The City of Cleveland Heights Administrative Services Committee convened on April 28, 2025, to discuss several key ordinances related to compensation and administrative procedures. The committee reviewed proposed amendments to city codes to establish compensation for commission members, aligning it with other board members at $115. Significant attention was given to adjusting the salaries of the police chief and fire department leadership to ensure pay equity relative to subordinate ranks, with discussions on percentage increases and retroactive application to align with union contracts. The committee also considered extending union benefits such as longevity pay and sick leave buyouts to department chiefs. Additionally, the meeting addressed procedural matters including codifying legislative preparation and introduction processes, updating council rules, and clarifying resignation and expenditure protocols to improve governance transparency and efficiency. The discussions emphasized aligning compensation structures with comparable communities and ensuring administrative processes are clearly defined and codified.

Cleveland Heights Administrative Services Committee April 28, 2025