Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council Discusses Urgent E-Bike Safety Concerns and Extends Moratoriums
At the June 22, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council heard passionate resident concerns regarding e-bike safety and reckless riding, with officials noting that additional regulations will be discussed at the July Work Session. Council also extended several temporary moratoriums on senior living facilities, short-term rentals, and car washes, and approved property and liability insurance renewals.
Highlights
- Residents and council members discussed mounting concerns over e-bike safety, speeding, and helmet compliance.
- A public hearing for Ordinance No. 65-26 regarding rezoning 5 acres at 34550 Chester Road was set for July 13, 2026.
- Temporary moratoriums were extended for senior living facilities, short-term rentals, and car washes or self-storage facilities.
- Council approved a pipeline relocation agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio for the Chester Road widening project.
- The annual July 4th Bike Parade is scheduled to proceed, incorporating a celebration for the Girls' Track State Championship Team.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 66-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 66-26 (Extending temporary moratorium on senior living facilities) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 67-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 67-26 (Extending temporary moratorium on short-term rentals) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 68-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 68-26 (Extending temporary moratorium on car washes and self-storage) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 69-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 69-26 (Conveying Stone River Drive to Lorain County Metroparks) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 70-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 70-26 (Pavement resurfacing change order for Trinity Court) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 71-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 71-26 (Establishing tax budget for 2027) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 72-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 72-26 (Pipeline relocation agreement with Columbia Gas) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules and act on Ordinance No. 73-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 73-26 (Accepting insurance proposal from Oswald Companies) | Passed | 6-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 65-26 | Rezoning approximately five acres at 34550 Chester Road | Second reading |
| Ordinance No. 66-26 | Extending temporary moratorium on special use permits for senior living facilities | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 67-26 | Extending temporary moratorium on short-term rentals and boarding houses | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 68-26 | Extending temporary moratorium on car washes and self-storage facilities | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 69-26 | Conveying Stone River Drive to Lorain County Metropolitan Park District | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 70-26 | Construction contract change order for asphalt resurfacing on Trinity Court | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 71-26 | Establishing a tax budget for fiscal year ending December 31, 2027 | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 72-26 | Pipeline relocation agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio for Chester Road widening project | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 73-26 | Accepting insurance proposal submitted by Oswald Companies | Passed |