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The Regular City Council Meeting for Elyria, Ohio, held on January 5, 2026, began with welcoming remarks, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance (0:33-1:48).
Key proceedings included:
Roll Call and Introductions: All council members were present, and various city officials were welcomed (2:28-2:54).
Election of Council Officials for 2026-2028 Term:
Victor Stewart III was elected Clerk of Council (3:03-4:08).
Reagan Phillips and Colleen Rosario were reappointed as Executive Administrators to the Clerk’s Office (4:10-4:39).
Donna Mitchell was elected Council President (4:53-5:49).
Brenda Davis was elected Council President Pro Tem (6:04-6:53).
Jack Sarah was elected Council Majority Leader (7:11-8:02).
Bradley Michael Armstrong was elected Council Minority Leader (8:12-9:20).
Adoption of Council Rules: The proposed council rules for the 2026-2028 term were adopted (9:27-10:32).
Public Hearing and Ordinance Passage: A public hearing was held regarding an ordinance (number 2026-1) to grant a conditional use permit to Hill Tide Ventures LLC for a multifamily residential housing development on West River Road North (11:40-12:04). The ordinance was subsequently passed in its third reading (13:18-13:34), hailed as a “monumental” decision for affordable housing (13:37-13:42).
Reports from City Officials:
Mayor Brewbaker congratulated the new council and emphasized the importance of the passed housing ordinance (14:04-14:49).
Safety Service Director Pionowski provided updates on upcoming street planning meetings, budgeting, and commended the city’s snow removal efforts, which were also praised by council members Mr. Oswald (16:46-17:23) and Mr. Schneider (17:30-18:04).
Finance Director Pleski and Law Director Derry offered their support and accessibility to the council (18:08-18:51).
Committee Meetings and Adjournment: Announcements were made for various committee meetings, and the session concluded with a motion to dismiss (21:08-22:43).