City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 77 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
- 1 Council Meeting Notice 4.13.2026
- 2 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
- 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 4 DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL
- 5 PUBLIC COMMENT
- Item-1182 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- 7 •Communications
- 8 From Mayor Justin M. Bibb. Appointment to Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. Eddie Taylor, appointment for a four-year term ending April 7, 2030.
- 9 From the Mayor’s Appointments Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending approval of the appointment of Luis Cartagena to Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, term ending January 31, 2029, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (from File No. 266-2026). Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 10 From the Mayor’s Appointments Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending approval of the appointment of Glen Shumate to Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, term ending January 31, 2028, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (from File No. 267-2026). Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 11 From the Mayor’s Appointments Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending approval of the appointment of Anastasia Elder to Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, term ending March 2029 (RTA) Board (from File No. 396-2026). Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 12 From the Mayor’s Appointments Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending approval of the appointment of Emily Harper to Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, term ending March 2029 (RTA) Board (from File No. 397-2026). Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 13 From the Mayor’s Appointments Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending approval of the appointment of Jeffrey Sleasman to Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, term ending March 2029 (RTA) Board (from File No. 395-2026). Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 14 #10014788-1. Transfer of License Application, D2 D3 D1. Pearl’s Kitchen, LLC., 1966 E. 66th St. (Ward 8).
- 15 #10013819-1. New License Application, C1. Amal Food Mart and Deli, Inc., 6909 Clark Ave. (Ward 11).
- 16 #1001485-2. New License Application, D5A. Hotel Cleveland 24 Public Sq. (Ward 5).
- 17 #10014374-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, D1 D2 D3. The Great Shuffleboard Comeback, 4506 Lorain Ave. (Ward 7).
- 18 #03339208-1. New License Application, C2. Great Individuals Neighborhoods Communities Corp. Great Inc., 10109 St. Clair Ave. (Ward 8).
- 19 #10010561-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2. 61 St. Market LLC., 1268-72 East 61 St. (Ward 8).
- 20 Dedication Plat for Woodhill Homes Development Project (Phase 5 &6) located in between Woodland Ave. and Mount Carmel Rd. (Area to be dedicated as Blue Rock Road, Ward 6), Approved by Committees on Municipal Services and Properties, and Development Planning and Sustainability. Without objection. Plat Approved.
- 21 Dedication Plat for Woodhill Homes Development Project (Phase 5 &6) located in between Woodland Ave. and Mount Carmel Rd. (Area to be dedicated as Luna Park Ave, Ward 6), Approved by Committees on Municipal Services and Properties, and Development Planning and Sustainability. Without objection. Plat Approved
- 22 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- 23 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
- 24 Condolence Resolution for John E. Johnson
- 25 Condolence Resolution for David Mark Gulley Jr.
- 26 Condolence Resolution for Beverly Lawery
- 27 Condolence Resolution for Laura M. McGrath
- 28 Condolence Resolution for Danny Leroy Solomon
- 29 Condolence Resolution for Frances Walker
- 30 Condolence Resolution for Doris Maxine Devaul Brathwaite
- 31 Condolence Resolution for Annie Ruth Turner
- 32 Condolence Resolution on the floor for Bill Patmon
- 33 Condolence Resolution on the floor for Bob Dykes.
- 34 Condolence Resolution on the floor for Elnora Pinson
- 35 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
- 36 Congratulations Resolution for Reverend Michael LaMont Mile I
- 37 Congratulations Resolution for Robert Johnson Jr.
- 38 Recognition Resolution for Marc T. Foy
- 39 PRESENTATIONS
- 40 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
- 41 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
- 42 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Community Development to administer the Community Engagement Healthy Home Initiative; to enter into one or more contracts with various Community Development Corporations for the purpose of hiring Community Engagement Specialists by neighborhood to improve the quality of life for residents and the City’s housing stock; to enter into professional services contracts for training to conduct the Initiative; and to make purchases of materials, equipment, supplies, and services needed to conduct the Initiative.
- 43 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 405.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 2208-2000, passed June 19, 2001, relating to storage fee at vehicle pound.
- 44 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to employ one or more professional consultants to administer the City’s COBRA program for a one year period, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Human Resources.
- 45 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of various types of general maintenance, structural repair, and lubrication requirements of moveable bridges, including materials, equipment, supplies, services and labor, if necessary, for the Division of Streets, Department of Public Works, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Works.
- 46 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of rock salt, for the Division of Streets, Department of Public Works, for a period of one year.
- 47 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio 1976 by amending Section 195.03 as amended by Ordinance No. 305-17 passed April 24, 2017 related to admissions tax exemptions.
- 48 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts for the transfer and disposal of solid waste, for the Division of Waste Collection and Disposal, Department of Public Works, for a term of two years, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Works.
- 49 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of the transfer, disposal, and processing of recyclable materials, for the Division of Waste Collection and Disposal, Department of Public Works, for a period of two years, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Works.
- 50 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 51 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 288-2026, passed March 9, 2026 relating to the agreement with Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation for the Summer Safety Series.
- 52 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with The City Club of Cleveland for Student Participation Project providing civic engagement of Cleveland youth through the use of Ward 11 Casino Revenue Funds as such wards existed on November 15, 2025.
- 53 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation (DBA Jefferson Puritas West Park Community Development Corporation) for the public purpose of providing Ward 13 Code Enforcement Program through the use of Wards 13 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 54 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation (DBA Jefferson Puritas West Park Community Development Corporation) for the Jefferson-Puritas Home Repair Classes Project through the use of Ward 13 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 55 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation (DBA Jefferson Puritas West Park Community Development Corporation) for the 3rd Annual Music Keynote to the City through the use of Ward 13 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 56 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with NuPoint Community Development Corporation for the Kidds Pantry Project through the use of Ward 3 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 57 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into agreement with MetroWest Community Development Organization for the Grow Wizard, Paint A Better Picture Project providing a community engagement and beautification project through the use of Ward 14 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 58 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Ordinance No. 747-2024, passed July 10, 2024, relating to approving the addition of certain property to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District and providing for the assessments of the cost of the special energy improvement project in the District.
- 59 •Emergency Resolutions Referred
- 60 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Approving the creation of the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement District as a Special Improvement District in the City; accepting petitions from owners of property in the proposed district; approving a plan for public services; declaring that the creation of the district is necessary and the plan will be conducive to the public health, safety, peace, convenience, and welfare of the proposed district; providing for the assessment of the cost of such work upon benefited properties in the district; and declaring an emergency.
- 61 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 62 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor Permit to 12702 Lorain Avenue.
- 63 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Honoring New Voices for Reproductive Justice and celebrating Black Maternal Health Week 2026 from April 11th to 17th, 2026 with the theme “Rooted in Justice and Joy”.
- 64 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
- 65 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 66 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, for the FY25 Port Security Grant Program; and authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts for safety equipment for use on the fire boat, supplies, and operation search and rescue training needed, for the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety.
- 67 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of cremation services of deceased indignant residents, for the Division of Health, Department of Public Health, for a term of two years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Health.
- 68 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 69 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month annually in the City of Cleveland.
- 70 THIRD READING LEGISLATION
- 72 INTRODUCTIONS
- 73 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 74 MISCELLANEOUS
- 75 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
- 76 ADJOURN
- 77 Council Meeting Notice 4.13.2026