council will also confirm a site plan for a building addition at Momentive Performance Quartz, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tax levies, IT contract, grant applications

The council approved several resolutions, including tax levies, an IT services contract amendment, and applications for county and state grants. An ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators was tabled, and a car wash zoning ordinance was held for a public hearing.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024

City Council

Council to decide on prohibiting or allowing adult-use cannabis operators

City Council will hold second readings of two competing ordinances on adult-use cannabis: one to prohibit operators entirely and another to conditionally permit them. Other business includes approving road resurfacing contracts, zoning amendments for car washes, a generator for City Hall, baseball field renovations, and accepting various grants for fire services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves road resurfacing contracts and multiple resolutions

The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including contracts for road resurfacing (Highland Road and various streets), a change order for a City Hall generator, baseball/softball field renovations, a sewer district cost-share agreement, and purchases of thermal imaging cameras and cancer screening services. An ordinance to conditionally permit car washes was held for Planning Commission review. All votes were unanimous.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

City Council

Council to consider competing ordinances on adult use cannabis operators

The City Council will hold first readings on two competing ordinances regarding adult use cannabis operators: one to prohibit them and one to conditionally permit them. Other new business includes resolutions to renew a yard waste disposal contract with Green Vision Materials, authorize geotechnical investigation and architectural design contracts for a new gazebo at Greenwood Farm Park, and renew a subscription with Lexipol for police and fire standard operating procedures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves yard waste, gazebo, and Lexipol contracts

The council approved four resolutions: renewing a yard waste disposal contract with Green Vision Materials, and three agreements with CT Consultants for geotechnical, surveying, and architectural services for the new gazebo at Greenwood Farm Park, plus a Lexipol subscription for police/fire procedures. An ordinance on contractor insurance was held on first reading. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024

City Council

Council considers moratorium on vaping and e-cigarette product sales

City Council is reviewing a proposed six-month moratorium on zoning and building permits for businesses selling vaping and e-cigarette products. The body is also considering several resolutions related to fire equipment, grants, and a legal settlement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves vaping moratorium and fire vehicle trade

The council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on vaping/e-cigarette sales and zoning approvals, a trade of an obsolete ambulance for firefighter training services, and several resolutions including a NatureWorks grant application, a firefighter grant, a fire alarm system purchase, and an opiate settlement participation. All votes were unanimous.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

City Council

Council considers updates to video surveillance rules for apartments and businesses

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to amend video surveillance regulations for apartment complexes and businesses. Additionally, the council will consider a sewer district cost-share agreement and the disposal of an obsolete ambulance.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024

City Council

Council considers new rules for video surveillance in apartments and businesses

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to amend regulations for video surveillance systems in apartment complexes and businesses. The meeting also includes discussions on fire department staffing changes and the disposal of city equipment.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

City Council

Council considers extending cannabis zoning moratorium and several city contracts

The City Council will consider extending a moratorium on cannabis-related zoning and building permits for up to four months. The agenda also includes approvals for police station upgrades, fire department gear, and drainage improvements. Additionally, the council will review amendments to video surveillance ordinances for apartments and businesses.

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Tue May 28, 2024

City Council

Council to extend moratorium on adult-use cannabis permits up to 4 months

Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider extending a moratorium on zoning approvals, building permits, and certificates of occupancy for adult-use cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution, or sale. The extension would last up to four months to allow the city to review state and local laws and plan regulations. The agenda also includes routine consent items (approval of prior meeting minutes) and reports from city officials.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on regional crisis assistance program agreement

The City Council is holding a second reading of Resolution 80-2024, introduced by Mayor Thomas, which would authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement establishing the Crisis Assistance and Local Linkage ("First Call") program with the cities of Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, South Euclid, and University Heights. The agenda shows this as unfinished business, with a vote on passage possible at this meeting.

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Tue May 14, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on 9-1-1 plan, tasers, road program, and more

Richmond Heights City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including accepting Cuyahoga County's 9-1-1 plan, purchasing seven tasers, and authorizing agreements for road construction and site inspections. The agenda also includes appointments, a ballfield groomer purchase, fire vehicle upfitting, and a regional crisis assistance program. All items are at first reading, with no unfinished business.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024

City Council

No agenda available for Richmond Heights council meeting

This City Council meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

Council to consider conditional use permit for event hall on Chardon Road

Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a multi-use public gathering hall for short-term rentals at 26163 Chardon Road. The council will also vote on purchases for the Department of Public Service, a new HVAC system for City Hall, participation in ODOT road salt contracts, and various appropriations and salary amendments. All items are at first reading, with most requiring suspension of rules for passage.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on 13 resolutions including fire furniture, dump truck, excavator

Richmond Heights City Council will consider 13 first-reading resolutions authorizing purchases and agreements, including office furniture for the fire division, a leaf blower, a dump truck, a mini excavator, lawn services, HVAC maintenance, audits, software support, cyber insurance, engineering services for the Meijer store and leasing center in Belle Oaks Marketplace, and police background checks. All items are new business; no unfinished business is listed.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on 2024 budget, video surveillance, nuisance laws

Richmond Heights City Council will consider several ordinances on first reading, including the 2024 appropriations budget, new regulations for video surveillance systems and criminal activity nuisances, and an increased penalty for disorderly conduct. The council will also vote on a resolution to hire Rockmill Financial Consultants for financial services. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on NOPEC electricity aggregation and financial consulting contract

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items and several resolutions. Key actions include final votes on the NOPEC electricity aggregation program and a financial consulting agreement with Rockmill Financial Consultants, plus first readings on vehicle purchases, an AED donation, and service contract renewals.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

City Council

Richmond Heights Council meetings rescheduled to March 19

This agenda only announces that the City Council's Committee of the Whole and Regular Council meetings, originally scheduled for another date, have been moved to Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. respectively. The meetings will take place at Richmond Heights City Hall, 26789 Highland Road. No other business items are listed.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on new playgrounds, engineer termination, and bucket truck purchase

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including approving a site plan for new playgrounds at the local elementary school, terminating the city engineer's contract, and purchasing a new bucket truck. Other items include adopting policies for council ward meetings and oath of office ceremonies, and approving various service agreements.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

Council to consider contracts for building official and engineering services

The Richmond Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with second readings of two resolutions authorizing the mayor to sign agreements: one with Gallagher Architects, Inc. for building official and plans examiner services, and one with CT Consultants, Inc. for municipal engineering services. Department heads, including the police chief and service director, are scheduled to give budget presentations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

City Council

Council to consider NOPEC electricity aggregation program and grants

The Richmond Heights City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting NOPEC grants, approving an electricity aggregation program, and various administrative items. The agenda includes first readings of new business and second readings of unfinished business, with most items requiring multiple readings before final passage.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on extra ODOT funds for Chardon Road project

This is a special meeting of Richmond Heights City Council. The main item is a first reading of Resolution 13-2024, introduced by Mayor Thomas, to authorize additional funds to be paid to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Chardon Road improvement project. The council will also handle roll call, possible excusals, and adjournment.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on denying use variance for 575 Richmond Road

The Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a second reading to reverse a zoning board recommendation and deny a use variance for 575 Richmond Road. New business includes adopting a revised ward meeting expense policy, allowing council oath ceremonies at City Hall, authorizing internet auctions of surplus property, appointing a clerk, approving a school playground site plan, and purchasing police vehicles. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from city officials.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on denying use variance at 575 Richmond Road

Richmond Heights City Council is meeting to consider three resolutions on first reading. The most consequential item is a resolution to reverse the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation and deny a use variance for the property at 575 Richmond Road. The council will also consider two resolutions authorizing the purchase of Ford trucks for the city. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and a swearing-in ceremony for Councilwoman Cassandra A. Nelson.

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