City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 84 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
- 2 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
- 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 4 DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL
- 5 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 6 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- 7 From Mark E. Whipkey, Chief of Asset Management, CHN Housing Partners. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency ( OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as South Collinwood SFLP Homes comprised of approximately 40 new construction, single-family homes. ( Ward 9), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 8 From Michael Golden, Associate Developer, Pennrose, LLC. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain Avenue Redevelopment-Senior for 72 units at 4242 Lorain Ave. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 9 From Michael Golden, Associate Developer, Pennrose, LLC. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain Avenue Redevelopment-Family for 62 units at 4242 Lorain Ave. ( Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 10 From Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager, The Community Builders. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Woodhill Center North for 82 units at 10821 Woodland Ave. (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 11 From Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager, The Community Builders. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Woodhill Center South for 55 units at 10923 Woodland Ave. (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 12 From Greg Baron, Managing Director, Volker Development Inc., Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain West for 65 residential units located on Lorain Ave. ( Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 13 From Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal, Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as MLK Plaza, Phase 1A at 9300 Wade Park Avenue (Ward 8), Cleveland, Ohio
- 14 From Kevin Brown. Director of Senior Housing Development. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Colman Court for 33 units at 2025 W.65 Street. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio
- 15 From Jimmy McCune, Vice President-Development, Wallick Communities/WAM Ironwood Flats, LLC., Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Ironwood Flats for 62 units at 3051 East 63rd Street (Ward 3), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 16 From Mayor Justin Bibb, City of Cleveland. Mayor’s nominations for members of Gateway Economic Development Corporation. Received. Davy, Bradford - Gateway Economic Development Corporation - appointment term expiration May 31, 2027. Teeuwen, Bonita G. - Gateway Economic Development Corporation - appointment term expiration May 31, 2027. Received.
- 17 Oath of Office for Arin Miller Tait, Director of Department of Community Development, City of Cleveland.
- 18 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Nikki Hudson (Ward 11) to Lead Safe Advisory Board.
- 19 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Tanmay Shah ( Ward 12) to Cleveland Foundation Neighborhood Safety Fund Advisory Board.
- 20 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Brook Sabin to Landmarks Commission.
- 21 From Carolyn Dawson, COO, Famicos Foundation. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for Multifamily funding programs for the development known as Living at 55 for 63 units at 1401 East 55th Street ( Ward 8), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 22 #10010772-1. New License Application, C1. T&K Merchandise Inc., 4166 East 71 St. ( Ward 2).
- 23 #10013226-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, D5. Siam Café, 3951 St. Clair Ave., (Ward 8).
- 24 #10010690-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C1. Giant Mart 4200 W. 130 St. (Ward 13).
- 25 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- 26 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
- 27 Condolence Resolution for Reuben Cary Harris, Jr.
- 28 Condolence Resolution for Michael Jones
- 29 Condolence Resolution for Raymond Minor
- 30 Condolence Resolution for Kevin Hicks
- 31 Condolence Resolution for Elizabeth Chandler
- 32 Condolence Resolution for Dennis Williams
- 33 Condolence Resolution for Margaret (nee Rollins) Laird Hamilton
- 34 Condolence Resolution for Gloria Dean Peck
- 35 Condolence Resolution for Ruby Moss
- 36 Condolence Resolution for Chief Magistrate Gregory F. Clifford, Esq.
- 37 Condolence Resolution for Jason Lamont Sweeney
- 38 Condolence Resolution for Mila Chatman
- 39 Condolence Resolution for Amor Wilson
- 40 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
- 41 Congratulations Resolution for Quality Electrodynamics (QED)
- 42 Recognition Resolution for Aisha A. Samad Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 43 Recognition Resolution for Fadeelah Nur Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 44 Recognition Resolution for Queen Fatimah Chui Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 45 Recognition Resolution for President Farhaanah Wilson Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 46 Recognition Resolution for The Sisterhood of Masjid Al-Warith Deen Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 47 Recognition Resolution for Sister Waheedah Jabir, MSSA Ramadan Iftar Honoree
- 48 Recognition Resolution for Faten Husni Odehfor Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 49 Recognition Resolution for Nadiya A. Mumin Ramadan Iftar Honore
- 50 Recognition Resolution for East High School Class of 1966 Reunion
- 51 PRESENTATIONS
- 52 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
- 53 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
- 54 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more contracts with BancTec, Inc. for software support and maintenance services for its payment processing system, for the Division of Utilities Fiscal Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years.
- 55 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more concession agreements for the operation of a first-class food and beverage service at the Cleveland City Hall Cafeteria, for a period not to exceed two-years, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
- 56 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more concession agreements for the operation of a first-class food and catering service in the City Hall Rotunda, and for marketing the rental of the Rotunda for catered events, for a period not to exceed two years, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
- 57 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an agreement with Miller Mosley Company d/b/a Buckeye Peach Group, LLC for the professional services necessary to assist Cleveland City Council with automated phone calls and text messages to relay pre-recorded messages to Cleveland residents.
- 58 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of repairing, constructing, or installing roadways and bridge improvements, including but not limited to, asphalt resurfacing, concrete repairs, bus pads, sidewalks, driveways aprons, curbs, brick streets, ADA-compliant curb ramps, minor bridge repairs and appurtenances, and crack sealing; authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into one or more public improvement requirement contracts for the making of the improvement; authorizing the director to apply for and accept any gifts or grants; for a period not to exceed two years.
- 59 •Ordinances Referred
- 60 AN ORDINANCE Changing the Use, Area & Height Districts of parcels of land north and south of Jefferson Avenue between West 6th Street and Thurman Street and establishing a zero (0) foot mapped building setback. (Map Change 2695).
- 61 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 62 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Hofbräuhaus Run on August 2, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
- 63 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the annual 4 Miles 4 Water event, on May 30, 2026, managed by Palmer Event Solutions.
- 64 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an Amendment to the subscription agreement with LexisNexis to increase the amount of the Agreement for Cleveland City Council.
- 65 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreement with MidTown Cleveland, Inc. for the 2026 Cleveland Asian Expo through the use of Ward 8 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 66 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with The Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation for the Annual Safety Series through the use of Ward 13 Discretionary Funds.
- 67 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 68 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 6501 Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 243-2026 objecting to said permit.
- 70 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
- 72 •Emergency Ordinances to be Read
- 73 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To make appropriations and provide current expenses for the daily operation of all municipal departments of the City of Cleveland for the fiscal year from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026.
- 75 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 76 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to employ one or more professional consultants to develop and implement a comprehensive management training program.
- 77 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity to enter into one or more contracts with Youth Opportunities Unlimited for the administration, implementation, and management of the City of Cleveland Summer 2026 Youth and Young Adult Employment Program and authorizing one or more contracts with public entities, individuals, or communities for purposes of implementing the program, for a period of eighteen months, with two options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
- 78 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PS2025-65 with Downtown Cleveland Alliance to maintain, manage, secure, and promote City-owned properties at the North Coast Harbor and to fulfill the Common Area Maintenance Agreement with the stakeholders of North Coast Harbor.
- 79 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. MA1505 RC 2024-02 with Air Force One, Inc. to provide for the labor, equipment and materials necessary to maintain, repair, test, inspect or enhance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the Department of Port Control.
- 80 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 127.43 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 1421-07, passed November 19, 2007, relating to credit transfer and other payment processing services.
- 81 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Health to enter into one or more contracts with The Urban League of Greater Cleveland for the purpose of providing facilitation, coordination and implementation support for the Racism as Public Health Crisis Coalition in order for the City to develop innovative solutions to address racial inequities and disparities that negatively impact public health systems, community outcomes and overall quality of life, for Department of Public Health, for a period of one year, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Health.
- 82 THIRD READING LEGISLATION
- 83 INTRODUCTIONS
- 84 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 85 MISCELLANEOUS
- 86 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
- 87 ADJOURN