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What passed

- Resolution 048‑2025: extension of the professional services agreement with Millennium Strategies LLC for continued grant‑writing services. Council approved the emergency resolution. Council members noted that the administration sees Millennium as a primary resource for revenue‑side opportunities; meeting remarks referenced that the firm secured approximately $2.3 million in grants for the city last year for a reported cost in that period of about $75,000.

- Resolution 049‑2025: extension of an agreement with Gridix (public‑facing zoning software) for continued zoning map and public portal services. Council approved the emergency resolution; the mayor urged use of the Gridix map to make zoning information more accessible to residents and developers.

- Resolution 050‑2025: extension to a professional services agreement with SafeBuilt Ohio LLC limited to plumbing inspection work while the city expands in‑house inspection capacity. Council approved the emergency resolution; the administration said the city is hiring inspectors and intends to reduce reliance on contracted inspection services over time.

- Resolution 051‑2025: amendment and adoption of the city’s Vision Zero statement, affirming a goal of zero annual traffic fatalities by 02/19/2030. Council approved the emergency resolution; Councilwoman Larson said the extension of the compliance date makes sense and recalled past council leadership on the issue.

- Resolution 052‑2025: appointment of Natalie Davis as an alternate member of the Fair Practices Board to fill a vacancy through 12/31/2027. Motion approved.

- Ordinance 053‑2025: amendment to the wage and salary ordinance to adjust pay scales and job titles for seasonal Parks & Recreation positions. Council approved the emergency ordinance to raise seasonal wages and improve competitiveness for pool and seasonal staffing. Councilman Posh recused himself from that vote due to a family conflict.

Other actions

- Mayor requested and council authorized bidding Project 25‑03: South Taylor and Blanche sewer replacement. Council moved, seconded and approved the motion to advertise bids.

- Resolution 036‑2025 (second reading): Council adopted the city’s Comprehensive and Equitable Safety Action Plan (second reading adopted that night).

What did not change tonight

Several items were placed on first reading only, referred to committees, or set for future consideration (for example, updated powers and duties language and the broader Livable Neighborhoods zoning amendments were referred to the planning commission).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cleveland Heights City Council Meeting April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a group of measures on April 7 that extend several vendor agreements, adopt a Vision Zero target, adjust seasonal wages and authorize a sewer replacement bid.","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},6082635,"Council approves rezoning for Park Synagogue property at 3300 Mayfield Road to S‑2 mixed use",120,4946000,5066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936729-3b2122d886a85aa5ae3187442a5e3eed&start=4946&end=5066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936729-3b2122d886a85aa5ae3187442a5e3eed/thumbnail_4946000.jpg","/articles/6082635/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Council-approves-rezoning-for-Park-Synagogue-property-at-3300-Mayfield-Road-to-S2-mixed-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082635-eebf8812476f18bd8b92630fbffb9cd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184460&Signature=YhzsUSfm8GJiq8wbVknHQCbHhkew9Hfbr9qNiMQpkCWKZEaVP5pGZBCAWH1J1UJsf-JH3HkBnEFubU1KpOgjtT-N8GuRbq-~ReXTCx-EUiQ2swfGT~tDoeuNcrOuH8jaqUBe7wnFg7nLXk7~n6q68KdEXVdKw8vlPWxfhPKWpYstN09iqpWT2ihuBcFSKgsIJs~jkBXc0heWFbtlvCIweNi23PVu2Ma4WyBCAqIFTvsqFdVfKwnBTRJdHsMTP9Xjr-ypul3Eyp11yvwp~72MuiRxwKFEJbczc6KxRLFb4rwX9K1Ysi5v~YeTdvBrs29vuJdN7RffovNGVzlICrzIuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Heights City Council on April 7 voted unanimously to amend the city's zoning map and rezone the Park Synagogue property at 3300 Mayfield Road from its existing classification to an S‑2 mixed‑use district.

The measure, ordinance 245‑2024, was taken on fourth reading and passed after brief remarks in support. Councilman Petras acknowledged neighbors' concerns but said \"no project is perfect\" and expressed support for the rezoning on balance. The council president emphasized that rezoning does not allow unfettered development and said future development proposals would be evaluated on their individual merits as development plans and agreements come forward.

Director Zamp told council the rezoning is the first step; subsequent approvals would include a development plan and design guidelines, followed by individual project approvals as warranted.

Roll call recorded the following votes: Cobb — Aye; Kuda — Aye; Maddox — Aye; Larson — Aye; Russell — Aye; Petras — Aye; Posh — Aye. The ordinance transmits the map amendment to the planning commission for any required follow‑up and establishes the S‑2 zoning designation for the parcel.","On fourth reading Cleveland Heights City Council adopted ordinance 245‑2024 to rezone 3300 Mayfield Road (Park Synagogue) to an S‑2 mixed‑use district. Council members voted unanimously in favor; subsequent steps identified include a development plan and design guidelines for any proposed project.",{"_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},6082639,"Planning department outlines 2025 projects including ADU study, Lancashire senior housing and Noble Road outreach",373,933000,1306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936729-3b2122d886a85aa5ae3187442a5e3eed&start=933&end=1306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936729-3b2122d886a85aa5ae3187442a5e3eed/thumbnail_933000.jpg","/articles/6082639/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Planning-department-outlines-2025-projects-including-ADU-study-Lancashire-senior-housing-and-Noble-Road-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082639-94ae477a31a5e8993dcd01c3643bb406/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184460&Signature=c0mkpuDiuQ9-~d8BckLErm2ULQKyhy7bZPKSwuleRZMUAPQzE~GMzO85ljDweemK6arnIwjv23QxlbyKcLIaD64b9d6PEKQdjgDRuiTgzw~H7qyfr6iMpU9qzhYqGjCIFuc1qWZPe4if1wHGaML4tyUte4Ez~jX4KCedHqYJO6ErRIKurVEbi0bq9LJtC3rwdV4ihZ~p9RgOpXNtf2VKAtiQs6fcQG1GItIqAJnZEMcAiYFcw0fnTms4wZenFtVKMKgf8L2sJyqBqPEtvZ--3janZhZszqQ4AyWH0kBjW0yrvhMjuvoniXLzdf1g3hs6~PxFK~BcRRqDbu-TL7dUPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Zamp presented the monthly planning and development report to Cleveland Heights City Council on April 7, laying out a set of projects the department aims to move from planning into implementation this year.

Zamp said 2025 priorities include translating prior transportation planning into funded projects and construction, advancing the livable neighborhoods initiative (including a study of accessory dwelling units and draft residential typologies), and issuing an RFP for a housing needs assessment. He noted the Gridix public zoning platform contract was on the night's agenda and said the administration hopes wider use of the tool will make zoning rules easier to understand for residents and developers.

On development updates, Zamp reported Lancashire Senior Housing has applied for low‑income housing tax credits from the state and expects to hear a decision in June; if awarded, the next steps would include community engagement and a development timeline. Park Synagogue's rezoning request was on the council agenda for fourth reading that night; Zamp said subsequent steps would include project design guidelines and development plan review.

Zamp said the Severance master developer will present a concept plan in a future meeting and that a March 25 meeting at Noble Library about that project was well attended. He described ongoing work on RFEIs (requests for expressions of interest) for city‑owned vacant lots and said the planning department plans to post formal actions on some parcels at an upcoming meeting.

Other items Zamp outlined included a streetscape market study and public outreach on Noble Road, a Taylor Road road‑diet design effort that includes funding for traffic calming, a parks, recreation and open‑space study that will explore conservation zoning and dog‑park options, and 90 percent plans for the dome restoration with bid documents under preparation.

Zamp also noted the Landmark Commission's anniversary celebration is scheduled for May 22 at the schoolhouse and said the department is considering updates to the sign ordinance and the international maintenance code as part of permitting and code enforcement work.","Director Zamp briefed council on a broad set of planning and development initiatives for 2025: transportation implementation, a livable neighborhoods initiative including accessory dwelling unit study, Lancashire Senior Housing pursuing low‑income housing tax credits, Park Synagogue zoning on the evening agenda, and a parks and open‑space study.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082644,"Mayor's Action Center reports surge in Access Cleveland Heights use; city sets service targets",850,70000,920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936729-3b2122d886a85aa5ae3187442a5e3eed&start=70&end=920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936729-3b2122d886a85aa5ae3187442a5e3eed/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6082644/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Mayors-Action-Center-reports-surge-in-Access-Cleveland-Heights-use-city-sets-service-targets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082644-969fa7e202fe26532c21028346cc79b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184460&Signature=Qn6bjvGpXYDdVLFIgpX0mo~HQMGJpPBmdubRBNLPaG~6euP0oJMSga5b4RkiC3t3H6JI1H3dvWX-Ye0YOBGT1Pd9yIcOsdQUsNUU9G4B6BbQf~cp8~duBhhvpDRmzzgS-F1bl1TQ4MmSaO49GEJqtL~Twv~lSl8fPwD783UFl-PbYmCuOqveTctKWaq4NU3u0VVny7wjur6eC01Lx~l~RhwxOsf2T9OT45xCaZ2QbPRKDHjTQpVsLQPB3JV5YLrQpvKARXl5T5iVS-pu9voNLD5tjLBepS2qRCCOnOaD2ifKw3vLqRz-0k6PdFz5vlo8IkKzdjDUD6pbvE6Bvng36A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd Walburn, the mayor's action center coordinator, told Cleveland Heights City Council on April 7 that usage of the city's Access Cleveland Heights reporting platform has grown sharply since mid‑2024, and staff are starting to measure departmental response times against newly defined service‑level agreements.

Walburn said the platform now lists more than 1,000 registered residents and a total of 3,432 requests logged since last summer, and he gave a breakdown of the most frequent categories reported through the app, including potholes, private residential property issues, forestry requests and sewer reports. He said staff worked with the performance coordinator and department directors last autumn to set preliminary service targets — for example, two days for potholes and two days for forestry — and began publishing results in January so directors can see staffing and seasonal trends.

\"Access Cleveland Heights is not a solution. It is a tool,\" Walburn told council. He said the mayor's action center (MAC) accepts requests through the app, by phone and by email; phone and email reports are entered into the system by staff so they can be tracked and routed for follow‑up.

The coordinator described early performance numbers for public works requests: average days to acknowledge a request was under one day, and days to close averaged about 2.6 days. He said roughly 65 percent of reports met assigned service‑level targets during the sample period and that staff are reviewing whether the timeframes or staffing levels need adjustment.

Council members praised the MAC's responsiveness during discussion after the presentation. Councilwoman Larson and Councilwoman Petras both thanked Walburn for the follow‑up and communication his office provides; Councilman Posh and Councilman Cobb also noted residents frequently expect elected officials rather than administrative staff to resolve these issues and thanked Walburn for taking those referrals.

Walburn said the MAC will reexamine the service‑level agreements in June, consider adding request categories, and continue outreach to raise awareness of the app. He provided contact information for residents: phone (216) 291‑2323 and mac@clevelandheights.gov.

The mayor and several council members said the MAC's reporting helps convert anecdotal complaints into measurable data that departments can use to adjust staffing and processes.","Todd Walburn, the mayor's action center coordinator, told council the Access Cleveland Heights platform now has more than 1,000 registered users and 3,432 service requests recorded since mid‑2024. The city is publishing service‑level goals and begins reporting department performance to guide staffing and process changes.","actionData","errors"]

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