Cleveland Heights Special City Council Meeting and Council Committee of the Whole June 22, 2026

The City of Cleveland Heights held a special City Council meeting and Committee of the Whole on June 22, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the authorization of a professional services agreement with RFC Contracting LLC for owner's representative services related to the Cumberland Pool modernization and rehabilitation project, with a contract value of approximately $132,000 and a budget amendment of $300,000. Council members requested detailed proposals and contract scope before final approval. Additionally, the council reviewed budget amendments for capital equipment, including a replacement street sweeper funded through a community cost share agreement with the Northeastern Regional Sewer District. The meeting also addressed the establishment of a new Human Resources department with the confirmation hearing of the HR director nominee, Christina Halstead, emphasizing the need for structured HR processes and performance evaluation systems. Other topics included urban forestry master planning with an RFP planned for the tree canopy inventory and master plan, and discussions on deer management strategies with potential regional collaboration. The finance department presented detailed revenue and expenditure reports, highlighting variances in intergovernmental contracts, fines, and personnel costs, and discussed the need for multi-year financial forecasting. Several ordinances related to municipal property development, community improvement corporation restructuring, and legislative procedural updates were introduced and scheduled for further readings and votes. The council also planned future meetings and executive sessions to continue deliberations on appointments and policy matters.