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Sal Russo, who updated the council on the project, said crews removed a mezzanine, separated utilities, replaced the roof and removed rooftop HVAC units before turning the interior over to Grocery Outlet’s construction crew in early December. \"Everything inside is brand new,\" Russo said, listing new electrical service, HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration fixtures. (Sal Russo)

Russo said the independent owner-operators for the store are Michael Weber and Melissa Walsh, who have moved to the area and chose Cleveland Heights from among other options. \"They're scheduled to open July 10,\" Russo said. He added construction crews planned only a few more weeks of work before the store team would begin stocking shelves and installing signage.

On the question of beer and wine sales, Russo said the operators intend to carry beer and wine but that permitting in Ohio has been \"a slight challenge\" because state rules and corporate/franchise arrangements require defining who holds the license. He said he had \"filled out the forms requested of me\" to help the owners proceed with the license process. (Sal Russo)

Council members thanked Russo for his family’s work to secure a grocer for the neighborhood and praised the investment in the property, including historically accurate work on the adjacent medical building scaffolded during restoration.

What’s next: The store is on schedule for a July 10 opening barring permitting delays; the owners and city staff will continue work on the alcohol permit and on final inspections before opening.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cleveland Heights City Council Meeting June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Grocery Outlet is set to open July 10 after interior construction and utility separation work; independent owner-operators Michael Weber and Melissa Walsh are preparing to stock the store while the city and operators work on a beer-and-wine permit.","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},6215017,"Cumberland Pool opening delayed; city arranges temporary swimming options and updates splash pad plans",583,657000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3662983-c77cbdd15734281c35a26397b79beeae&start=657&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3662983-c77cbdd15734281c35a26397b79beeae/thumbnail_657000.jpg","/articles/6215017/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Cumberland-Pool-opening-delayed-city-arranges-temporary-swimming-options-and-updates-splash-pad-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215017-8fc0104a7183998ccd91dd32d6ec957f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139695&Signature=YP1aUUN332ikkhfeSRqUQBzsZPtqM85XgNinLAVyLe33bSdSzNO2vdemixhPzYR-hpzq26oMdRGAW73lapRql5Wgoz1Ea9cwHRakgLotH9JgeNivph-XfVvK6BcmeMTEw13OpbmD~1IdgWkLj4kQOpaWszJKYQSZNt0lFZkhJ7R4PfG~2nBPrnb2fjtnpVL~dP11SElOSpMiaaByXJBCDYs0to7dxu0FeiJDlG4qNGo7qoZrIjLWAmkiTEVmrgdCsBXwSjzvthSTzZTsjts-aiFwdijSGEhARRnQCnwmKetz82k~NlBYXREOBAL1cWnF-BiRC4XKtEfO0q8r5ZVDSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Heights — City officials on Tuesday described delays to Cumberland Pool repairs, laid out temporary arrangements for pass holders and provided an update on the Denison Park splash pad and related storage plans.

Mayor Khalil Sarin and Parks & Recreation Director Gonzalez told council the specialized repairs — including work on the pool’s scum gutter — require dry conditions and a contractor schedule that was pushed by wet May weather. Director Gonzalez said the contractor is Novak and Sons and that staff had hoped to complete the work earlier this spring but were delayed. \"I will take accountability for it not opening on time,\" Gonzalez said. (Director Gonzalez)

The city now expects a delayed opening and has worked to secure temporary access for Cleveland Heights pass holders. Officials said efforts to use University Heights’ pool were unsuccessful after University Heights’ council declined. Mayor Sarin said the city secured an agreement with Shaker Heights to allow Cleveland Heights residents to use Shaker’s outdoor pool; Director Gonzalez said the arrangement would start Thursday — Shaker’s pool opens that day — and be available \"from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day of the week except for Saturdays.\" (Director Gonzalez)

City staff are also negotiating with the Cleveland Heights–University Heights school district to temporarily use the high school indoor pool; the mayor said board approval had not yet been received. Vice President Russell and other council members said they hope discussions with the school district can become a longer-term arrangement.

Denison Park splash pad: Director Gonzalez said the splash pad work must await completion of other projects at Denison — demolition of the old pool house, installing synthetic turf and construction of pickleball courts — and that utility lines had to be located before the splash pad could be sited. Gonzalez said the design team may reduce the splash pad footprint slightly to stay within the budget allocated in 2023 and that installation is likely in late summer or early fall with a goal of being turnkey in spring 2026. \"It may have to shrink the footprint just a hair,\" Gonzalez said.

Storage container controversy: Several residents expressed concern about using shipping containers in Denison Park to store equipment. Director Gonzalez told council \"nothing has been ordered\" and said staff were still evaluating options, including repurposing an existing salvaged garage and locating any new storage adjacent to the turf field for equipment access. \"We have to house…equipment. We have some soccer goals, and we're just investigating the topic of a shipping container,\" Gonzalez said, adding that the city had not decided on a final approach. (Director Gonzalez)

Council members emphasized they want community input before any final decision about structure type or use of ARPA funds. Vice President Russell and others referenced a prior ARPA contingency requiring community meetings before allocating money for containers.

What’s next: Cumberland Pool work was reported to be continuing; the city expects to open in mid-June (Director Gonzalez gave June 16 as the anticipated open date in committee remarks) and will publish details about temporary swim access. Denison Park splash pad will move forward on an adjusted timetable tied to completion of infrastructure work.","Cleveland Heights officials said Cumberland Pool repairs are delayed by wet weather and specialized work; the city secured temporary swim access in Shaker Heights and is negotiating with the school district, while Denison Park’s splash pad installation and a proposed equipment storage container remain under review.",{"_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},6215023,"Neighbors oppose Cedar Road sale; developer withdraws and council agrees to pause ordinance",915,2300000,3215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3662983-c77cbdd15734281c35a26397b79beeae&start=2300&end=3215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3662983-c77cbdd15734281c35a26397b79beeae/thumbnail_2300000.jpg","/articles/6215023/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Neighbors-oppose-Cedar-Road-sale-developer-withdraws-and-council-agrees-to-pause-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215023-7055e248b30be43b46ae1a48bb8bebb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139695&Signature=epKn4Nqtpf9s6TEgn7~5dRIdP6Ojq7DkNb5SCO8oLe5Hw-q20UujPvRLaeeEvTL7m6e9ZDIB9P4qFfS7wKCCemknW9KTC1k0zhy226mX4NkXNwtUEm3ha6jzbbyY~BgTMKunEu5EskMigMNO-qCfpNAv6SFAWYzMGJIhy9ejIE62V7PNPN6Jp~eHw7ymK02Rat0QVbbv3Npf6zNSfKZxGjY5vU7Ob2O-SunaUhaPFfxukSR~Pg9pkTZ3QnbH0l8xoOqO518rDNqjOZSPSM7M0UAFy8ExKBsizSc-P~UhTD65dABIGl6lsWqWbuBe9eoJhMJM3Rbpgf61Dkllb-t~EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Heights — Residents and neighborhood advocates told City Council on Tuesday they oppose selling a narrow 0.54-acre parcel at the top of Cedar Hill that has served as public green space for decades. The purchase ordinance (0632025) was on third reading, but the developer said he would abandon the project and council agreed to hold further action.

The parcel described in the ordinance sits between South Overlook Road and Delaware Drive. Dozens of residents said the land functions as neighborhood green space and a buffer along a busy corridor. \"This has been green space for 77 years,\" resident Lou Mandy said during public comment. \"To make this an emergent matter after all that time sounds unnecessary and unfair to the residents in the neighborhood.\" (Lou Mandy)

Residents submitted alternative proposals for the site, including a gateway sculpture garden and arboretum, and raised concerns about safety for pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalk and the long-term loss of a neighborhood amenity. \"If you sell this property, that opportunity to develop that as a gateway, as green space, as park space will go forever,\" Philip Wadsworth told council. (Philip Wadsworth)

Architect and would-be purchaser Paul Volpe, who had negotiated a purchase agreement with the city, said after nine months of work he and his partner were withdrawing from the project. He described the site as \"a half acre, 330 foot narrow strip\" and said city last-minute changes to the purchase agreement led him to step away. \"I'm done with the city. I'm finished,\" Volpe said. (Paul Volpe)

Instead of a vote on the third-reading ordinance (0632025) Tuesday night, Mayor Khalil Sarin asked council to hold the matter so staff could try to revisit negotiations and avoid further damage to the city’s reputation with developers. Law Director guidance noted council could choose to take no action; council deferred final action pending further conversation between the administration and the developer.

The record shows a strongly engaged neighborhood: petition signatures, Freedom of Information Act requests filed by residents and multiple public speakers at the meeting. Council members and planning commissioners present said future development proposals should include community input earlier in the process so neighbors have time to respond.

Next steps: The ordinance remains on the agenda but will not be voted on at this meeting. The administration said it will reach out to the developer and return to council with an update; residents urged the city to evaluate alternative proposals for the site and ensure public outreach before any sale proceeds.","Residents urged council not to approve sale of a 0.54-acre green strip on Cedar Road; the developer, Paul Volpe, announced he was withdrawing his purchase effort and council agreed to hold the ordinance for further discussion.",{"_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},6215027,"Cleveland Heights council passes no-confidence vote; Mayor Khalil Sarin resigns effective immediately",863,4833000,5696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3662983-c77cbdd15734281c35a26397b79beeae&start=4833&end=5696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3662983-c77cbdd15734281c35a26397b79beeae/thumbnail_4833000.jpg","/articles/6215027/Cleveland-Heights/Cuyahoga-County/Ohio/Cleveland-Heights-council-passes-no-confidence-vote-Mayor-Khalil-Sarin-resigns-effective-immediately","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215027-a617dde1e08933534cac31b46cc1e424/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139695&Signature=m9SWvQKumsj-v3xkVFIpplI0sZqtXep8tg8zgE3R017-Tm3l~wOxQp46G~ICj-sol3nPm8PEjhg3V0cK9bE6KG~7tat1Wabuxn6VH9l6j5dV3yr0fApgGGVX4yiZeeBaF1WCz1cudDUYbsFzsxpQzS7ddW6JBDrtQe1etEfjA69kqVXWw8I0A5uUqYrKPE9cP-6FiKkNKpzQxxqfQZg8U5xzrFVJUhXA0HqVYY32hipFkDqaVJJJ8DcLsC5CiughCFBjkBc1QtOJ43AYiWZAxyFdd90LyYb9uWe1SqqNBifriPRIrZOsAJi2OqfCfO68fXZBWp3voDbgPrsxJUVLqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Heights — City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to adopt a resolution expressing a loss of confidence in Mayor Khalil Sarin, and the mayor subsequently submitted a written resignation effective immediately.

The resolution, introduced by Council Member Petras and cosponsored by President Cuda, Vice President Russell and four other members, passed after a lengthy debate about staff morale, contracting transparency and the mayor’s conduct. The roll call recorded six votes in favor — Council Members Cobb, Cuda, Larson, Petras, Russell and Posh — and one vote opposed (Council Member Maddox).

The no-confidence resolution cited reported and alleged instances in which council members and residents said the mayor used poor judgment and failed to accept accountability. Council supporters said the measure was intended to call for transparency and to protect city employees. \"This resolution challenges the leaders of Cleveland Heights to personify the values we all should live by every day,\" Councilwoman Larson said before voting.

During public comment and later from the dais, Mayor Khalil Sarin read a prepared statement apologizing for his actions and announcing his resignation. In part he said, \"To the people of Cleveland Heights, I know I have let you down... I am submitting my resignation as mayor of the city of Cleveland Heights effective immediately.\" He also wrote that he took \"full responsibility for the harm that has resulted from my actions, my words, and the consequences that have had on our city's unity and sense of shared purpose.\" (Mayor Khalil Sarin)

Council members who supported the resolution pointed to recent personnel departures, reports of internal complaints, and the volume of news coverage as evidence the administration had become a distraction from municipal work. \"Operationally, the city lacks the capacity to get things done,\" Councilman Cobb said in explaining his yes vote.

Council members who opposed the resolution urged residents to use the upcoming elections to decide leadership, and some expressed concern about escalating rhetoric and race in the public debate. \"I don't feel like putting my finger on a scale one way or the other,\" Councilman Maddox said after explaining why he opposed the resolution.

The resolution is a formal statement from council; it does not itself force removal. The mayor’s written resignation is a separate, immediate act. Council did not need to accept the resignation for it to be effective; Mayor Sarin’s statement said the resignation is effective immediately.

What happens next: With the mayor’s resignation now in the public record, council and city staff must follow statutory and charter procedures for filling a vacancy in the office. Council also signaled a desire to pursue additional reforms that several members said would improve transparency and employee protections, including posting certain contracts publicly and strengthening whistleblower protections.

The council’s action and the mayor’s resignation come with active public engagement: speakers at the meeting urged both accountability and civic participation. Council leaders urged residents to register and vote in the upcoming primary on Sept. 9 and the general election on Nov. 4 to influence the city’s next leadership choices.","Cleveland Heights City Council approved a resolution of no confidence in Mayor Khalil Sarin 6-1 and the mayor submitted a resignation effective immediately, citing missteps and offering an apology in a written statement presented at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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