The Cleveland Heights City Council convened on August 18, 2026, at 7:50 PM for its first meeting after summer recess. The meeting featured proclamations honoring community leaders, updates on infrastructure projects and the Flock automated license plate reader system, passage of several legislative items, and extensive public comment—primarily on Flock surveillance and privacy concerns.
Legislative Public Comment
General Public Comment (30 speakers, 2 minutes each)
Okay, I'd like to call this Cleveland Heights City Council meeting to order. It is Monday, August 17th at uh 750. Addie, would you please call the role? Cobb here. Larson. Posh here. DeWitt Foy. Here. Cohen. Here. Here. Stone. All right. Are there any amendments to the agenda? Hearing none. We'll move on to approval of the minutes. We have June 1st, June 15th, June 22nd, June 26th, and July 6th. Any objections? All right, the minutes are approved. Now we'll move on to proclamations and honors. Mr. Mayor. Thank you, Mr. President. We have two proclamations this evening. And so we'd like to begin by recognizing Amy Rosenbluth. So, Amy, if you Rosenbluth co-founded Lake Erie Inc. with Cynthia Larson and has served as its executive director for 15 years. Would you like to bring her up or anyone else? Dedicating her vision, creativity, and leadership to fostering a culture of literacy, self-expression, and artistic exploration among young people. And whereas under Amy's leadership, Lake Erie Inc. has grown from a grassroots initiative into a nationally recognized literary arts organization serving thousands of youth and families across Northeast Ohio. And whereas Amy forged during enduring partnerships with schools, libraries, artists, cultural institutions, and community organizations, strengthening connections throughout Cleveland Heights and the broader region while advancing access to arts education and literacy. Now, therefore, I, Jim Petris, mayor of the city of Cleveland Heights, do hereby uh honor Amy Rosenbluth for her 15 years of visionary leadership as executive director of Lake Erie Inc. and extend the appreciation and best wishes to the residents of Cleveland Heights as she begins her next chapter. I think I just want to say thank you to everybody and just um keep your pencils moving across the paper and support our young people as they use their voices and share their stories. Thank you. Congratulations, Amy. Now, we have a second individual who we'd like to recognize this evening, Mr. Philly Whedon. Philly. Everybody. Yeah. Everybody. So whereas Philly Whedon is the founder and owner of voltage training and fitness center in Cleveland Heights, and whereas Philly dedicated more than twenty-seven years. Sounds like there's a delay on the footage. Whereas Philly dedicated more than twenty-seven years to improving the health and wellness of individuals and families throughout Northeast Ohio. And whereas through fitness coaching, mentorship, and community outreach, Philly has helped thousands achieve healthier lifestyles, increased confidence, and long-term wellness. And whereas through their healing, our villages through strength and empowerment foundation, Philly supports youth through fitness, mentorship, and social emotional learning. Now, therefore, the City of Cleveland Heights does thereby pay tribute to Philly Whedon and recognize him for his many accomplishments, contributions, and more than 27 years of dedicated service to the residents of Cleveland Heights and beyond.