Cleveland Heights Special City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

The City of Cleveland Heights held a special City Council meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on human resources leadership and several procurement and budget-related legislative items. The council considered the introduction and potential appointment of Christina Hollstead as the new Human Resources Director, discussing her qualifications and plans to build HR infrastructure, including performance evaluation systems and recruitment strategies. Procurement discussions included a professional services agreement with RFC Contracting LLC for owner's representative services related to the Cumberland Pool Facility modernization project, with a contract value around $132,000 and potential additional services considered within a $300,000 budget. The council also reviewed budget amendments related to the replacement of a street sweeper and discussed ordinances affecting the Cleveland Heights Community Improvement Corporation's board structure. Several motions were made to amend and approve ordinances, with some items deferred for further review and consolidation at a future meeting. The meeting included dialogue on contract scope, timelines, and transparency in municipal property disposition processes.