Cleveland Heights Special City Council and Housing and Building Committee September 15, 2026

The City of Cleveland Heights held a special City Council meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing primarily on two key agenda items. First, the council authorized an amendment to the design-build contract with AKA Team, Inc. for the Cane Park Restrooms renovation project, with a total contract amount of approximately $1,011,054 fully funded by reallocated ARPA dollars. The project aims to modernize and make the park restrooms ADA compliant, addressing longstanding accessibility issues and reducing the city's exposure to ADA-related lawsuits. Council members discussed budget reallocations, project scope, and design details before unanimously approving the ordinance and its associated appropriation. Second, the Housing and Building Committee held a public input session on proposed legislation regulating short-term rentals in Cleveland Heights. The discussion covered the need for balanced regulations to ensure safety, neighborhood peace, and accountability of short-term rental operators, while also considering the economic benefits and personal experiences of hosts. The council emphasized the importance of transparency, enforcement of existing laws, and community input as they continue refining the ordinance.