City Council - Regular Meeting

We'll now begin the Westlake City Council meeting for Thursday, 03/19/2026, first with public hearing. We have public hearing first on ordinance 2,026 dash 15

an ordinance considering a conditional use permit for recreational use

is there anyone here from the public that wishes to address council on this matter hearing none I'll call that public hearing closed ordinance 2,026 dash 16.

An ordinance considering a conditional use permit for a salon use.

Anyone here from the public that wishes to address council on this matter? Seeing none, I'll call that public hearing closed. Ordinance two thousand twenty six seventeen.

An ordinance providing for the amendment of the zone map of the city of Westlake, which zone map is part of the zoning code of the city of Westlake by changing the zoning of certain land located at ten ninety seven Bradley Road, permanent Parcel 2111510 from Office Building District to Exclusive Industrial District

is there anyone here that wishes to have any public comment on this matter here none I'll call that public hearing closed ordinance two thousand twenty six eighteen

an ordinance providing for the amendment of the zone map of the city Of Westlake which zone map is part of the zoning code of the city Of Westlake by changing the zoning of certain land located at 30395 Center Ridge Road being various permanent parcels numbers from R 1 F 80 and R M F 40 Districts to R 1 F Cluster District.

Is there anyone here that wishes to address this item? Hearing none, I'll call that public hearing closed. Next on the agenda is roll call clerk will call the roll

mayor Clough

here

president of council Greenspan

here

council members Van Dyke Nanari

here

del Rego

here

Leveque here Havalca here Getsay

we have a quorum there is there is a request for an excused absence for council member Getsay is there a motion a motion motion and second discussion on the motion to excuse council member Getsay. Hearing none clerical, the wrong motion to excuse.

Greenspan?

Yes.

Benari?

Yes.

Del Reigno?

Yes.

Leveque? Yes. Havelka? Yes.

Motion carries. Council member Van Dyke has asked for an excused absence for this evening. I'll entertain a motion to excuse council member Van Dyke. So moved. It's been a motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion's made in second. Discussion on the motion? Hearing none, clerk will call the roll on the motion to excuse council member Van Dyke.

Greenspan?

Yes. And Nenari? Yes. Del Rego?

Yes. Leveque? Yes. Lavelka? Yes. That

motion carries. Both councilmembers are excused. Pledge of allegiance, mayor, if you please lead us this evening.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, individual, with liberty and justice for all.

Thank you, mayor. Before members of council on the meeting minutes from the 03/05/2026 regular session I'll entertain a motion to approve the minutes

so moved

so the motion is there a second second motions made and seconded discussion on the motion to approve the minutes here none clicker call the roll the motion to approve the minutes

greenspan

yes

menary yes del regno

yes leveque yes havalka

yes motion carries the minutes are approved selected correspondence

opening map amendment application from Lutheran home concord reserve received March 13 to change the zoning of 02/2116 and 02/2526 from R 1 F R M F 24 to health campus district to more fully serve and promote the health care and health maintenance needs of the community

that is being referred to PZL

communication from mayor cleft dated March 16 requesting authorization to sell the listed items through the gov deals auction site for the reserve amount listed or higher

I'll entertain a motion to authorize.

So moved.

The motions are Second. Motions made and seconded in discussion, mayor?

Council has a correspondence of the items that we would like to sell. The reason you have it is simply because of the fact that anytime we sell a city asset over a thousand dollars council has to approve it.

Any further discussion? Hearing none clerk will call the roll the motion to authorize.

Greenspan? Yes. Nenari?

Yes.

Del Rego?

Yes.

Leveck? Yes. Pavelka?

Yes. The motion carries. Petitions from the public. Westlake City Council members wanna hear from members of the public. Public comment is intended to allow members of the public to address issues relating to the city of Westlake. Speakers addressing city council during the public comment period may be asked to state their name and address for the meeting record. If representing the organization, please state the name of the organization. Each speaker will be permitted three minutes. Council press the council president has the discretion to allow speakers to continue beyond that time and may ask speakers to summarize or conclude their remarks. Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to share information and bring issues and concerns to the attention of city council members.

It is not an opportunity for members of the public to question council members or city staff. It is not a debate, and public comment speakers should not expect a back and forth exchange. Council members may ask clarifying questions of the speaker, city staff, or fellow council members. This evening's we have one person that signed in for public comment, Holly Fee. If you please come forward, state your name and address for the record.

Yes, ma'am.

Hello. My name is Holly Fee. I live at 28223 Bassett Road. I'm a resident of Ward 4. And, I just wanted to talk to you today about the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31.

I'm not a member of any organization. I'm just here as myself. Transgender Day of Visibility is an opportunity to not just acknowledge, but celebrate the transgender men members of our community and around the world. The reason why I felt it was important to address this to you as our leaders in our community is that a lot of times, whether by choice or necessity, trans people often live quiet, very private lives. And it can be easy to forget or even overlook the fact that they are in our neighborhoods, they are in our communities, and they are your constituents as well.

Rather than focus on the discrimination that trans people face, I wanted to take a moment to say that trans people are valuable members of our society already, that they are deserving of love, they are deserving of respect and dignity and to be welcomed anywhere that they go and anywhere that they live, including Westlake. I just wanted to ask of you that on March 31, if you would just take a moment to learn a little bit more about transgender people and the trans community and about the courage that it takes for them to be themselves fully in this world. If that isn't something that interests you, then I would just ask that you think about whether you've ever experienced acceptance, being truly accepted for who you are as a person. And if you have experienced that, then you already know how important important it is and how empowering it is and how life changing it can be. And if you haven't ever experienced that, then I would say that you deserve that too, and I think we can get there.

And thank you for your time.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Is there anyone else that wishes to address council? Hearing none, I'll call public comment period. Closed. Report of the mayor. Mayor?

Just a couple of items. I will be giving the annual state of the city address on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:30 at the Tri C Westshore Campus. This is sponsored by the local chamber of commerce. If you'd like to attend you can contact the chamber of commerce on their website and make a reservation. But we will film it and it will also be televised to the entire community.

The Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Westlake Town Criers is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at 1PM due to the ongoing construction at the rec center, this year's event will be held at the playground area at Clay Park. And all are invited. That concludes my report.

Thank you, mayor. Reports of administrative officials, hearing none, seeing none.

Sorry. I saw a chuckle hurt. Someday they may surprise

you. They may. Never gonna happen. Anybody? Anybody? No. Reports of standing committees. Chair Hovellka, sanitation committee.

Ah, yes. Alright. So sanitation committee meeting, from March 12. The committee members present was myself as chair and, council member Leveque. The meeting started at 06:45, and the agenda item was to discuss a request from Avon property owner for continued and expanded sanitary service from the city of Westlake for 31660 Hilliard Boulevard.

Engineering director Smolik gave a brief recap of the request as had been presented at the 02/11/2026 committee meeting. He also reviewed the agreement in ordinance number 2,017 dash 11 and the need to amend it along with the history of the property as reviewed by Avon board of appeals and planning commission and Westlake Council and engineering department. He stated that Westlake sanitary sewer has the capacity for this proposed 6,000 square foot home, but outlined concerns and goals of a new agreement if it should move forward, including if the hookup should be temporary or permanent, defining when sanitary sewer is available in Avon and the sanitary billing structure. The property owner, mister Mueller, stated that even though the house will have a Westlake address, they will use Avon Police and Fire Service, will not be using Westlake Schools, and may use private garbage collection. He emphasized that his objective is that he does not want the land, mostly wetlands, to be developed.

Mister Kelly gave a review of the property, flooding in the area, the county line ditch that ties into Schwartz Creek, and what led to the tie in of the existing house to the Westlake sanitary line, which was not in accordance with the previous agreement. Much discussion ensued regarding possible future uses of the property, the possibility of annexing it to Westlake, the intent of the previous offer to donate land for park use, future development in Avon, logistical concerns for services and utilities, wetland issues with future sanitary sewer connection into Avon, and what should be included in the agreement. Council member Leveque moved, seconded by council member Havelka that the law department draft legislation for an agreement for a permanent sanitary tie in at the commercial billing rate that the agreement does not transfer to a new owner and with restrictions that if any of the current and or proposed conditions as outlined in the meeting change, it would have to come back before counsel. The motion carried two zero. The meeting adjourned at 08:18, Respectfully submitted.

Amy Havalca, chair. Motion to receive and file.

And a motion to receive and file. Is there a second? Second. Motion's made and second. A discussion on the motion to receive and file? Hearing none, Clerk Kolor on the

motion. Nanari? Yes. Gil Reigno? Yes. Lebec?

Yes. Havalca? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes. That motion carries. Next committee report from Service Street Sidewalk Road Drain Committee. Chair Havalca?

Me again. Service streets, sidewalks, and road drains committee meeting was held on March 12. The committee members present was myself as chair, council member Del Reigno, council member Nanari. This meeting started at 08:24 to discuss the following projects, the 2026 Kraken Joint Sealing Hot Applied, 2026 Asphalt Rejuvenating Sealer, 2026 asphalt pavement program in various locations, and the Federal Highway Safe Streets for All grant award. Engineering director Smolik reviewed the list of projects, city city parking lots, including the recreation playground parking lot, city hall parking lot, and Roman Park driveway entrance, along with the list of streets and subdivisions covered by the Kraken Joint ceiling and asphalt programs.

He then explained the $140,000 safe streets for all grant awarded to Westlake to develop a comprehensive safety action plan, which will make it easier to obtain construction funding for future projects, specifically long term planning for the Crocker Road I ninety interchange and the Mills Center Ridge Roads roundabout. On the other item we discussed was the 2025 sidewalk replacement project. Engineering director Smolik explained that 50% of the scheduled work was completed in 2025, and the contractor agreed to continue the unfinished work in '26 but with cost adjustments. Mister Smolik explained the reasons for the increase in scope of work and proposed a 5% increase based on multiple factors while keeping the resident rate the same. Council member Nanari moved, sunk it in by council member Del Reigno to authorize the administration to go out to bid for the following projects, 2026 Kraken Joint Seal Hot Applied, 2026 asphalt pavement program, and the 2026 full depth pavement rehabilitation as well as to increase the funds for the 2025 sidewalk replacement project from 1,678,300 to 2,700,000.

That motion carried three zero. Meeting adjourned at 09:08. Respectfully submitted Amy Helveka chair. Motion to receive and file.

It's been a motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion's made and second. Discussion on the motion discussion on the motion. Hearing none, Clerk Calderon, the motion to receive and file.

Nanari? Yes. Talregno?

Yes. Leveque? Yes. Havalka? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes. That motion carries. Those minutes are received and filed. The committee of the whole met this evening.

I have another motion. Sorry.

Oh, I'm sorry. Go ahead.

It's okay. I need to make a motion to go out to bid on the projects.

Okay. There's a motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion is made in second. Discussion of the motion? Hearing none, clerical, or on the motion?

Del Rego? Yes. Leveque? Yes. Havalca? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes.

Denari?

Yes. The motion carries. Anything else? No.

I'm done.

No. You're done. Committee of the whole met this evening at 07:30PM. Present were council members Greenspan, Denari, Del Reigno, Leveque, and Havelka. Also present were mayor Klufflaw, director Maloney, directors Doom, Smallick Shah, Horner Bedell, Serber, Graham Gad, chief Spieloser Moran, and clerk Rosenbaum discussed this evening were agenda items and selected correspondence.

Within exec within committee of the hall, we went into executive session seven forty one, and motion was made by council member Meninari, seconded by council member Leveque to specifically discuss real estate. The motion was unanimous to attend go into executive session in attendance for the mayor, law director, and finance director. Executive session adjourned at 08:07, and we came back in this session for the committee of the whole, which adjourned at 08:08. That concludes the minutes, the report of that standing committee. We have no other reports of other boards or commissions. Legislation, we have three items on the agenda for third reading. Ordinance two thousand twenty six fifteen.

An ordinance considering a conditional use permit for a recreational use.

I'll entertain a motion to adopt. So moved. Second. Motion's made and seconded. Miss Ivanka?

I'd like to make a motion to amend by substitution.

There's been a motion to amend by substitution. Is there a second? Second. Motion's been made. Miss Ivanka, do you wish to provide a brief explanation on the motion?

Oh, sure. The, the parcel number is correct on it, but the address was, needed to be corrected.

Any further discussion on the motion to amend by substitution? Hearing none, click or hold the roll on the motion to amend by substitution.

Leveque?

Yes.

Pavelka? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes.

Neri? Yes Dalregno

yes that motion carries the ordinance is amended back on the the original question shall the ordinance be be adopted as amended if any further discussion Hearing none, click or hold on the motion to adopt as amended.

Leveque?

Yes.

Havalka? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes.

Nanari? Yes. Salregno?

Yes. The motion carries that ordinance as adopted. Ordinance 2,026 dash 16.

An ordinance considering a conditional use permit for a salon use

entertain a motion to adopt no move there's been a motion is there second and seconded discussion on the motion hearing none click call the roll on the motion to adopt

Ivanka yes Greenspan yes Nenari

yes

Del Rego

yes

Leveque

yes motion carries that ordinance is adopted ordinance twenty twenty six dash 17

an ordinance providing for the amendment of the zone map of the city of Westlake which zone map is part of the zoning code of the city of Westlake by changing the zoning of certain land located at 1097 Bradley Road Permanent Parcel 2111510 from office Building District to exclusive Industrial District

entertain a motion to adopt so moved so the motion is there a second second and second discussion here none clicker hold the roll the motion to adopt

greenspan

yes

menari

yes

del regno

yes

leveque yes habalka yes

the motion carries that ordinance is adopted ordinance 02/2018

an ordinance providing for the amendment of the zone map of the city Of Westlake which zone map is part of the zoning code of the city Of Westlake by changing the zoning a certain land located at 30395 Center Ridge Road being various permanent parcel numbers from R 1 F 80 and r M F 40 districts to R 1 F cluster districts

entertain a motion to adopt so moved motion is there a second second motions made and seconded discussion on the motion? Hearing none, clerical roll.

Greenspan?

Yes. Nenari?

Yes. Del Rego?

Yes.

Leveck? Yes. LaVelka?

Yes.

The motion carries. That ordinance is adopted. Legislation for first reading adoption under suspension of the rules. Mister Nenari?

Yes. I'd like to make a motion to to suspend motion to suspend article three, section 10 of the charter, the rule requiring three separate readings. There's been a motion to suspend. Is there a second?

Second.

Motion's made in second. Discussion on the motion to suspend? Hearing none, clerical, the roll on the motion to suspend.

Nenari? Yes. Dalregno?

Yes.

Leveque? Yes. Pavelka? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes. Great job, mister Nunori. What'd say? Did a good job. Oh, good. This evening, we have two resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts. I was texting with the scout leader. The members obviously will not be here this evening. We'll go ahead and adopt the resolutions. We will not read the long form presentation. And at a meeting in the future, we'll have them come in, and we'll read the long form and and take photographs. With that, resolution two thousand twenty six thirty three.

A resolution commending dylan t hunter for achieving the rank of eagle scout

entertain a motion to adopt so moved it's been a motion second and seconded discussion we'll coordinate with times for both the to come. Hearing no further discussion, clerk, all the roll in the motion to

adopt. Nanari?

Yes.

Del Rego?

Yes.

Leveque?

Yes.

Pavelka? Yes. Greenspan?

Yes. The motion carries. That resolution is adopted. Resolution 2026Dash34

a resolution commending Andrew Bedell for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

entertain a motion to adopt so move so the motion is there a second and second in discussion here none click call the roll on the motion to adopt

Del Reigno? Yes. Leveque? Yes. Havalka? Yes. Greenspan? Yes. Nanari?

Yes. Motion carries. That resolution is adopted. Ordinance 2,026 dash 36.

An ordinance accepting the remnant defendant's settlement with various opioid distributors and declaring an emergency.

I entertain a motion to adopt. So moved. Been a motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion's made and seconded. Discussion, mayor? Or law director mayor.

This allows us to this allows us to accept the amounts offered by the opiate settlement settlement. These have been coming in bits and pieces as the law director has informed us. We don't know if this is the last one or not.

Correct.

Okay. Any further discussion? Hearing none, clerical hold the roll on the motion to adopt.

Leveque? Yes. Havalka? Yes. Greenspan? Yes. Nenari?

Yes.

Dalregno?

Yes. The motion carries that ordinance is adopted. Ordinance two thousand twenty six thirty seven.

An ordinance amending appropriations for the city of Westlake Ohio and declaring an emergency.

Entertain a motion to adopt. So moved. And a motion. Is there a second? Second. And seconded discussion. Mayor?

This appropriation amendment relates to the sidewalk program that we expect to carry out this year. The dollar amount is $2,207,000.

Any further discussion?

Yes. Just a clarification, mister president and mayor. That amount is for the total, and we get some of that money back. Correct?

Correct. That is correct.

Okay. I just want to make sure the taxpayers understand sort of like the upfront money. Thank you.

Right. That's a program in which the city is very generous in providing reimbursement to the residents.

We share the cost of the sidewalk repair.

No further discussion. Clerk holder on motion to adopt.

Pavelka yes Greenspan

yes Nenari yes Del Rego

yes Leveque

yes that ordinance is adopted ordinance 02/2638

an ordinance amending section two of ordinance twenty twenty five twenty one as to a contract with set in stone for the 2025 sidewalk repair program for the city of Westlake and declaring an emergency.

I'll retain the motion to adopt.

So moved.

Second. Motion's made and second. Any discussion? Mayor? This actually provide the amendment necessary to carry out the program any further discussion hearing none clerk call the roll the motion to adopt greenspan

yes nonary yes del regno

yes leveque yes avalka

yes the motion carries that ordinance is adopted Ordinance 2,026 dash 39.

An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a stormwater drainage systems agreement with RL Dover LLC and declaring an emergency.

I'll entertain a motion to adopt.

So moved.

Is there a second? Second. And seconded discussion Mayor.

This agreement requires Dover LLC to maintain the retention basin in accordance with EPA standards.

Any further discussion hearing none clerk call the roll motion to adopt

greenspan

yes

senari

yes

del regno

yes

leveque yes habalka yes

motion carries that ordinance is adopted ordinance 2,026 dash 40.

An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter an into an amended sanitary sewer water connection agreement and declaring an emergency.

Ordinance a motion to adopt.

So moved.

And a motion Second. And seconded. Discussion, mayor.

This will allow me to enter into an agreement to allow this property owner to use the sanitary sewer system within the city

of Westlake and the law department will have to prepare the agreement itself. Any further discussion hearing none clerk while the roll on the motion to adopt.

Nenari yes Delregno

yes

Leveque yes Ivanka yes Greenspan

yes the motion carries that ordinance is adopted ordinance twenty twenty six dash 41

An ordinance supplementing chapter one forty one administrative department of part one administrative code with due section one forty one point twelve.

I understand the motion to adopt. So moved. It's been a motion. Is there a second?

Second.

Motion's made and seconded. Discussion. Mayor?

This specifically creates the position of HVAC technician. Over the years we've had an individual that had the skills necessary to maintain many of our heating and cooling systems but it was a part time position and there was no need to have a specific title because he was a part time employee. This person is now retiring and we're hoping to replace the individual but we feel that if it's a full time position we will get the necessary skill level and the person.

Further discussion? Hearing none clerk all the roll in the motion to adopt.

Nenari yes del regno yes Leveque

yes Pavelka yes Greenspan

yes that motion carries we have one item this evening under first reading ordinance 2,026 dash 35

an ordinance amending subsection twelve thirty five zero two b as to request to change the zoning code

that item is being referred to p z l and mister van Dyke will set that committee meeting at a future date Is there any miscellaneous business before council? No? I would encourage everyone to attend the mayor's state of the city address next week.

Do we have the we have the RSVP for or register for that? I'm sorry. The state of the city address?

State of the city.

You just need to let my secretary know and she'll make sure of the arrangements.

Thank you. Sorry. No worries. Anything else? Hearing none at 08:34, I'll entertain a motion to adjourn. So moved. Is there a second? Second. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. All opposed, we are adjourned.