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Council approves a slate of resolutions and ordinances; Think Place Noble Corridor study draws a split vote
Summary
At its June 16 meeting, Cleveland Heights City Council passed multiple first‑reading resolutions and several second‑reading items, adopting the Park Synagogue S2 plan and approving contracts and ARPA‑funded work. One contested vote to hire Think Place Agency for a Noble Corridor market assessment passed after a recorded roll call.
Cleveland Heights City Council adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances on June 16, approving contracts for infrastructure and maintenance work, funding for community programming, and development plans while deferring or scheduling additional consideration on several other items.
The most closely contested vote was resolution 119‑2025, a first‑reading resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a contract with Think Place Agency LLC using ARPA funds to perform a Noble Corridor market assessment. The council approved that contract on a roll call vote after discussion about prior studies and local consultant use. Councilman Cobb recorded a dissenting vote; other members voted to approve the contract. Council discussion included requests that the new study produce implementable recommendations that align with the 2024 Noble Corridor comprehensive plan.
Several other items passed on first reading by voice vote, without extended debate. Key measures approved included contracts for lead‑clearance services (Resolution 120‑2025), exterior residential repairs and concrete work using ARPA funds (Resolution 121‑2025), a county cooperative agreement for pavement preventative maintenance on Coventry Road (Ordinance 122‑2025), HVAC preventative maintenance (Resolution 124‑2025), ice‑rink maintenance (Resolution 125‑2025), an extension of due diligence on a property sale to National Church Residences (Ordinance 126‑2025), professional engineering to address sanitary sewer overflows (Resolution 130‑2025), vehicle purchases for Parks and Recreation (Resolution 131‑2025), and arena flooring replacement at the community center (Resolution 132‑2025).
On second reading the council adopted the Community Development Block Grant five‑year consolidated plan and the annual action plan (Resolution 105‑2025), the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan (Resolution 106‑2025), and an ordinance implementing equity pay adjustments and benefits for the police and fire chiefs (Ordinance 107‑2025). Council also approved a $7,500 award to Future Heights Inc. in support of the 2025 Heights Music Hop (Resolution 108‑2025).
The Park Synagogue S2 development plan was adopted from second reading (Ordinance 109‑2025); the council recorded a voice vote in favor. The council also adopted a resolution expressing support and appreciation for city staff (Resolution 110‑2025) and took procedural steps to suspend the rules and adopt a ceremonial resolution recognizing the life and contributions of the late John J. "Jack" Boyle III (Resolution 128‑2025).
Council also approved Ordinance 133‑2025 to reinstate the regular July 7, 2025 meeting date that had previously been suspended; that motion passed on first reading and will restore the meeting on the calendar unless canceled in advance.
Votes at a glance (items adopted June 16, 2025)
- Resolution 117‑2025 (SS4A grant application): Motion to authorize the mayor to apply for and accept U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roadways for All (SS4A) implementation funds; passed by voice vote.
- Resolution 119‑2025 (Think Place Agency LLC — Noble Corridor market assessment — ARPA funds): Passed on roll call. Recorded vote (as read aloud): Councilman Posh: yes; Councilwoman Russell: yes; Councilwoman Larson: yes; Councilman Cobb: no; Council President Kuda: yes; Councilman Maddox: yes; Councilman Petras: yes. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 120‑2025 (lead clearance contractors — ARPA funds): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 121‑2025 (exterior residential repair and concrete work — ARPA funds): Approved by voice vote.
- Ordinance 122‑2025 (county master cooperation agreement — Coventry Road maintenance): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 124‑2025 (Energy Management Specialist LLC — HVAC preventative maintenance): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 125‑2025 (Tempest Inc. — North Ice Rink preventative maintenance): Approved by voice vote.
- Ordinance 126‑2025 (amendment to real estate purchase agreement with National Church Residences — extend due diligence to 10/31/2025): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 130‑2025 (Wade Trim Inc. — engineering for sanitary sewer overflows/compliance with partial consent decree): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 131‑2025 (vehicle acquisition for Parks and Recreation — Classic Ford of Madison): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 132‑2025 (All American Arena Products — flooring replacement, North Rink): Approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 105‑2025 (CDBG 5‑year consolidation plan and annual action plan): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.
- Resolution 106‑2025 (Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.
- Ordinance 107‑2025 (equity pay adjustments and benefits for police and fire chiefs): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.
- Resolution 108‑2025 (Heights Music Hop funding -- $7,500 to Future Heights Inc.): Adopted on second reading by voice vote; council president noted new reporting on how funds are spent will be required.
- Ordinance 109‑2025 (Park Synagogue S2 development plan and standards): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.
- Resolution 110‑2025 (Council appreciation for city staff): Adopted on second reading by voice vote.
- Resolution 128‑2025 (recognition of John J. "Jack" Boyle III): Council suspended the rules and adopted the resolution; ceremonial item unanimously approved.
- Ordinance 133‑2025 (reinstate July 7, 2025 regular meeting): Motion passed to add and approve on first reading; council restored the July 7 meeting date.
What the votes mean: Most measures passed on first reading by voice vote, signaling council support to authorize contracts or move forward with administrative actions. The Think Place contract (Resolution 119‑2025) drew the most significant debate; one council member voted against awarding ARPA funds to an out‑of‑state firm, while a majority approved the contract with the caveat that staff and council track implementation and push for actionable recommendations.
Ending
Council president and members said they expect additional follow‑up on several of the newly authorized contracts and will schedule meetings and informational sessions for neighborhood concerns and project details where needed.
