North Royalton Ward 3 & Community E-Newsletter: August 2021 (Volume 15)

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 is on the rise again throughout our community, state, and world. The Delta Variant is currently the predominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in the United States. On July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public indoor places, even if they are fully vaccinated. CDC issued this new guidance due to several concerning developments and newly emerging data signals.  First is a reversal in the downward trajectory of cases. In the days leading up to our guidance update, CDC saw a rapid and alarming rise in the COVID case and hospitalization rates around the country. Click Here to learn more information.

On August 23rd, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. Click Here for more information.

Federal mask mandate, which was set to expire next month, will be extended through January 18, 2022. So that means you will have to wear a mask on airplanes, trains, and buses still. Read More.

Back to School Reminders

School has started this week for the North Royalton City School District. Here is a quick reminder about Ohio’s traffic laws since we haven’t seen the yellow buses in a few months. On a road with fewer than 4 lanes, all traffic approaching a stopped school bus must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus. On a road with 4 lanes or more, only traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop.

Click Here to view the traffic and parking procedures for the North Royalton Elementary School for the 2021-2022 School Year.

Click Here to view traffic and parking changes for the North Royalton Middle School and High School for 2021-2022 School Year.

City Council Legislative Highlights

Some highlights from the North Royalton Council meetings for the month of August. Typically for the month of August the City Council takes a Summer Recess; however, they did have one special Council meeting on August 10th. The following legislation was approved:

• Ordinance 21-136, a ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the material terms of the One Ohio Memorandum of Understanding and Consistent with the terms of the July 21, 2021 National Opioid Settlement and to sign the One Ohio Subdivision Participation Form. Read More.

If you like to learn more about what is going on in City Council check out the minutes online by Clicking Here. Also your welcome to attend City Council Meetings in person at City Hall located at 14600 State Road.

Supporting our Fallen American Heroes

Planning Commission Approves New Subdivision

Community Survey

As a community leader, I am always looking for ways to gain input from residents. Your voice is valued and your input is greatly appreciated. Accessibility and transparency are aspects that must be brought back to public service. To achieve a better understanding of pressing issues you may be facing, please take a few minutes to fill out my Community Survey by clicking the below link.

https://forms.gle/VLdfZe1ThcN9THGC7

Around Ward 3 & Our City

City SummerFest

Meet & Greet

Upcoming City Government Meetings & Community Events

Storm Water, Streets, and Utilities City Council, and Review & Oversight Committee Meetings September 7th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agendas.

City Council Meeting September 7th at 7:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agenda.

CLE Market
The City has partnered with Cle Market to bring an outdoor, artisan-style venue for our community once a month on the City Green. Established in 2020, the popular Cle Market pops up monthly around Northeast Ohio.  The market showcases 30 vendors, including local businesses, selling high-quality foods, baked goods, art, textiles, flowers and more. Every market will have a local, non-profit partner, so be sure to keep an eye out for who that may be. The next one will be held on September 11th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. For businesses interested in participating in the market, an application is available on the Cle Market website under vendor application.

North Royalton Produce Market
The next North Royalton Produce Market will be September 14th from 2:00pm-3:00pm outside at the York Road Recreation Field Pavilion, 14631 York Road. The other outdoor season dates are September 14th and October 12th. The program is specifically geared toward serving the senior citizen population within our community; however, anyone who meets the income criteria, determined by the Federal Government Poverty guidelines, may receive fresh produce from the market. If you are in need of monthly food assistance, call Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church at 440-237-7958 ext. 130 or St Albert the Great Parish at 440-237-6760 for information on their food pantry requirements.

The next Community Shred Day will be September 18th from 9:00am to 12:00pm and well be located at Memorial Park 14600 State Road.Shredding is limited to 5 standard-size boxes or paper bags per vehicle. Avoid using plastic containers or plastic bags because having to return containers to vehicles slows the line. An ID is required to prove residency. Due to COVID, have your items in your trunk with the trunk open and ready to go while in line. Please do not bring newspapers, magazines, phone books or catalogs as these can be recycled weekly in your curbside cart. Stay close to the vehicle ahead of you while in line.

Community Coffee with Dan
Dan Langshaw candidate for North Royalton Ward 3 City Council invites North Royalton Ward 3 residents to his next Community Coffee on September 21, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at Peeboo & Beanie Gourmet Cream 12971 State Road in North Royalton. Dan holds these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents, listen to feedback on ways to improve the community, and an opportunity for residents to get to know Dan better. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and grab a FREE cup of coffee with Dan.

Finance, Building & Building Codes, and Safety Council Committee Meetings September 21st at 6:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agendas.

City Council Meeting September 21st at 7:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agenda.

North Royalton Health Fair and Family Expo 
The 11th annual North Royalton Health Fair and Family Expo is September 25th, from 8:00am to Noon located at the brand-new North Royalton High School, located on 14713 Ridge Rd. Read More.

Full City Calendar for September