City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 95 items
- 1 Cleveland City Council Meeting Notice for June 3, 2024
- 2 TENTATIVE AGENDA
- 3 CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
- 4 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
- 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 6 DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL
- 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 8 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- 9 •Communications
- 10 From Denise VanLeer, Executive Director, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Innovation Square Phase 2 at 2287 East 103rd Street (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 11 From Joseph T. DiCesare, Development Specialist, Frontline Development Group LLC, Woda Cooper Development, Inc. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Gateway66 at 1521 East 66th Street (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 12 From Mark E. Whipkey, Chief of Asset Management, CHN Housing Partners. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Erie Square Preservation at 7621-7711 Euclid Avenue (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 13 From Mark E. Whipkey, Chief of Asset Management, CHN Housing Partners. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as McGregor Lakewood Independent Living at 11801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio.
- 14 From Michael Bowen, President, Revitalization Strategies Group. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Stephen Howe Apartments Homes at 1000 Lakeview Road (Ward 9) in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 15 •The Ohio Division of Liquor Control
- 16 #10005963-1. Transfer of License Application, D1 D2 D3. Loco Mango LLC, 15020 Puritas Ave. (Ward 16).
- 17 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- 18 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
- 19 Condolence Resolution for George Hood
- 20 Condolence Resolution for Gail J. Gwinn
- 21 Condolence Resolution for Margo Valgean Anderson
- 22 Condolence Resolution for Alberta Graves
- 23 Condolence Resolution for Alyce Johnson
- 24 Condolence Resolution for Barbara Byrd
- 25 Condolence Resolution for Charles C. Cas Williams
- 26 Condolence Resolution for Annie Mae Maxwell
- 27 Condolence Resolution for Donna L. "Ammie" Foster
- 28 Condolence Resolution for Danielle C. Stephens
- 29 Condolence Resolution for Mother Naomi Miles
- 30 Condolence Resolution for Sharon Lavon Hunter Glaspie
- 31 Condolence Resolution for Cynthia Rose Bryant
- 32 Condolence Resolution for Gerald Wayne Bryant
- 33 Condolence Resolution for Gregory Earl Wheeler Sr.
- 34 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
- 35 PRESENTATIONS
- 36 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
- 37 •Emergency Resolution Read in Full and Adopted
- 38 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Censuring Council Member Joseph T. Jones for violating Council’s Workplace Violence Policy and Standards of Conduct Policy and formally condemning Council Member Jones’ continued inappropriate and unprofessional workplace behavior.
- 39 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
- 40 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation from Changeover, or its designee, to allow and accept improvements to two tennis courts located at Harmody Park, as a gift to the City.
- 41 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend the fourth whereas clause and Sections 1, 3 and 4 of Ordinance No. 549-2025, passed June 2, 2025, relating to an amendment to a contract with The Osborn Engineering Company to provide additional services relating to the North Coast Connector Project aka the Lakefront Pedestrian Bridge Connector.
- 42 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to sell certain City-owned property no longer needed for the City’s public use located at the terminus of Bern Avenue to Greg Cznadel for the purpose of consolidation with existing land to be used for greenspace and garden development.
- 43 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend the title and Sections 1 and 11 of Ordinance No. 671-2025, passed June 2, 2025, relating to giving consent to the County of Cuyahoga for the resurfacing of Neff Road; and to supplement the ordinance by adding new Section 6a relating to pedestrian facilities.
- 44 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 1 of Ordinance No. 250-2025, passed March 3, 2025, exempting certain property parcels from tax abatement policies under Ordinance No. 482-2022, passed May 25, 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 719-2024, passed March 24, 2025, relating to Community Reinvestment Area.
- 45 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Cleveland Municipal Court, to apply for and accept a grant from the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County to expand access to evidence-based supervision and treatment services for defendants of the Greater Cleveland Drug Court and the Human Trafficking Specialized Docket.
- 46 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Cleveland Municipal Court, to apply for and accept a grant from the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County to expand access to evidence-based supervision and treatment services for defendants of the four Specialized Dockets; and authorizing the Director to enter into one or more contracts with various agencies, entities, or individuals to implement the grant.
- 47 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Directors of Public Safety and Finance to enter into one or more contracts with Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for medical billing services for inmates and prisoners, for the Departments of Public Safety and Finance, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
- 48 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating Former Cleveland Fire Department Engine Company 26 Station House as a Cleveland Landmark.
- 49 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial as a Cleveland Landmark.
- 50 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into a requirement contract without competitive bidding with Weekley’s Mailing Service, Inc. for mailing services with proprietary list for a period of one year, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Clerk of Council.
- 51 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of industrial and building-related supplies, materials, equipment and services needed for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities, including installation if necessary, for Department of Port Control, for a period of one year, with three one year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control.
- 52 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into an amendment to Lease Agreement No. LS 2018-24 with Cuyahoga County for the lease of certain space located on various floors of the Justice Center to extend the term for one additional year, beginning October 2, 2025, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
- 53 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 54 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 49 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended by various ordinances, relating to salaries for various classifications.
- 55 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 4340 and to amend Section 23 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to salaries for various classifications.
- 56 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Sections 37, 39 and 43 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to salaries for various classifications.
- 57 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 571-2025, passed April 28, 2025 relating to the agreement with MidTown Cleveland, Inc. for the Asian Expo.
- 58 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 3 of Ordinance 1318-2024, passed November 25, 2024 relating to the agreement with Burten, Bell, Carr Development Inc.
- 59 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 3 of Ordinance 789-2025, passed July 9, 2025, relating to the agreement with Near West Theatre for the Historic Franklin West Clinton District project.
- 60 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 1004-2025, passed August 18, 2025 relating to the agreement with Famicos Foundation for the 2025 Ward 10 Beautification and Litter Program.
- 61 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Economic Development to enter into a contract with Batuke The Flavor of Brazil LLC to provide financial assistance to acquire, construct, enlarge, improve, or equip its business through the use of Ward 6 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
- 62 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Economic Development to enter into a contract with DDDQS, DBA Tarblooders Sports Barbershop LLC to provide financial assistance to acquire, construct, enlarge, improve, or equip its business through the use of Ward 9 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
- 63 •Emergency Resolutions Referred
- 64 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of Packard Court.
- 65 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of East 81st Street.
- 66 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Requesting the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima-facie speed limit of 30 miles per hour for Lake Avenue between West 117th Street and Detroit Avenue.
- 67 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Requesting the County Fiscal Officer to make advances during the year 2026, pursuant to Section 321.34, Ohio Revised Code.
- 68 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Fiscal Officer.
- 69 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 70 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor Permit to 3868 East 131st Street.
- 71 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 Liquor Permit to 3879 East 123rd Street.
- 72 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New C1 and C2 Liquor Permit at 4189 Ridge Road.
- 73 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the month of September as National Service Dog Month in the City of Cleveland to recognize service dogs and the adults and children with disabilities in our community they support.
- 74 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Recognizing National Diaper Need Awareness Week, observed September 15 through 21, 2025, in the City of Cleveland; and honoring and thanking the Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland for its ongoing commitment to supporting families in need.
- 75 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1, C2, D6 Liquor Permit to 3230 East 93rd Street.
- 76 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Recognizing September 15th as National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day, 2025.
- 77 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
- 78 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Supporting Cuyahoga County’s CROWN Act legislation.
- 79 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of ownership of a C1, Liquor 540 East 105th Street, STES. 108 & 110 & 111 & 113 & 115, and repealing Resolution No. 224-2025 objecting to said permit.
- 80 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor 14939 Puritas Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 380-2025 objecting to said permit.
- 81 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
- 82 •Emergency Ordinances Passed
- 83 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Directors of Parks and Recreation and Port Control to enter into an amendment to the existing Lease Agreement with the Board of Park Commissioners for the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District for Rivergate Park to add additional City-owned property to the leased premises.
- 84 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio for replacing the eastbound IR-480 entrance ramp at Ridge Road; and to authorize one or more agreements necessary to make the improvement.
- 85 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To make additional appropriations of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) to the Special Revenue Fund.
- 86 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To provide for the transfer and amendment of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) within the General Fund.
- 87 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to pay as Moral Claims the sums opposite the names of the claimants.
- 88 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to apply for and accept a grant from the Cleveland Guardians Charities for the Baseball and Softball Summer Youth Program.
- 89 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, for the ODNR State Urban Forestry Resilience Grant to perform Young Tree Training.
- 90 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Community Development to enter into an amendment to Contract No. CT-8006-SG2024-150 with Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to change certain terms of the agreement.
- 91 INTRODUCTIONS
- 92 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 93 MISCELLANEOUS
- 94 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
- 95 ADJOURN