City Council Minutes Report: February 27, 2023

Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to allow councilmembers to publicly discuss pending legislation that will be voted on at regular meetings. The public is free to comment on pending legislation during the allowed time set aside as part of committee meetings.

The following new ordinances and resolutions were read and assigned to the proper committees:

B-11: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, with Ingersoll Landscape Company for tree planting and mowing services. Assigned for discussion in the finance committee.

B-12: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, according to law, for the replacement of the flat roof on the Municipal Building, located at 2310 Second Street. Assigned for discussion in the finance committee.

B-13: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, according to law, for the annual resurfacing and/or repair of various streets in the City of Cuyahoga Falls and authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts for pavement preservation on various streets within the city (as shown below). Assigned for discussion in the public and industrial improvements committee.

B-14: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts with GPD Group. Assigned for discussion in the public and industrial improvements committee.

B-15: An ordinance amending Chapter 933 “Electricity” of Title 5 “Public Utilities” of Part 9 “Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio relating to electric rates to add section “933.21 City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charger Rates.” Assigned for discussion in the sustainability, energy & environment committee.

B-16: An ordinance creating a designated outdoor refreshment area known as the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, enacting regulations. Assigned for discussion in the public affairs committee.

B-17: An ordinance approving and authorizing the mayor to execute and submit the amended Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for program years 2019-2023. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

B-18: An ordinance appropriating Community Development Block Grant carryover funds for calendar year 2023. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

B-19: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute and submit the Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for program year 2023. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

B-20: An ordinance approving and authorizing the mayor to execute Community Development Block Grant agreements with Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority for the installation of broadband infrastructure and the purchase of WIFI enabled devices. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

B-21: An ordinance approving and authorizing the purchase of various playground equipment and outdoor exercise equipment from GameTime. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

B-22: An ordinance approving and authorizing the mayor to execute a Community Development Block Grant agreement with Site Technology, Inc. for the installation of pickle ball courts. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

B-23: An ordinance approving and authorizing the mayor to execute Community Development Block Grant agreements with Stanley Access Technologies and Thompson Electric, Inc. for an ADA accessible project at the Natatorium. Assigned for discussion in the community development committee.

Reports of Council’s Standing Committees

Finance:

B-7: An ordinance authorizing the mayor, as director of public safety, to enter into a contract or contracts, without competitive bidding, with Flock Group, Inc. for the purchase of Flock Cameras for use by the city’s safety forces, and declaring an emergency. Passed 10-1.

B-8: An ordinance authorizing the parks and recreation board to enter into a contract or contracts, without competitive bidding, with Dan Guardo Contracting, Inc., for the Water Works Family Aquatic Center Pool Surface Refinish Project, and declaring an emergency. Passed 11-0.

B-9: An ordinance authorizing the parks and recreation board to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding, with Trackman, Inc. for the purchase of a golf simulator, and declaring an emergency. Passed 10-1.