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The ordinance matters because it would authorize the city to collect a local lodging tax and allocate revenue for specified uses; city staff estimated the new tax would conservatively generate “about $70,000,” and said short-term rentals are included in the definition of taxable lodging.

Tony, a city staff member who presented the ordinance, said, “we think conservatively, that should generate the opening of the new restaurant, up on Shamrock. The, should generate about $70,000.” He explained how collections would work under the ordinance: hotels would submit monthly remittances to the city, while smaller establishments, bed-and-breakfasts and short-term lodging would submit quarterly. He added the finance department would register payors and process remittances under the ordinance as drafted, though the city could contract with the county to collect for a fee.

Council members asked how county and city lodging taxes interact. Tony said the county levies a separate 5% charge on hotel stays and that, under current arrangements, the county remits a small portion back to localities that do not levy a separate bed tax; he said once the city adopts a local lodging tax the county kickback would cease. Tony summarized: “The county gets 5% on every hotel stay, and that is a separate tax from what the localities are able to charge.”

Council members pressed for operational details, including whether the allocation schedule they had reviewed was part of the ordinance text; Tony confirmed the allocation table in the packet was internal guidance and not codified in the ordinance. He also said city staff expect a modest number of taxable establishments — “less than 10,” including one hotel — and do not anticipate a large administrative burden.

The ordinance received its first reading; Tony said a second reading is scheduled for the council’s next meeting on June 16. No vote on final passage was taken at this meeting.

The city indicated two implementation options: maintain in-house collection through the finance department or contract county collection services at a fee. Council asked staff to provide cost-effectiveness analysis for collection options in a future report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Painesville City Council Meeting 06.02.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Painesville City Council members heard the first reading of an ordinance to create Chapter 194 of the city codified ordinances, establishing a lodging tax and defining “short-term rental,” a city staffer said during the meeting.","taxTitle","Painesville City Council, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio","taxId",71206,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218979,"Council hears plan to restripe St. Clair Street; city will set one-day closure with rain date",56,686000,742000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624253-203c97455750ea2ffab7f667be43627f&start=686&end=742","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624253-203c97455750ea2ffab7f667be43627f/thumbnail_686000.jpg","/articles/6218979/Ohio/Council-hears-plan-to-restripe-St-Clair-Street-city-will-set-one-day-closure-with-rain-date","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218979-cd2785269fe15571eb228390c1b24523/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986939&Signature=K6kBvpH8blGpxD8XbzA7j0bV0TNtPV6iN0a6sibETY5A-lDs~YRt-TgGOi9ny4G75qzvtq6Qdx7ittSFoLBrf0aIlcNArfbrjsu0qOPFTGevP9ZTIQulHIFEWAj8LqpWdiNNi4UECLwzcM1E4eLYMO6rJmzeyoUrRpqqbs1HTOHUV9~NEU6FvkSUKpK07wdlMQxFuQZh62ZGQzyT0ByLHDzoi7GDYzSKlFati8P4EUSymJWGJLj9G5QYl0RTzN98owfwoEUob8IbYxNVAR-nwz4HKF7oKQ2MQZjQwgzwZL-WMpFQnMX56wqbH5nljTFAkpyjJiDRo0xcaDB-Fw65KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told council they have received quotes to restripe St. Clair Street and will identify a date for a one-day closure, with a rain date, to complete the work.

The presentation emphasized coordination with local businesses to minimize disruption and the use of signage similar to prior work done near St. Mary’s when lane changes were implemented. Staff did not provide a final date at the meeting but said they would notify merchants and the public once the schedule is set.

No formal action or vote was taken; council members asked only clarifying questions about scheduling and business coordination.","Council was told the city received quotes to restripe St. Clair Street and will select a date (plus a rain date) that will require a one-day street closure; staff said they will coordinate with local businesses and post signage.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218984,"Council declines hearing, allows liquor-permit transfer for Johnny Gringo's to proceed",223,2081000,2304000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624253-203c97455750ea2ffab7f667be43627f&start=2081&end=2304","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624253-203c97455750ea2ffab7f667be43627f/thumbnail_2081000.jpg","/articles/6218984/Ohio/Council-declines-hearing-allows-liquor-permit-transfer-for-Johnny-Gringos-to-proceed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218984-07ffbc8b454a952027f69412c8bf8195/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986939&Signature=YZU~4Y3Ofkn3t2jTzel0lCvAO1VCxyDD~iuSmB71XrKj-d42e9vOQROp1UnLp2IYfAZFMumYDBDZwOE4QKg64RlEFg12~i2NrmKO2k7l~-jifz2dc70~j5xKcFM7sVTkKsKUy0C8942U1C1QiPVadIik1D~1xlj0yqzfwJ~MIz~Ot2QWzq9CoS7Fhf4gMwap6WISwVMbTXKzJFOZYdCJnAZlxx3zqqoiyYRUeT1CgmH11UJ0pcVFY8O7XS5OgIJFy1Q-Nrh3JTvZu-u2LxnnoBSEPXys1gX9Oxjm7-P0KDr-J6ZcrL6Y6Y0Rheg2qzK9rAGUzvwKVsxvwgM1bK2qJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Painesville City Council opted not to request a hearing on a liquor-license transfer for Johnny Gringo’s, a business at 11 Chester Street.

Doug, a city staff member who presented the application, said the city had no objections on the paperwork as submitted. He explained that liquor-license transfers often accompany management or property-sale agreements; the current license-holder may remain the responsible permittee until a transfer is finalized with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.

A council motion not to request a hearing carried in a voice vote. The clerk recorded “Yes” responses from council members present, and the presiding officer announced that no hearing would be requested. Doug stated there were no objections from the city at this time, and council members asked only clarifying questions about how transfers and DBAs are handled during sale or management agreements.

The law director noted he would incorporate comments about Johnny Gringo’s transfer into his report on the night’s business. No additional conditions or objections were recorded at the meeting.","Council voted not to request a hearing on a liquor-permit transfer for Johnny Gringo’s (11 Chester St.). The clerk recorded a unanimous voice vote in favor of not requesting a hearing; presenters said the transfer and business arrangements follow common practice when a license is negotiated during a pending real-estate or management transfer.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218988,"Council sends golf-cart policy back to safety committee; police present ATV/dirt-bike enforcement options",194,1258000,1452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624253-203c97455750ea2ffab7f667be43627f&start=1258&end=1452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624253-203c97455750ea2ffab7f667be43627f/thumbnail_1258000.jpg","/articles/6218988/Ohio/Council-sends-golf-cart-policy-back-to-safety-committee-police-present-ATVdirt-bike-enforcement-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218988-3411e4902de318f4cc5a92426e8bbf9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986939&Signature=cNXavkRY6XOniVdDIO~Yad3v9qrgEf3wcUDHnATM529jIg1BcewvhUGWlNFrsmevthn~GtUZnvPglKCdIltdzzLjVQxUPZDq0a0u8ausUIZUm-1R5QUdT4sSAOzphwjTy1HsVShXYT7ffXiwn1DSVXfLbWYRYyBVEsYXODKHPRq2FVnyO2SCYNFb18Vgscr6ZSfLh3ymWPbJqU2P7RYYJX6cT1IkNNIhm~UMJJ0WAyag2TPxCPqIx28xiX3TZxHwmdugbRPluwhbStt-UXCmcReOHVTE1i-ogr6biLNPc0b5WCz7xJwxsPipzW-FfyulumezOaVnHlcYyC2cF4ZXpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Painesville City Council voted to send consideration of permitting golf carts on city streets to the council safety committee and heard a police presentation on current rules and enforcement for ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles on private property.

The council discussion about golf carts focused on whether allowing golf carts would require the city to open regulation of other recreational vehicles. Multiple council members raised concerns about consistency with existing prohibitions for off-highway vehicles.

Council member Derek moved and members were polled; the motion to refer the golf-cart matter to the safety committee passed 4–3. Derek, Paul, and Laurie (responses recorded in the meeting) voted in favor; Mario, Nick and Christine opposed, producing the recorded 4–3 outcome as the clerk noted: “I say no, but it's 4 to 3, so it goes.”

The city’s police chief reviewed existing law and enforcement data and recommended the safety committee analyze model ordinances from other Ohio cities. The chief said the city’s code classifies snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles (dirt bikes) and ATVs under ordinance 346.03, and noted that officers have increased responses: “80 total. We're already at 61 this year,” and “Since April 17, we've issued 6 citations to ATVs.” He described options other jurisdictions use for private-property restrictions, including requiring written landowner permission, distance buffers (for example, 100–200 feet), speed/recklessness limitations, dust controls and exemptions for work-related uses such as snow removal or agricultural tasks.

Officers described the city practice of prioritizing education and parental contact when juveniles are involved; several council members asked how residents should report incidents and were told to use the nonemergency police number, 354-3535, for faster response than waiting for staff to return messages.

The council also approved a separate referral to the safety committee to examine private-property restrictions and enforcement mechanisms for ATVs and dirt bikes, as the chief said only a small number of Ohio municipalities have private-property restrictions and those that do employ narrowly defined conditions and enforcement tools.","Council voted 4–3 to refer a proposal on permitting golf carts on city streets to the safety committee. Police outlined current ordinances, enforcement activity and model restrictions used by nearby cities for ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles on private property.","actionData","errors"]

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