Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon City Council Discusses New Helmet Rules and Staffing Positions
At the May 4, 2026 work session, Avon City Council recognized Officer Patrick Sullivan for his 48 years of service upon his retirement. Council also discussed a proposed helmet requirement for minors riding motorized bikes and e-scooters, reviewed new full-time recreation and police department positions, and heard updates on upcoming road and infrastructure projects.
Highlights
- Officer Patrick Sullivan was honored for his 48 years of service to the Avon Police Department.
- Council reviewed a proposed ordinance to require helmets for riders under 16 on motorized bikes, electric bicycles, and scooters.
- Plans were discussed to create a new full-time Program and Facility Manager position in the Recreation Department.
- A new Property and Records Technician position was proposed to help the Police Department handle public records and evidence room duties.
- The City is moving forward with engineering for a right-turn lane project at the Colorado Avenue and I-90 eastbound interchange.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cancellation of Executive Session | Mayor Jensen canceled the scheduled Executive Session to discuss hiring matters openly in public session. |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 21-26 | To Accept Improvements in the Villas at Chester Commons for the Construction/Installation of Public Utilities and Appurtenances Thereto | Third of three readings scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026; deferred pending developer updates |
| Ordinance No. 42-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Passed January 15, 1969 Commonly Known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Avon, Ohio, as Amended, Rezoning the 17.7 Acres of Land Located on the West Side of Nagel Road Between Middleton & Detroit Roads | Second of three readings scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026; Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 49-26 | Amending §256.04 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Reclassify the Full-Time Position of Recreation Coordinator | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 50-26 | Amending §256.04 and §256.98 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Create the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Program and Facility Manager for the Recreation Department and to Adopt the New Classification Specification for Same | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 51-26 | To Establish a Range of Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Program and Facility Manager for the City of Avon - Recreation Department | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 52-26 | Amending §256.04 and §256.98 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Create the Permanent Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Property and Records Technician and to Adopt the New Classification Specification for Same | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 53-26 | To Establish a Range of Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Property and Records Technician for the City of Avon Police Department | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 54-26 | Amending §256.04 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Reclassify the Full-Time Position of Public Information Officer (Police) | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 55-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 101-16 Establishing Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Public Information Officer (Police) for the City of Avon | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 56-26 | To Authorize a Developer's Agreement with R7 Motors, Inc. for the Construction of Public Improvements on Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Jaycox Road and Chester Road | To be addressed at a Special Meeting immediately following the work session |
| Ordinance No. 57-26 | To Accept Improvements Located Between Glendenning and Stoney Ridge Road, and Constructed by Central South, Ltd. | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 58-26 | Authorizing the Disposal of Municipal Property Through Auction with Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. | Discussed in work session |
| Ordinance No. 59-26 | Amending Section 416.13 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon Related to Motorized Bikes/Mopeds, Electric Bicycles, Scooters, Low Speed Micromobility Devices and the Like | Introduced as a late addition for discussion |