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.
New Ordinances & Resolutions
The following ordinances were read before city council and assigned to their appropriate committee for discussion Monday, October 20.
B-80: An ordinance authorizing and approving the re-plat of the Final Subdivision Plat for the Towns at Steels Corners development located on Steels Corners Road east of Wyoga Lake Road. Assigned to the planning and zoning committee for discussion next Monday.
B-81: An ordinance authorizing the director of finance to enter into a contract or contracts with Wichert Insurance Services, Inc.for the professional services necessary to manage the city’s risk management and insurance program and for the purchase of public entity insurance coverages. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
B-82: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to apply for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds programmed by the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS), for the resurfacing of Graham Road, from State Road to Bath
Road. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
B-83: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to apply for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds programmed by the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS), to improve the Portage Trail Corridor. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
B-84: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to apply for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds programmed by the Akron Metropolitan Transportation Study (AMATS), for the resurfacing of Riverview Road, between Bath Road and Bolanz Road. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
B-85: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to apply for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds programmed by the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS), for the resurfacing of Wyoga Lake Road, between East Steels
Corners Road and Graham Road. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
B-86: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to execute a modification of Contract No. 9258 with Supreme Concrete & Excavation. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
B-87: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to execute a modification of Contract No. 9075 with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the South Front Streetscape project. Assigned to the finance committee for discussion next Monday.
Reports of Council’s Standing Committees
Finance & Appropriations:
B-77: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, without competitive bidding, with S & S Excavating Inc. for the maintenance and repair of the city’s storm water, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems. Passed 10-0.
Public Affairs:
B-78: A resolution expressing support for and urging the passage of Issue 1, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board renewal and increase levy at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. Passed 10-0.
B-79: A resolution expressing support for and urging passage of Issue 52, the Cuyahoga Falls City School District renewal levy at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. Passed 10-0.
Communications to the City
The clerk reported that she has received two notifications from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for new permits:
Blue Bird Event Center, 2128 Front Street
Chief MJ’s Feel Good BBQ, 640 Portage Trail Ext.
Miscellaneous Business
Part of Monday’s meeting was a presentation to the City of Cuyahoga Falls from Welcoming America in recognition of our city becoming an inclusive welcoming city. The award was presented by Briana Broberg, Senior Regional Manager for Welcoming America. A Certified Welcoming is a formal designation for cities and counties that have created policies and programs reflecting their values and commitment to immigrant inclusion. This innovative program assesses city and county governments on their efforts to include and welcome immigrants in all areas of civic, social, and economic life in their communities. With a Certified Welcoming designation, communities distinguish their local efforts, build a competitive advantage, and gain access to opportunities to share their welcoming practices on a regional, national, and global stage. Broberg said our city is “a shining example of what it takes to be a welcoming city.” Community Development Director Diania Colavecchio thanked city council members who participated on the steering committee along with other community leaders who ranged from Deputy Director of Development Mary Spaugy, Andy Harnet from the Cuyahoga Falls Library, Superintendents from both school systems, and many other members of the community.
In other miscellaneous business, council also voted to excuse the absence of Meika Penta 10-0.
Council will next meet Monday October 20 at 6:30pm with two public hearings:
B-75: An ordinance approving text amendments to the Cuyahoga Falls Development Code, as more fully described and depicted herein.
DORA yearly review for public comments and recommendations.
