On the agenda: Berea meeting — DATA CENTER (Jun 15)

Please Note: There will be a public hearing at 7:20pm for the purpose of hearing comments and/or objections to
proposed Ordinance No. 5-2a which proposes amendments, regarding vape shops, to the City’s Zoning Code.
A Public Hearing regarding the 2027 Tax Budget will be held at 7:25p.m., or immediately following the conclusion
of the above referenced public hearing.

BEREA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 15, 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:
June 1, 2026 – Public Hearing
June 1, 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
A. RES. 6-5: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARYSSA’S
MISSION FOUNDATION, AND HONORING AND THANKING THE FOUNDATION FOR A DECADE
OF LIVING OUT ITS MISSION OF BEING A BLESSING TO MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN, AND
THE FAMILIES WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR THEM.

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:
1. ORD. 5-2a:

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.

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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
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. 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.

6. 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.

B. For Second Reading:
1. ORD. 5-7:

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 HOOKAH BARS AND SMOKING
ESTABLISHMENTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE WEST BAGLEY ROAD
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (BR-CD) IN THE CITY OF BEREA; AMENDING SECTION
304.06 SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR EACH CONDITIONAL USE, TO ESTABLISH
REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF HOOKHA BARS AND TOBACCO
ESTABLISHMENTS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 400, DEFINITIONS, OF THE
ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF BEREA.

2. ORD. 6-1:

AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEREA
BY ADOPTING CURRENT REPLACEMENT PAGES, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.

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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

C. For First Reading:
1. ORD. 6-6:

AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM, NOT TO EXCEED ONE
YEAR, ON THE GRANTING/ISSUING OF ANY PERMITS FOR DATA CENTERS
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BEREA, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.

2. ORD. 6-7:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT AREA (“CRA”) AGREEMENT WITH FIELDHOUSE ATHLETICS AND
ABOVE THE BARRE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

3. ORD. 6-8:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER
INTO ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS WITHOUT PUBLIC BIDDING FOR THE
RESURFACING OF GRAYTON ROAD, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

4. ORD. 6-9:

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE VARIOUS FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL
ACCOUNTS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENDITURES AND OTHER EXPENSES OF THE
CITY OF BEREA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND
EXPRESSLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10.

VIII. REPORT AND COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL
IX.

REPORT AND COMMENTS BY THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
A. Councilman Skoczen, Ward 5
B. Councilwoman Weaver, Ward 3
C. Councilman Zacharyasz, At-Large
D. Councilwoman Coble, Ward 4
E. Councilman Kurtz, Ward 2
F. Councilman McManis, At-Large
G. Councilman Redding, Ward 1

X.

CORRESPONDENCE (May 28, 2026 – June 10, 2026)

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XI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Affirmation of the vote on proposed Ordinance No. 4-9
B. Report and Comments by the Clerk of Council
C. Motion to Recess
XII. ADJOURNMENT

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