Akron Council's Weekly Legislative Spotlight! January 2023 Issue #1

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Weekly Legislative Spotlight

From the Desk of the Council President

Hello Joan,

Happy New Year!

To our new subscribers, we are so excited that you have decided to join us!

Weekly, we share highlights from Council's legislative agenda from the previous Monday's Committee and Council meetings. We also feature the definitions of and information about commonly used terms and acquaint you with council-related facts.

Please stay connected and abreast of the legislative agenda of Akron City Council.

As we embark upon all that is before us in this new year, we believe the information shared in each week's Legislative Spotlight will continue to educate, empower and liberate you to become increasingly engaged with your City Council in making Akron a better place for all its residents.

Sincerely,

Margo Sommerville

Council President

Ward 3 Council Member

Legislative Highlights From Monday, January 9th, 2023

Public hearings were held for the following renewal applications to have property included in an agricultural district. These renewal applications are required every 5 years. These resolutions were passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 4-2023 approving the renewal application of George and Julia Reese to have agricultural property on Courtland Avenue to be included in an “agricultural district” pursuant to Revised Code Section 929.01, et seq.; and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 5-2023 approving the renewal application of Donald E. and Carol A. Bessemer to have agricultural property on St. Michaels Avenue to be included in an “agricultural district” pursuant to Revised Code Section 929.01, et seq.; and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 6-2023 approving the renewal application of Barbara A. Daisher and James A. Daisher to have agricultural property on St. Michaels, Courtland and Nye Street to be included in an “agricultural district” pursuant to Revised Code Section 929.01, et seq.; and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 7-2023 approving the renewal application of Stephen James and Melissa A. Daisher to have agricultural property on St. Michaels and Courtland Avenues to be included in an “agricultural district” pursuant to Revised Code Section 929.01, et seq.; and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 8-2023 expressing support for the American Teacher Act, introduced in the 117th Congress as H.R. 9566, to provide federal grants to States to support increased salaries for teachers; and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 11-2023 approving and confirming the reappointment of Sarah Vradenburg to the Tree Commission for the term expiring on January 1, 2026; and declaring an emergency. Akron City Council approved legislation on November 7, 2016 to create the Akron Tree Commission. The Master Tree Planting Plan includes an inventory of trees and planting sites, master planting design, systemic annual tree risk assessment educational sessions, heritage trees, heritage tree corridors, a memorial tree program, a maintenance plan, and tree canopy goals. The Commission typically meets on the 3^rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Meetings are live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel .

Remember...

You can see all the legislation discussed during the January 9th meeting at: https://onlinedocs.akronohio.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/

Happy

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Day!

City Offices are closed on January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

There will be no curb service on Monday, January 16. There will be a one-day delay of trash/recycle collections for the remainder of the week, with curb service resuming on Tuesday, January 17, and continuing through Saturday, January 21.

To get reminders and alerts about your household’s curb service schedule, please download the Akron Recycles App free on Android or Apple devices.

Akron Safe Pledge Program

Akron City Council has launched the Akron Safe Pledge Program to provide funding for creating a safe dining experience during a rise in COVID-19 cases this season.

For more information on how to apply, visit:

Akron City Council Announces $250,000 Akron Safe Pledge Program | Akron City Council.

Rule 1.4 Virtual Meetings

Meetings of Council or its Committees may be held virtually by videoconference technology as determined by the President of Council.

Notice of a virtual meeting shall be provided in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 1.3. Any member that is connected to a meeting of Council or its Committees both visually and audibly through the videoconference is deemed present for purposes of attendance and deliberation and voting. You can view the Rules of Procedure for Akron City Council here.

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Margo Sommerville, President

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