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Committee members said zoning matters typically fall to Planning & Development and proposed a joint hearing so both bodies could hear public feedback. Councilwoman Russell indicated she could attend hearings scheduled immediately before a council meeting but that evening times after council meetings or on an off week might be preferable. Committee members proposed holding the public hearing on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m., the day after the April 21 council meeting, and asked staff to follow up with Councilwoman Russell to confirm her availability.

Members emphasized that a public hearing would be an opportunity for residents to share feedback and would not, by itself, mean the committees planned to pursue immediate code changes. They requested that city staff, including Director Zamp and other planning and enforcement staff, attend the hearing and that the event be well publicized so residents know the hearing is for input. Committee members suggested language for notice clarifying that the hearing is for feedback and does not signal pending legislation.

The committee closed the agenda after setting the follow-up steps for scheduling and publicity. No public hearing date was finalized at the March 10 meeting; staff were asked to confirm a date and notify committee members and the public.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cleveland Heights Housing and Building Committee March 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee discussed scheduling a joint public hearing with the Planning & Development Committee on regulating commercial vehicles at residential properties and proposed a tentative date of April 22 at 6 p.m.; members emphasized broad publicity and staff participation from planning and code enforcement.","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},6286678,"Housing committee weighs adopting Cuyahoga County debarment list, eyes suspension option for contractors",333,611685,945615,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2557148-b3927ed389fd45e74902c00f0723d0ef&start=611&end=945","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2557148-b3927ed389fd45e74902c00f0723d0ef/thumbnail_611685.jpg","/articles/6286678/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Housing-committee-weighs-adopting-Cuyahoga-County-debarment-list-eyes-suspension-option-for-contractors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286678-e26c2b09f5f5a72e955f709b93a6fba8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213676&Signature=XO3dOeyZv2lKLexJ~UchaGRBgYnj9yem-CU23YdfEU2rh8wmLfK0yi2rgIxXeRXqh7a3rw14akGBbkqfQ4je3fN~I0bLNSrIAEv9TavgbKvf9uOzqZ4IcpXFiBcxjC7OcyMgOGpziK93g0IWZQQCCJVhhUvLiex5B1JYAJk6fWK6KE5pufSyYJMUyn0M0qnbcKhPJguaQHIz8teSNqkt4KucqEcGm3eKRQ29O9e0fbxc1q8YwxTN49bc9mzUr~0kbP6ZjPNiKYMjJTDCPMU-YhtwGm2pxgmVQCg85JL-PxHYzDh82Zdshi5~rpHJEZo-gYe5sfdBUTwcFLWUgBDMig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland Heights City Council Housing and Building Committee debated whether to create a local contractor debarment process or rely on Cuyahoga County's existing debarment and suspension system during its March 10 meeting.

Committee members said a regional, shared list could help municipalities identify contractors with repeated complaints and protect residents from contractors found responsible for problematic conduct. Members noted two possible approaches: adopt and administer a local process, or legislate that the city will not do business with firms listed by the county, thereby deferring administration to the county's inspector general.

Discussion covered how the county process currently functions and what Cleveland Heights might gain or avoid by relying on it. Committee members asked staff to clarify whether municipalities can submit names for county review or are limited to requesting the county investigate; they also requested data on how many firms are under suspension versus debarment and the criteria for each designation. A committee member said the county list appeared to contain about 25 entries at the time of the meeting and that many debarments had start dates in February 2022.

Members emphasized the administrative cost of running a local program and suggested that a suspension process might be a lighter-weight local option. According to materials the committee reviewed, the county model includes both suspension (shorter-term restrictions, described in the materials as up to 12 months without additional review in certain circumstances) and longer debarments (multi-year durations such as three or five years depending on findings). The committee asked staff to reach out to the county inspector general for details on how suspensions and debarments have been used and whether suspended contractors are listed publicly.

No ordinance or formal vote was taken. The committee requested follow-up information from staff, including whether municipalities can contribute entries to the county list, how the county notifies contractors and municipalities about suspensions or debarments, and whether the county maintains a public suspension list separate from debarments.","Members discussed creating a local contractor debarment or suspension process and whether to defer to Cuyahoga County's inspector general list; they asked staff to ask the county how municipalities can add names, the criteria for suspensions versus debarments, and how the list is publicized.",{"_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},6286682,"Cleveland Heights committee favors keeping point-of-sale checks, pushes for clearer homeowner outreach",287,57879,345365,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2557148-b3927ed389fd45e74902c00f0723d0ef&start=57&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2557148-b3927ed389fd45e74902c00f0723d0ef/thumbnail_57879.jpg","/articles/6286682/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Cleveland-Heights-committee-favors-keeping-point-of-sale-checks-pushes-for-clearer-homeowner-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286682-039cc6eda3fa4f2f35d4ff1315c2f4e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213677&Signature=J0T1~SjyWBQ5sgoHUNVOzgfVL8ATT41ElYqVzQWte7E56RvLd4LmM-d2Wfee5WjJpDE6JZgDwQpgIDN5ICEiQzWPqR5Chmx3~Hx~VbeyZeodZcJ8ZzVz9gz7tUsuFVgEBT61QF7JXHNMsJXe5WYb6L2VRguNWsbYvvnL~BEBry2l2EPxoZfionrK4tvSeJKEM~-2o9gyCVF3-2IN7Qt4upQs3IREfDKcfowZsSUkzteOAGMMk1BATxoMYoDAgff8BhrAzYZQoc45antD-bVy7ndFpxw2VHKg0uCT7Eb3aCv9acAW9bCbkIXgc8rgs3K7bFs8KuwHQWtfVcyzDr1LUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland Heights City Council Housing and Building Committee on Monday discussed keeping the city's point-of-sale inspection requirement and increasing outreach about homeowner assistance programs, while exploring whether escrow or flexible lien arrangements could ensure required repairs are completed when investor purchasers take ownership.

Committee members said protecting first-time and owner-occupied buyers was a priority and that inspections provide an important “buffer” by identifying needed repairs before a sale. One committee member said an inspector's warning helped the household prepare financially for an eventual boiler overhaul that cost $25,000 four weeks ago.

Members discussed options short of eliminating point-of-sale rules, including borrowing flexible approaches used in other cities (a member cited Lakewood as an example of a more flexible model). Several committee members said they were not prepared to remove point-of-sale requirements outright because of the protection they provide to new homeowners.

The committee also agreed to push for better distribution of the city's Home Preservation Office (HPO) pamphlet and other informational materials. Committee members noted an inspection report they reviewed included a phone number for program inquiries, but that contact information was buried near the end of the report. Members asked staff to explore putting HPO materials in a more prominent location, including attaching them to citations, including periodic reminders in city newsletters or the Focus magazine, and proactively advertising program eligibility so homeowners could learn about options before enforcement action.

The approach aligns with a recommendation from the city’s Racial Justice Task Force, members said, and the committee asked staff to consult with Director Hannah, Assistant Director Butler and the mayor's office about feasible outreach channels. No legislation was proposed at Monday's meeting; members framed the ideas as possible next steps for staff and administration to consider.

Committee members emphasized the distinction between homeowner-focused assistance and landlord-tenant materials, noting some pamphlets are tailored specifically to tenants and landlords and that eligibility for homeowner programs may exclude certain rental properties. The committee asked staff to confirm program eligibility criteria and whether some owner-occupied multiunit situations (for example, an owner living in one side of a duplex) would qualify for assistance.

The discussion closed with committee members endorsing further research and outreach work rather than immediate changes to the point-of-sale ordinance.","At its March 10 meeting, the Cleveland Heights Housing and Building Committee signaled support for retaining point-of-sale inspections and discussed exploring escrow or lien options for investor sales while asking staff to make homeowner assistance materials more visible at citation and earlier in the process.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee to hold joint public hearing on commercial vehicles in residential areas; April date proposed

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Cleveland Heights committee favors keeping point-of-sale checks, pushes for clearer homeowner outreach