On the agenda: Fairview Park Ohio United States meeting — flock camera (Jan 5)

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SWEARING-IN OF COUNCIL | COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING – 6:45 PM
CAUCUS | COUNCIL MEETING (immediately following)

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
Ward 1- Patrick Lang
Ward 2 - William (Bill) Minek
Ward 3 – Troy Greenfield
Ward 4 – Sarah Wering

COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Charter Article 15 (1): To consider the appointment of a public employee or official
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING CALL TO ORDER | MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meetings of Council – September 15, October 6, 20 and November 17, 2025
Special Meetings of Council – August 4 and November 5, 2025

~ LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ~
LEGISLATION ON FOR FIRST READING
ORD. 26-__ Authorizing Computer Services Contract with Simvay LLC
ORD. 26-__ Purchase Portable Message Sign for Service Department

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AUDIENCE INPUT ON LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE
LEGISLATION ON FOR THIRD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
ORD. 25-66 Bids and Contracts for West 210 Resurfacing
ORD. 25-67 Contract for Bidding and Construction Administration for West 210 Resurfacing
RES. 25-18 Adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District
LEGISLATION ON FOR PASSAGE WITHOUT THREE READINGS
ORD. 26-__ Approving Increase for Contract for West 223 Waterline Replacement Project
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, DIRECTORS AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
PUBLIC SESSION
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FAIRVIEW PARK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
The special meeting of Council was called to order by Council President Kilbane at 6:00 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL – YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider, Director Pae, Director Hitch, Director Dever and Engineer
Kerber
THE CHAIR made a motion to excuse Councilman B. Simmerly from the meeting.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
THE CHAIR made a motion to excuse Councilwoman K. Mann from the meeting.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
AUDIENCE INPUT ON LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE
LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE WITHOUT THREE READINGS
COUNCILWOMAN KING placed the following legislation up for emergency passage.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-46
ORGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: BRYAN HITCH, SERVICE DIRECTOR
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING and COUNCILMAN MINEK
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
WITH TERRACE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER AND
WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS ON STANFORD AVENUE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to Suspend the Charter Provision & Rule 49 requiring 3
readings
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to Dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee.
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked for a summary of what the legislation is, and why we need to pass
on emergency first reading.
ENGINEER KERBER said that the legislation is awarding the contract for the Stanford Avenue water line
improvements to Terrace Construction. There were previous pieces of legislation that were done including
for OPWC and plans and specifications, but not for bids and contracts. This was realized during final review
and awarding of the contract. That is why Council is now being asked to award the contract tonight.
THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage. No discussion.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-13
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING and COUNCILWOMAN WERING
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 25-12 AMENDED AND REPLACING IT HEREIN TO
SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS THE QUESTION OF A RENEWAL OF A TAX FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIRE
APPARATUS, BUILDINGS, PAYMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS SALARIES, EMPLOYER'S
CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISED CODE, PURCHASING
AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, FOR PROVIDING AMBULANCE, PARAMEDIC OR OTHER
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT A RATE NOT EXCEEDING 1 MILL FOR EACH ONE
DOLLAR OF VALUATION, WHICH AMOUNTS TO TEN CENTS FOR EACH ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS OF VALUATION, FOR FIVE YEARS, COMMENCING IN 2026, FIRST DUE IN
CALENDAR YEAR 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to Suspend the Charter Provision & Rule 49 requiring 3
readings.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to Dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee.
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked the reason for the resolution and why we need to pass on emergency
first reading.
ASST. LAW DIR. CASTELE explained that there was a change to the law dictating language and amounts
for levies filed after July 16 needed to be rounded to the nearest dollar, versus the previous nearest thousand.
The Board of Elections and Fiscal Offices in many counties were not aware of this change, and so have
asked that communities repeal and update their legislation to be in compliance with the new law. The
difference in our legislation is a total of $332. The legislation has to be filed by August 6 in order to get on
the ballot, which is the reason for emergency passage being requested.
THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage. No discussion.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-5, NO-0
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
THE CHAIR said pursuant to Fairview Park Charter Article 4, Section 7(b) and Council Rule 5, no other
subject(s) will be considered.
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-5, NO-0 | Motion carried.
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, S. Wering and B. King
Motion carries, meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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Bridget C. King, Council President
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Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FAIRVIEW PARK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
The regular meeting of Council was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Minek at 7:01 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL – B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider, Director Pae, and Director Dever
EXECUTIVE SESSION
THE CHAIR made a motion to move into executive session for the purposes of considering the appointment
and employment of a public employee or official; conferences with an attorney for the public body
concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject to pending or imminent court action;
preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees
concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment and specialized details
of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be
used for the purpose of committing, or avoiding prosecution for, a violation of the law.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6 | NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn executive session and return to the regular meeting.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6 | NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
THE CLERK read the following communication from President Michael Kilbane:
Mayor and Council Colleagues, Due to the negative attention a comment that i made on a social media post
hast brought to the City, I am hereby resigning my position as City Council President, effective
immediately. I am sorry to the residents, my neighbors and to my colleagues for everything you’ve had to
endure as a result of my comment. I apologize profusely. I love this city and it has been my very great honor
to have been allowed to serve you all these years. Sincerely, Michael P. Kilbane
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILWOMAN WERING reported that the Local Government and Community Services Committee
Local Government & Community Services met on Monday, September 8th beginning at 7 PM. Present
were Councilpersons Simmerly, Minek, Greenfield, Wering, King and Mann. Also present were Mayor
Schneider, Directors Pae, Hitch, Dever and Kemp, as well as the City's owner representative for the Gemini
Center Rehabilitation Project, Roger Riachi.
The committee discussed the Issue: Gemini Center. Director Kemp and Guest Roger Riachi from RFC
Contracting, Inc. updated Council and the community on the status of the Gemini Center Rehabilitation
Project. At this time, nearly 90% of the demolition work is complete in the facility. Around 30% of the new
pool construction has been completed. And the majority of the roofing portions of the project should be
completed in September, with flashing and other detail work outstanding. Exterior work on the building
has begun, including work on the Northwest Corner of the fitness floor. This will require a portion of the
upstairs fitness floor and the track to close for a period of time for construction staging and workspace. It
is unlikely to be open overnight and there won't be any work done when it's raining/bad weather. There are
weather delays built into the schedule to accommodate poor weather conditions. The roof above the main
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As a result, scaffolding will be set up on the first floor, with the area still passable to users of the facility.
Renderings of the new children's play feature and the new completely indoor slide were shared. Photos of
the new fully stainless steel walls and gutters in the natatorium and the new, larger surge tank were shared.
Director Kemp gave an overview of the "next steps" related to the construction and the next steps related
to building out the program development which includes staffing, protocols, grand opening events, risk
management plans and more.
Currently, there have been changes to the scope and timing of the project. The scope has changed relative
to the plan for the scoreboard and timing system in the natatorium and the work to be completed in the
men's shower area. The scoreboard was originally supposed to be updated and fixed as-is, but it is now
recommended that an entire new system is put into the natatorium while the construction is happening, as
the original system is likely past its useful lifespan. In the men's shower area, there was a problem with
water behind a wall. The original plan was related to fixing a leak resulting from a roof or window, but it
was found that the wall was leaking from the inside, from a pipe or coming through from the natatorium.
The wall is rotted out and needs to be completely rebuilt. At this time the project leads are trying to identify
if there is a budget or schedule change, as the majority of the fix would be the same even with a different
cause. Relative to the timing of the project, there is currently a delay with the natatorium due to the length
of time it took for the Department of Health to approve the main pool drain. This was on the critical path
for completion, meaning other work could not be completed while this review was happening. The delay is
approximately 3 and a half weeks. Currently the project leads are unsure if this will create a delay in the
365 day schedule. They believe there might be a chance time is picked up elsewhere in the schedule but
cannot say for sure at this time. Because the delay is not a result of the contractor's work and rather an
outside force, there is unlikely to be a penalty if the project is not completed in 365 days relative ONLY to
this delay.
A motion to leave the Gemini Center in committee passed 6-0.
Council discussed Ordinance 25-47, Amending Chapter 143 Employment Provisions.
Director Pae gave a brief overview of the legislation changes. The section in question primarily covers
individuals who are not part of collective bargaining agreements or areas that are silent in such agreements.
The vast majority was put into place in 1991 with very few updates since. Some of the proposed changes
are mirrored in the collective bargaining agreements. Some of the proposed changes are the result of
addressing recruitment, payroll, etc. issues. The director believes that many of the items proposed to change
are more policy-driven than law-driven, and she would like them to be changed into policies. This is part
of a phased approach to updating the City's human resources-related practices. Once these changes are
deliberated on and a vote is made, the City will update its policy manual accordingly to be more robust and
updated. Council will not have an opportunity to approve the manual, but will have an opportunity to review
and discuss it. A motion place Ordinance 25-47 on second reading and return to committee passed 6-0.
Local Government & Community Services concludes at 8:01 PM.
COUNCILWOMAN KING reported that the Finance Committee met on September 8, 2025 at 8:01pm.
The following was discussed:
Ordinance 25- 48 Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall Campus Phase 2
Representatives from RE Warner attended the meeting to discuss the city hall campus updates. Most
updates are for safety and to bring the outdated building up to ADA compliant. The scope of the project is
focusing on safety, community access and sustainability. A motion was made to have this on second read
and return to committee and that passed with a vote of 6-0.
Ordinance 25- 49 Authorizing Change Order 1 for Gemini Project Scoreboard
Director Kemp was in attendance to discuss the Gemini updates including the new scoreboard. A motion
was made to have this on second and subsequent third read and that passed with a vote of 6-0.
Ordinance 25- 50 Authorizing Petty Cash Limits for City Departments

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Director Pae was in attendance to discuss this ordinance. During the last audit, the auditor suggested we
update our petty cash limits and remove the inconsistencies. A motion was made to have this on second and
subsequent third read and that passed with a vote of 6-0.
Ordinance 25- 51 Authorizing Sale of Obsolete City Vehicles and Equipment
This is a standard operating piece of legislation for the sale or scrapping of obsolete vehicles. A motion was
made to have this on second and subsequent third read and that passed with a vote of 6-0.
The Finance committee concluded at 9:05pm
This concludes my report. Full audio of the meeting can be found on the city’s web page.
THE CHAIR made a motion to accept the resignation of Council President Michael P. Kilbane.
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
LEGISLATION ON FIRST READING
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation on first reading and introduction:
RESOLUTION NO.25-15
ORIGINATED BY: A. STEVEN DEVER, LAW DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING AN IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE AND
PROCESSING OF ANY PERMITS FOR SMOKE SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK,
OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Resolution 25-15 was placed on first reading and referred to the Local Government &
Community Services Committee.
COUNCILWOMAN KING placed the following legislation on first reading and introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-53
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH FOR HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE YEARS 2026
AND 2027
ACTION: Ordinance 25-53 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-16
REQUESTED BY: LAURA BRONDOS, SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
CO-SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
WESTERN RESERVE AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM SAID
AGENCY FOR THE CITY'S PROGRAMS UNDER THE TITLE III OF THE OLDER AMERICANS
ACT OF 1965 (42 USC 35) WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITION
AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND PARTIAL FUNDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS
THEREUNDER FOR THE YEARS 2026 AND 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Resolution 25- 16 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
LEGISLATION ON SECOND READING
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-47

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ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR / HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 143.03 143.05-.08, 143.09, 143.11-13, 143.15, 143.28, and
143.30-39, OF CHAPTER 143 ENTITLED EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS, REPEALING ORDINANCE
19-42 AND UPDATING AND RENUMBERING EXISTING PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS IN
CHAPTER 143, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-47 was placed on second reading and returned to the Local Government and
Community Services Committee.
COUNCILWOMAN KING placed the following legislation on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-48
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING and COUNCILMAN MINEK
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH R.E.
WARNER FOR THE CITY HALL CAMPUS PROJECT PHASE 2 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-48 was placed on second reading and returned to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-49
ORIGINATED BY: KERRY KEMP, DIRECTOR OF RECREATON
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
ISSUE AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK AND WELTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE GEMINI CENTER
REHABITLITATION PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-49 was placed on second reading and subsequent third reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-50
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE PETTY CASH / CASH DRAWER LIMIT FOR VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS, REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-50 was placed on second reading and subsequent third reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-51
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SELL OBSOLETE VEHICLES
AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE CITY’S INVENTORY THROUGH GOVDEALS AND/OR GREATER
CLEVELAND AUTO AUCTION, AND TO DISPOSE/SCRAP WHAT CANNOT BE SOLD, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-51 was placed on second reading and subsequent third reading.

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AUDIENCE INPUT ON LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE
Ward 5 resident (name not given) – The gentleman asked where to read ordinances and whether the
community can weigh in on the legislation in front of Council.
THE CLERK advised that the meeting packets are posted to the website and that the community is given
opportunities to speak on legislation.
MR. JIM JACK – 4037 W. 204th St – Mr. Jack asked what Ward he was in. He wanted to know what
declaring an emergency meant, of emergency in legislation and what it means for passage to businesses
competing.
THE CHAIR said that emergency means that it goes into effect upon signature of the Mayor, and does not
have to wait the 40 days required in Charter. It means nothing in regard to contracts of the city.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING clarified that emergency determinies what happens after it becomes law
after the mayor’s signature. Items passed under emergency go into immediate effect upon the mayor’s
signature. Passage under emergency means that it is being passed without the three readings as required in
the Charter.
LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE WITHOUT THREE READINGS
COUNCILWOMAN KING placed the following legislation up for emergency passage:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-54
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENGAGE THE LAW FIRM OF DILENO LAW,
LLC AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR ADVICE ON ISSUES CONCERNING AN ARBITRATION WITH
THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (OPBA) AND THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW
PARK’S UPCOMING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) NEGOTIATIONS AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to suspend the Charter provision & Rule 49 requiring 3
readings.
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
THE CHAIR asked if there was any discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked for an explanation of the legislation and why it is being passed
without three readings.
DIRECTOR PAE said that as is explained in legislation, we have upcoming union negotiations and OPBA
arbitration and all collective bargaining unions and all are ready to begin, so time is of the essence. We are
looking to use the services Dileno Law to assist city with those matters.
DIRECTOR DEVER said that arbitration requires specialized knowledge and training, labor laws
specifically, and dealing with Police and Fire contracts. Mr. Dileno has a good reputation throughout the
community and as been doing it for many years. As far as the contracts with the unions, they have been
copied and reused for over 15 years and they felt it is appropriate time to apply standards currently in use
including clearly defined responsibilities and duties and documents that work for all involved. DIRECTOR
DEVER said that he will assist, but the firm will be relied upon for those two issues.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked if we would normally be using our in-house counsel for doing these
negotiations.

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DIRECTOR DEVER said we typically would use the city’s Law Director, so any services he would be
providing will not be considered for payment under his normal duties.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, and K. Mann
RESOLUTION NO. 25-17
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET
COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM
TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to suspend the Charter provision & Rule 49 requiring 3
readings.
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
COUNCILWOMAN KING made a motion to dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee
MOVED and SECONDED
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
THE CHAIR asked if there was any discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked for an explanation of the legislation, and why it is being passed
without three readings.
DIRECTOR PAE said this is standard operating procedure and just one more piece of legislation in addition
to the tax resolution previously passed and submitted to County Fiscal Office and the State Budget
Commission to allow the County to collect property taxes on behalf of the City of Fairview Park.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, and K. Mann
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DIRECTORS AND OTHER CITY
OFFICIALS
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said he just wanted to speak on the last 5 days and that they have been awful, as it
is not everyday tt you have to talk to your President of Council about resigning. He said that a statement
was put out a couple days ago. He said the comment made was insensitive and that’s not Fairvieew Park.We
will hold people to higher level of responsibility and be better than other places, He apologized to the
community for having to deal with this, and believes the city is on the uptrend and works to make sure his
hometown is the best it can be. It is not the attention we want for the city, and has been a lot for all city staff
and everyone and hopes that we can move past this. We will work within the facts and law to find a
replacement to ensure all actions are done in accordance with them.
DIRECTOR PAE said the Mayor and the city’s bond counsel did presentation with Moodys for bond rating
for $12.9 million issue of bonds $3 million in bonds for sewer improvement projects. They will watch for
results to see that rating is affirmed. We are also waiting for the completion of the 2024 audit review by the
Auditor of State. The special assessments passed have been filed for collection in 2026 by the County. The
city had posted for the position of Assistant Service Director has hired John Gribble, who will begin in that
role on Monday, September 22. The city has posted a various trades request for qualifications to do business
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DIRECTOR DEVER said that now that there has been a vacancy in office of President of Council, the
Charter requires that the members of Council select from their membership the replacement. That will be
set at another meeting and more details will be given moving forward.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER provided Engineer Kerber’s report:
Haber Drive – Asphalt Surface course was placed today and should be wrapped up by October.
Part of the
Stanford – The contractor has installed the temporary water service. He advised everyone to steer clear of
driving over there especially with bicycles.
PUBLIC SESSION
MR. BRAD LINNET – 4047 W. 204th St – Mr. Linnet spoke on his disappointment of Mr. Kilbane’s
comments. He also spoke on the future of freedom of speech, inflammatory speech the makeup of political
affiliations in the city and voting patterns and being a non-partisan. He encouraged everyone to disagree
civilly, not destructively. He advised he had a petition for interested parties to sign regarding property taxes.
MR. DENNIS REHOR - 4261 W. 214th St – Mr. Rehor thanked the mayor for his comments and said that
he feels that it is a terrible time for the city. He said he has spoken to people who are concerned about the
health of the city. He said he remembers a time when people put differences aside and came together as
family. He said the city is craving l, eadership, and we need to look forward. He encouraged everyone to
think behind a keyboard and to think about how things that are said will affect the city.
MR. RICHARD RADICE -14532 Garfield Ave – Mr. Radice said that he is not a resident but lives down
the street. He said he is part of the generation that Charlie Kirk was open to. He thanked everyone for taking
accountability and doing the right thing. He said that the Christian way is to forgive and be peacemakers
who are no longer afraid to stand up for themselves.
MS. KITTY SZADO – 4435 Valley Forge – Ms. Szado thanked the mayor for his words tonight. She said
moving forward she hopes the city never goes down this road again regardless of political affiliation. She
hoped that the city would consider conservatives who share Charlie Kirk’s values when selecting a new
Council President. She spoke about the police presence that was at Mr. Kilbane’s home and lended support
to the police department.
MR. JIM JACK – 4037 W. 204th St – Mr. Jack said that he was disappointed to not hear from elected
officials in response to Mr. Kilbane’s comments. He said he will be paying more attention to city
government. He said some things are not politics and that wrong is wrong. He said he has said some pointed
things but owns his own business, and you can choose not to do business with him. Those that represent
the community should be mindful in what they say. He asked about the process to replace the Council
President. MR. JACK asked what the 2026 agenda was and said he has noticed improvement to flooding
issues. He said he is happy with how the city is run in general.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said this is unchartered territory and that the city will follow the steps and timetable
in place for that. In the works for 2026 are the West 210 Street replacement, continued water replacements
on Woodstock and Stanford and Director Hitch will be presenting on findings of sewer televising, repairs
projects and work for those and the Gemini project continuation.
MR. KEVIN SCANLON- 4508 W. 227th St – Mr. Scanlon expressed disappointment at the celebration of
Americans in general at the death of someone on television. He asked each member to denounce political
violence.
Several COUNCILMEMBERS expressed that this was a public session not for back and forth discussion,
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COUNCILMAN MANN asked the Clerk about the process to speak to and through Council at meetings.
THE CLERK read from Council Rules 2 regarding public meetings: Each person addressing Council shall
rise, give their name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record and, unless further time is granted
by Council, shall limit their address to five minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to Council as a body,
to any member thereof or to the administration or any member thereof. Speakers shall be courteous in their
language and avoid personalities. No person, other than Council, the administration and the person having
the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of Council,
without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No questions shall be asked of a member of Council or by
a member of Council except through the Presiding Officer.
THE CHAIR asked members for response.
COUNCILMAN SIMMERLY said that he agrees with Mr. Scanlon, and said that he has comments during
that portion of the meeting.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD thanked residents for coming out and being engaged. She encouraged
residents to continue to come to meetings. She continued saying that she nor anyone on council supports
the death or murder of any citizen anywhere. Political violence is not acceptable, nor are attacks and rhetoric
on other people. The impacts of what was said is understood, and the body has taken action accordingly.
THE CHAIR said as a retired police officer, he knows what is going on.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING said that she denounces all violence, including political violence. She
supported the mayor and Councilwoman Greenfield ‘s statements were clear that political violence is not
supported. Treating people with humanity is expected, and this incident was a member of Council operating
independently and it does not represent the rest of individuals on this dais, and that has been taken care of.
COUNCILWOMAN KING said that she does not condone violence and believes that gun control is
something that needs addressed in this country. She said she is not sure how her political or personal views
has to do with anything in this city. She reiterated that she does not condone any kind violence.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN said that she does not condone violence and don’t know of anyone that does.
We cannot have a free democracy if people are in fear of being able to speak, and thinks that everyone
should be responsible with their rhetoric as there are too many using inflammatory language to fire people
up. She said she abhors political violence and is upset by another death by gun violence.
MR. ROBERT PLESS – 22495 Sycamore Dr – Mr. Pless asked the Law Director of an update on the
boulder situation. He said that he would like this boulder situation taken out of the hands of the police. He
said that we should give the police a lot more money, he knows that’s not possible, but they deserve it.
DIRECTOR DEVER said that he was in receipt of his note with various locations where there are boulders
on tree lawns and they will be investigated and dealt with accordingly.
MR. PLESS said that Council is doing their best and commended the Departments of the city. He said that
it still bothers his heart that the Clerk does not say the pledge of allegiance. He said that it represents
everybody in this country and freedom and feels that it is very disrespectful.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN stated that the first amendment protects your speech. It also does not compel
you to speak and that the Clerk is within her rights and should not be punished for exercising her
constitutional right.
MRS. KELLIE DUBAY-GILLIS – 19164 Henry Rd – Mrs. Dubay-Gillis said she has lived in the city for
20 years and this is where her roots are. She has served on the School Board, and understands what elected
officials go through to some degree, as it was the hardest job she has ever had. The work done is under
appreciated, largely misunderstood and comes with awesome responsibility. She said that she is sad about
what is happening in the community; that people’s first amendment rights have resulted in threats of
violence in our community, and she believes that is what precipitated the resignation of Mr. Kilbane. First
amendment rights are protected speech and there are consequences to what we say, but in this instance
consequences are at the ballot box. She said that Mr. Kilbane has offered many great years of service, to
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things he has done in this city. There have been contentious issues where she addressed him and others. At
the end of the day we are all neighbors, and need to come together to make sure the city functions civilly
and civiclly. She wanted to leave on a note of hope because the chamber has been filled, because she saw
old friends, made new ones and had conversations with individuals about tough topics during council’s
executive session. She said if there is a silver lining of nastiness and violence in our Country, things that
have trickled here to Fairview Park. She is going to leave hoping people will talk about accountability, not
just on a community level, but state and nationally too; hopeful that we are going to get involved and vote
more. She said there were many things she didn’t agree with tonight and some that she did, and is hopeful
that we will look neighbors in the eye in a way never done before, get to know each other on a personal
level, find common ground, challenge in positive ways and listen and understand why people make the
choices that they do. Our right to the first amendment allow us to speak up or remain quiet, and we need to
respect each other for all of our choices. MRS. KELLIE DUBAY-GILLIS thanked officials for the work
that they do and offered for neighbors to get to know each other.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN SIMMERLY said, First I want to thank all the residents that joined us this evening and
shared your comments and feelings with us. Over the past few days, I have received countless calls, texts,
emails and social media messages from residents communicating their outrage on what Mike said.
This should not even be a political issue. Charlie Kirk was a husband and father of two.
The comments reflected poorly on the city of Fairview Park and drew a lot of attention not needed to our
great city. I have lived in Fairview for 38 years and have always been proud to call this city my home.
That is why I chose to buy my first home here, raise my two daughters here and eventually serve the
residents of Fairview Park. We now need to move forward and get back to making Fairview Park a Great
Place to Grow. Thank you.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD thanked everyone for coming out again and said that both the political
violence and lack of civility that has been executed over the course of the last 4 days are not condoned. She
looks forward to moving forward, getting to know you and making Fairview Park the best it can be. She
thanked the mayor for his leadership and hard work in helping the city move forward.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING thanked everyone for joining and showing their passion tonight, which is
important to the democratic process. She said that this is one of the hardest jobs she has had; to aptly listen
and represent all the different opinions and comments that come during the course of serving constituent,
while making sure the city operates She reiterated that no one condones violence, and suggested that we
take Ms. Dubay-Gillis’ advice and have the conversations and find common ground, which could help
understand where everyone is coming from better and treat each other as friends. She encouraged everyone
to come out again.
COUNCILWOMAN KING thanked everyone for coming out, as it is important and helps them to do their
job. Council meets on Mondays at 7pm and would love to see you more to learn about the legislation and
get to see the behind the scenes.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN thanked residents for coming out and said, my comments tonight are directed
at you as you are the people in this room that I answer to. It might surprise you to know that only a few
residents reached out to me about Mike Kilbane’s comments. One was in support of his right to free speech.
Two asked me to remove him. We are a city of laws. In our laws there is a process that allows us to remove
a fellow council member if their actions meet certain standards. And the standards for that are high. They
have to commit a crime or do something unlawful or abuse their powers or do something so morally
depraved that reasonable people agree it was unforgivable. Mike Kilbane’s actions didn’t meet these
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as a group, put Mike Kilbane in that seat. It was your collective job and your democratic right to remove
him. You had the power to recall Mike Kilbane if enough of you decided to do so. But you weren’t given
time for that. There was no pause for tempers to cool, for council to meet, for the legal process to work. No
chance to make you aware of the pressure campaign I witnessed coming from an “enraged” state
representative to force Mike Kilbane to step down. He was going to follow this closely and urge his
colleagues to do the same. To what end sir? What would you do if he didn’t step down? All this for what
was, arguably, one man’s protected speech. So recognize what happened here. You were disempowered
and an election was overturned. To those of you who wanted Mike Kilbane to resign, you might feel the
end justifies the means. But what about the rest of you? Are you happy with how this played out? I’m not.
If we see more of this cancel culture and oppression, I hope we do better next time.
Power to the people. Everybody get home safely.
COUNCILMAN MINEK announced that the Planning and Design Commission will meet on Wednesday
at 7pnm with 3 docket items. He thanked everyone that came out and offered comments and offered an
invitation to return.
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn with no further business.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
Motion carries, meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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Bridget C. King, Council President
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Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FAIRVIEW PARK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
The regular meeting of Council was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Minek at 7:00 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL – B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider, Director Pae, Director Hitch, Director Dever and Engineer
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THE CHAIR made a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of considering the appointment
of a public official or employee.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6 | NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn executive session and return to the regular meeting.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6 | NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
THE CHAIR said that there was a vacancy created for President of Council on September 15, 2025. Council
will now move to fill that vacancy, which has an unexpired term through December 31, 2027. I will now
open the floor for nominations for the President of Council.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD nominated Councilwoman King.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING nominated Councilman Simmerly.
THE CHAIR announced that Council will now take the vote for appointment to the Council Presidency by
indicating the (last) name of nominee of their choice and made a motion to vote on President of Council
appointment by roll call vote.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: KING - 5 | SIMMERLY-1
KING: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann | SIMMERLY: B. Simmerly
THE CHAIR announced that Councilwoman King was appointed to President of Council and was given
the Oath of Office by Law Director Dever. (Councilwoman King presided as THE CHAIR (President of
Council) for the remainder of meeting.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
THE CHAIR made a motion to approve minutes of the regular meetings of Council for June 2, 16 and
September 2, 2025.
MOVED and SECONDED.
THE CHAIR said the following amendments would be made: June 2, line 348, should read Megan Otter
and on June 16 a repeating line on 365 was removed.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6 NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, and K. Mann
THE CHAIR made a motion to approve minutes of the special meetings of Council for June 9 and 30 and
July 2.
MOVED and SECONDED.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILWOMAN WERING reported that the Local Government and Community Services Committee
met Monday, September 22nd beginning at 7:07 PM.
Present were Councilpersons Simmerly, Greenfield, Minek, Wering, King and Mann. Also present were
Mayor Schneider, Directors Pae, Dever and Hitch. Directors Maynard, Raffin, Shepard, Kemp, Brondos,
and Otter were also present.
The committee discussed Ordinance 25-47, Amending Chapter 143 Employment Provisions. This
ordinance was discussed at the prior committee meeting. Councilwoman Mann asked about the reason we
would want these items to be policy vs law, and Director Pae indicated that policies are better at providing
flexibility for the City when circumstances require it. Additionally, having such rigid prescriptive language
can make it difficult to attract and retain employees. Councilwoman Mann asked about employees holding
two positions within the city, specifically how the pay scale and benefits are allocated. She would like to
know if every job has a description, as well as the duties and hours you are expected to be here for that job.
Director Pae believes that type of language is more appropriate for policy rather than ordinance. Director
Pae referred Councilwoman Mann to the salary ordinance and mentioned this might be better discussed
during budgeting sessions. Director Pae let Council know that there are certain benefits that cannot be
duplicated. For those working two roles, the two titles are not necessarily tied to two different paychecks.
Rather, it is an expansion of an employee's role and responsibilities. Having two separate roles filled by
one person allows us to later split them off should we decide that there needs to be more attention paid to
that area. Councilwoman Mann asked why these were originally put into law if these were policy issues.
Councilwoman Mann would like to make it so that no employee can hold multiple roles/responsibilities
based on salary title in this ordinance. Both Directors Pae and Raffin addressed Council regarding how the
majority of these roles would not be able to be filled based on budgetary restraints if dual roles weren't
allowed. This discussion continued; the chair asked Councilwoman Mann to push the discussion onto the
salary ordinance, budget discussions or to bring another issue to committee. Councilwoman King asked if
the next Fire Chief would also be an inspector and assistant fire chief, as Chief Raffin is now. Chief Raffin
said yes, it would be the expectation for the next Fire Chief to also take on all of these responsibilities. A
motion to place this ordinance on third reading and final passage passed 5-1.
The committee discussed Resolution 25-15, Moratorium on Smoke Shops. This Resolution would put a
moratorium on new smoke shops through June 2026. Smoke shops are a growing retail trend, resulting
from the federal approval for the sale of hemp derivatives. Local municipalities have seen a large number
of smoke shops moving into their city, and multiple cities have passed moratoriums or restrictions on these
shops. The city would like to do research on what the city can accommodate related to these sales. At this
time, our city ordinances do not permit smoking shops. However, there are multiple general merchandise
stores that sell "non authorized" products. We permit them in our city, provided they don't pass 50% of
sales. The city needs to create the definition of these types of retail shops to be able to better regulate them.
Goal of the moratorium would be to take the time to define what a smoke shop is and how they are regulated
within the city relative to geography, advertising, etc. Councilwoman Mann asked if we need to get outside
expertise prior to making these changes and rules. Director Dever suggested it would be best to start with
what other communities have done. A motion to place this ordinance on second, subsequent third reading
passed 6-0. Local Government & Community Services ended at 7:56 PM.
COUNCILWOMAN KING reported that the Finance Committee met on The Finance Committee met on
September 22, 2025 at 7:56pm and the following was discussed:
Ordinance 25-48 Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall Campus Phase 2
This ordinance is for environmental work for the city hall campus project. A motion was made to have this
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Ordinance 25-53 2026-2027 County Board of Health Contract
This is required standard operating procedure with the County Board of Health. The Ohio Revised Code
mandates that all Ohio municipalities must provide health services. A motion to have this on 2nd and
subsequent 3rd read was made and passed with a vote of 6-0
Resolution 25-16 Area Agency on Aging Contract 2026-2027
This is standard operating procedure with for the Senior Center. Each year the senior center provides 10,400
to area seniors at minimal cost to the seniors thanks to this grant. A motion was made to have this on
2nd and subsequent 3rd read and it passed with a vote of 6-0.
The Finance committee ended at 8:04 pm. Full audio of the meeting can be found on the city’s web page.
This ends my report.
LEGISLATION ON SECOND READING
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation on second reading:
RESOLUTION NO.: 25-15
ORIGINATED BY: A. STEVEN DEVER, LAW DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING AN IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE AND
PROCESSING OF ANY PERMITS FOR SMOKE SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK,
OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Resolution 25-15 was placed on second reading and subsequent third reading.
COUNCILWOMAN KING placed the following legislation on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-53
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH FOR HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE YEARS 2026
AND 2027
ACTION: Ordinance 25-53 was placed on second reading and subsequent third reading.
RESOLUTION NO.: 25-16
REQUESTED BY: LAURA BRONDOS, SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
CO-SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
WESTERN RESERVE AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM SAID
AGENCY FOR THE CITY'S PROGRAMS UNDER THE TITLE III OF THE OLDER AMERICANS
ACT OF 1965 (42 USC 35) WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITION
AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND PARTIAL FUNDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS
THEREUNDER FOR THE YEARS 2026 AND 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Resolution 25-16 was placed on second reading and subsequent third reading.
AUDIENCE INPUT ON LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE
LEGISLATION UP FOR THIRD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation up for third reading and final passage:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-47
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR / HR MANAGER
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 143.03 143.05, 143.06, 143.07, 143.08, 143.09, 143.11,
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ORDINANCE 19-42 AND UPDATING AND RENUMBERING EXISTING PROVISIONS OF
SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 143, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN said that given that it took a year discussion for Chapter 143 to be passed, it
felt especially quick that Council did not give this more consideration and while she would like to put it
back in committee, but she doesn’t sense support for that from her colleagues. She felt that it was rushed.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
THE CHAIR placed the following legislation up for third reading and final passage:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-48
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING and COUNCILMAN MINEK
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH R.E.
WARNER FOR THE CITY HALL CAMPUS PROJECT PHASE 2 AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-49
ORIGINATED BY: KERRY KEMP, DIRECTOR OF RECREATON
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
ISSUE AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK AND WELTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE GEMINI CENTER
REHABITLITATION PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-50
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE PETTY CASH / CASH DRAWER LIMIT FOR VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS, REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
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ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SELL OBSOLETE VEHICLES
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DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE WITHOUT THREE READINGS
THE CHAIR placed the following legislation up for emergency passage.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-55
ORIGINATED BY: BRYAN HITCH, SERVICE DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
CO-SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONTRACT WITH C&K
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR STORM AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR made a motion to Suspend the Charter Provision & Rule 49 requiring 3 readings.
Moved and Seconded
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
The chair made a motion to Dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee.
Moved and Seconded
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked for a description of the ordinance and why it is being requested for
first reading passage.
DIRECTOR HITCH said that this was budgeted to do televising in Ward 4 and they have run through much
of that but need to do Lorain Road as well.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked if this was being done for proactive work to get in front of winter
weather that will halt everything, and asked again why it was on first reading passage if it was anticipated.
DIRECTOR HITCH confirmed that it is weather sensitive activity, as they cannot do this once the
temperature gets under thirty degrees. The city planned to do this in phases, planning for delays and stops
as they worked through the sections and in tandem with other work being done with excavations, repairs,
cleanouts, etc. He said they have gone through about 16 miles in the Ward 4 area The city has not had a
regular maintenance program for sewers and they have been neglected for years, so they can’t estimate how
long it will take.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked about how this contract would compliment what we have in house
versus what C&K will do.
DIRECTOR HITCH explained that our truck is for smaller sewers and does not have all the bells and
whistles that C&K’s truck possesses. He said there is a remaining $135,000 in the budget for this and
anticipates that this will be enough to carry us through the rest of the year.
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REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DIRECTORS AND OTHER CITY
OFFICIALS
MAYOR SCHNEIDER congratulated Council President King and said he looks forward the fto working
with her. He reported the following:
- Budget discussions are ongoing with Directors and Staff for the 2026 budget.
- Met with State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney last Friday for general conversation and update of
issues and movement of legislation in the State house on property taxes before the end of the year.
- A number of sewer projects will need to be worked out in the next year or so and will hopefully be
entered as part of the budget. The next sewer replacements will for Belvidere and looking at Northwood
- The Bain Park Cabin roof needs a lot of work. Right now there is some patchwork acting as roof, but
we will be working on a plan to work on that.
- Conversations are happening about repaving on Westwood. It wont be next year, but we are working
on plans and there will likely need to do a lot of culvert sewer work there, as the ditches haven’t been
addressed over the last decade or so, and they will need to examine what needs to be done before
moving forward.
- City hall campus phase 2 is kicking off, and hopefully we will get the budgeted number to work off of
as it will be a large project and Megan Otter will continue to search out grants to offset financials.
- Trick or Treating will be on October 31 from 6-8pm
DIRECTOR HITCH reported that the Touch a Truck event was very successful and there were a lot of
happy children. November 3 will be the first leaf pickup and for the next 6 weeks after, weather permitting.
They are attempting to do dry runs ahead of time to ensure everything is running and operating properly.
DIRECTOR PAE reported that on September 16 the city and our Financial advisor met with Moody’s
investor services to affirm our Double “A” 2 rating for the $12.9 mill bonds for the Gemini project, and
they will be sold via competitive bids due on October 16. Our positive rating is great news. We are in budget
season, and as the mayor said, meetings are ongoing with city departments. The budget ordinance and book
will be completed prior to the Nove 17th meeting and that will kick off the budget hearing season.
ENGINEER KERBER reported that the Haber Drive staging is complete with a few punch items to be
completed, as is the West 225th St. sewer project. The contractor is working on the water connections and
hydrants on the Stanford project, and once that is finished that project will pause until January. The
contractor for the Woodstock project will be starting sewer work next week.
PUBLIC SESSION
MR. ROBERT PLESS – 22495 Sycamore – Mr. Pless asked for an update with the boulders.
DIRECTOR DEVER said they are under review.
MR. PLESS inquired about the sign-in sheet at meetings to speak.
THE CHAIR explained that there has been a process for public speaking in the codified ordinances, but not
enforced and they are exercising that requirement as of the previous Council meeting.
MS. REGINA SPATHOLT – 20862 Eastwood – Ms. Spatholt asked about Council salaries, how
committees are assigned or requested and how many members are on each committee, if attendance is
required, reporting and how often they meet and if other meetings are attended. She said that she was trying
to understand how things work, where monies are spent and wanted to learn more.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said that Council Ward and At-Large members make $12,000 and Council
President makes $12,500 per year.
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July and August and other additional (special) meetings as needed.
THE CHAIR added that Councilmembers serve as members and/or liaisons to other city and community
boards as well.
MR. RICK CUNNINGHAM – 4176 W 227th – Mr. Cunningham spoke about the flashing crossing sign by
the school on West 210 and how traffic is supposed to stop but doesn’t always do so and is concerned about
making it safer. He wanted to know if there was any other display that can be placed there.
DIRECTOR DEVER said that the law requires you to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. He will advise
the Chief and Prosecutor about this concern.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked Mr. Cunningham if he noticed if it was in one direction in particular,
as she has noticed that when heading south it is easy to confuse the speed limit zone sign with the crosswalk.
MR. RICK CUNNINGHAM said it is in both directions, but more on the valley side going north.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD asked if it is possible to get additional signs to indicate it is coming,
similar to the ones installed on Mastick hill coming out of the Metropark. cut trees and n
DIRECTOR DEVER said we can discuss with the Chief and also what the ODOT signage requirements
are for that intersection and traffic control device and see that we are in compliance with that.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD asked about clarification on doing more with signage for safety so
that children don’t get hit.
DIRECTOR DEVER said he agrees, but he wants to make sure we are not out of compliance with what
ODOT sets out as appropriate signage at that particular crosswalk.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN MINEK reported that the Board of Control met this morning, Tuesday, September 23,
2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Fairview Park Committee Room, second floor of City Hall. Director's Hitch &
Dever were not present. Also present were Police Chief Shepard and resident Mr. Jeffery Szemplak. Seven
(7) items were discussed: Item 1. Service Department is requesting $10,000.00. Adding $1,500.00 for paint
machine repairs and cleaning solution to open purchase order of $8,500.00. Administrative Assistant Chaski
spoke on the necessity of this item. Motion to pay $10,000.00 to Pioneer Athletics from the General Fund
100 was approved 3-0. Item 2. Fire/Police is requesting $5,717.50. Adding $155.00 for Fire accountability
paper pads and $120.00 for Police protest signs and business cards to open purchase of $5,442.50. Chief
Shepard stated this item was in preparation for the Council meeting of 09-15- 25. Motion to pay $5,717.50
to Minuteman Press from the General Fund 100 was approved 3-0. Item 3. Police Department is requesting
$11,858.00. Adding $400.00 for an emergency purchase of metal detection wands to open purchase order
of $11,458.00. Chief Shepard stated this item was in preparation for the Council meeting of 09-15-25.
Motion to pay $11,858.00 to Atwell's Police & Fire Equipment Company from the General Fund 100 was
approved 3-0. Item 4. Development Department is requesting $7,425.00 for tree lawn trees and trees along
Brookpark Road paid with a grant from Cuyahoga County. Megan Otter Community Development Planner
spoke on this item. The trees will be planted on the South side of Brookpark Road.
Motion to pay $7,425.00 to Johnson's Inc. from the Capital Projects Fund 811 was approved 3-0.
Item 5. Development Department is requesting $35,584.00 for Thomas Lane Park landscaping paid with a
grant from ODNR. Megan Otter also spoke on this item stating fifteen (15) trees will be planted. This item
was approved by the Planning & Design Commission at a recent meeting. Motion to pay $35,584.00 to
Johnson's Inc. from the Recreation Fund 230 was approved 3-0. Item 6. Development Department is
requesting $19,599.30 for professional services for tree inventory and planning paid with a grant from
ODNR. Megan Otter stated a tree update is pending. Motion to pay $19,599.30 to Knowles Municipal
Forestry from the General Fund 100 was approved 3-0. Item 7. Recreation Department is requesting
$26,962.33. Adding $2,300.00 for Recreation general, sports and program supplies to open purchase order
of $24,662.33. Mary Long from the Recreation Department spoke on the necessity of supplies at the
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COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD congratulated Councilwoman King on her new role as Council
President.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING said Congratulations to Councilwoman King on her appointment to
Council President. I want to thank both Councilwoman King and Councilman Simmerly for their
leadership, thoughtfulness and willingness to step into the vacant Council President role. I am proud to
serve both council people. I did not take my role in this appointment lightly. Rather, I weighed the pros and
cons of each candidate against my own criteria matrix for what I am looking for in a leader in this great
City. Thank you to Law Director Steve Dever, as he helped guide us through the process during these
unprecedented times. To hold a leadership role in civil service is a challenging job - especially in a City
like Fairview Park where this role is part time, most often paired with a separate full-time job as well as
other family and community commitments. The weight of this job is hard to describe - and should not be
ignored. As we come to a close on this chapter of our city’s history, I wish Councilwoman King luck. I look
forward to working with her and the remainder of Council for the rest of this term.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN thanked everyone for coming out and congratulated Councilwoman King on
her new position as President of Council.
THE CHAIR told Director Hitch that she has received many compliments from residents for the
landscaping work being done in the Bain Park area and cleaning out the trees and sightlines making it easier
also to see the deer coming out. THE CHAIR said, I am deeply humbled and honored to stand before you
as the new President of the City Council. I accept this responsibility with great respect for those who came
before me. I want to thank my fellow Councilmembers for the trust you have placed in me. Thank you for
believing in my ability to serve, for your support, and for your willingness to collaborate as we face the
challenges ahead. With this role comes both a privilege and a responsibility. A privilege to help lead our
council; a responsibility to ensure that every voice in our city is heard and represented. Thank you to
everyone who has made this possible. I do not take this role lightly. I enter it with humility, hope, and a
fierce determination to serve. Together, I believe we can make Fairview Park a great city to grow. Thank
you.
THE CHAIR announced that the position of Council Representative for Ward #5 for unexpired term
through December 31, 2025 is now declared vacant. Per the Charter of the City of Fairview Park, Council
has 30 days to fill the vacancy. Announcement of the vacancy will be placed on the city’s website and in
The Plain Dealer. The time period to receive information from qualified applicants to the vacancy will be
through October 22 at 4:30pm.
City Council held and executive session on September 15, 2025 for the purposes of considering the
appointment and employment of a public employee or official; conferences with an attorney for the public
body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject to pending or imminent court action;
preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees
concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment and specialized details
of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be
used for the purpose of committing, or avoiding prosecution for, a violation of the law.
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn with no further business.
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The regular meeting of Council was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Minek at 7:00 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL – B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider, Director Pae, Director Hitch, Director Dever and Kim Kerber
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILWOMAN WERING Local Government & Community Services met on Monday, October
13th beginning at 7 PM. Present were Councilpersons Simerly, Minek, King, Wering and Mann. Also
present were Mayor Schneider and Law Director Dever.
The committee discussed one issue, FPCO 111.03 Council Rules. The chair reminded the committee of
the previous work on this chapter. Council reviewed section IV, Duties, Privileges and Decorum of
Members.
Regarding Rule 22 - should we remove the language regarding the hard copy of the codified ordinances?
Needs to be reworded to say that they are directed to an online version? Maybe directed to a hard copy?
Shall it be more vague? Codified ordinance will be provided? "a member of Council shall be provided
access to the Codified Ordinances of the City of Fairview Park." Discussion on the five days - Steve believes
its reasonable.
Regarding Rule 28 - what is a question that can be divided? Director Dever will look into the rule and
provide an opinion to Council.
Regarding Rule 29 - what is personal privilege? This would be speaking on a personal matter that is not
relative to Council business but would be of interest to the legislative body.
A motion to leave Council Rules in committee passed 5-0.
Local government and community services ended at 7:15 PM.
LEGISLATION ON FIRST READING
THE CHAIR placed the following legislation on first reading and introduction:
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-56
ORGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO CUYAHOGA
COUNTY FOR THE 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPLMENTAL GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ANY AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND FILE ALL
DOCUMENTS AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE ANY AWARDED
GRANT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-56 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
AUDIENCE INPUT ON LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE
MR. STEVEN RUANE – 3912 W. 224th St – Mr. Ruane asked about the ordinance regarding electric
utilities and wondered if there should be an exception with the amount of boxes in the city for certain
facilities.
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next to the Gemini, as if not in place we would be limited to fencing and barbed wire.
LEGISLATION UP FOR THIRD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation up for third reading and final passage:
RESOLUTION NO.: 25-15
ORIGINATED BY: A. STEVEN DEVER, LAW DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING AN IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE AND
PROCESSING OF ANY PERMITS FOR SMOKE SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK,
OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
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THE CHAIR placed the following legislation up for third reading and final passage:
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-53
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH FOR HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE YEARS 2026
AND 2027
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
RESOLUTION NO.: 25-16
REQUESTED BY: LAURA BRONDOS, SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KING
CO-SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
WESTERN RESERVE AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM SAID
AGENCY FOR THE CITY'S PROGRAMS UNDER THE TITLE III OF THE OLDER AMERICANS
ACT OF 1965 (42 USC 35) WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITION
AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND PARTIAL FUNDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS
THEREUNDER FOR THE YEARS 2026 AND 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CHAIR asked for any discussion prior to passage.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE WITHOUT THREE READINGS
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation up for emergency passage.
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-57
ORIGINATED BY: WALTER MAYNARD, BUILDING COMMISSIONER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 1146 OF THE FAIRVIEW PARK CODIFIED
ORDINANCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

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Moved and Seconded
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
COUNCILWOMAN WERING made a motion to Dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee.
Moved and Seconded
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING said she is aware this was discussed somewhat at committee, but she
wanted to put in record what this chapter is related to and why we are doing it without three readings.
DIRECTOR DEVER said that we were recently notified by the Land Bank that the calendar for the
demolition of the car wash property, which is adjacent to the First Energy transmission facility on Lorain
Road to move quickly and by the end of the year. He was not aware of any clarity as to the utility as to what
the acceptable community standard for barrier around the facility. Right now, we have a gap in the law
other than a chain link fence, and for security purposes barb wire. This ordinance will create a clear
expectation, and he doesn’t think there will be anything better than a chain link fence unless we have
something in place that they will have to be in compliance with.
ROLL ON PASSAGE (PASSED) Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
THE CHAIR placed the following legislation up for emergency passage.
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-58
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KING
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
MCGOWAN AND COMPANY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF PROVIDING
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY, POLICE
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, FIREFIGHTER/AMBULANCE ATTENDANTS LIABILITY, BOILER
AND MACHINERY INSURANCE, COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE
LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, VOLUNTEER COVERAGE, PROPERTY AND
EQUIPMENT COVERAGES, "UMBRELLA" COVERAGE, CYBER PROTECTION COVERAGE AND
ACTIVE SHOOTER COVERAGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
made a motion to Suspend the Charter Provision & Rule 49 requiring 3 readings
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YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
THE CHAIR made a motion to Dispense with Rule 53 requiring reference to committee.
Moved and Seconded
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
THE CHAIR asked the representative from McGowan Insurance Company to speak on the ordinance.
MR. PATRICK MUSCENTI – McGowan Insurance – Mr. Muscenti thanked Director Pae for all the work
she did with all the applications, which aren’t getting shorter and to the city for a great partnership and
working through this. The risk management with cybersecurity is becoming mandatory with action from
the state legislature this summer and new mandatory requirements. He said the rates are increasing at a
decreasing rate. The curve is starting to flatten from a loss situation over the past couple years, which they
hope continues.
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MR. PATRICK MUSCENTI said the underwriters were swamped and it is very hard to get quotes three
readings out. Some municipalities do this, but they are not actual quotes. The window to prepare these has
increased over what used to be 45-60 days.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked if anything has changed from previous year that we should be aware
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MR. PATRICK MUSCENTI said there are no material changes and nothing has been taken away.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked if they require recent inspections of playground equipment for the
purposes of insuring the city.
MR. PATRICK MUSCENTI said there is no requirement, but that is something they would recommend
that grounds department go out and inspect. They have bullet points and guidelines on what to look for.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked Mayor Schneider and Director Hitch if they had inspected the
equipment this year.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said he does not have that information and DIRECTOR HITCH said that would be
a Parks and Recreation Department question.
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REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DIRECTORS AND OTHER CITY
OFFICIALS
MAYOR SCHNEIDER reported the following:
-AED batteries have been ordered for equipment in the back; they last about 5 years and are very expensive.
-Bohlken Park opening was well attended and was a good time with lots of kids there and media coverage.
-Mayors and Managers Association met last week and discussed the various bills in the state legislature
around levying of taxes by public entities. Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney said that there is some time to do
something before they go on recess to get anything done, but we’ll see what happens.
-Gardening with the Mayor series is done for the year at the Senior Center.
-Friday there was a lunch and learn with the city’s benefit administrator and staff for update and start of
enrollment for benefits next year.
-Attended St. Angela Trunk and Treat and helped judge for prizes.
-Attended State of the County with Executive Chris Ronayne talked about a variety of things, including the
Cleveland Browns and property taxes.
-Last Wednesday was the last Westshore Council of Governments (COG) meeting. This group encompasses
mayors in the cities of Lakewood, Westlake, Rocky River, Bay Village, North Olmsted and Fairview that
discussed things such as the Westshore Enforcement Bureau (WEB), Fire response tactical group and other
things the joint cities collaborate on. Fairview Park will be the host for next year, with meetings likely
taking place at the Gemini Center.
-There was a higher-than-expected number of homes with lead lines on W. 210 as determined by the Lead
Out program, and that work will continue into the next year.
-The city is looking at repaving Westwood soon; there will need to further looks at the sewers and ditches
alongside the road.
-The Planning & Design Commission voted to allow new signage for the city parks. Next month they will
take up the TOD Overlay District (TOD) which will allow the city to have some creative zoning laws.
DIRECTOR HITCH reported that the service department is repainting the trim on the front of city hall and
holiday lights will be hung following that. There will be a roof replacement on Bain Cabin and a facelift on
the facility. There is also a sewer that is leaking from a backyard into the creek that needs to be addressed
and there will be closures for this work. Per Council’s request the trees on West 210 were looked at and
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DIRECTOR PAE announced the city’s $12.9 million Gemini notes into bonds sold with a reasonable
interest rate of 4.117% over the 30-year life of the bonds.
ENGINEER KERBER reported that the Stanford project the contractor is waiting for Cleveland water to
run the second sample on the main and then they will begin installing the connections. Contractors are
waiting for parts needed at the intersection of W. 210 and Woodstock, which are expected this weekend
and begin the sewer work next week. Delays are to be expected on the W. 210 water service connection
and traffic congestion so alternate routes are encouraged.
PUBLIC SESSION
MR. ROBERT PLESS – 22495 Sycamore – Mr. Pless asked about an update for the boulders in tree lawn
issue. He asked if there was a way to make this an emergency or amendment made to the codified
ordinances.
DIRECTOR DEVER said it is still being investigated, and the city will likely take some measures on the
properties he has reported to the city.
MR. ROBERT PLESS asked about the process to possibly fill a potential vacancy in the new year and
admittedly said he doesn’t understand it but feels it is not fair. He also expressed his discontent about some
of the laws on the city’s books citing legislative language and their age, election/vacancy processes, number
of dogs permitted and types of vehicles permitted.
DIRECTOR DEVER said that the city has an obligation to enforce the law and if the vehicle is not
permitted, he will have to take his redress to the courts.
THE CHAIR said that there is review of the ordinances and Charter done every 10 years, where that is
reviewed, which was last done in 2019.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD said that the ordinance should probably be looked at because a lug
should not be the determining factor.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked Director Dever to forward the section of codified ordinances Mr.
Pless is speaking about in regard to vehicles. She told Mr. Pless she’s happy to share her experience as she
was first an appointed member before subsequently running for the seat in an election.
THE CHAIR clarified to Mr. Pless that she is not currently serving in two seats, as she vacated her seat in
Ward 5 when she took the position of President of Council.
MR. TOM LAVELLE – 4515 Valley Forge – Mr. Lavelle spoke about snow removal and said the city does
a great job with it. He is a frequent walker who observes things and has noticed that most business owners
do not take care of their sidewalks, which can affect the variety of walkers in the city such as seniors,
disabled individuals, students and other walkers/commuters. He said he is aware of the laws in the city for
snow removal and they need to be enforced.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said that that is a concern of his, and last year the city did ramp up notices and
citations and even had the Police Chief visit reluctant owners. It is a concern and it is a duty to clear the
walking path for pedestrians. Last year temperatures were so low that sidewalks were ice-filled. He has
spoken to the Chief about preseason notices to business owners, and they will again be ramping up
enforcement this year.
MR. TOM LAVELLE said there are two other areas that should be checked – the area north of the football
field and south of Gemini Center and the Lorain Road/Fairview Park Bridge. He encouraged that the city
should call the County if the bridge is not under our purview.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said that he is working on better communication between the schools and
Recreation Department to ensure that area is clear.
DIRECTOR HITCH said that bridges have a bad reputation for keeping sidewalks clear because of how
the snow is managed, because you cannot throw that snow into the river because of the salt. He has reached
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD thanked Director Hitch for taking the time to look at the trees on W.
210 around the crosswalks and school.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN gave kudos to Assistant Development Director Megan Otter on the new
playground. Her grandson and family have been there a lot since it has been put in and said it is awesome.
It’s good for kids of all ages and is beautiful, huge and a confident builder.
Council held an executive session on October 6, 2025 for the purpose of considering the appointment of a
public official or employee.
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn with no further business.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
Motion carries, meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FAIRVIEW PARK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025
The regular meeting of Council was called to order by Council President King at 7:00 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL – B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, S. Wering, B. King and K. Mann
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider, Director Pae, Director Dever and Engineer Kerber
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
THE CHAIR reported that the Finance Committee met on Monday, October 27 at 7pm. The full audio for
the meeting is available on the website.
The following was discussed:
Ordinance 25-56 | Authorizing application and administration for 2026 CDSG Grant.
Megan Otter was in attendance and presented the project for the CDSG 2026 grant. A motion was made to
have this on 2nd and subsequent 3rd read and that passed with a vote of 6-0. The Finance committee
concluded at 7:02 pm
LEGISLATION ON FIRST READING
COUNCILWOMAN WERING placed the following legislation on first reading and introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-59
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED
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COUNCILWOMAN
WERINGAN
ORDINANCE
ADOPTING
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CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 9.64 TO
ADOPT STANDARDS SAFEGUARDING AGAINST CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND
RANSOMWARE ATTACKS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-59 was placed on first reading and referred to the Local Government and
Community Services Committee.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-60
ORIGINATED BY: KERRY KEMP, RECREATION DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE MEMBERSHIP USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE FAIRVIEW
PARK RECREATION AND COMMUNITY GEMINI CENTER FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-60 was placed on first reading and referred to the Local Government and
Community Services Committee.
AUDIENCE INPUT ON LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE
LEGISLATION UP FOR PASSAGE WITHOUT THREE READINGS
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-56
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THE CHAIR asked if there was any further discussion prior to passage.
COUNCILWOMAN WERING asked for the record why the legislation is being passed on emergency.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said that there is a due date which he believes is next week and Megan will be on
vacation, so it is being requested now.
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YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DIRECTORS AND OTHER CITY
OFFICIALS
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said that tomorrow is election day and encouraged everyone to vote. The city has
a fire levy on ballot, so please vote affirmatively for that as not voting on it removes services from the city.
DIRECTOR DEVER announced to council that there is a cyber security webinar on rolling out plans this
Thursday between 1-2pm by the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association and he is willing to provide access
to it for anyone interested.
ENGINEER KERBER reported that last week sewer tie ins were completed on West 210th Street and the
contractor on Stanford will be completing the water connections and then installing the temporary pavement
for the holiday shutdown.
PUBLIC SESSION
MR. ROBERT PLESS – 22495 Sycamore – Mr. Pless accused the Clerk of not clapping for kids in the
audience today and said he feels it is a bad representation for the city to shun people because everyone
should uplift America.
THE CHAIR asked if he had any comments on the city and said that everyone is entitled to their own
stances and autonomy and that’s what makes America great.
MR. STEVEN RUANE – 3912 W. 224th St – Mr. Ruane asked if there needed to be a special meeting of
Council on Wednesday for the appointment to vacancy, and gave his opinion that even though there is an
election tomorrow and there may be privacy issues, he feels that those seeking to be appointed should have
been making their case to both Council and the public when interviewed.
THE CHAIR confirmed that there is a special meeting on Wednesday and that the public can have their
voices heard tomorrow in the election.
MR. KEN COOPER – 19674 Lorain Rd – Mr. Cooper thanked the city for the consideration and changes
to a trash proposal that could have been detrimental to seniors and those that are disabled. He thanked
Councilmembers Simmerly and Greenfield for guidance on how to properly present to the city. He also
thanked Director Dever and Mayor Schneider and said he worked in government and appreciates when the
people who are in charge work with their constituents to get a win-win situation which is what happened,
and he appreciates that from the bottom of his heart.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN SIMMERLY reminded that tomorrow is election day and Ward 1votes at the American
Legion in Ward 1.
COUNCILMAN MINEK asked Engineer Kerber if there was a problem at Woodstock and West 210th as
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ENGINEER KERBER confirmed that there is a very large hole there because that is where the connection
to a very large sanitary sewer.
COUNCILMAN MINEK offered congratulations to the God and Country student winners.
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD announced that the DEI coalition will be meeting on Wednesday at
6:30 pm in the Dunson room. Election day tomorrow with the fire levy on the ballot. She thanked the host
and student winners who provided touching letters to service members.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked if a historical expert will be brought in for the work to be done at Bain
Park Cabin.
MAYOR SCHNEIDER said the discussion is still ongoing and the primary reason for work is because it is
rotting and falling apart. The roof has temporary shingles and there was an active leak in women’s bathroom
this weekend. There will be completing some work, as there is also a sewers issue to be addressed carefully
to not run afoul of EPA requirements. There is a lot of work that will need to be done, and discussion is
ongoing as to what will occur.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN asked that the Administration please advise when they have some clear plans.
THE CHAIR announced that on Nov 8 the Gemini will be hosting a Preview Day with Wreck the Halls, a
turkey shot and a pool preview.
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn with no further business.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering and K. Mann
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FAIRVIEW PARK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025
The special meeting of Council was called to order by Council President King at 6:30 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL –B. Minek, T. Greenfield, M. Kilbane, B. King and K. Mann. Councilman Russo joined the
dais after being sworn-in.
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider and Director Dever
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
APPOINTMENTS & CONFIRMATIONS
THE CLERK announced that announced that Council will be entertaining a motion to appoint to the
vacancy for the Ward 5 unexpired term ending December 31, 2025. There were (4) candidates who
submitted application materials, and I have verified both residency, and elector status for all. The candidates
are: Jeffrey Szemplak, Shawnee Schuller, Angelo Russo and Rick Raley.
THE CHAIR made a motion that Council take a roll call vote for the appointment to the Council Ward 5
unexpired term by indicating the (last) name of nominee of their choice.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: RUSSO-4 | RALEY-2
RUSSO: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, B. King and S. Wering | RALEY: T. Greenfield and K. Mann
MR. ANGELO RUSSO took the oath of office and participated in the remainder of the meeting.
THE CHAIR said pursuant to Fairview Park Charter Article 4, Section 7(b) and Council Rule 5, no other
subject(s) will be considered.
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0 | Motion carried.
YES: B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, S. Wering, A. Russo and K. Mann
Motion carries, meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FAIRVIEW PARK CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025
The regular meeting of Council was called to order by Council President King at 7:00 p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL | PRESENT:
COUNCIL – B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, A. Russo and K. Mann
ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Schneider, Director Pae, Director Dever and Engineer Kerber
THE CHAIR made a motion to excuse Councilwoman S. Wering from the meeting.
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YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, A. Russo and K. Mann
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN SIMMERLY read the following report: The Local Government & Community Services
committee met on Monday, November 10th beginning at 7 PM. Present were Councilman Simmerly,
Councilman Minek, Council President King, Chairwoman Wering, Councilman Russo and Councilwoman
Mann. Also present were Finance Director Pae, Law Director Dever, Mayor Schneider, Director Kemp and
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Henry Chaski.
The committee discussed two ordinances.
Ordinance 25-59, Adopting Cybersecurity Program. This program is being mandated by the state.
Director Pae and Mr. Chaski have been working together on this project stemming from a law passed in
September by the Ohio legislature requiring all government entities to adopt standard safeguarding against
cybersecurity and ransomware attacks. Go2It has put together the plan. Should Council want to review the
plan, Council can meet in Executive Session to review it. The reason that the legislative body is responsible
for reporting these incidents is to ensure that Council is informed during such an event. Councilwoman
Mann recommended that Council be included in the formulation of the plan. Director Pae suggested that it
is not necessary, as the plan consists of best practices in IT security more so than procedures determined by
City employees. A motion to place this ordinance on second reading and return it to committee with an
executive session passed 6-0.
Ordinance 25-60, Gemini Center Membership and Fees 2026. Director Kemp presented the 2026
membership plan to Council. Since the Gemini Center opened 17 years ago, membership rates have only
been adjusted twice, once in 2010 and once in 2018. The Gemini Center was last fully operational in 2018.
It was closed in 2019 for roof repair due to Pool Pak damage. It was closed in 2020 due to Covid. And in
2021 it was closed due to further PoolPak damage and has not reopened since due to the investigation and
now rehabilitation of the natatorium and center roofing. Director Kemp presented that the current rates are
less than 50% of the neighboring rates on average. This ordinance restructures the membership categories
and fees to increase Gemini Center revenues to offset rising operations costs, simplify membership
categories, align the membership categories with updated center policies, to keep things fair and equitable
across large and small families and to make it more affordable for families with young children. The new
rates align similarly to other cities that we partner with on a lot of programs such as Westlake and Rocky
River.
Some of the changes include that children under the age of 6 are free. The cost for a family of 4 is now $70
more than compared to the previous rate. There is no longer a family membership, but rather a way that
you can package memberships together based on the members of your household regardless of age or
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Director Kemp does anticipate there will be additional adjustments to rates as we move forward. There are
a lot of unknowns related to the center as it begins operating at full capacity. As data for full operations
become available for the impact of the pool, operational costs and membership numbers, they will be
reviewed and analyzed for further membership adjustments from year to year as they were in the past.
Should a primary member join and then an additional member join at a later date, they will have the same
expiration as the head of household, and thus join at a prorated rate.
As presented, the membership category for a non-resident Household Primary was presented at $350 and
Director Kemp asked that to be increased to $375. The chair made a motion to increase that to $375 and
that motion passed 6-0.
As presented, the membership category for a non-resident household of 2 was presented at $575 and
Director Kemp asked that to be increased to $600. The chair made a motion to increase that to $600 and
that motion passed 6-0.
Councilwoman Mann made a motion to amend paragraph G to "These packages are our new Family
Membership category. It includes the Primary plus one other household member. Eight additional
household members may be added for additional fees. Please note there…." This motion passed 6-0 after
discussion with the Mayor and Director Kemp.
A motion to pass on second, subsequent third reading passed 6-0.
Local Government & Community Services ended at 7:40 PM.
LEGISLATION ON FIRST READING
COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD placed the following legislation on first reading and introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-61
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KING and COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-61 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-62
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE/FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KING and COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE MAYOR AND RESPECTIVE
DIRECTORS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR EXPENDITURES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE
2025 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FAIRIVEW PARK,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-62 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-63
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KING and COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-63 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.

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ORDINANCE NO. 25-64
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE MAYOR AND RESPECTIVE
DIRECTORS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR EXPENDITURES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE
2026 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FAIRIVEW PARK,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-64 was placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-65
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KING and COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGES FOR VARIOUS OFFICES AND
POSITIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-65 are placed on first reading and referred to the Finance Committee.
LEGISLATION ON SECOND READING
COUNCILMAN SIMMERLY placed the following legislation on second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-59
ORIGINATED BY: JENNIFER PAE, FINANCE DIRECTOR/HR MANAGER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY OHIO
REVISED CODE SECTION 9.64 TO ADOPT STANDARDS SAFEGUARDING AGAINST
CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND RANSOMWARE ATTACKS AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-59 was placed on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-60
ORIGINATED BY: KERRY KEMP, RECREATION DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN WERING
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE MEMBERSHIP USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE FAIRVIEW
PARK RECREATION AND COMMUNITY GEMINI CENTER FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ACTION: Ordinance 25-60 was placed on second reading.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DIRECTORS AND OTHER CITY
OFFICIALS
MAYOR SCHNEIDER reported the following:
– Today there was a presentation on grant from AARP at the Senior Center which will pay for 3
telemedicine centers at the center. State Senator Antonio and Representative Bride Rose Sweeney were in
attendance. An AARP representative talked about other programs and grants they have to offer nationwide.
- Saint Angela’s 3rd graders will be making their annual visit to city hall this week
- High school seniors will be connecting with seniors at the Senior Center on Friday prior to going to rake
leaves for those that need that help with that in the community.

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-Thank you to the Police Department who assisted with an individual in distress who they were able to
locate with use of flock cameras and able to convince her to go for the help she needed.
-O’Neill Healthcare sponsored a Veterans Day ceremony at the Senior Center which was also attended by
the Remember the Veterans Association who also handed out pins to the veterans in the audience.
-Bids from Land Bank for the property in front of the Gemini are due on Friday. Obstacles and hurdles have
been overcome to be able to move forward. We hope to demo them before the end of the year.
-The skylight work at the Gemini has been moved back to week of thanksgiving, which should be a quiet
week.
DIRECTOR PAE reported that the 2026 Budget document is finalized and available on website, with
hearings scheduled for Saturday, December 6 and Monday, December 8. Service Mechanic Ron Ackerman
will be retiring after 26 years with the city. Mike Varga has been promoted to Service Supervisor and now
rounds out the Service Department Management team. The city successfully sold $3 million in bond
anticipation notes for the sewer projects.
ENGINEER KERBER reported that contractors continue to work on lead connection abatements on West
210th Street. The Stanford Avenue contractor is working on installing temporary pavement and cleaning up
for the winter break. The Woodstock project is continuing with the storm and sanitary sewer installation.
The West 223rd waterline project is being rebid and will be opened on December 12, and the project will
begin spring of 2026.
PUBLIC SESSION
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN MINEK announced that there will be a Planning & Design meeting on Wednesday,
November 19 at 7pm in Council Chambers with 3 docket items.
COUNCILWOMAN MANN reported that the Shade Tree Advisory Committee met on Thursday,
November 13.
In addition to me, all commissioners except the city’s representative, were in attendance.
Arboretum progress is on hold because tree ID tags/signs must be paid for at the time of ordering, but the
city has frozen new spending requests until January 1, 2026. The number of selected trees listed on
plantsoon.com was pared down. A memorial tree grove is planned for the arboretum. Locations of property
lines must be determined before planting.
Haber street trees have been delivered and planted on the street and extras have been placed in Bain Park one near the gazebo, 3 in the woods - and one is planted on a resident’s tree lawn on W 224. Planting looks
well done but there are no tree guards or gator bags installed. Inquiries will be made to determine how soon
deer guards will be installed and if gator bags will be placed in the spring.
Ray Larick, a tree commissioner from Euclid, has organized an introductory meeting of various municipal
tree boards to facilitate sharing of ideas and best practices. Members of STAC will attend.
THE CHAIR made a motion to move into executive session for the purposes of matters required to be kept
confidential by Federal law or rules or State statutes; and specialized details of security arrangements where
disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of
committing, or avoiding prosecution for, a violation of the law.
MOVED and SECONDED.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, A. Russo and K. Mann
THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn executive session and return to the regular meeting.
MOVED and SECONDED.

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THE CHAIR made a motion to adjourn with no further business.
ROLL ON MOTION: Vote: YES-6, NO-0
YES: B. Simmerly, B. Minek, T. Greenfield, B. King, A. Russo and K. Mann
Motion carries, meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
_______________________________
Bridget C. King, Council President
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Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

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CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
ORDINANCE NO.: 26 –
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: FINANCE CHAIR
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH SIMVAY LLC FOR MANAGED IT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Fairview Park’s (“City”) requires monthly maintenance and
periodic support services; and
WHEREAS, Simvay LLC has been selected to provide manage IT services from January
1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. Simvay LLC will provide Enterprise Managed Technology
Services (EMTS), Fractional Information Security Officer (FISM), and Enterprise Managed
Detection and Response (EMDR) proactive support services which includes anticipating and
preventing IT problems, successful installation and configuration of necessary technologies to
monitor and maintain critical technology systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Simvay LLC set
forth in the Master Services Agreement (Exhibit “A”) and the Enterprise Managed Detection and
Response (Exhibit “B”) attached hereto, to provide managed IT services.
SECTION 2. The City agrees to pay Simvay LLC professional computer maintenance and
support services, managed cybersecurity and anti-virus services, data backup services, and related
software, security, and cloud service in the amount of one hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars
($159,000) per year. A copy of the pricing is attached hereto as Exhibits “A” and “B”.
SECTION 3. The cost of the professional services contract with Simvay LLC shall be paid
from the General Fund (100), the Recreation Fund (230), the Permanent Improvement Fund (260)
or other funds as determined by the Finance Director.
SECTION 4. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary
for the preservation of public peace, health, safety and welfare; and for the further reason that it is
necessary for the operation of all City departments and provided it receives an affirmative vote of
a majority plus one of the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
Ordinance 26-__ | Page 1

PASSED:
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Bridget C. King, President of Council
___________________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
___________________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

Ordinance 26-__ | Page 2

1st reading:
2nd reading:
3rd reading:

Bill Schneider
Mayor

20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Council President King and Members of City Council

FROM:

Mayor Bill Schneider

RE:

Computer Services Contract with Simvay LLC

DATE:

January 5, 2026

The Administration of the City of Fairview Park (“City”) requests the passage of the following Ordinance
with three readings with emergency enactment:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
SIMVAY LLC FOR MANAGED IT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Simvay LLC has been selected to provide manage IT services from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028.
Simvay LLC will provide Enterprise Managed Technology Services (EMTS), Fractional Information
Security Officer (FISM), and Enterprise Managed Detection and Response (EMDR) proactive support
services which includes anticipating and preventing IT problems, successful installation and configuration
of necessary technologies to monitor and maintain critical technology systems.
The City agrees to pay Simvay LLC hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars ($159,000) per year for
professional computer maintenance and support services, managed cybersecurity and anti-virus services,
data backup services, and related software, security, and cloud service. A copy of the pricing is attached
hereto as Exhibits “A” and “B”.
The cost of the professional services contract with Simvay LLC will be paid from the General Fund (100),
the Recreation Fund (230), the Permanent Improvement Fund (260) or other funds as determined by the
Finance Director.
After review of the Terms and Conditions of the contract by the Law Department, a few additions were
made and have been submitted to Simvay LLC for review. Prior to passage, the final contract will be
presented to Council..
cc:

A. Steven Dever, Law Director
Liz Westbrooks, City Council Clerk
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director
Kerry Kemp, Parks and Recreation Director

440-333-2200 (City Hall)

www.fairviewparkohio.gov

CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
ORDINANCE NO.: 26REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: FINANCE CHAIR
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE A TRAILERMOUNTED MESSAGE SIGN AND A TRAILER-MOUNTED ARROWBOARD FOR THE
SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Fairview Park (“City”) needs better signage for traffic detours
around construction sites and other traffic changing events to maintain traffic flow and to ensure
public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. The Ver-Mac PCMS 1500 Full Matrix Message Sign is a portable changeable
message sign and will provide a means for the Service Department to communicate traffic pattern
changes to the public. (Exhibit B)
SECTION 2. The Ver-Mac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected Arrow Board Trailer is a portable
arrow board which will be used to direct traffic when needed in the City. (Exhibit C)
SECTION 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to purchase the Ver-Mac PCMS 1500
Full Matrix Message Sign for eighteen thousand seven hundred dollars ($18,700.00) and the VerMac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected Arrow Board Trailer for four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars
($4,950.00). (Exhibit “A”)
SECTION 4. Both items will be purchase from A&A Safety. The Service Department is
requesting an additional five percent (5%) above the quoted price to cover a potential price increase
due to the quote being provided in 2025 and the purchase being in 2026. The total cost for the
equipment shall not exceed twenty-four thousand eight hundred thirty-two dollars and fifty
cents ($24,832.50) and will be payable from the Permanent Improvement Fund (Fund 260).
SECTION 5. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to adoption of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and
that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that result in such formal action
were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary
for the preservation of public peace, health, safety and welfare; and provided it receives an
affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise from and after the
earliest period allowed by law.
Ordinance 26-__ | Page 1

PASSED:
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Bridget C. King, President of Council
____________________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
____________________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

Ordinance 26-__ | Page 2

1st reading:
2nd reading:
3rd reading:

QUOTE
QUOTE NO

27630

1126 Ferris Road, Amelia, OH 45102
4080 Industrial Lane, Beavercreek, OH 45430
16000 Miles Road, Cleveland, OH 44128
TO:

Phone: (513) 943-6100
Phone: (937) 912-9590
Phone: (216) 283-8040

Fax: (513) 943-6106
Fax: (937) 912-9593
Fax: (216) 283-8041

Henry Chaski
City of Fairview Park OH
20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126-2018

QUOTE DATE
12/17/2025

VALID THRU
1/15/2026

ITEM NO

FOR
Message Board, Arrow Board

QUANTITY

1

1

PAGE
1

DESCRIPTION

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

Ver-Mac PCMS 1500 Full Matrix Message
Sign
- 75" x 132" display panel
- 3 x 85W solar panels, Stealth technology,
Jamlogic refresh and alerts
- V-Touch controller with V-sync Wi-Fi
- 4G Modem and 10 yr cell plan

18,700.00

18,700.00 *

4,950.00

4,950.00 *

PER ODOT PURCHASE CONTRACT 04125
Ver-Mac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected
Arrow Board Trailer
- 1 50W solar, stealth technology and VSwitch controller
- connected module w/ 4G modem, 10-yr cell
plan, push to Waze, basic WZDx feed and
GPS mapping

PER ODOT PURCHASE CONTRACT 04125
TOTAL AMOUNT 23,650.00
NOTES:
3% administrative fee will be added to all credit/debit card transactions.
If you have any questions please contact me via cell or email.
Thank you,
* means item is non-taxable

QUOTE
QUOTE NO

27630

1126 Ferris Road, Amelia, OH 45102
4080 Industrial Lane, Beavercreek, OH 45430
16000 Miles Road, Cleveland, OH 44128
TO:

Phone: (513) 943-6100
Phone: (937) 912-9590
Phone: (216) 283-8040

Fax: (513) 943-6106
Fax: (937) 912-9593
Fax: (216) 283-8041

Henry Chaski
City of Fairview Park OH
20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126-2018

QUOTE DATE
12/17/2025

VALID THRU
1/15/2026

Ethan
C: (216) 854-0344
Email: [email protected]

* means item is non-taxable

FOR
Message Board, Arrow Board

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PCMS-1500

TRAILER-MOUNTED MESSAGE SIGN
Ver-Mac’s PCMS-1500 is a full-matrix trailer-mounted
portable changeable message sign. It displays 3 lines and
8 characters (18 in.) per line by default, with the ability to
display multiple fonts, lines of text and graphics.
This unit comes equipped with Stealth Technology,
an NTCIP-compliant V-Touch Controller, V-Sync Wi-Fi
communication, and JamLogic® Fleet Management
Software.
The PCMS-1500 combines cutting-edge technology,
energy-efficient design and high-quality construction
to provide the most reliable, cost-effective and safe to
operate message sign on the market. It is the perfect
full-matrix model to be used for highway construction.

PRO SERIES FEATURES
STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
Maintenance-free batteries
Anti-theft hidden battery compartment
V-SYNC WI-FI TECHNOLOGY
Change messages using your smartphone
Safely change messages away from traffic
ROBUST TRAILER DESIGN
Large footprint for greater stability
Diamond plate maintenance platform
Tongue wheel jack for safe and easy set up
Controller located away from the road
Rugged indexed rod mast brake

4 WAYS TO CHANGE A MESSAGE

ON THE SIGN
Using our V-Touch Controller

NEAR THE SIGN
Using our V-SYNC Wi-Fi

FULLY-INTEGRATED CELLULAR 4G LTE MODEM
No 3G upgrade needed
10-year fleet cell service
SWZ upgrade (optional)
JAMLOGIC® SOFTWARE
Hourly automated refresh and battery/GPS alerts & reports
Interactive map & list view of all equipment
Project folders to organize equipment
Logs date/time of all activated message

REMOTELY
Using JamLogic® on
your computer

APPLICATIONS
• Highway construction
• Smart Work Zone

PCMS-1500

• Special events

REMOTELY
Using JamLogic® web on your
smartphone or tablet

PCMS-1500

ENERGY-EFFICIENT DESIGN

V-TOUCH CONTROLLER

HIGH PERFORMANCE SURFACE MOUNT LED’S
Create bold and bright characters with greater angularity

NTCIP COMPLIANT
EASY-TO-READ
7-inch (178 mm) color LCD touchscreen display

SOLAR PANELS
Provide maximum solar recharging year-round

USER-FRIENDLY
One-click icon-based menu items

• Designed to run 12 months in most regions without manual charging
• Optional tilt & rotate solar panels

TIME-SAVING
Create your own library of messages

SOLAR REGULATOR
Protects the batteries against overcharge, over-discharge and short
circuits

SIMPLE TO OPERATE
Intuitive point-and-go icons make displaying and
editing messages quick and easy to display

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITIES
Scheduling, sign diagnostics, pin-protected security,
and much more

SUPERIOR POWDER COATING FINISH
Impact, humidity, salt spray and rust resistant
4 LEVELING JACKS
Stabilization and easy transportation
TONGUE WHEEL JACK
Easy and safe trailer set up
ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC LIFT MECHANISM
Quick and effortless deployment
RUGGED INDEXED ROD MAST BRAKE
360o rotation (6o increments combined with
infinite position using manual hand brake)
LOCKABLE PLASTIC BOX
Protection for controller, modem, pump,
and other components
2-IN. (51 MM) COUPLER OR 3-IN. (76 MM)
PINTLE EYE
Easy towing
Transport position

DISPLAY

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

OPTIONS

• Display panel: 131 x 75 in. (3331 x 1917
mm)

• Operating height: 165 in. (4196 mm)

• Battery charger

• Overall length: 183 in. (4637 mm)

• Radar

• Traveling height: 106 in. (2707 mm)

• Statistics (requires radar)

• Traveling width: 87 in. (2197 mm)

• Fixed camera

• Weight (approx.): 790 kg (1,740 lb.)

• Tilt-and-rotate solar panels

• Axle/suspension: 1588 kg (3,500 lb.)

Other options are available to meet your needs.

• Full-matrix of 28 x 48 pixels
• 4 LEDs per pixel
• 3 lines of 8 characters per line (default)
& graphics capability
• 5 x 7 pixels (18 in.) characters (default)
• Display sign rotates 360 degrees
for perfect setting
• Improved plug-and-play display
modules for simplified maintenance

CE

WARRANTY
• 1 year on complete unit
• 2 years on electronic components
manufactured by Ver-Mac

RTIFIED

ISO 9001 : 2015

SY

STEM

QUEBEC, CANADA OFFICE: 1781 BRESSE STREET, QUEBEC CITY, QC, G2G 2V2, CANADA
CONROE, TX OFFICE: 3479 POLLOK DRIVE, CONROE, TX, 77303, USA
T: 418-654-1303 TF: 888-488-7446 F: 418-654-0517
PCMS-1500 05/04 © 2022, Signalisation Ver-Mac inc. All rights reserved.

VER-MAC.COM

ST-4815
TRAILER-MOUNTED ARROWBOARD
Ver-Mac’s ST-4815 Pro Series is a trailer-mounted
arrowboard with 15 LED lamps. It features our
innovative Single-Mast Design, V-Switch controller,
Stealth Technology, OptiBright technology and is wired
to integrate the Smart Arrowboard option. The unit
combines energy-efficient design and high-quality
construction to provide the most reliable, cost-effective
and safe to operate arrowboard on the market.

PRO SERIES FEATURES
STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
Maintenance-Free Battery
Anti-Theft Hidden Battery Compartment
OPTIBRIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Exclusive Energy-Efficient Lens Mold
Easier Replacement of Lamps
Autonomous No Hassle Performance.
IMPROVED SINGLE MAST DESIGN
Diamond Plate Maintenance Platform
Rugged Indexed Rod Mast Brake
Tongue Wheel Jack for easy and safe set up
Secure Support of Arrowboard for Transport
Safely Set and Turn Arrowboard to Traffic
V-SWITCH CONTROLLER
Easy-to-use rotary switch to quickly select arrow
patterns/mode
Real-time arrow, solar & battery status
Lockable control box for more security
Photocell with automatic adjustment
SMART ARROWBOARD OPTION
Plug & Play Set up
Lane Closure Start Location
Mode Displayed on Arrow Sign
Road Name & Mile Marker Where Deployed
Direction of Traffic
Side of Road Where Deployed
Ability to retrofit existing arrowboards

ST-4815

V-Switch Controller

ST-4815

SINGLE-MAST DESIGN

ENERGY-EFFICIENT DESIGN

ARROWBOARD PROTECTED IN TRAVEL POSITION
Safer to use and more efficient to store and transport

OPTIBRIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Exclusive lens mold designed for super efficient energy consumption

LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY REDUCES WIND DRAG
Saving fuel costs
QUICK AND EASY TO SET UP IN TIGHT WORK ZONES
Saving time
ANGLE THE ARROWBOARD INDEPENDENTLY TOWARDS TRAFFIC
Safely set and turn arrowboard to traffic
EASY MAINTENANCE PLATFORM
Diamond plates make it easy and safe to perform maintenance

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

SOLAR PANEL
Provides maximum solar recharging during all four seasons.

POWDER COATING SUPERIOR FINISH
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Mayor Bill Schneider

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Council President King and Members of City Council

FROM:

Bryan Hitch, Service Director

RE:

Purchase Two Trailer-Mounted Traffic Signs

DATE:

January 5, 2026

The Administration of the City of Fairview Park requests passage of the following legislation on three readings
with emergency enactment:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE A TRAILER-MOUNTED
MESSAGE SIGN AND A TRAILER-MOUNTED ARROWBOARD FOR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The City of Fairview Park (“City”) needs better signage for traffic detours around construction sites and other
traffic changing events to maintain traffic flow and to ensure public safety. The City will use the Ver-Mac
PCMS 1500 Full Matrix Message Sign and the Ver-Mac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected Arrow Board Trailer to
communicate upcoming changes in traffic patterns and current traffic detours and to help direct the flow of traffic.
The 2025 quoted cost from A&A Safety for the Ver-Mac PCMS 1500 Full Matrix Message Sign is eighteen
thousand seven hundred dollars ($18,700.00) and the Ver-Mac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected Arrow Board Trailer
is four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($4,950.00) for a total of twenty-three thousand six hundred fifty
dollars ($23,650.00). (Exhibit “A”)
The Service Department is requesting and additional five percent (5%) above the quoted price to cover a potential
price increase due to the quote being provided in 2025 and the purchase being in 2026. The total cost for the
equipment shall not exceed twenty-four thousand eight hundred thirty-two dollars and fifty cents
($24,832.50) payable from the Permanent Improvement Fund (Fund 260).
Cc:

Mayor Bill Schneider
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

440-333-2200 (City Hall)

www.fairviewparkohio.gov

20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126

Mayor Bill Schneider

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Council President King and Members of City Council

FROM:

Bryan Hitch, Service Director

RE:

Purchase Two Trailer-Mounted Traffic Signs

DATE:

January 5, 2026

The Administration of the City of Fairview Park requests passage of the following legislation on three readings
with emergency enactment:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE A TRAILER-MOUNTED
MESSAGE SIGN AND A TRAILER-MOUNTED ARROWBOARD FOR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The City of Fairview Park (“City”) needs better signage for traffic detours around construction sites and other
traffic changing events to maintain traffic flow and to ensure public safety. The City will use the Ver-Mac
PCMS 1500 Full Matrix Message Sign and the Ver-Mac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected Arrow Board Trailer to
communicate upcoming changes in traffic patterns and current traffic detours and to help direct the flow of traffic.
The 2025 quoted cost from A&A Safety for the Ver-Mac PCMS 1500 Full Matrix Message Sign is eighteen
thousand seven hundred dollars ($18,700.00) and the Ver-Mac ST-4815 15 Light Solar Connected Arrow Board Trailer
is four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($4,950.00) for a total of twenty-three thousand six hundred fifty
dollars ($23,650.00). (Exhibit “A”)
The Service Department is requesting and additional five percent (5%) above the quoted price to cover a potential
price increase due to the quote being provided in 2025 and the purchase being in 2026. The total cost for the
equipment shall not exceed twenty-four thousand eight hundred thirty-two dollars and fifty cents
($24,832.50) payable from the Permanent Improvement Fund (Fund 260).
Cc:

Mayor Bill Schneider
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

440-333-2200 (City Hall)

www.fairviewparkohio.gov

CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-66
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF CONTROL FOR THE WEST 210 STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Fairview Park (“City”) received two hundred fifty thousand dollars
($250,000.00) from Cuyahoga County towards the cost of the repaving of West 210 Street from
Lorain Road to Center Ridge Road (“Project”). On November 18, 2024, City Council approved
the agreement between the City and Cuyahoga County with Ordinance 24-80; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2025, the City Council passed Ordinance 25-07 authorizing
the City to enter into contract with the Mannik Smith Group (“City Engineer”) for the design of
the Project; and
WHEREAS, per the City Engineer, the total estimated construction cost for the Project is
two million dollars ($2,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, West 210 Street is in immediate need of repair and requires the City Engineer
to design the plans for repair and reconstruction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to advertise and accept bids for the
Project based on the plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with the lowest most
responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the Board of Control for said Project, in an
amount not to exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) which includes contingency, to be paid
from the Capital Project Fund (Fund 811).
SECTION 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
Ordinance 25-66 | Page 1

and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure,
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare; and for
the further reason that the Project stays on schedule with construction to start in spring 2026; and
provided it receives the affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected to Council,
it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor,
otherwise from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED:
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Bridget C. King, President of Council
____________________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
____________________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

Ordinance 25-66 | Page 2

1st reading: 12.01.25
2nd reading: 12.15.25
3rd reading:

CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
ORDINANCE NO.: 25-67
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH MANNIK SMITH GROUP FOR BIDDING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST 210 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Fairview Park (“City”) requires the services of Mannik Smith
Group (“City Engineer”) to design the resurfacing of West 210 Street between Lorain Road and
Center Ridge Road (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City received two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) from
Cuyahoga County towards the cost of the Project. On November 19, 2024, the City Council
approved the agreement between the City and Cuyahoga County with Ordinance 24-80; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into contract with the City Engineer for the Project on
February 17, 2025 with Ordinance 25-07; and
WHEREAS, the City will contract with the City Engineer to provide construction
administrative services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, West 210 Street is in immediate need of repair and requires the City Engineer
to design the plans for repair and reconstruction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. That the City Engineer is hereby authorized for construction administrative
services for the resurfacing of West 210 Street between Lorain Road and Center Ridge Road.
SECTION 2. That the City Engineer shall be paid for the services rendered in accordance
with the contract with the City in an amount not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars
($75,000.00) to be paid from the Capital Project Fund (Fund 811).
SECTION 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure,
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare; and for
the further reason that the Project will stay on schedule with construction starting in spring of
2026; and provided it receives the affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected
Ordinance 25-67 | Page 1

to Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the
Mayor, otherwise from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

PASSED:
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Bridget C. King, President of Council
____________________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
____________________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

Ordinance 25-67 | Page 2

1st reading: 12.01.25
2nd reading: 12.15.26
3rd reading:

Bill Schneider
Mayor

20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

MEMORANDUM
TO

Council President King and Members of City Council

ORIGINATED BY:

Megan Otter, Assistant Development Director

FROM:

Mayor Bill Schneider

RE:

Ordinance for construction administration and bidding of West 210 Street between
Lorain Road and Center Ridge Road

DATE:

December 1, 2025

The Administration of the City of Fairview Park (“City”) requests passage of the following legislation with
emergency enactment for the resurfacing of West 210 Street between Lorain Road and Center Ridge Road
(“Project”):
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MANNIK
SMITH GROUP FOR BIDDING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST
210 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS
DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF CONTROL FOR THE WEST 210 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
City Council approved Ordinance 24-80 to enter into agreement with Cuyahoga County for the 2025-2026 50/50
Funding Program for the resurfacing of West 210 Street. City Council entered into contract with Mannik Smith
Group (City Engineer) for the design of the Project on February 17, 2025 with Ordinance 25-07.
The Administration is requesting authorization for the Mayor to enter into contract with the City Engineer for
bidding services and construction administration. Additionally, the Administration is requesting authorization for
the Mayor to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the
Project.
The construction will start in spring 2026.
cc:

A. Steve Dever, Law Director
Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
Bryan Hitch, Service Director
Kim Kerber, City Engineer

440-333-2200 (City Hall)

www.fairviewparkohio.gov

CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 25-18
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN MINEK
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK PROVIDED BY THE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, City Council approved the City of Fairview Park (“City”) to enter into
contract with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission (“Commission”) to design the TransitOriented Development Overlay District (“TOD”) with Ordinance 24-73 passed on October 21,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the City worked with the Commission on the core themes of the TOD; expand
mobility options, encourage infill and mixed-use development, promote economic development,
prioritize pedestrian-oriented design, and create a “sense of place”; and
WHEREAS, the completed TOD (Exhibits “A” and “B”) is intended for use as a guide for
any redevelopment and development along areas of Lorain Road where mixed uses and diverse
housing types are promoted; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning and Design Commission met on October 15, 2025 to
discuss a recommendation to adopt the TOD which was referred to City Council on November 19,
2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. That the City hereby thanks Cuyahoga County Planning Commission for
preparing the TOD Overlay District City’s zoning language and design guidelines to be adopted
and applied to portions of Lorain Road throughout the City.
SECTION 2. The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District is now adopted for the
City of Fairview Park.
SECTION 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
Resolution 25-18 | Page 1

SECTION 4: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure,
necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety and welfare; and for further
reason that the Resolution can be utilized by the City to support future funding; and provided it
receives the affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected to Council, it shall take
effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor, otherwise from
and after the earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED:
APPROVED:

____________________________________
Bridget C. King, President of Council
____________________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
___________________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

Resolution 25-18 | Page 2

1st reading: 12.01.25
2nd reading: 12.15.25
3rd reading:

TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
OVERLAY DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1161 ZONING CODE UPDATE
EXHIBIT A DRAFT - P&D COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK

CUYAHOGA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

Bill Schneider, Mayor

2079 East 9th Street
Suite 5-300
Cleveland, OH 44115
216.443.3700

Fairview Park City Hall
20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
440.333.2200
https://www.fairviewparkohio.gov/

www.CountyPlanning.us
www.facebook.com/CountyPlanning
www.twitter.com/CountyPlanning

PROJECT TEAM

CONTRIBUTING STAFF

Nick Muhvic, Chair, Planning and Design Commission
Mary Ann Vanschoor, Member, Board of Building and Zoning

Mary Cierebiej, AICP, Executive Director
Patrick Hewitt, Planning Manager Design & Implementation
Erik Engle, AICP, Principal Planner
Micah Stryker, AICP, Senior Planner
Luke Ols, Senior Intern

Appeals

Megan Otter, Assistant Director of Development
Walter Maynard, Building Commissioner
Henry Chaski, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
Steven Dever, Law Director
Cailin Fitzpatrick, Support Specialist

OUR VISION
Inspiring all of our communities to thrive
OUR MISSION
To advance Cuyahoga County’s social, economic, and
environmental health through equitable community
planning

CHAPTER 1161
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Zoning District

Establishment and Purpose.

1161.02

Applicability.

1161.03

Definitions.

1161.04

Use Standards.

1161.05

Additional Use Standards.

1161.06

Development Standards.

1161.07

Design Regulations

1161.08

Parking and Loading Standards.

1161.09

Bicycle Parking Regulations.

1161.10

Access, Circulation, and Connectivity Regulations.

1161.11

Open Space, Landscaping, and Screening Regulations.

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1161.01

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1161.01 ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
I. Establishment. The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District (TOD Overlay District)
and this associated chapter for regulations are established to guide development and
redevelopment in areas where a mix of uses and a diversity of housing types should be
promoted as a means of promoting transit use and expanding mobility options.
II. Purpose. The purpose of the TOD Overlay District is to further promote development
areas along major corridors and transit routes as compact, mixed-use, walkable, and
livable neighborhoods to:

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(a) Increase transit use and expand other mobility options by developing an
environment that makes using all modes of transportation comfortable, convenient,
and safe through enhanced streetscapes, amenities, and pedestrian-oriented
buildings;

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(b) Encourage infill development and reuse of existing buildings in a manner consistent
with the objectives, standards, and design criteria for this district;
(c) Permit a mixture of higher density residential and commercial uses in a manner that
ensures the City is functionally competitive in today's housing and retail markets
while fostering vibrant neighborhoods and efficient transit systems;
(d) Provide increased opportunities for economic development and expansion of the
City's tax base while strengthening the diversity and accessibility of commercial uses
to residential areas throughout the community;

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(e) Create a pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use district that imparts a sense of identity and
acts as a focal point for the community while reducing auto dependency and
roadway congestion;
(f) Establish design guidelines for new development or redevelopment that reinforces
the district's "sense of place" and ensures that an aesthetically pleasing
environment is created. Specifically, the design guidelines are intended to:
(1) Provide interest along the public streetscape through high-quality
construction, public spaces, and engaging environments to establish a sense
of identity and attract employers, business, residents, and visitors alike;

(2) Protect and preserve the appearance and character of the community;

(3) Reduce the impact of new development between zoning districts;
(g) Encourage an appropriate mix of residential options to promote housing for people
of different income levels and at different stages of life.
(h) Incorporate sustainable and green practices; and,

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Ensure that development occurs in a unified manner in accordance with an
approved development plan while supporting the intent and objectives of plans
adopted by the City.

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1161.02 APPLICABILITY
I.

Geographic Applicability. Appropriate geographic areas for the TOD Overlay District
should minimally be considered for areas within the City that are:
(a) Within a defined radius of 0.25 to 0.5 miles, of designated transit stations,
including, but not limited to bus terminals, bus stops, train stations, light rail
stops, or other major public transportation facilities.
(b) Identified in any local comprehensive or master plan, or transit development
plan as priority areas for higher-density, mixed-use, and pedestrian-friendly
development.
Zoning Boundaries. For successful implementation of the TOD Overlay District,
zoning boundaries of the TOD Overlay District shall be determined in accordance
with Chapter 1109 and be formally established on the official zoning map of the city,
where applicable. Modification to the boundaries may be made by the governing
body through amendments to the zoning map, in accordance with the procedures
outlined in Chapter 1157 of this code.

III.

Applicability. The TOD Overlay District shall apply to areas indicated on the city’s
Zoning Map for the following types of development:

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II.

(a) All newly constructed buildings in the TOD Overlay district shall meet the
requirements of this Chapter.

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(b) Expansion of existing buildings that results in the addition or expansion of 25%
or more of the square footage of the existing building (as determined by the
Planning and Design Commission, or designee) shall meet the requirements of
this Chapter.
(c) Expansion of existing buildings that results in an addition or expansion of less
than 25% of the square footage of the existing building (as determined by the
Planning and Design Commission, or designee) may be developed under the
applicable regulations of this overlay or under the regulations of the base zoning
district, at the discretion of the applicant.
(d) Projects with significant public infrastructure improvements, including but not
limited to parking areas, streetscape enhancements, pedestrian paths, bicycle
lanes, or public open spaces shall meet the requirements of this Chapter.

IV.

Relationship with Other Development Standards. All the provisions of the Zoning
Code that are applicable to the underlying base district shall apply, except as
specifically modified in this Chapter.

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V.

Transition Regulations. The following transitional regulations will resolve the status
of properties with pending or approved applications at the time of adoption of this
Chapter.
(a) Pending Applications.
1. Any complete application that has been submitted or accepted for
approval, but upon which no final action has been taken by the
Planning and Design Commission prior to the effective date of this
Chapter, shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of
the underlying zoning district in effect on the date the application
was deemed complete.

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2. If the Applicant fails to comply with any applicable required period
for submittal or other procedural requirements, the application
shall expire and subsequent applications shall be subject to the
requirements of this Chapter.

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3. Any re-application for an expired project approval must meet the
standards in effect at the time of reapplication.

4. An applicant with a pending application may elect to have the
project reviewed under the regulations of this Chapter through a
written letter to the Planning and Design Commission, or
designee, requesting review under the provisions of this Chapter.

(b) Approved Projects.

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1. Approved site plans, variances, conditional use approvals, or
building permits that are valid on the Effective Date of this Chapter
shall remain valid until their expiration date, which is one (1) year
from the date of approval, where applicable.
2. Plans approved under the previous regulations that are valid on
the effective Date of this Chapter shall also remain valid until their
expiration date, which is one (1) year from the date of approval,
where applicable.
3. Re-application of expired previously approved projects, where
work has not commenced, shall submit a formal written extension
letter to the Planning and Design Commission, or designee. The
Planning and Design Commission, or designee may approve the
extension application beyond one (1) year provided the applicant
has not adjusted any prior approved plans and furnishes just
reasonings for the extension. All project extensions shall be
approved by any applicable city departments prior to approval by
the Planning and Design Commission, or designee.

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Conflicts. If any requirements contained within this Chapter present an actual,
implied, or apparent conflict with other regulations set forth in this code, the
regulations in this Chapter shall prevail.

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1161.03 DEFINITIONS
Words and terms used in this TOD Overlay District code shall be defined in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1105.20, and any other
applicable base zoning district definitions within the zoning ordinance.

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1161.04 USE STANDARDS
I.

Permitted Uses. Uses permitted in the TOD Overlay District are provided in Table
1161.04(A) TOD Overlay District Use Regulations.

II.

Conditional Uses.
(a) Conditional uses in the TOD Overlay District are provided for in Table
1161.04(A): TOD Overlay District Use Regulations. All conditional uses provided
for in the table may be permitted within the TOD Overlay District under the
conditions and in the manner prescribed in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1149.11
and Chapter 1149.12), and provided they meet the following requirements:

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1. The applicant satisfactorily demonstrates that the proposed use
supports the general character and purposes of the district and will not
substantially hinder the future development of connected, mixed-use,
and livable neighborhoods,

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2. The applicant satisfactorily demonstrates that the proposed
conditional use is the best use of the parcel of land it is proposed to be
built upon due to the lot size, shape, natural features, adjacent uses, or
other issue relevant to the location of the proposed use,
3. If part of a larger development proposal, the applicant satisfactorily
demonstrates that the proposed use is in harmony with the entire
development plan,

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4. The proposed use is specifically listed in the zoning district regulations,

5. The proposed use shall be properly located in relation to land use,
pedestrian circulation and street plans of the City;
6. The location, extent, intensity and layout of the proposed use shall be
such that its operations are not objectionable to adjoining and abutting
residences by reason of the emission of dust, gas, smoke, noise,
fumes, odors, vibrations, glare or other objectionable features greater
than normal or as permitted in the applicable zoning district;
7. The location, design and operation of the proposed use at the specific
location would not discourage or interfere with appropriate
development or impair the full utilization of the surrounding uses and
properties;
8. The proposed use meets the specific development conditions as
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9. The proposed use shall form a harmonious part of the district in which it
is to be located, taking into account, among other considerations,
convenience of access, relationship of use, and hours of operation and
concentration of vehicles which shall not be more hazardous or
dangerous than the normal traffic of the district.
Additional Use Standards. Uses identified with an asterisk are permitted only if
additional use standards, outlined in Section 1161.05, are met.

IV.

Accessory Uses. Accessory uses or structures are permitted in conjunction with
allowed principal uses as outlined in this Zoning Code.

V.

Substantially Similar Uses. Any substantially similar use which is classified and
approved by the Planning and Design Commission, or other designee, to be of the
same character, nature, and intensity of use as those in this TOD Overlay District,
may be permitted subject to the procedure and standards set forth in this Chapter.

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TABLE 1161.04(A): TOD OVERLAY DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS

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PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
COMMERCIAL
Amphitheater
Assembly hall or conference center
Bank
Bar or public house
Bookstore
Brew pub
Commercial recreation, indoor
Commercial recreation, outdoor
Day care facility, child and/or adult
Drive-up/Drive-through facility or structure
Funeral home
Gym, health spa, yoga studio
Hospital
Hotel
Indoor sales for used or secondhand merchandise
Medical office or health services clinic
Movie theater, excluding drive-ins
Office
Outdoor sales for used or secondhand merchandise
Public or private school
Restaurant

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P
P
P
P*
P
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C*
C*
P*
P
C
P*
C
P
P
P
C
P*
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C*
C*
C
P
P
P
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P
C*
P*

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Restaurant, Drive-In
Restaurant, Drive-Through
Retail establishment, greater than 40,000 square feet
Retail establishment, less than 40,000 square feet
Service establishment, personal and/or business
Theater
Veterinary hospital
RESIDENTIAL (MULTI-FAMILY)
Apartments
Townhouse developments
Adult family homes
Adult group homes
Residential facility family houses
Residential facility group homes
Family day care homes, Type B
Family day care homes, Type A
Live-work units
MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing, artisan
Microbrewery, microdistillery, or microwinery
Research laboratory
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Community center building
Government buildings
Museum
Place of worship
Public library
Public park or playground
Public safety facilities
OTHER
Transit station
Parking structure (as a principal use)

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P*
P*
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P
P*
P
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P
P
C

P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
* = Additional Use Standards Apply (See Section 1161.05)

VI.

Vertical and Horizontal Mixing of Uses.
(a) The vertical mixing of uses, including residential uses with nonresidential uses
within a single building, is encouraged.
(b) The horizontal mixing of uses in the district is allowed, provided the
developments are well-integrated in terms of complementary uses, access and
circulation, and compatible design.

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VII.

Active Uses at Street Level.
(a) High-activity, non-residential uses such as retail establishments and
restaurants must comprise at least 70% of the first floor facing the primary
street to a depth of at least 15 feet. Non-residential, accessory uses such as
lobbies, gyms, meeting rooms, or other amenity spaces may qualify as highactivity, non-residential uses, as determined by the Zoning Department.

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(b) Stairs, storage, hallways, elevators, and indoor parking do not qualify as active
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1161.05 ADDITIONAL USE STANDARDS.
I.

Additional Use Standards for Permitted Principal Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted uses and Conditional uses identified with an asterisk in Table 1161.04(A)
are permitted only if additional use standards, outlined in this Section, are met.
(a) Apartments.

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1. Every dwelling unit leased or rented for residential purposes shall have
direct access to a public stairway, hallway, corridor, or other means of
egress without passing through any other dwelling unit. Every public
hallway, corridor, stairway, exit, or other means of egress shall be kept
clear and unobstructed at all times, so as to afford safe passage from
each dwelling unit to open space at ground level.

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2. In every dwelling structure, the owner, operator or his/her/their agent
shall be responsible for providing and maintaining suitable approved
receptacles, incinerators, or other conveniences for the disposal of
rubbish, garbage, refuse, or other waste matter.
(b) Assembly hall or conference center.

1. The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise beyond the
premises as defined under Chapter 557 Noise Control.

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2. Any part of such establishment fronting a primary street should be
located so as to minimize the amount of space that is inactive during
normal business hours. Such facilities are encouraged to have
associated retail uses located in the first floor space nearest the street
or sidewalk to contribute to the retail environment of the zoning district.

(c) Brew pub. No brewing equipment or storage is permitted on the exterior of the
building.

(d) Drive-up/Drive-through facility or structure.
1. Drive-through windows shall only be permitted when associated with a
use listed in this Section.
2. The drive-through windows shall be located at the rear or side of the
building to minimize visual impact on the primary street frontage.
3. Entry and exit points for the drive-through should not obstruct
pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, or transit stops and must allow
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4. Drive-through windows are not permitted on the primary façade of the
building that faces the main pedestrian thoroughfare.
5. Standalone Drive-through structures are strictly prohibited.
6. Restaurant, drive-through as defined in Chapter 1105.20 may be
permitted conditionally as is not permitted in this zoning overlay
district. regulated by Section 1161.05 (I.)(n).
(e) Hotel.
1. Hotel rooms may include kitchens; however, no room shall be rented to
any person for continuous occupancy for more than thirty (30) days.

(f) Live-work units.

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2. There shall be provided a separate drop-off area for hotel guests that
must not interfere with the principal driveway or road network.

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1. The workspace shall occupy less than 50% of the dwelling unit’s gross
floor area.
2. The dwelling is in continuous use as the established place of residence
and primary dwelling of the business owner.
3. Business operations shall cease when such use is deemed to be
detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare, or constitutes a
nuisance, or when the use is in violation of any statute, ordinance, law
or regulation.

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4. Activities do not include any of the following:

i. Use of the dwelling by more than three nonresidents of the
dwelling as employees at any one time;
ii. Use of the dwelling to produce or sell products that may in
themselves, or whose ingredients may, pose a danger to the
health of employees or neighbors, or to the integrity of the building
itself;
iii. Creation of noise, dust, heat, fumes, odors, smoke, vibration, or
other nuisances, including electrical or radio frequency
interference; and,
iv. Generation of excessive amounts of trash, materials, or yard
waste placed on the curb for pickup by the city's garbage
collection contractor.

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1. No brewing equipment or storage is permitted on the exterior of the
building.
2. Facilities shall be no greater than 10,000 square feet of floor area.
Additional floor area may be permitted as a conditional use.
(h) Place of worship. The proposed use cannot exceed 12,000 square feet in floor
area.
(i) Public or private school. The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise
beyond the premises.
(j) Research laboratory.

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1. The use of any hazardous material, or any scientific process that
creates hazardous waste must be permitted and approved by the State
of Ohio, Federal Government, or other appropriate regulatory authority.

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2. The use, storage, and disposal of any hazardous material or waste must
meet all state and federal regulations. Provisions for the appropriate
use, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste shall be
demonstrated before approval of such use.
3. The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise, odors, or other
such nuisances beyond the premises.
(k) Townhouse developments.

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1. Townhouse developments are only allowed when included as one use
in a mixed-use development. The Planning and Design Commission
may allow townhouse developments that are not part of a mixed-use
development as a conditional use on parcels within the TOD overlay
from 210th Street to the eastern city border only.

2. Townhouses may not front on primary streets. The Planning and Design
Commission may allow townhouse developments to front on a primary
street as a conditional use on parcels within the TOD overlay from 210th
Street to the eastern city border only.

(l) Veterinary hospital.

1. Outdoor spaces for animals are limited to supervised play areas and
runs, and all animals kept overnight must be located in a fully enclosed,
noise-attenuated structure.
2. No dead animals may be buried on the premises, and no incineration of
dead animals shall be permitted.

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3. The facility shall properly manage animal waste, pursuant to applicable
local and state regulations, so as to not create a nuisance or health
hazard to adjoining or nearby property owners.
4. Odor and noise shall be adequately controlled to ensure that animals
do not create a nuisance.
(m) Restaurant, Drive-in.
1. The principal building shall be oriented to the primary street or transit
corridor with the main entrance directly accessible from the public
ROW.

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2. Drive lanes and menu boards shall be located to the rear of the
building, not between the building and the street.

3. Off-street parking shall be located to the side or rear of the building, not
between the building and the street.

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4. Parking screening requirements shall be met in accordance with this
Chapter.
(n) Restaurant, Drive-Through.

1. A drive-through restaurant shall be limited to one (1) drive-through lane.
Dual or multi-lane drive-thru configurations are strictly prohibited.

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2. Adequate on-site stacking space shall be provided to prevent vehicles
from blocking public streets, sidewalks, fire lanes, parking aisles, or
transit access.
3. Internal circulation patterns shall separate drive-thru traffic from
vehicles accessing parking areas and from bicycle or pedestrian
pathways.
4. Drive lanes and menu boards shall be located to the rear of the
building, not between the building and the street.
5. Menu boards shall be located away from sidewalks and screened to
minimize noise spillover.
6. Pickup windows shall be located to the side or rear of the building and
shall not face any street.
7. All other design standards shall be met in accordance with this
Chapter.
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1161.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
I.

Development Standards. Every permitted and conditional use of land and
structures in the TOD Overlay District shall be located on a zoning lot and sited in
such a manner as to conform to the development standards outlined in this section.

TABLE 1161.06(A). TOD Overlay District Development Standards
METRIC
None Required
None Required

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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
YARD DIMENSIONS

Minimum Front Yard Setback of Principal Building (feet)

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Maximum Front Yard Setback of Principal Building (feet)
Minimum Side Yard Setback of Principal Building (feet)
Minimum Rear Yard Setback of Principal Building (feet)
LOT COVERAGE
Minimum Lot Coverage
Maximum Lot Coverage (for Buildings)
OPEN SPACE

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Minimum Open Space

HEIGHT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Height of Principal Building (feet)
Maximum Height of Principal Building (feet)
DWELLING UNIT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size (net livable square feet)
BUILDING WIDTH

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0(b)
20(c)(d)
None Required
None Required
10%
(See 1161.11)
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550
65%

Minimum Building Frontage

Existing buildings may have a minimum front yard setback of 0 feet.
Where the side lot line of the lot adjoins a One- and Two-Family Residential District,
the side yard shall not be less than 20 feet
(c)
Minimum rear yard setbacks for principal buildings may be waived by the Planning
and Design Commission where such waiver would further the purposes of this district
as outlined in Section 1161.01.
(a)

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Where the rear lot line of the lot adjoins a One- and Two-Family Residential District,
the rear yard shall not be less than 30 feet.
(e)
No portion of a building located within 50 feet of an existing one- or two-family
dwelling in a residential zoning district shall be permitted to exceed 45 feet.
(f)
On blocks with existing buildings, the minimum front yard setback may be reduced to
the average front setback of buildings on the same block face.
(d)

II. Front Yard Setback.
(a) The side of the lot that abuts a primary street is considered the front and where the
front setback is measured from.

III. Minimum Building Frontage.

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(b) The sides of a corner lot that abuts two primary streets are both considered the
front and shall have front setback regulations apply to both sides.

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(a) The space between the minimum front yard setback and the maximum front yard
setback (15 feet) shall be considered the Build-To Zone, as shown in Figure
1161.06(A).
(b) The minimum building frontage requirement specifies the amount of the front
building facade ( ) that must be located in the Build-To Zone, measured as a
percentage of the width of the lot ( ), as shown in Figure 1161.06(A).
(c) No building or portion of a building can be located outside of the Build-To Zone until
the minimum building frontage requirements have been met.

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FIGURE 1161.06(A). Minimum Building Frontage

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1161.07 DESIGN REGULATIONS
Approval by Planning and Design Commission. Projects developed under the
regulations and process outlined in this Chapter must be reviewed by the Planning
and Design Commission. No building permit shall be issued unless plans and
specifications have been approved in writing by the Planning and Design
Commission.

II.

Design Guidelines. The Planning and Design Commission should use the following
items as guidelines in addition to the provisions set forth in Chapter 1159 of the
Zoning Code when reviewing plans and projects being developed in the TOD Overlay
District.
(a) Architectural Elements.

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1. Building design should provide contextual references to its surrounding
built environment, including existing architecture, natural features, and
cultural contexts.
2. Primary and accent building materials should visually complement
each other in terms of color, texture, and pattern.
(b) Massing and Scale.

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1. The massing and scale of new construction should consider its
surrounding context. Where larger scaled buildings are located next to
smaller ones, steps should be taken to visually transition down in terms
of size, massing, and scale, which can be achieved using any of the
following techniques:
i. Stepping back upper stories or adjusting the roof pitch of larger
massed buildings on the side where they are adjacent to smaller
massed buildings.

ii. Including additional buffer space between larger massed
buildings and smaller massed buildings. This buffer space is an
appropriate area for drives, landscaping, and open space.

iii. Including horizontal architectural details such as cornices and
window frames on larger massed buildings that align with the
roofline of the adjacent smaller massed buildings.
iv. Using trees and other greenery to soften hard edges between
differently massed buildings.

2. Large-scale commercial and mixed-use buildings should include
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mass of the building while still aligning with the built context of the
block, which can be achieved using any of the following techniques:
i. For larger buildings, particularly buildings that fill an entire block,
using engaging ground-level design and providing multiple
pedestrian entry points along the frontage.
ii. Avoiding large, monolithic buildings by breaking the facade down
to appear as multiple smaller buildings.
iii. Incorporating architectural elements such as recessed or
protruding entrances, balconies, bay windows, brick patterns, etc.

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iv. Ensuring the pattern or repetition of any chosen architectural
feature, recess, projection, or break is regular, intentional, and
predictable.
3. Front Facades, Entrances, and Building Orientation.

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i. Ground floor facades facing the street should include at least 50%
transparent windows and doors. Transparency should be evenly
distributed to avoid long stretches of blank wall.
ii. The orientation and placement of buildings should contribute to a
sense of enclosure and defined space by maintaining a consistent
building frontage along a primary street.

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a. Buildings may be set further back to incorporate public
spaces, plazas and parks in a way that centralizes and
activates those spaces, such as by having windows and
entrances face into the public spaces.

iii. The front facade of new construction should orient towards the
street by having the building's main entrance, primary windows,
and facade details facing the street.
iv. For corner lots, entrances could be oriented at a 45-degree angle
to emphasize the corner and encourage pedestrian access from
both the principal street and secondary street.

4. Transit.

i. Existing and future transit stops should be considered in the
layout of new developments to ensure convenient transit access
and use.
ii. The location of entrances, walkways, and pedestrian amenities
should allow for convenient, safe, and comfortable pedestrian
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5. Pedestrian Amenities.
i. Outdoor dining and seating areas are encouraged but should
maintain at least five feet of unobstructed walking space along
sidewalks.
ii. Pedestrian amenities such as benches, lighting, and trash and
recycling receptacles should be conveniently placed together.

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iii. Overhead weather protection—such as awnings, overhangs, and
arcades—are encouraged and should be appropriately located to
clearly define building entries and orient towards pedestrian
areas. Where possible, overhead weather protection should be
located to provide shelter to waiting transit users.
6. Parking.

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i. Garages, parking spaces, and driveways should be designed to be
as discreet as possible and limit impediments to the walking
environment.
a. Garage openings should be placed where it will have the
least disruption to pedestrian walkways and limit potential
conflict points between car traffic and pedestrians.

ii. Buildings should be arranged on the site such that garages should
be placed behind buildings whenever possible, and parking
entrances should be accessed via secondary streets.

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iii. Whenever garages face a primary street, they should be lined by
buildings that screen the parking structure from view and
incorporate other uses such as residential, retail, and active uses.
iv. Garages that are visible from a public street should avoid blank
walls. These garages should be screened using landscaping or
public art, or should incorporate architectural design that
complements the primary structure through the use of facade
articulation, architectural elements, color, and elements that
break up the mass of the garage. Fabric screening of parking
garages is discouraged.

III.

Consistency with Adopted Plans and Guidelines. Where a plan or design guidelines
or standards have been adopted by the city, the arrangement and design of land
uses, buildings, open spaces, and streets should be consistent with the intent of
that plan.

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1161.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS.
I.

General Provisions. Off-street parking shall conform to the parking requirements set
forth in this section for the TOD Overlay District.

II.

Loading Requirements. All applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 1137.17 shall
apply to the TOD Overlay District.

III.

Modified Parking Standards.

TABLE 1161.08(A)
Off-Street Parking

Use

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(a) The following minimum parking requirements shall apply to parcels within the
TOD Overlay District. Should these off-street parking requirements conflict with
existing base zone requirements, the requirements herein shall be used.

Proposed min parking ratio for TOD Overlay District

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Commercial
Retail/Commercial (over 40,000 sf)
Retail/Commercial (under 40,000 sf)
Office (under 50,000 sf)
Restaurants, Bars, Cafes

1 space per 1,000 sf of GFA
1 space per 500 sf of gross floor area (GFA)
1 space per 1,000 sf of GFA
1 space per 300 sf of GFA

Civic, Cultural, and Institutional
Libraries, Museums, Civic/Cultural Centers

1 space per 1,000 sf of GFA

Manufacturing
Artisan Manufacturing
Light Manufacturing

1 space per 1,000 sf of GFA
1 space per 1,000 sf of GFA

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Vehicle Parking

Residential
Single and Two family*
1 space per DU
Multi-family*
0.50 spaces per DU
Senior or Assisted Living*
0.50 spaces per DU
*Parking shall not be required to be enclosed in the TOD District

(b) The maximum number of parking spaces permitted for any use shall not exceed
125% of the minimum number of parking spaces required by the base zones
under the general provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

IV.

Location of Off-Street Parking.
(a) No designated parking is permitted in the front yard of a principal building.
(b) Parking may be located in the rear or side yard of a building or below the
building, however, no more than 40% of the width of the lot along the primary
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(c) Where a corner lot exists, no designated parking is permitted at the intersection
of two abutting streets.
(d) Below grade garages must meet the minimum setback requirements of the
principal building.
V.

Parking Design Standards.
(a) Parking lots shall provide protected pedestrian walkways to building entrances
and other existing paths surrounding the project site in accordance with Section
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(b) Parking facilities shall be shared between residential, commercial, and office
uses, where feasible on mixed-use lots.
(c) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging. All requirements for EV charging set forth in
Chapter 1148 shall apply to the TOD Overlay District.
Parking Reductions for TOD Benefits. The Planning and Design Commission may
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VI.

(a) Proximity to Transit. Developments within 1/8 mile of a transit stop are eligible
for up to a 30% reduction in parking space requirements.
(b) Car-Share. Projects that provide dedicated car-share parking spaces are eligible
for up to a 15% reduction in parking space requirements.

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(c) On-Street Parking Consideration. Any designated on-street parking abutting
frontage of the development within 500 feet may count toward the total number
of parking spaces required one-for-one.
(d) Bicycle Parking. Projects that provide dedicated bicycle parking for buildings
under 40,000 square feet in accordance with Table 1161.09 are eligible for up to
15% reduction in parking space requirements.

VII.

Monitoring and Adjustments.

(a) Parking demand studies. The Planning and Design Commission reserves the
right to require parking demand studies for larger developments (over 40,000 sf)
to assess whether additional reductions to parking minimums are appropriate.
(b) Adjustments. Pre-existing structures or historic structures may maintain existing
or reduced parking ratios regardless of changes of use. Final parking ratio
determination for existing structures shall be determined by the Planning and
Design Commission, or designee.

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(c) At the discretion of the Planning and Design Commission, a reduction in
required parking spaces may be considered where shared parking agreements
have been implemented by adjacent property owners.
Enforcement. Developers must submit a parking plan demonstrating compliance as
part of the general development plan.

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1161.09 BICYCLE PARKING REGULATIONS
I.

Purpose. To promote sustainable transportation, community accessibility, and the
uses of bicycles as a viable mode of transportation by integrating cycling
infrastructure into proposed developments in accordance with Chapter 373 of the
Traffic Code.

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General Provisions.

III.

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(a) Applicability. The Bicycle Parking Regulations shall apply to any development
with a minimum cumulative building size of 40,000 square feet developed in the
TOD Overlay District. Any development under 40,000 square feet may provide
bicycle parking in accordance with this Section and Chapter 373.
Standards.

(a) Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces.

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1. Bicycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the regulations
outlined in Table 1161.09(A) below:
TABLE 1161.09(A): Bicycle Parking Requirements
Required Spaces

1 space per every 4 dwelling units (DUs)

Commercial or Manufacturing
All Commercial and Manufacturing

1 space per 2,500 sf of gross floor area (GFA)

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Bike Parking

Use Types
Residential
All Residential*

Public/Civic Facilities
All Civic, Cultural, Institutional

1 space per 10,000 sf of gross floor area (GFA)

Other
1 space per 10,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA)
*Development with fewer than 4 dwelling units are not required to provide bicycle parking for residential use

2. When bicycle parking requirements result in a fractional bicycle parking
space, fractions of ½ or more are counted as one (1) space.
3. No development shall be required to provide more than 40 spaces.
4. Required bicycle parking space requirements may be fulfilled with
short-term or long-term parking.
5. A bicycle shall be parked in a designated bicycle parking area when
they are provided. No person shall park a bicycle upon a sidewalk in
such a manner as to unduly interfere with pedestrian traffic, or upon a
roadway other than against the curb.

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6. When a designated parking area is not provided, bicycles shall be
parked in such a manner as not to interfere with building entrances nor
upon a sidewalk.
(b) Design of Bicycle Parking Spaces.
1. Bicycle parking shall consist of bicycle racks that support the bicycle
frame at two points and allow for the bicycle frame and at least one
wheel to be locked to the rack.
2. Bicycle spaces shall be no less than 2.5 feet wide by 6 feet in length,
with a vertical clearance of at least 7 feet, as shown in Figure
1161.09(A).

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3. If bicycles can be locked to each side of the rack, each side can be
counted as a required space. Where bicycle racks are placed in a
parallel series, with each rack 36” apart, bicycle spaces may overlap up
to two feet, as shown in Figure 1161.09(A).
4. Bicycle parking must be well lit if accessible to the public or cyclists
after dark.
5. All bicycle parking spaces must be located on a surface with a slope no
greater than 3%.

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6. Bicycle racks used for short-term bicycle parking must be securely
attached to concrete footings and made to withstand severe weather
and permanent exposure to the elements.
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(c) Placement of Bicycle Parking Spaces.

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1. All bicycle racks must be located at least 36 inches in all directions
from any obstruction, including but not limited to other bicycle racks,
walls, doors, posts, columns, or exterior or interior landscaping, as
shown in “A” in Figure 1161.09(A).
2. Bicycle parking spaces shall be clearly marked and sited to ensure
significant visibility to the public or by building users, except in the case
of long-term bicycle parking that is in secure areas only accessible to
employees, staff, or residents.
3. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located either (a) within 100 feet of
the main public entrance of the building or facility or (b) no farther than
the nearest non-accessible motor vehicle parking space to the main
public entrance, whichever is closer. If the development contains
multiple buildings or facilities, the required bicycle parking shall be
adequately distributed so as to maximize convenience and use.
4. Short-term bicycle parking spaces may be located either (a) on-site or
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for the installation and it meets all other requirements of the law. If
bicycle racks are located on public sidewalks, they must provide at
least five feet of pedestrian clearance and be at least two feet from the
curb.
5. Any property owner required to have bicycle parking may elect to
establish a shared bicycle parking facility with any other property owner
within the same block to meet the combined requirements. A copy of
such agreement shall be provided to the City for its records.

(d) Modification of Requirements.

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6. When automobile parking spaces are provided in a structure, all
required bicycle parking spaces shall be located inside that structure or
in other areas protected from the weather.

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1. In the event that satisfying all of the bicycle parking requirements would
be infeasible due to the unique nature of the site or cause an
unintended consequence that undermines the purpose of these
requirements, a property owner (or designee) may submit a written
request to the Planning and Design Commission, or designee for a
modification of the requirements.

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2. The Planning and Design Commission, or designee, may reduce the
number of bicycle parking spaces required; however, in no case shall
the requirement be less than two spaces.

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1161.10 ACCESS, CIRCULATION, AND CONNECTIVITY REGULATIONS
I.

Purpose. To optimize urban functionality, ensure safe and efficient movement of
people and vehicles, and foster a well-connected built environment by regulating
the placement, size and connections of pedestrian and vehicle areas.

II.

General Provisions.
(a) Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all projects developed under the
regulations of the TOD Overlay District.

III.

Standards.

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(a) Driveways.
1. Number of Driveways Permitted.

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i. All existing and proposed developments that provide on-site parking
or loading must provide satisfactory means of vehicle access to and
from a street, alley, or adjacent parking lot.
ii. The number of driveways shall be limited in accordance with the
regulations outlined in Table 1161.10A.
TABLE 1161.10(A) Number of Driveways Permitted
Development Size

Maximum Number of Driveways

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Developments of one acre or less

Developments of more than one acre

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(b) Driveway Location and Spacing.

1. All surface parking lots shall be designed so that driveway access is off
of a secondary street or alley, when such secondary street or alley can
be accessed from the site. Driveway access to a parking lot may be
achieved through inter-parcel connection to a street or alley, with
approval of the Planning and Design Commission, or designee.

2. Driveways shall be a minimum of 100 feet from any intersection, as
measured from the driveway center line to any intersection, as shown
in “A” in Figure 1161.10(A).
3. Driveways must be located a minimum of 250 feet away from any other
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however, that all developments are allowed at least one driveway, as
shown in “B” in Figure 1161.10(A).
4. Distances between driveways shall be measured along the right-of-way
line from the center line of the proposed driveway at the right-of-way to
the center line at the right-of-way of any other proposed or existing
driveway.

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Figure 1161.10(A) Driveway Design

(c) Design of Driveways.

1. Driveway width shall be measure at the intersection of the public ROW,
as shown in “C” in Figure 1161.10(A).
2. Driveways shall be designed in accordance with the regulations
outlined in Table 1161.10(B)

Table 1161.10(B) Driveway Design Requirements

Metric

Design Standard

RESIDENTIAL
Driveway width (maximum)

24 feet

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Driveway lane width (minimum/maximum)

8 feet/12 feet

ALL OTHER DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING MIXED-USE
36 feet

Driveway lane width (minimum/maximum)

10 feet/12 feet

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Driveway width (maximum)

1. The width of any one-way drive aisle shall not be less than 10 feet.

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2. The width of any two-way drive aisle shall not be less than 20 feet.
(e) Parking Space Design.

1. The depth of any parking stall measured perpendicularly to the parking
aisle shall not be less than 17 feet.
2. The width of any parking stall measured perpendicularly to the parling
aisle shall not be less than 9 feet.

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(f) Pedestrian Connectivity. A minimum of five feet wide sidewalk or internal
pedestrian path, physically separated from traffic, shall be provided to connect
all areas of the parling lot to convenient pedestrian-oriented building entrances
on the site and to any existing adjacent sidewalk networks and transit stops.

(g) Inter-parcel Connectivity. Wherever possible, parking lots on adjacent
properties shall be designed to allow for shared driveway access and internal
circulation between the parking areas so as to reduces the number of curb cuts
along the street, as shown in “D” in Figure 1161.10(A).
1. The design of any new parking lot shall anticipate and not preclude
future inter-parcel connections from adjoining lots, if at all possible.

(h) Abutting Parking lots. On lots utilizing a cooperative parking agreement, or part
of a common development, parking areas may abut or cross lot lines and shall
have a cross-access easement in place, a copy of which shall be provided to the
City for its records.
IV.

Modification of Requirements.

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(a) In the event that satisfying all of the access, circulation, and connectivity
requirements would be infeasible due to the unique nature of the site or cause
an unintended consequence that undermines the purpose of these
requirements, a property owner (or designee) may submit a written request to
the Planning and Design Commission, or designee for a modification of the
requirements.

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(b) The Planning and Design Commission, or designee may increase the number of
allowed driveways by up to one, may decrease the number of required off-street
loading spaces by up to two, may adjust the spacing of driveways up to 10% of
the distance required, and may increase the maximum width of driveways and
lanes up to 10% of the allowed width.

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1161.11 OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING, AND SCREENING REGULATIONS
I.

Purpose. To enhance the aesthetic quality and environmental sustainability of new
developments through enhanced greenery while protecting pedestrian spaces and
sensitive uses from negative impacts.

II.

General Provisions.
(a) Applicability. The Open Space, Landscaping, and Screening Standards shall
apply to all projects developed under the regulations of the TOD Overlay District.

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(b) Landscaping Plan Required. A Landscaping Plan shall be submitted for the
entire site. The Landscaping Plan shall demonstrate compliance with the
standards of this section and any other applicable sections in this code, and
shall include the following items:

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1. A site plan showing the location of all existing and proposed
landscaping, open space, screening, and other site features.

2. Property boundaries, building location(s), parking lot layout, service
areas, mechanical equipment, pedestrian paths, adjacent rights-of
way, north arrow, and scale.
3. The location, quantity, size at planting and at maturity, and name, both
botanical and common names, of all proposed planting materials,
including ground cover.

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4. Any other information and data deemed necessary by the Planning and
Design Commission.

(c) Streetscaping Plan Required. A Streetscaping Plan shall be submitted for the
entire site. The Streetscaping Plan shall demonstrate compliance with the
standards of this section and shall include the following items:
1. A plan showing the location and relationship between vehicular and
pedestrian traffic, and all existing and proposed pedestrian facilities,
street and sidewalk lighting, landscaping, street furniture, lighting
fixtures, trash receptacles, and transit stops.
2. Property boundaries, building location(s), parking lot layout, pedestrian
paths, adjacent rights-of way, north arrow, and scale.
3. Specifications and drawings or photographs for all street furniture,
trash receptacles, and transit stops.
4. The location, quantity, size at planting and at maturity, and name, both
botanical and common names, of all proposed planting materials,
including ground cover.

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5. Any other information and data deemed necessary by the Planning and
Design Commission.
(d) Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plant Material.
1. Plant materials shall be selected that are of good quality, require
minimal maintenance, are native or naturalized, and are capable of
withstanding the extremes of individual site microclimates.
2. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the maintenance,
repair, and replacement of all landscaping materials.

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3. All landscaping materials shall be maintained in good condition so as
to present a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance.
4. All trees must be a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches at time of planting.

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5. Large trees must have a minimum canopy spread at maturity of at least
30 feet.
6. Small trees must have a minimum canopy spread at maturity between
15 feet and 30 feet.
7. All shrubs must be at least two feet in height at time of planting.
III.

Standards.

(a) Landscaping.

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1. Landscaping, such as ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, and
perennials, should be used to define public entrances, to soften walls
and fences, and to line foundations.
2. Landscaping should be designed to promote sustainable practices of
on-site water management and infiltration such as through the use of
native plants, swales, and filter strips.
3. Landscaping should seek to incorporate existing natural features,
especially large, existing trees, where possible.
4. Tree preservation and protection strategies, such as fencing and other
structures, shall be employed to preserve existing trees during
construction.
5. Where commercial developments, mixed-use developments, or
residential structures of more than four units abut properties zoned for
single-, two-, or three-family dwellings, required setbacks (on the
property of the commercial, mixed-use, or residential structure of more
than four units) shall be sufficiently landscaped to provide a year-round
visual screen along those boundary lines.

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6. All other requirements in this code shall be met. If a conflict arises
between any other sections in this code and this section, this section
shall prevail.
(b) Open Space.
1. Developments on sites of 40,000 square feet or larger shall dedicate
10% of the site to open space.
i. Sites located within 600 feet of an existing, publicly owned open
space that provides comparable or greater recreational or open
space amenities are exempt from this requirement.

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2. Required open space shall be in the form of designated areas for active
or passive recreation, such as parks, plazas, courtyards, landscaping,
rooftop gardens, playgrounds, and pedestrian streets.

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i. To count toward open space requirements, rooftop gardens must
be made available to all tenants of a building, at no cost, from
sunrise to sunset daily or during the hours of operation of the
building, whichever results in a longer period of time.

3. The required open space shall be conveniently accessible by sidewalk
or internal pedestrian path to all buildings on the site. To the extent
feasible, linear open space corridors shall be provided to facilitate
pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.

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4. Open space may incorporate a mixture of hardscapes and planting
zones.
5. Areas required for screening cannot be counted toward open space
requirements, and the open space shall not be used for parking,
loading, or vehicular access except emergency or maintenance
vehicular access.
6. Mechanical and utility equipment cannot be located within required
open space areas.

(c) Streetscaping.

1. Where a streetscape plan has been adopted, the arrangement and
design of streetscapes should be consistent with the intent of that plan.

2. The design of streets, pedestrian ways, landscaping, lighting, and street
furniture shall be coordinated and integrated throughout the site.
3. Street trees shall be planted within tree lawns along all public rights-ofway. A minimum of one large tree shall be planted for every
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more than 30 feet on-center, on average. Where overhead utilities exist,
one small tree must be planted every 20 feet on-center, on average.
Tree spacing is measured as an average to account for driveways,
utilities, bus boarding and alighting areas, and other potential conflicts.
4. Where a street tree is not possible or where tree lawns are less than
three feet wide, a tree shall be planted in the required front yard space,
if such front yard is at least 10 feet deep.

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5. Streetscaping shall preserve the minimum clear walking space of a
sidewalk. The pedestrian zone must be constructed to meet all local
standards and ADA specifications. Transit shelters may encroach into
the pedestrian zone as long as ADA requirements are met.
(d) Parking Lot Landscaping and Screening.
1. Perimeter Screening.

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i. All surface parking lots must meet perimeter screening
requirements.

ii. Where a parking lot (or drive aisle or other type of area designed
for motor vehicles) is located within 20 feet of a lot line, perimeter
screening of Type A or Type B is required, in accordance with Table
1161.11(A) Perimeter Screening Types and Figure 1161.11(A)
Perimeter Screening Types.

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TABLE 1161.11(A): Perimeter Screening Types (Letters correspond to FIGURE
1161.11(A))
METRIC

TYPE A (NO WALL)

TYPE B (WALL)

Minimum Landscape Strip Depth

10’ (“A”)

7’ (“C”)

Percent of Perimeter Frontage Screened

75% (“B”)

75% (“D”)

Number of Trees Required

(minimum per 30 feet of frontage)

1 Large or 2
Small

1 Large or 2
Small

Minimum Height of Walls & Fences

n/a

3.5’ (“E”)

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FIGURE 1161.11(A): Perimeter Screening Types

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Type A (No Wall)

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Type B (Wall)

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iii. Landscape screening along front yards and corner side yards shall
consist of evergreen or dense deciduous shrubs. Landscaping in
rear and interior side yards shall consist of dense evergreen
landscaping.
iv. Perimeter screening shall have a minimum height of three feet at
maturity. The minimum height of shrubs may be reduced if
berming is provided so that the combined height of shrubs and
berming is not less than the minimum required height.
v. Required perimeter screening may be located within required
setbacks.

2. Interior Landscaping.

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vi. Transit stop amenities such as shelters, benches, and an
associated concrete pad may be located within the landscape
strip.

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i. All surface parking lots designed for 20 or more parking spaces
must devote at least 5% of the interior parking area to
landscaping, as shown in Figure 1161.11(B).

ii. Multiple parking lots contained on a single site and any separate
parking areas connected with drive aisles are considered a single
parking area.

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iii. Interior islands should be distributed regularly throughout the
parking lot. Interior islands may be consolidated or intervals may
be expanded in order to preserve existing trees.
iv. An interior island must be a minimum of 8 feet in width and 100
square feet in area. Each island must include at least one large
tree or two small trees, as shown in Figure 1161.11(B).
v. Interior islands must be protected by wheel stops or a 6-inch curb,
except where necessary to direct stormwater runoff.
vi. Interior islands may be installed below the level of the parking lot
surface to allow for runoff capture.

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Figure 1161.11(B) Interior Landscaping

(e) Screening.

1. Outdoor Storage and Waste Disposal Facilities.
i. Permitted outdoor storage and waste disposal facilities shall be
located within the building or in the rear yard only and shall be
screened at all times.
ii. Outdoor storage and waste disposal facilities shall be completely
screened by a combination of walls, fencing, or hedges, with a
gate. Screening must be a minimum of six feet in height and at
least 90% opaque.
iii. Temporary storage of materials for construction on the premises
may be located outdoors and does not require screening.

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2. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment.
i. Mechanical and electrical equipment cannot be located in a front
yard or in a side yard when the side yard abuts a street (not
including an alley).
ii. Mechanical and electrical equipment shall be completely
screened by a combination of walls, fencing, or hedges. Screening
must be at least six inches higher than the topmost point of the
equipment being screened and must be at least 75% opaque.
IV.

Modification of Requirements.

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(a) In the event that satisfying all of the open space, landscaping, and screening
requirements would be infeasible due to the unique nature of the site or cause
an unintended consequence that undermines the purpose of these
requirements, a property owner (or designee) may submit a written request to
the Planning and Design Commission for a modification of the requirements.

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(b) The Planning and Design Commission, or designee may decrease required open
space to 5% of the site, may reduce the required number of trees by 10%, may
reduce interior parking lot landscaping by up to 10%, and may reduce the width
of landscape strips by two feet.

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EXHIBIT B

1105.20 TOD OVERLAY DEFINITIONS
I.

Words and terms used in Chapter 1161 TOD Overlay District:
(a) Affordable housing. Residential units within a mixed-use development that are
priced to be affordable to households earning below a certain income threshold,
as defined by local or regional housing policies.
(b) Assembly hall. An establishment providing meeting space for social gatherings,
including but not limited to wedding receptions, graduations parties, and
business or retirement functions. This term includes, but is not limited to,
banquet hall, rental hall, or conference center.

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(c) Bicycle rack. A device consistent with industry standards that is capable of
supporting a bicycle in a stable position, is made of durable materials, and
permits the securing of the bicycle frame and at least one wheel.

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(d) Bicycle parking, long-term. Bicycle parking that is primarily intended for
bicyclists who need bicycle parking for more than three hours and is fully
protected from the weather. This term includes, but is not limited to, bicycle
lockers, indoor rooms, or areas specifically designated for bicycle parking.
(e) Bicycle parking, short-term. Bicycle parking primarily intended for bicyclists who
need bicycle parking for three hours or less.

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(f) Bicycle parking space. A physical space that is a minimum of 2.5 feet in width by
6 feet in length with a vertical clearance of at least 7 feet that allows for the
parking of one bicycle.
(g) Build-to zone. The space between the minimum front yard setback and the
maximum front yard setback.
(h) Building frontage. The length of a building facade measured in a single straight
parallel line with the abutting street(s) or parking lot(s).
(i) Brew pub. A restaurant-brewery that sells 25% or more of its beer brewed onsite and operates significant food services. Brew pubs may also include the sale
of beer to-go for off-site consumption, if permitted by law.
(j) Commercial use. The use of a building or portion of a building for business
purposes, including retail stores, restaurants, offices, and entertainment
venues.
(k) Driveway. A paved area that provides vehicular access to and from a property
and the public right-of-way.
(l) Drive aisle. The vehicular travel ways within a parking lot, allowing for vehicular
circulation.
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(m) Drive-thru facility or Drive-thru structure. Any portion of a building from which
business is transacted, or is capable of being transacted directly with
customers located in a motor vehicle during such business transactions. The
term “drive-thru facility or drive-thru structure” may be used in conjunction with
office, institutional, banking, grocery store, or drug store type uses. The term
“drive-thru” shall not include Car Wash, Gasoline Station, Automobile Service
Station/Garage, drive-in Movie Theaters, drive-in restaurants, or drive-thru
restaurants, which are defined separately.

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(n) Family day care home, Type A. A permanent residence of the administrator in
which child day care or publicly funded child day care is provided for seven to
twelve children at one time, or a permanent residence of the administrator in
which child day care is provided for four to twelve children at one time if four or
more children at one time are under two years of age. In counting children for
the purposes of this definition, any children under six years of age who are
related to a licensee, administrator, or employee and who are on the premises
of the type-A home shall be counted. It does not include a residence in which
the needs of the children are being administered to if all of the children whose
needs are being administered are siblings of the same immediate family and the
residence is the home of the siblings.

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(o) Family day care home, Type B. A permanent residence of the day care provider
in which child day care is provided for 1 to 6 children at one time. No more than
3 of these children shall be under two years of age at one time. It does not
include a residence in which the needs of the children are being administered to
if all of the children whose needs are being administered to are siblings of the
same immediate family and the residence is the home of the siblings.
(p) Historic structure. Structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(q) Live-work unit. A residential unit that includes space for a small business or
office, allowing residents to live and work in the same location. Live-work units
are often found in mixed-use developments and can reduce the need for
commuting.
(r) Manufacturing, artisan. The on-site production, display, and sale of handfabricated or hand-manufactured parts and custom or craft consumer goods
based on the skill and knowledge of the artisan and the use of hand tools or
small-scale, light mechanical equipment. This can include, but is not limited to,
the custom production of artisan products such as apparel, cabinetry, glass
working, jewelry making, metal working, pottery, sculpture, wood working, and
leather working.
(s) Mixed-use development. A development project that combines two or more
uses, such as residential, commercial, office, and/or civic uses, in a single
building or multiple buildings within a cohesive site plan. These uses are
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designed to complement one another and create a walkable, vibrant
environment.
(t) Microbrewery, microdistillery, or microwinery. A facility in which a limited
quantity of beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages are brewed, fermented, or
distilled for distribution and consumption, and which possesses the appropriate
licenses from the State of Ohio. Tasting rooms for the consumption of on-site
produced beer, wine, or distilled products are permitted on the premises.
(u) Multi-modal transportation. The integration of various forms of transportation,
including walking, biking, public transit, and vehicular travel, to provide flexible
and convenient mobility options for residents and visitors of a development.

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(v) Open space. Areas within a mixed-use development that are dedicated to public
or communal use, such as parks, plazas, courtyards, or rooftop gardens. Open
space enhances the quality of life for residents and encourages outdoor activity.

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(w) Pedestrian-oriented design. Design that prioritizes the comfort, safety, and
accessibility of pedestrians. This includes features such as wide sidewalks,
street lighting, benches, landscaping, and crosswalks that encourage walking as
the primary mode of transportation within the development.
(x) Public transportation hub. A central location where various modes of public
transportation, such as buses, trains, and trams, converge to facilitate easy
transfers and enhance connectivity for users.

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(y) Research facility. A building or group of buildings used for scientific research,
investigation, testing, or experimentation, but not facilities for the manufacture
or sale of products, except as incidental to the main purpose of the laboratory.
(z) Residential use. The use of a building or portion of a building for dwelling
purposes, including single-family homes, townhouses, apartments, and
condominiums.
(aa) Restaurant, drive-in. A public eating and drinking establishment that, in
addition to providing service inside the restaurant, also provides services to
customers in parked vehicles. .
(bb) Restaurant, drive-through. A public eating and drinking establishment that,
in addition to providing service inside the restaurant, also provides services to
customers in vehicles through a drive-up window.
(cc) Retail establishment. An establishment engaged in the selling of goods or
merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption, and
rendering services incidental to the sale of such products. Such an
establishment is open to the general public during regular business hours and
has display areas that are designed and laid out to attract the general public. In
determining a use to be a retail use, the proportion of display area vs. storage
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area and the proportion of the building facade devoted to display windows may
be considered. Examples of businesses within this definition include hardware
stores, jewelry stores, clothing stores, grocery stores, gift shops, and novelty
stores. This term does not include any sexually oriented businesses, nor does it
include the cultivating, processing, or dispensing of medical marijuana.
(dd) Service establishment, business. An establishment providing services to
business establishments on a fee or contract basis, including, but not limited to,
advertising and mailing services, employment services, business equipment
and furniture sales or rental, photocopy services, protective services, or similar
services.

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(ee) Service establishment, personal. An establishment providing services that
are of a recurring and personal nature to individuals residing within close
proximity to the establishment, such that the establishment primarily serves
those residents as a neighborhood business. This term includes, but is not
limited to, a barber shop, beauty salon, shoe repair shop, seamstress, tailor,
and tanning salon. This term does not include a health club, repair shop for
household items, or a tattoo/body piercing parlor, or any other establishment
that does not primarily serve the immediate residents of the neighboring area.
(ff) Shared parking. A parking strategy that allows multiple users (e.g., residents,
shoppers, commuters) to share parking facilities based on different peak
demand times, reducing the total number of parking spaces required within a
mixed-use development.
(gg)

Short-Term Rental. As defined in Chapter 704 under Business Regulations.

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(hh) Smoke shop. An establishment whose primary source of income is derived
from tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or e-cigarettes or vape
products.
(ii) Townhouse development. A residential development that consists of three or
more dwellings placed side-by-side and that share walls with other dwellings on
one or both sides.
(jj) Transit-oriented development (TOD). A type of mixed-use development that is
centered around public transportation hubs, such as train stations, bus
terminals, or light rail stops. TOD encourages the use of public transit by
integrating residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within walking
distance of transit facilities.
(kk) Veterinary hospital. A facility where domestic animals are given medical or
surgical treatment and the boarding of animals occurs only as an incidental use
for not more than 30 days.

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20777 Lorain Road

Bill Schneider

Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

Mayor

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Council President King and Members of City Council

ORIGINATED BY: Megan Otter, Assistant Development Director
FROM:

Mayor Bill Schneider

RE:

Resolution for adoption of the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay
District for Lorain Road

DATE:

December 1, 2025

The Administration of the City of Fairview Park (“City”) requests passage of the following resolution in
three readings with emergency enactment:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK PROVIDED BY THE CUYAHOGA
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
City Council authorized the City to enter into contract with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
(“Commission”) for the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District (“TOD”) with Ordinance 24-73
passed on October 21, 2024.
The legislation will authorize the City to adopt the TOD for Lorain Road created by the Commission.
The purpose of the TOD is to guide development and redevelopment in areas where mixed uses and a
diversity of housing types should be promoted as a means of promoting economic development and
expanding mobility options for users of the Lorain Road corridor. The benefit of adopting the TOD for
Lorain Road is the City will have a plan to develop a more pedestrian friendly and more sustainable
district with established guidelines that reinforce the district’s “sense of place” and ensures an
aesthetically pleasing environment.
The City worked with the Commission to prepare TOD zoning language and design guidelines to be
adopted and applied to Lorain Road. The Commission has recommended zoning changes for the City,
which the City wishes to adopt (Exhibit A and B).
cc:

A. Steve Dever, Law Director
Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
Bryan Hitch, Service Director
Walter Maynard, Building Commissioner

440-333-2200 (City Hall)

www.fairviewparkohio.gov

CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
ORDINANCE NO.: 26ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: FINANCE & EPWPZD CHAIRS
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED BY
THE BOARD OF CONTROL FOR WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS AND PAVEMENT
RESURFACING ON WEST 223 STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, City Council passed Ordinance 24-33 on June 3, 2024 authorizing the Mayor
to enter into a contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the West 223 Water
Line Replacement and Pavement Resurfacing Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project was approved by the City of Cleveland Division of Water
("Cleveland Water") as a "combined project", for which the Division of Water will reimburse the
City for the water main portion of the Project and the City of Fairview Park ("City") will fund the
resurfacing portion of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City received a bid that came in over the City Engineer’s estimated
construction cost of seven hundred forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty-one dollars
($746,751.00), and less than 20% over the estimate as allowable per ORC Section 153.12
therefore the cost of the project needs to be increased to not exceed seven hundred fifty-seven
thousand four hundred ninety-two dollars ($757,492.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION I. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept bids for water main
replacements and pavement resurfacing on West 223 Street based on the plans and specifications
prepared by the City Engineer.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter a contract with the lowest most
responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the Board of Control for said Project, in an
amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty-seven thousand four hundred ninety-two dollars
($757,492.00). which includes a contingency and is to be paid from the Water Line
Reconditioning Fund (Fund 550) and the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 811).
SECTION 3. That Ordinance 24-33 is hereby repealed and replaced by this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
Ordinance 26-__ | Page 1

SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure,
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare; and for
the further reason that the work be started as soon as possible to ensure the construction during
the prescribed time determined by the Cleveland Division of Water; and provided it receives the
affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor, otherwise from and after the
earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED:
APPROVED:

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Bridget King, President of Council
______________________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
______________________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council

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1st reading:
2nd reading:
3rd reading:

20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126

Mayor Bill Schneider

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Council President King and Members of City Council

ORIGINATED BY: Megan Otter, Assistant Development Director
FROM:

Mayor Bill Schneider

RE:

Increase for Ordinance 24-33

DATE:

January 5, 2026

The Administration of the City of Fairview Park requests passage of the following legislation with one and final
reading on Monday, January 5, 2026, with emergency enactment:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF
CONTROL FOR WATER LINE REPLACEMENT AND PAVEMENT RESURFACING ON WEST 223
STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
City Council passed Ordinance 24-33 on June 3, 2024 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the West 223 Water Line Replacement and Pavement Resurfacing
Project (“Project”). Cleveland Water will contribute three hundred twenty-five thousand one hundred one dollars
and ninety-two cents ($325,101.92) to the water main replacement and the City will contribute four hundred
thirty-two thousand three hundred ninety dollars and eight cents ($432,390.08) to the rehabilitation and pavement
resurfacing. Funds for the project will be paid from the Water Line Reconditioning Fund (Fund 550) and the
Capital Projects Fund (Fund 811).
The City received a bid that came in over the City Engineer’s original estimated construction cost of seven
hundred forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty-one dollars ($746,751.00), and less than 20% over the estimate
as allowable per ORC Section 153.12 therefore the cost of the project needs to be increased to not exceed seven
hundred fifty-seven thousand four hundred ninety-two dollars ($757,492.00). The Ordinance needs to be passed
on emergency for the City to enter into contract with the lowest and most responsive bidder and stay on schedule
for construction.
Cc:

Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
Bryan Hitch, Service Director
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
A. Steven Dever. Law Director
Kim Kerber, City Engineer

440-333-2200 (City Hall)

www.fairviewparkohio.gov