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\"That really told us where the water was coming from, and that was a great starting point for us to be able to go and address that area,\" Burke said, describing how thermal imagery from city police drones helped officials locate a subsurface water source on the Garfield‑Granger Road hill. He said that after engineering work and roughly \"a half a $1,000,000 or so,\" the route is now safer; the mayor did not give an exact final cost in the meeting.

Why it matters: Identifying the water source allowed targeted repairs on a long‑running roadway problem; the city also described several community services and staffing priorities that affect residents' access to recreation, social supports and emergency services.

Other items from the mayor’s report:
- Recreation and programs: Work is underway at Develec Park (third basketball court infrastructure) and the recreation department plans to offer line‑dance, Latin dance and Zumba classes in spring, with registration details to be posted on the city website.
- County grant: Mayor Burke said he spoke with Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Monning and that the county awarded Garfield Heights a grant for preventative maintenance; the mayor said he would provide details on the grant amount and allowable uses when city staff receive them (amount not specified in the meeting).
- Volunteer Family Resource Center: Burke said he is organizing volunteers and a space to re‑establish a Family Resource Center to connect residents to clothing, food banks and addiction recovery resources. He described an individual who will volunteer weekly to lead opioid‑awareness and mental‑health support sessions; staffing and formal program details will be discussed at upcoming committee meetings.
- Partnerships and facilities: The city received funding for repurposing a deteriorated basketball court at Saint John’s Lutheran Church; Burke credited prior county and council assistance and described a resulting partnership to expand community space usage.
- Public safety: Burke noted the police deployed a device called the \"grappler\" and apprehended a suspect who had eluded officers across multiple agencies. He also announced the retirement of three firefighters (Todd Haas, Steve Tukulski and Scott McCarthy) and welcomed two new firefighter/paramedics, Bridal Carr and Dylan Clark.
- Recruitment committee: Burke said he will chair a Northeast Ohio mayors and city managers committee to promote awareness and recruitment for safety‑force careers (police, firefighters, corrections, public defenders), working with federal partners including the U.S. Marshals Service.

Law Director Walter Recker spoke briefly and praised council cohesion; he also quipped, \"That's my legal advice tonight,\" when the mayor described the holiday lights contest.

The mayor’s report included several follow‑up items that city staff will need to document and publish (grant amount and restrictions, formal volunteer center plan, contract or procurement details for road work and equipment).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Garfield Heights Council Meeting 01/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Matthew Burke briefed council on infrastructure work and community initiatives including thermal‑imaging drone work to locate a long‑standing water problem on a city hill, plans for a volunteer family resource center, a county grant for preventative maintenance and a new public‑safety recruitment committee he will chair.","taxTitle","Garfield Heights City Council, Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",69165,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6389365,"Garfield Heights council passes package of ordinances, renews 6‑month cannabis moratorium",604,1710000,2314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113393-752c8a988a21ca398d9cbddd392283ca&start=1710&end=2314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113393-752c8a988a21ca398d9cbddd392283ca/thumbnail_1710000.jpg","/articles/6389365/Ohio/Garfield-Heights-council-passes-package-of-ordinances-renews-6month-cannabis-moratorium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389365-47f6733285107a1e14b3a8316a53b46c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775581118&Signature=cZDb2pgPT09R0qAIdD93xpjA-J-i7CBQyC1q1HV4lJz6yNq6DmZO0KOu4btELLCm-1AID4-Dii5hF~K3NUa4ni55aBzyARqSFQbtV4anqs0Owx1ylh3poBT71k~sD1puu1LfaTU1uJow2xSfsjwc68KL-amb8FDPFHV4GfOvK4NubFNoYIlKGVxATt1CLq-UDtfHbQegqt9Nu~I2V~o5cwCuejgQd9uoj0gPKc11-lanxsRe5v1zYHvSQAuburxwF0cyVxVHcvFnHtH~qCfGaNt3nkmqO27s5dO7eUl2fKKw8KZFW35y2CrMtW6u3w1FuxoSU4jBhpW5WzQJopeyGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garfield Heights City Council on Jan. 13 approved a series of ordinances and resolutions in a single meeting, adopting each measure by unanimous roll call votes.

The council voted 6‑0 to adopt multiple emergency ordinances and resolutions, including a six‑month moratorium on the issuance and processing of permits and certificates for adult‑use cannabis businesses, a three‑year engineering services agreement with OHM Advisors, a renewal of a stormwater pollution‑prevention agreement with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, and the purchase of snow‑and‑ice control equipment under Ohio Revised Code section 125.04(c).

Why it matters: The moratorium halts new cannabis permits for up to six months while the city reviews local rules and licensing; the engineering contract and equipment purchase are intended to support infrastructure and winter operations.

Key actions and outcomes (all adopted 6‑0):
- Ordinance 12,025 (sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Authorized advertising for proposals for city materials, services and supplies for 2025 and declared an emergency. Motion to consider by title, suspensions and waivers were moved and seconded; adopted 6‑0.
- Ordinance 22,025 (sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Established a maximum amount for blanket certificates for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025; adopted 6‑0.
- Ordinance 3 of 2025 (listed as Ordinance 32,025 in the transcript; sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Authorized a three‑year agreement with OHM Advisors for engineering services for 2025–2027; adopted 6‑0.
- Ordinance 4 of 2025 (sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Renewed the city’s participation with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for stormwater pollution prevention; adopted 6‑0.
- Ordinance 5 of 2025 (sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Renewed the city’s moratorium on adult‑use cannabis permits and certificates for up to six months. Councilwoman Stacy Collier noted the mayor’s statement that only one entity in the city currently holds a license and warned that any other sellers would be operating illegally; ordinance adopted 6‑0.
- Ordinance 6 of 2025 (sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Amended section 181.2101 of the codified ordinances relative to disbursement of city income tax receipts (the ordinance text refers to the year 2024); adopted 6‑0.
- Ordinance 7 of 2025 (sponsor: Mayor Matthew Burke; cosponsor: Council President Avery Johnson): Authorized purchase of a snow‑and‑ice control equipment package (spreader and auger) for the service department via Henderson Products under ORC 125.04(c); adopted 6‑0.
- Resolution 12,025 (sponsor: Councilwoman Stacy Collier): Honored Holy Spirit Catholic Church (formerly Saint Timothy Parish) for 102 years of service; the resolution was read in full and adopted 6‑0.
- Resolution 22,025 (sponsor: Leah Beckford): Expressed support for the Ohio Municipal League’s position opposing proposed utility tariff changes at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio; adopted 6‑0.

Discussion and process notes: Most measures were introduced by title, then the council moved to suspend the three‑reading rule and waive Rule 24 before adoption. There was limited debate on the floor; the moratorium on cannabis prompted the only substantive policy reminder from council that only one licensed seller currently operates in the city and that unlicensed sales are illegal, as stated during the vote sequence.

Votes at a glance: Every listed ordinance and resolution above was adopted by the council with a recorded unanimous vote (6‑0) as shown in the meeting roll calls.

Provenance: See transcript excerpts for where each ordinance is introduced and the related roll calls.","At its Jan. 13 meeting the Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions including a six‑month moratorium on new adult‑use cannabis permits, a three‑year engineering contract and purchases for snow‑and‑ice equipment.","actionData","errors"]

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Mayor Burke details road repairs, community programs, public‑safety recruitment and a volunteer family resource plan

Garfield Heights council passes package of ordinances, renews 6‑month cannabis moratorium