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Mayor Mary Sarin told the council she has directed city administration policy—separate from council action—that Cleveland Heights staff do not detain individuals for civil immigration law violations. “We do not engage in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law,” Sarin said, adding that such detentions can raise 4th Amendment concerns. She recommended residents seeking legal guidance contact organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Immigration Law Center or the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland for case‑specific help.

More than a dozen members of the public urged council to move the administration’s practice into law. Drew Herczyk, Emily Gavalier, Fiona Finneran, Moshe Koval and others asked for either a council ordinance or resolution explicitly barring Cleveland Heights police and other city departments from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We would like to request that council, take this policy and introduce or pass it into law, that the Cleveland Heights Police Department won't help ICE,” Moshe Koval said.

Speakers also urged the city to publish clear guidance on the municipal website so residents—particularly those with limited internet access or language barriers—can find resources and know what to do. “There’s no need for them to have to do the legwork when you've got a city website where you could put that information up there,” said public commenter Drew Herczyk.

Several speakers proposed that the council re‑examine a 2019 human resources policy the mayor referenced and convert an administrative policy into an ordinance or resolution vetted by city law. Councilmember (safety committee chair) said the safety committee will take up an initial conversation about safety for immigrants and review the earlier legislation and policy language to determine next steps.

Not all speakers agreed on tactics: CJ Nash urged caution about issuing a high‑profile resolution that might draw national attention and potentially expose local residents to heightened enforcement. Nash said protections must prioritize the safety of immigrant residents over publicity.

No ordinance or resolution was introduced or adopted at Monday’s meeting. Council members instructed the safety committee to review existing policy and report back; staff and advocates said they will provide the administration’s 2019 human resources policy language and suggested model ordinances for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cleveland Heights City Council February 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents urged Cleveland Heights officials to codify limits on local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement after reports of an ICE action at a Coventry Village restaurant; Mayor Mary Sarin said the city currently follows an administrative non‑detention practice.","taxTitle","Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",54271,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6356266,"Fire at Cedarly Meadowbrook project draws regional response; Lee Road businesses seek city support",425,84000,509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2216865-2ffb7e0021340fee38ba99b2d8f9d1af&start=84&end=509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2216865-2ffb7e0021340fee38ba99b2d8f9d1af/thumbnail_84000.jpg","/articles/6356266/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Fire-at-Cedarly-Meadowbrook-project-draws-regional-response-Lee-Road-businesses-seek-city-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6356266-91482b6ef166493865e79c00f873ef75/orig.mp4?Expires=1773619027&Signature=Jyj4th4Rti8uLCT3CTY5xyYbkhL79JiWVd1KpUWKwyMkoJyJEh9-FOQD9cerKPIgxeyMVCTRPY2lEaniCMSKIih79gsQbiHQnMNX2PPNWfGGct0yp86TcUp8nIil3DOrxODrfkiTcGIQIvqjDutBFtZoFd2R8s8h4TnHQxDMWZn4cJT291FZ0YE1mZY13upCa1dT-jUC8cCYMszLRsZAjGb2FcUQYb62~OddIDUShNxxxp~b7csT~G0BwmYW0SNRzWT1wy59pSJhtmMJIRi5HUVbsmDCzY2Dbgkhoq5tILWweG4JWVolqbdINLltNIff1oeEg8F1chLCsS~Uy9JuUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A large fire at the Cedarly Meadowbrook project in Cleveland Heights over the weekend drew firefighters from more than a dozen neighboring departments and left local business owners asking the city for short‑term support.

Mayor Mary Sarin said Monday that Cleveland Heights’ fire department, public works, parks and recreation and police worked alongside “over 15” outside partner agencies to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent residential buildings. “I want to take a moment, again, to thank the fire service, both in the city of Cleveland Heights, specifically Chief Harry, Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief Keane, who was the incident commander on‑site,” Sarin said. She added the department used a police drone to help firefighters locate hot spots.

The mayor told council the Ohio Fire Marshal had joined the investigation and city officials hoped to complete it “as quickly as possible so that we can move on to clearing that slate through demolition and . . . begin the process of rebuilding.” The city administrator, Dan Horegen, said the ongoing investigation affects the city’s ability to specify a demolition or reopening date for the nearby Cedar‑Lee garage and other facilities tied to the site.

Local business owners said the burned structure and the resulting loss of parking have hurt commerce on Lee Road and in Coventry Village. “It's an important business district. It's considered like the downtown of Cleveland Heights, and it's important we keep them vibrant,” said Melody Joy Hart, a Coventry resident, urging council to consider temporary measures such as valet parking or direct financial assistance so businesses remain open while cleanup and repairs proceed.

Council members and residents also raised broader recovery needs: short‑term parking solutions, expedited demolition when legally permitted, and communication from the city about timelines for reopening affected lots and garages. City staff said some timelines remain tentative because of the active fire investigation and concurrent engineering reviews of damaged structures and adjacent parking garages.

Public works and parking projects already under way were discussed in separate staff remarks. Horegen said sound and lighting equipment for Caine Park is en route with an anticipated installation target in April–May to meet the Cleveland Institute of Art graduation, and that cameras purchased for public spaces have arrived but require pole engineering and telecom coordination before installation.

Council and residents said they want regular updates as the investigation and cleanup proceed. The mayor said she will forward new information to council as soon as it becomes available and urged residents to patronize affected businesses in the meantime.","A large fire at the Cedarly Meadowbrook project prompted mutual‑aid response, an Ohio Fire Marshal investigation and public requests for city assistance to nearby businesses affected by the blaze and its aftermath.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6356257,"Council approves several first‑reading measures; committee meetings set for budget and safety review",218,2942000,3160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2216865-2ffb7e0021340fee38ba99b2d8f9d1af&start=2942&end=3160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2216865-2ffb7e0021340fee38ba99b2d8f9d1af/thumbnail_2942000.jpg","/articles/6356257/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-approves-several-firstreading-measures-committee-meetings-set-for-budget-and-safety-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6356257-a278055b54b5ef30399457773f69cf24/orig.mp4?Expires=1773619027&Signature=Z4i~4gpO-iXFY0A7VGsRVOOOwE6mVx6EHZa6e6NPOx8oIieha-uRHLY~scPXG9axHq9kdRBbnjNJEOqbmoMKhoVnIs4APIH1YyDgdGIjhYUi0sz~Rr0jljiC8--0EFui-nwvN9l8idKvXur4LRrCfIYBcFbtPTSMkPIVID1J0VTLkVH3AnPoi16SUSxR4q4aSTRX8cngQfYHQKIuU6S7KeIiVbi5kyJ3yeFejxfwyHyHFNd~7EL6iwVGqYScmX1jzYb8snPmrfxyK5dDK~ZFX-UOCQTs~imrc7nqHoH78xA31DxP9uxqKK7GMYVVOME0fwvlPUrX-KlIeCFPQLihXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Heights City Council approved several measures on first reading Monday, including a grant acceptance for senior transportation services, a planning commission appointment and a short contract extension for grant writing.

On first reading, council passed Resolution 017‑2025 authorizing the mayor to accept a grant from the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging to fund transportation services through the city’s office on aging. The motion carried and was recorded as passed on the first reading.

Council also approved Resolution 018‑2025 appointing Robert N. Brown to the City Planning Commission to fill a vacancy through Dec. 31, 2027, and Resolution 019‑2025 authorizing a two‑month extension of an agreement with Millennium Strategies LLC for continued grant‑writing services.

Ordinance 020‑2025, authorizing the presentation of entertainment programs in Caine Park for 2025, passed on first reading. An ordinance authorizing a real estate purchase agreement for approximately 1.049 acres on Lancashire Road (Ordinance 021‑2025) was introduced but was not voted on at Monday’s meeting. Council also introduced Ordinance 022‑2025, authorizing application for Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council 2025 energized community grants; that measure remained at first reading.

Council president and staff reported committee schedules: the finance committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 6, to continue budget work and requested outstanding materials (revised 2025 budget book, 2024 carryover capital projects, audit status and other financial particulars). The municipal services and environmental sustainability committee will meet Feb. 20 at 5 p.m., and the planning and development committee scheduled a meeting with Taylor Road businesses.

No final appropriations or multi‑year commitments were approved at Monday’s meeting; several items were advanced on emergency first reading to allow timely administrative action or further review.","Cleveland Heights City Council on Monday approved multiple items on first reading, including a transportation grant acceptance resolution, an appointment to the Planning Commission and a two‑month grant‑writing contract extension; council scheduled finance and safety committee meetings for follow‑up.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents demand formal policy after reported ICE action; mayor says city has administrative non‑detention practice

Fire at Cedarly Meadowbrook project draws regional response; Lee Road businesses seek city support

Council approves several first‑reading measures; committee meetings set for budget and safety review