Pietro A. DiFranco

The council session addressed several legislative items requiring emergency declarations. Key actions involved authorizing the administration to accept the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2026 Energized Community Grant, which amounts to $50,859.00 plus sponsorship monies. Additionally, authorization was granted to purchase playground equipment, including design and installation, for the Greenbrier Commons Playground Replacement Project from BCI Burke Company, LLC via Sourcewell, with a projected cost of $237,500.00, utilizing up to $150,000.00 in reimbursed funding from the ODNR NatureWorks Grant Program. Finally, the council authorized the purchase of one 2026 Ford E-450 Bus from Bus Service Inc. for $144,296.00 to support the Senior Center, funded in part by the NOACA 2025 Enhanced Mobility Program grant. The agenda also included a roll call, pledge of allegiance, reports from the Mayor and Directors, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting agenda included initial appointments and confirmations such as the election of Council President, President Pro-Tem, Council Clerk, Assistant Clerk, and committee assignments. Legislation involved the second reading of an ordinance amending yard structures and landscape features code, and an ordinance authorizing an agreement with the City of Parma for public safety dispatch services. A resolution was presented for a first reading, granting a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility for 6671 Pearl Road, LLC, based on the Planning Commission's recommendation following a public hearing on December 1, 2025. Another ordinance authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for Phase II Stormwater Services for 2026-2030 was also presented for a first reading.

The meeting involved several legislative actions. The Council considered ordinances and resolutions on their third, second, and first readings. Key discussions included amending ordinances regarding yard structures and landscape features, authorizing an agreement with the City of Parma for public safety dispatch services, granting a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility to 6671 Pearl Road, LLC, and entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for Phase II Stormwater Services (2026-2030). Additionally, the Council addressed the authorization and execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc. for Patrol Officers (2026-2028). The session included an adjournment to executive session to discuss negotiations concerning employee compensation and terms of employment.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several ordinances and resolutions. Topics included amending employee benefits, establishing appropriations for city expenses for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, amending Chapter 619 of the Parma Heights Codified Ordinances, amending Section 660.14 regarding fences, and amending Chapter 703 regarding advertising and signs. The council also considered resolutions authorizing agreements for consulting services and on-call construction consulting services, as well as a cooperative agreement with the City of Parma for public safety dispatch services. Additionally, they addressed a resolution directing the Fiscal Officer of Cuyahoga County to make advances of property taxes.

The meeting included a roll call and pledge of allegiance, followed by miscellaneous business. Discussions involved preparing for and reviewing negotiations with public employees regarding compensation and employment terms. Legislation was addressed, including ordinances amending employee benefits and appropriating funds for current expenses, as well as a resolution authorizing the execution of a NatureWorks Local Assistance Grant Agreement for the Greenbrier Commons Playground Replacement Project and an ordinance authorizing the purchase of paramedic equipment.