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Young said the commission also voted to start a subcommittee focused on “sanctuary status and human dignity.” The subcommittee will work collaboratively with community partners, including OCSI, on a “need‑to‑know basis” to identify ways to protect vulnerable residents and return recommendations to the commission for public education and outreach. Young framed the subcommittee as an ongoing effort to protect groups facing threats to their dignity and safety and said members are “energized” to begin outreach and education work.

The HRC plans to align its activities with other community events and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion months to amplify outreach and ensure resources reach residents. Young asked council for support and said the commission will follow up with dates and additional details.","Lydia Young, chair of the Human Relations Commission, told council the commission plans an April fair‑housing ‘housing night’ with legal and financial literacy partners and voted to form a standing sanctuary and human‑dignity subcommittee in coordination with community organizations.",{"_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},6075164,"Public works outlines traffic signal removal, changes to yard‑waste and brush collection and plans glass‑recovery drop‑off",606,604000,1210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2980004-4e90884222e995e9387a3eb9c9cc20d1&start=604&end=1210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2980004-4e90884222e995e9387a3eb9c9cc20d1/thumbnail_604000.jpg","/articles/6075164/Oberlin/Lorain-County/Ohio/Public-works-outlines-traffic-signal-removal-changes-to-yardwaste-and-brush-collection-and-plans-glassrecovery-dropoff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075164-56a7b1947b052042763e6f37a6e8d3d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201113&Signature=g8Fbbe5COP9GKh~sEJjzLj16j~VioPP3aTBLIGPaJcwoDRI5smwFtPNLgPUEPQmR6Ef-BysLywcrtTA5LwRu~e1Uy4PGRTXAUF011-7D9wSrlp52uiJulR2mTlBfnO4FYKhXp2HVN78-B8jNojAa8w-lWYp03LcZMgC-s-SDTnjsHZjcYo7mP9biyweJ8Z-bQR7jrqpxVexGpB5K-2GQ7b2o~QOqS0kL4CUUBNWAS2r4E-nIe07htk7KY8r342SnMLrpycuzJYSOacPc8joY3N1nGKT9rUKkOcdxWKxLu~oprz9yg~yc3Lgylyd~FVfxq1-3t7P3KHgIWBEwYP0GnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jeff Baumann, public works staff, updated council on several operational items affecting traffic and recycling services.

Traffic signal at West College and Prospect: Baumann said a citywide signal study completed about five years ago questioned whether the signal was still warranted after the nearby school closed. The signal was placed in flash mode and later bagged for a 60‑day evaluation following a 90‑day flash period; staff reported only one minor crash on the first day of changes and no further accidents during the evaluation. Based on the study and the manual on uniform traffic control devices, public works recommends removing the signal. Baumann said police and fire were notified during the process and staff will continue to coordinate with safety services.

Bagged yard waste pickup: The city will end the subscription requirement for curbside bagged yard‑waste pickup. Crews will canvass the community, pick up bagged waste, record addresses and bag counts, and the city will continue to bill participants annually at the same rate of $1 per bag. The process change removes the need for residents to call to subscribe in advance.

Brush collection schedule change: Instead of the previous four‑week seasonal passes plus a fifth cleanup week, public works will perform brush collection the first week of each month from April through November. The change aims to reduce the time brush piles sit at the curb and limit repeat curbside accumulation. Special service will still be scheduled after major windstorms.

Glass recovery and recycling drop‑off site: Staff described plans to open a glass drop‑off and expanded recycling site using a gravel lot at the southeast corner of Oberlin Road and Hill Creek Drive (an EDL‑staged lot). The glass crushing machine will remain at the city’s refuse/recycling facility (it requires 208 three‑phase power) rather than at the drop‑off lot; staff said crushing is loud but will be located within or adjacent to the locked facility to limit impacts. The city will also relocate an Abitibi paper retriever dumpster to the site and may accept cardboard and scrap metal. Staff said they plan to start the drop‑off service in about a month and will publicize hours and rules; they emphasized a cautious approach to avoid turning the drop‑off into an unmanaged dumping site.

Baumann told council the proposed signal removal followed engineers’ guidance and crash‑report analysis; he noted the engineering recommendation did not support converting the intersection to a four‑way stop because traffic volumes on College Street exceed those on Prospect. Councilmembers asked about speed citations and noise from glass crushing; Baumann said speed was not a factor in the recorded crash and that the crushing operation will be sited to limit neighborhood noise.","Public Works staff presented a traffic signal removal study at West College and Prospect Streets, announced automatic curbside pickup for bagged yard waste, revised monthly brush pickup schedule, and described a planned glass drop‑off and recycling site at Oberlin Road and Hill Creek Drive.",{"_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},6075169,"Council approves emergency repair for refuse truck, small right‑of‑way payment and rezoning for senior housing",54,1771000,1825000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2980004-4e90884222e995e9387a3eb9c9cc20d1&start=1771&end=1825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2980004-4e90884222e995e9387a3eb9c9cc20d1/thumbnail_1771000.jpg","/articles/6075169/Oberlin/Lorain-County/Ohio/Council-approves-emergency-repair-for-refuse-truck-small-rightofway-payment-and-rezoning-for-senior-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075169-c223e3ed2f719ffe1d26098752aa7bc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201113&Signature=SFO7NFmEr-jpc1dGwWWtYp4mDp2xnOov4A6WGc4MsnOzK5wYmkDQcYU7-o~GJpUQhrk9C0wzua8LsoZ0NkoVwSwWBNNNOCQRcDf90sg8XwxwLrk6tt4r3drPPo-zNrrACykFoDarDYisTI6djJ~wy1MdjXaw16OiqkC2DfLfW-r0eGB38l1qJzanbId0X6ok7LYy6npGSdEDaxKSWK-BwvWZIvcRwZbB3HnAY7S91Q6JLmV~ZHyMZ6vjs84GnGqGQJN-csxum6J0B3fTJhPEfXoOKY94j1vB5mG8dPWjMDZbVBS0POYdctfydP2y70FEG~aBHFiaaq9y1rV6egOcew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oberlin City Council on Feb. 18 approved three ordinances: an emergency contract to replace a failed transmission in a city refuse truck, a $639.20 payment to a property owner to secure 0.064 acres of right‑of‑way for East Vine Street work, and a rezoning of 450 West College Street to a Planned Development Overlay District to allow a proposed affordable senior housing development.

The council declared an emergency under Ohio Revised Code section 735.051 to allow the city manager to accept a proposal from Klein Mobile Repair LLC for replacement of a failed hybrid hydraulic transmission in an AutoCar refuse truck. The ordinance caps the work at $90,250.37, which the ordinance text says “includes a 10% contingency.” The city waived the three‑reading rule and approved the ordinance by unanimous voice vote.

The council also approved Ordinance 25‑11 to authorize an additional payment of $639.20 to 95 South Main Street Oberlin LLC to compensate for 0.064 acres of land on the north side of East Vine Street so the project can proceed without delay. That ordinance was approved on first reading with the council voting to give it immediate effect.

Finally, the council approved Ordinance 25‑12 to rezone the property at 450 West College Street (Lorain County auditor parcel number 09‑00‑084‑101‑085) from R‑1B single‑family to a Planned Development Overlay District. Planning staff reported the Oberlin Planning Commission unanimously recommended the rezoning. The applicant indicated it plans an affordable senior multifamily project of roughly 60 units (a mix of duplexes/quadplexes and a three‑story building of about 48 units) and intends to apply soon for 9% state low‑income housing tax credits. Councilmembers agreed to waive the three‑reading rule to assist the tax‑credit timeline and approved the rezoning on first reading and final passage that night.

Discussion and context: City staff explained the refuse truck’s hybrid hydraulic drive had failed and that replacement with a conventional automatic transmission via a specialist vendor would return the vehicle to service more quickly than competitive bidding. Staff estimated the conversion could be completed in March with the truck back in service by April. On East Vine Street, staff described delays in closing the right‑of‑way purchase tied to lender costs for the seller and recommended the modest additional payment. On the rezoning, planning staff said the rezoning aligns with the city comprehensive plan’s goal to add affordable housing types, including senior rental options. The applicant said having zoning in place would strengthen the forthcoming tax‑credit application.

Votes at a glance:
- Ordinance 25‑10 (emergency transmission replacement, Klein Mobile Repair LLC, not to exceed $90,250.37): motion to waive three readings moved by Councilmember New; final passage — unanimous (all present voted aye). (See ordinance text citing Ohio Revised Code section 735.051.)
- Ordinance 25‑11 (additional payment $639.20 to 95 South Main Street Oberlin LLC for 0.064 acres): motion to waive three readings moved by Councilmember New; final passage — unanimous (all present voted aye).
- Ordinance 25‑12 (rezoning 450 West College Street to PDOD for proposed senior affordable housing): motion to waive three readings moved by Councilmember English; first reading and final passage — unanimous (all present voted aye).

What the council did not decide tonight: no binding contract language beyond the authorization amounts and the immediate effect votes. Staff highlighted that the refuse truck work is a vendor conversion and that longer‑term fleet replacement planning will continue.","The council voted to authorize an emergency transmission replacement for a city refuse truck, approve a $639.20 additional payment for a Vine Street right‑of‑way, and rezoned 450 West College Street to a planned development overlay for a proposed 60‑unit senior housing project.","actionData","errors"]

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