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February 23, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final ·The meeting will be live broadcast. See meeting notice for details.

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 72 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
  2. 2 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
  3. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 4 DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL approved
  5. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT
  6. 6 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
  7. 7 •Communications
  8. 8 Oath of Office for Lawrence Haley, Assistant Director, Department of Public Works, City of Cleveland. 220-2026 received and filed
  9. 9 Oath of Office for Taiseer Hamdaliah, Commissioner, Code Enforcement, Department of Building and Housing, City of Cleveland. 221-2026 received and filed
  10. 10 Oath of Office for Elizabeth Crowe, Interim Chief, Innovation and Technology Officer, City of Cleveland. 222-2026 received and filed
  11. 11 From Council President Blaine Griffin. Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Nikki Hudson (Ward 11) to the Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission. 223-2026 received and filed
  12. 12 From Council President Blaine Griffin. Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Austin Davis (Ward 7) to West Side Market Board. 224-2026 received and filed
  13. 13 #10011278-1. Transfer of Ownership, C1. Rising Sun Store LLC., 3895 Lee Rd., (Ward 1). 225-2026 received and filed
  14. 14 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
  15. 15 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
  16. 16 Condolence Resolution for Madelena “Madlyn” Angela Pinto D’Angelo 204-2026 read into the record
  17. 17 Condolence Resolution for William “Stud” Padgett 205-2026 read into the record
  18. 18 Condolence Resolution for Booker T. Eddy 207-2026 read into the record
  19. 19 Condolence Resolution for Michelle Dancy 208-2026 read into the record
  20. 20 Condolence Resolution for Michael R. Harris 209-2026 read into the record
  21. 21 Condolence Resolution for Laura Elizabeth Leine 210-2026 read into the record
  22. 22 Condolence Resolution for Rev. Jesse Jackson 211-2026 read into the record
  23. 23 Congratulations Resolution for Eula Gomez Williams 212-2026 read into the record
  24. 24 Congratulations Resolution for Mt. Hermon Baptist Church 100th Anniversary 213-2026 read into the record
  25. 25 Congratulations Resolution for Rudy’s Mini Mart LTD. 214-2026 read into the record
  26. 26 Congratulations Resolution for Rev. Dr. Earl C. Simpson 215-2026 read into the record
  27. 27 Congratulations Resolution for West Park Barber Shops - 20th Anniversary 216-2026 read into the record
  28. 28 Congratulations Resolution for Marcia Williams Retirement 217-2026 read into the record
  29. 29 Recognition Resolution for Henrietta Marshall 218-2026 read into the record
  30. 30 Recognition Resolution for Deborah Burrell 219-2026 read into the record
  31. 31 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
  32. 32 PRESENTATIONS
  33. 33 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
  34. 34 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
  35. 35 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to cause payment to Downtown Cleveland, Inc. for the cost of providing landscaping maintenance services at Malls B and C in the year of 2025. 226-2026
  36. 36 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more standard and requirement contracts for the purchase, lease, or lease with option to purchase, of various light duty vehicles and equipment, for the various divisions of City government. 227-2026
  37. 37 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more standard and requirement contracts for the purchase, lease, or lease with option to purchase, of various heavy-duty trucks and equipment, for the various divisions of City government. 228-2026
  38. 38 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. 229-2026
  39. 39 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PS 2025-0082 with Team Hallahan, LLC to provide lobbying services to assist with legislative, regulatory and policy issues with the Cleveland Airport System. 230-2026
  40. 40 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of designing, constructing or constructing, rehabilitating, renovating, replacing or otherwise improving the Erie Street Cemetery and the Highland Park Cemetery Mausoleum, including site improvements and appurtenances; and authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or Capital Projects, as appropriate, to enter into one or more public improvement contracts for the making of the improvements; enter into one or more professional services and other contracts needed to implement the improvement; to apply for and accept grants and gifts; and authorizing the direct employment of the necessary labor, for the Department of Parks and Recreation and/or the Office of Capital Projects. 231-2026
  41. 41 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of designing, constructing, rehabilitating, renovating, replacing or otherwise improving public facilities, buildings, and other similar structures, including site improvements and appurtenances; and authorizing the Director of Public Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation and/or Capital Projects, as appropriate, to enter into one or more public improvement contracts for the making of the improvements; enter into one or more professional services and other contracts needed to implement the improvements; to apply for and accept grants and gifts; and authorizing the direct employment of the necessary labor, for the Department of Public Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation and/or the Office of Capital Projects. 232-2026
  42. 42 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of designing, constructing, rehabilitating, renovating, replacing or otherwise improving recreation facilities, ancillary recreation buildings, parks and playgrounds, and other similar structures or amenities, on City-owned and City-leased park property, including site improvements and appurtenances; and authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation, Public Works and/or Capital Projects, as appropriate, to enter into one or more public improvement contracts and/or one or more public improvement requirement contracts, for the making of the improvements; enter into one or more professional services and other contracts needed to implement the improvements; to apply for and accept grants and gifts; and authorizing the direct employment of the necessary labor, for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Public Works and/or the Office of Capital Projects. 234-2026
  43. 43 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of designing, constructing, rehabilitating, renovating, replacing or otherwise improving roadways, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and other similar projects, including site improvements and appurtenances; and authorizing the Director of Public Works and/or Capital Projects, as appropriate, to enter into one or more public improvement contracts for the making of the improvements; enter into one or more professional services and other contracts needed to implement the improvements; to apply for and accept grants and gifts; and authorizing the direct employment of the necessary labor, for the Department of Public Works and/or the Office of Capital Projects. 236-2026
  44. 44 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more requirement contracts without competitive bidding with OPEX Corporation to provide proprietary hardware and software support and on-call maintenance for mail extractors, scanners, and ID assist towers, for the Division of Fiscal Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years. 237-2026
  45. 45 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
  46. 46 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Cleveland 10-Miler on April 25, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 203-2026 approved
  47. 47 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the annual Hermes Dead Sprint event, on October 31, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 233-2026 approved
  48. 48 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), Local 439, and to amend Section 17 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to compensation for various classifications. 238-2026 approved
  49. 49 •Emergency Resolutions Referred
  50. 50 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Endorsing and urging the Ohio General Assembly to enact House Bill 461 that requires all county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions to provide deaf, hard of hearing, or severely speech impaired inmates access to teletypewriters at no cost. 235-2026
  51. 51 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Supporting and urging the Ohio General Assembly to enact House Bill 543 to establish the Food Desert Elimination Grant Program; and affirming the City of Cleveland’s commitment to expanding access to healthy, affordable food. 240-2026
  52. 52 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
  53. 53 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Opposing Ohio House Bill 661 and any legislation that prohibits middle and high school student-athletes from earning lawful compensation from their name, image, or likeness and affirming support for student-athletes to pursue NIL opportunities while maintaining their educational and athletic participation. 239-2026
  54. 54 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor permit 3868 East 131st Street and repealing Resolution No. 1066-2025 objecting to said permit. 241-2026 adopted
  55. 55 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 6501 Denison Avenue. 243-2026 adopted
  56. 56 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor Permit to 3750 MLK Jr. Blvd. 244-2026 adopted
  57. 57 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
  58. 58 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
  59. 59 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to rehabilitate the Old Detroit Road Bridge; accepting gifts and grants; acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; and authorizing agreements. 35-2026 approved as amended
  60. 60 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to construct multi-modal transportation enhancements along East 66th Street from Chester Avenue to Superior Avenue; accepting gifts and grants; acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; authorizing agreements; and causing payment to the State for the City’s share of the improvement. 36-2026 approved
  61. 61 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to construct the improvement to CUY Memorial Bridges Loop Project; accepting gifts and grants; acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; authorizing agreements; and causing payment to the State for the City’s share of the improvement. 71-2026 approved
  62. 62 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to repair and resurface S. Waterloo Road from East 140th Street to East 152nd Street; accepting gifts and grants; acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; authorizing agreements; and causing payment to the State for the City’s share of the improvement. 90-2026 approved
  63. 63 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to construct the improvement of resurfacing Van Aken Boulevard; accepting gifts and grants; acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; authorizing agreements; and causing payment to the State for the City’s share of the improvement. 91-2026 approved
  64. 64 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan Company Building as a Cleveland Landmark. 96-2026 approved
  65. 65 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to construct the CUY Cleveland Downtown Connector Trail 1 Project; accepting gifts and grants; acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; authorizing an agreement with the Village of Newburgh Heights and authorizing other agreements; and causing payment to the State for the City’s share of the improvement. 122-2026 approved
  66. 66 •Ordinances Passed
  67. 67 AN ORDINANCE Establishing the Lorain Antiques Design Review District north and south of Lorain Avenue between West 83rd Street and West 61st Place (Map Change No. 2685). 1520-2025 approved
  68. 68 INTRODUCTIONS
  69. 69 ANNOUNCEMENTS
  70. 70 MISCELLANEOUS
  71. 71 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
  72. 72 ADJOURN