David E. Weiss

School bus depot relocation to Shaker Boulevard and Green Road

About $6.4 million to build, mostly city-funded through soon-to-expire TIF surplus, with the schools capped at $1.6 million.

Residential exterior alterations and as-built approvals

Applicants will bear the cost and time of seeking zoning variances before construction can proceed.

Flock License Plate Reader Program

The contract runs two years; no cancellation cost figure was given.

2027 Housing Needs Analysis and Action Plan

Up to $80,000 from the operating budget.

Service Center Solar System

The project was funded in part through tax credits identified earlier in the process; no new costs were discussed this month.

Recreation Strategic Plan Phase 2

$95,000 contract; final plan due May 2027.

Lynnfield RTA Station stabilization

$45,000 in requested grants with about $30,000 in local match from the 2027 capital budget.

Pavement Condition Assessment of All City Streets

Added $8,578.59 to a contract now totaling $44,158.49.

Shaker Heights City Schools building alterations

Tax dollars will fund these major rec upgrades, so speaking up ensures your money goes toward facilities you'll actually use.

New single-family house at 3305 Lee Road

Historic review of window replacement at 19014 Winslow Road

The homeowners will need to budget for grid-equipped casement-style replacement windows instead of cheaper plain double-hungs.

Lomond/Lynnfield SSO-11 sewer project and Lomond Boulevard oak trees

The sewer improvement itself is federally mandated, but failed dewatering could destroy irreplaceable mature oaks residents say the project was supposed to save.

KneadED cooperative bakery and baking school on Chagrin Boulevard

Forgone property tax revenue continues, but the Urban Renewal District covered its debt service in 2025.

Shaker Youth Collaborative youth programming and funding

The City currently gives $69,500; the Youth Center is asking for roughly a $25,000 increase to help close an $80,000 gap.

Upcoming Community Events

2027 tree planting programs

$1,000 from the remaining Sustainability budget bought 36 tree diapers to reduce drought losses.

$945,000 transit-oriented development study grant

$945,000 in federal money the city must first spend and then get reimbursed.

Van Aken Bike Striping Project

The contract cost isn't stated in the agenda materials available.

Mayors/Managers 911 Fund

The discussion could affect how the city contributes to regional 911 dispatch costs, but no figures are available.

Winslow Road Traffic Calming

No local match required; only about $22,000 in engineering from the Planning budget.

Approval of minutes of the special meeting of September 22, 2026

Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 2026

Ordinance No. — Quality Control Inspection, Inc. construction observation contract

Ordinance — Ohio EPA 2027 Recycle Grant application ($67,500)

Ordinance — A&S Animal Control Inc. contract, $550,925 (2026-2031)

Ordinance — Susan Iler Shaker Life editorial contract, up to $201,000

Ordinance — Lonnie Gronek Shaker Life advertising contract

Ordinance — Urban Partners 2027 Housing Needs Analysis and Action Plan, up to $80,000

Executive session — real property and pending litigation

Approval of the September 22, 2026 minutes

Quality Control Inspection construction observation services agreement

Two-year A&S Animal Control Service contract, $550,925

2027 Recycle Ohio Grant application, $67,500 with $22,500 match

Susan Iler contract for Shaker Life magazine editorial services, $67,000/year

Lonnie Gronek contract for Shaker Life advertising management

Urban Partners 2027 Housing Needs Analysis and Action Plan, up to $80,000

Approval of Minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting

ABR26-000197 – 2904 Huntington Road – Resubmission: New Garage

ABR26-000190 – 21449 Shaker Boulevard – Entry Piers

ABR26-000240 – 3259 Van Aken Boulevard – Resubmission: Addition

Conditional Use Permit and Parking Variance — KneadED, 20106 Chagrin Boulevard

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet

approve the minutes

recommend approval to Council

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with the following conditions: 1. Revise the site plan to indicate a 32.5 foot front yard set

approve the Minutes

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with the following conditions: 1. The unit is located behind the house wall in the side yard,

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with a continuing obligation to comply with the noise ordinance

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with the following conditions: 1. Fund four (4) new trees to be planted by the City elsewhere

Approval of May 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes

#ZON26-000014 Neighbor's Art Shop & Studio – 3431 Lee Road

approve the minutes

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with the following conditions: 1. The arborvitae shrubs are planted 4 feet on center, includi

approve the minutes

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with the condition that a final plat is submitted to the City and recorded at the County

approve the minutes with corrections

approve the variance to the number of signs and the location of the sign based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet with the following conditions: 1) that a

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet

approve the minutes

approve the request based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet

move into Executive Session in order to discuss imminent or pending litigation

recommend approval of the Zoning Code amendments to City Council based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Action Sheet

approve the minutes

approve the request with the following conditions: 1) the existing wood fence remains and 2) evergreen trees are planted behind the garage with approval by staff, based on the findings of fact and con

recommend approval to Council with the following condition: Include language in the conditional use standards in Section 1263.09 Drive Through Facilities that any drive through facility needs to be ap

approve the minutes