2026.6.1.Reg and PH Agenda

Please Note: There will be a public hearing at 7:25pm to discuss the request for the locational transfer of C-2X and C-2 liquor permits to 394 West Bagley Road in Berea, Ohio. BEREA CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 1, 2026 - 7:30p.m. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA I. INTRODUCTION A. Call to Order B. Roll Call of Members C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Sunshine Compliance with Ohio R.C. 121.22 and Codified Ordinance Chapter 109 (Sunshine Laws) E. Approval/Amendment of Minutes: May 18, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting II. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Mayor’s Administrative Report and Comments B. Report and Comments by the Officers of the Administration 1. Director of Finance – Mrs. Morris 2. Director of Law & Public Safety – Mrs. Jones 3. Director of Public Service – Mr. Armagno III. COMMENDATIONS IV. ACCEPTANCE OF READING OF PETITIONS V. PRESENTATION OF MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS VII. LEGISLATION A. For Third Reading: NONE B. For Second Reading: 1. ORD. 5-2: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TABLE 1, LAND USE MATRIX CHART OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, IN SECTION 200.07, PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES, OF CHAPTER 200, ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP, TO PERMIT VAPE SHOPS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE WEST BAGLEY ROAD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (BR-CD) IN THE CITY OF BEREA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 301.11, PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS, TABLE 12, AMENDING SECTION 304.06, SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR EACH CONDITIONAL USE, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF VAPE SHOPS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 400, DEFINITIONS, OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF BEREA. 2. RES. 5-3: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR, AND, IF AWARDED, TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE UTILIZATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTS OF 1974, 1977, 1980 AND 1983, AS

June 1, 2026-Regular Council Meeting - 2 - AMENDED, AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THE CDBG AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 3. RES. 5-4: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR, AND, IF AWARDED, TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR A GRANT THROUGH THE 2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THE CDSG AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 4. RES. 5-5: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAX BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEREA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, AND SUBMITTING THE SAME TO THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER. 5. ORD. 5-6: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR, AND IF AWARDED, TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY AND THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 6. RES. 5-8: A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BEREA, OHIO, THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF THE 4.1 MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF BEREA, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.191 AND ITEM XI-3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BEREA. 7. ORD. 5-9: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF BEREA OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BEREA BY CREATING FOUR YEAR TERMS FOR COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C. For First Reading: 1. ORD. 6-1: AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEREA BY ADOPTING CURRENT REPLACEMENT PAGES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2. ORD. 6-2: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CERTIFY TO THE FISCAL OFFICER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY UNPAID WATER AND/OR SEWER RENTAL CHARGES AND/OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES FOR LEVY AND COLLECTION ACCORDING TO LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 3. ORD. 6-3: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA (“CRA”) AGREEMENT WITH STEM EXPLORATION CENTER, LLC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

June 1, 2026-Regular Council Meeting - 3 - 4. ORD. 6-4: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF BEREA OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BEREA BY SETTING THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FILING DEADLINE FOR NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO 90 DAYS BEFORE THE PRIMARY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. VIII. REPORT AND COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL IX. REPORT AND COMMENTS BY THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL A. Councilman Redding, Ward 1 B. Councilman Skoczen, Ward 5 C. Councilwoman Weaver, Ward 3 D. Councilman Zacharyasz, At-Large E. Councilwoman Coble, Ward 4 F. Councilman Kurtz, Ward 2 G. Councilman McManis, At-Large X. CORRESPONDENCE (May 14, 2026 – May 27, 2026) XI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Report and Comments by the Clerk of Council XII. ADJOURNMENT