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Votes at a glance: council approves grant‑writing, zoning platform, inspection services, Vision Zero update and wage changes
Summary
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.
Cleveland Heights City Council on April 7 approved a package of measures on first reading or by motion that update several city contracts, adopt a safety goal and adjust seasonal wages. The council acted on multiple items that were discussed briefly during the meeting; action text and outcomes are summarized below.
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).
