City of Cuyahoga Falls

The committee reviewed and made recommendations on two temporary ordinances. The first ordinance, regarding text amendments to the General Development Code, aims to align city regulations with Ohio EPA guidance for storm water facility management, specifically concerning post-construction maintenance and alternative best management practices. The second ordinance concerns a major site plan approval for a 26,000-square-foot middle school addition at the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, including requirements for building aesthetics, traffic re-routing, site lighting, landscaping, and coordination with upcoming road widening projects.

The public hearing focused on Temporary Ordinance A-21 regarding text amendments to the Cuyahoga Falls General Development Code. The discussion centered on updating storm water regulations, including the adoption of long-term post-construction maintenance agreements, permitting property owners to propose alternative methods for stormwater quality management subject to City and Ohio EPA approval, and establishing a minimum-size standard for dewatering orifices in best management practices.

The committee reviewed two temporary ordinances. Temp. Ord. A-38 authorizes a three-year contract with LiveEO, Inc. to utilize satellite imagery for proactively monitoring vegetation growth around power lines to reduce electrical outages. Temp. Ord. A-39 authorizes a contract for sanitary sewer improvements on Nutwood Street and Ashton Avenue to replace aging infrastructure and resolve system backups. Both items received a favorable recommendation from the committee.

The council confirmed reappointments to the Boston Township JEDD Board. Legislative actions included adopting ordinances for a fund transfer to the Princeton Crossroads TIF Fund, authorizing a three-year contract for overhead power line clearance services, amending the Traffic Control File, and expanding the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Entertainment District. The Finance Director presented a financial update, noting trends in TIF revenues, local government funds, income tax collections, and departmental revenues. Additionally, the Mayor honored a volunteer for their community service and nomination for a state-level award.

The council reviewed and approved the Mayor's reappointments to the Boston Township JEDD Board, specifically for Janet Ciotola, Bryan Hoffman, and Michael Brillhart, with terms set to expire on July 31, 2030.