City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 109 items
- 1 Cleveland City Council Meeting Notice for May 12, 2025
- 2 CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
- 3 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
- 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5 DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL
- 6 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 7 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- 8 •Communications
- 9 From Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects. Pursuant to Section 505.14(f) of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio 1976, Rules and Regulations for the Non-Compliant (50-50) Sidewalk Repair Program.
- 10 From Director Dornat Drummond, Department of Public Safety, City of Cleveland. Notice of grant acceptance of $8,241 from the City of Mansfield for the Violent Crime Reduction Program.
- 11 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection by Council, Allan Dreyer to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for matters requiring the Clerk’s signature on May 8, 2025.
- 12 •The Ohio Division of Liquor Control
- 13 #24553530005. New License Application, D1. 84 Charing Cross, Inc., 4601 Lorain Ave. (Ward 3).
- 14 #26312758225. New License Application, C2. Family Dollar Stores of Ohio LLC - Store 27039, 1014 East 152nd St. (Ward 10).
- 15 •Appointments
- 16 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Recommending the appointment of Councilman Kris Harsh to the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund Program (Loan) Review Committee as an alternate member, pursuant to Ord. No. 637-2024, passed September 30, 2024. Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 17 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Recommending the appointment of Councilwoman Stephane Howse-Jones to the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund Program (Loan) Review Committee as an alternate member, pursuant to Ord. No. 637-2024, passed September 30, 2024. Without objection, the appointment is approved.
- 18 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- 19 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
- 20 Condolence Resolution for Pope Francis
- 21 Condolence Resolution for John Boyd
- 22 Condolence Resolution for Bishop Gregory Pratt
- 23 Condolence Resolution for Tomekia Tangineka Martin
- 24 Condolence Resolution for Reverend Clayton LaQuinn Merriweather
- 25 Condolence Resolution for Allan C. Krulak
- 26 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
- 27 Congratulations Resolution for Reverend Benjamin F. Gohlstin
- 28 Congratulations Resolution for Pentecostal Church of Christ - 90th Anniversary
- 29 Congratulations Resolution for Tim Isaac
- 30 Congratulations Resolution for Black Frog Brewery Grand Opening
- 31 Congratulations Resolution for Pearl's Kitchen Grand Opening
- 32 Recognition Resolution for Pastor Chelton C. Flanagan - 20th Anniversary
- 33 Recognition Resolution for Erastus Ekitela Lokaale, Ambassador of Kenya
- 34 Recognition Resolution for 34th Annual Father's Day Dinner & Musical
- 35 Recognition Resolution for Hawthorne School Redevelopment Groundbreaking Ceremony
- 36 Recognition Resolution for Pope Leo XIV
- 37 PRESENTATIONS
- 38 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
- 39 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
- 40 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE to make additional appropriations of Thirteen Million Six Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($13,688,000) to the General Fund and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) to the Internal Service Fund.
- 41 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 185.41 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 794-03, passed June 10, 2003, relating to terms of payment.
- 42 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Economic Development to amend Agreement No. 50086 authorized by Ordinance No. 1235-95, passed December 13, 1995, with the Village of Highland Hills, to expand territory in the development area to include the former House of Corrections site, located on Millcreek Boulevard.
- 43 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To authorize the Director of Innovation and Technology to enter into an amendment to lease agreement LS2021*015 with Alto 55 Erieview, LLC to change the use of the space by the Department of Finance, Division of Assessments and Licenses, to the Department of Innovation and Technology.
- 44 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Health to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health to continue operations of the Cleveland Office of Minority Health; and authorizing the Director to enter into one or more contracts with other agencies, entities, or individuals to implement the grant.
- 45 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Community Development to transfer Permanent Parcel Nos. 121-22-003, 121-22-004, and 121-22-005 located along the Opportunity Corridor at the intersection of Woodhill Road and Quincy Avenue, to the control, possession, and use of the Department of Economic Development Industrial Commercial Land Bank for future redevelopment.
- 46 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of designing and constructing a surface parking facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into one or more contracts for the making of the improvement.
- 47 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to enter into one or more contracts in order to administer and provide group medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance coverage, medical reimbursement accounts, dependent care accounts, voluntary benefits, and other premium pass-through benefits under Internal Revenue Code Section 125, and stop-loss coverage for City of Cleveland employees, for a period up to one year, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Human Resources.
- 48 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to purchase computers from Dell Computer Corporation for Cleveland City Council and the Clerk of Council through its State Term Contract.
- 49 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 551.112 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 305-2025, passed March 24, 2025, relating to fees for dumpster and compactor rentals.
- 50 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District to accept funding in support of the City’s Environmental Crimes Task Force to secure training and equipment necessary to assist in combatting illegal dumping.
- 51 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Health to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Program.
- 52 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to donate three sewer easements to the City of Garfield Heights, or its designee, for its sewer separation project at Crawford Park and declaring the easements rights granted are not needed for public use.
- 53 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to employ one or more consultants to provide a city-wide financial planning and policy development strategy and implementation program, on an as-needed basis, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
- 54 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of designing and constructing one or more transportation facilities, which includes, but not limited to: a parking garage structure, ground transportation center, and a rapid transit station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into one or more contracts for the making of the improvement.
- 55 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 on Millcreek Boulevard in Highland Hills, to DBL Millcreek LLC, or its designee, for purposes of industrial redevelopment
- 56 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into one or more contracts with Mr. Scott Loomis for professional services necessary to develop a succession management plan, train employees and consult in such additional matters necessary to efficiently run and manage the City’s printing for the Division of Printing and Reproduction, Department of Finance, for a period of one year, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
- 57 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Community Relations Board to enter into contract with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division to conduct the 2025-2026 Pre-Arrest Support Services Program; and to enter into one or more contracts with various agencies, entities, or individuals to provide services necessary to implement this ordinance.
- 58 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to employ one or more professional consultants to provide program management services, for a period of two years, with two three-year options to renew, exercisable through additional legislative authority.
- 59 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more contracts of one ambulance and one aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle, including related equipment and training, for the Division of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Department of Port Control.
- 60 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to amend and add a subsidiary amount to Contract No. PI-2023-0043 with Ozanne Construction Company, Inc., for increasing the number of restrooms and ancillary space at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
- 61 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 acquisition of software and training to conduct the Initiative; and to make purchases of materials, equipment, supplies, and services needed to conduct the Initiative.
- 62 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Sections 203.01, 203.02, and 203.05 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by various ordinances; and to supplement the codified ordinances by enacting new Section 203.11, all relating to nuisance abatement.
- 63 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the 2025 Recycle Ohio Grant; authorizing the Director to enter into one or more contracts with various agencies to implement the program; authorizing one or more contracts for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and services for the program; and enter into an agreement with Keep America Beautiful to obtain certification in order to establish the Keep Cleveland Beautiful Chapter.
- 64 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more agreements with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Areas Land Conservancy, or its designee, relating to co-sponsoring a grant with the Natural Areas Land Conservancy, or its designee, from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to complete the Hough Community Green Space Project; and to accept the donation of the Hough Community Green Space from the Natural Areas Land Conservancy, or its designee, for use as a dedicated City-operated park upon completion of the project.
- 65 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of constructing recreational improvements to Rockefeller Park under the Back to Basics City-Wide Infrastructure Improvement Program, including making site improvements and appurtenances; and authorizing the Directors of Parks and Recreations or Capital Projects, as appropriate, to enter into one or more public improvement contracts, professional services, and other contracts; to apply for, accept and expend grants and gifts; and authorizing the direct employment of the necessary labor, for the Department of Parks and Recreation and Office of Capital Projects.
- 66 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 67 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into agreement with Northwest Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation for the Greenspace Maintenance Project through the use of Ward 15 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 68 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees, Maintenance Employees Local 1 (SEME Local 1); and to amend Section 18 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to compensation for various classifications.
- 69 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. for the public purpose of providing the Community Beautification and Youth Job Training Program through the use of Ward 4 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 70 •Emergency Resolutions Referred
- 71 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Recommending that the Bibb administration provide a diaper changing station in every men’s, women’s and family restroom located in City-owned facilities.
- 72 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 73 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New D1 Liquor Permit at 2456 Lakeside Avenue.
- 74 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 Liquor Permit to 3671 West 130th Street, 1st Floor & Bsmt.
- 75 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Opposing closing local Social Security Administration offices, opposing state and federal cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security benefits, and supporting Congressional Bills “Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act”, “Protecting Americans Social Security Data Act” and “The Social Security Expansion Act”.
- 76 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of ownership of a C1, Liquor permit, 7900 Kinsman Road and repealing Resolution No. 207-2025 objecting to said permit.
- 77 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor at 13710-12 Lorain Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 17-2025 objecting to said permit.
- 78 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to a New C2 Liquor Permit at 552 East 152nd Street, and repealing Resolution No. 1333-2024 objecting to said permit.
- 79 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
- 80 •Emergency Ordinances Passed
- 81 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 133.31 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as enacted by Ordinance No. 521-2024, passed July 10, 2024, relating to the Highland Park Golf Course and Banquet Room rates.
- 82 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more contracts with Oracle America, Inc., for the hosting and managed services support associated with the Oracle Customer Care and Billing system, for the Divisions of Water and Cleveland Public Power, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Utilities.
- 83 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to encroach into the public right-of-way of Central Avenue by constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining a new pump station.
- 84 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to the Cleveland Public Library to encroach into the public right of-way of Superior Avenue by installing and maintaining an Ohio historical marker mounted on a 10-foot tall octagonal post with a foundation.
- 85 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to Nautica Entertainment, LLC to encroach into the public right-of-way of Elm Street by installing, using and maintaining a new egress stairway and entry canopy.
- 86 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to employ one or more professionals to develop, market, implement, and manage the residential service contract and protection plan program for the Divisions of Water and Water Pollution Control, for a period of four years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable through additional legislative authority; and to extend Contract No. PS 2020-265 with HomeServe USA Corp. for a period or periods not to exceed a total of one year.
- 87 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of water mains, fire hydrants, service connections, valves, and appurtenances, for the Division of Water, and one or more requirement contracts for concrete repair, tree lawn restoration, pavement restoration, including but not limited to, materials, labor and installation as necessary, for the Divisions of Water, Water Pollution Control and Cleveland Public Power, Department of Public Utilities, for a period or periods not to exceed a total of two years.
- 88 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more requirement contracts without competitive bidding with Craun-Liebing Company for the purchase of proprietary parts and services to install, maintain, repair and replace Gorman-Rupp pump equipment, for the Division of Water Pollution Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years.
- 89 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PS 2023-0208 with Pinkney Enterprises, L.L.C. dba Take a BREAK Quick Catering to provide for the operation of a first-class food and beverage service at the Carl B. Stokes Public Utilities Building.
- 90 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of maintaining and improving the interior and exterior of various buildings and sites, including but not limited to, roofs and related building and site systems; authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more public improvement contracts to construct the improvement; authorizing the Director to employ one or more professional consultants necessary to design the improvement; and authorizing the Director to apply for and accept any grants, including but not limited to, grants from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for Community Cost Share Program funding, for a period of two years.
- 91 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of labor and materials needed to clean high voltage insulators, bushings, lightning arrestors, transformers, and associated equipment at various locations, for the Division of Cleveland Public Power, Department of Public Utilities, for a period or periods not to exceed a total of two years.
- 92 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of rigging services, for the Division of Cleveland Public Power, Department of Public Utilities, for a period or periods not to exceed a total of two years.
- 93 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more requirement contracts without competitive bidding with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of various proprietary equipment and services to maintain and replace existing components of various drinking water systems, for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, for a term of two years.
- 94 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. CT 2002 PS 2024-23 with Partners Environmental Consulting, Inc. to provide environmental, health, safety, and engineering services for the Divisions of Water, Water Pollution Control, and Cleveland Public Power, Department of Public Utilities.
- 95 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement with The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to co-sponsor the 2025 One World Day.
- 96 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of underwater diving, inspection, cleaning, debris removal and occasional repair of submerged and water-filled facilities, for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years.
- 97 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of water pumps, electric motors, controls, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and appurtenances, and for materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and services necessary to test, maintain, replace, and repair water pumps, electric motors, controls, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and appurtenances, including but not limited to inspection, supplies, repairing, testing, labor, and installation, if necessary, for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, for a period up to two years.
- 98 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend section 1 of Ordinance No 1086-2023, passed November 13, 2023, relating to authorizing the general fund to receive and use revenue from tax remittances collected by Cleveland Public Power during the years 2024 and 2025 and transfer 100% of tax remittances collected in both years back to Cleveland Public Power, to extend through additional years.
- 99 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 125.01 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 443-2019, passed April 22, 2019, relating to Director’s Powers and Duties.
- 100 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to exercise the second option to renew Contract Nos. PS 2023-175 with Amsive LLC and PS 2023-262 with KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd. to provide professional consultants to host and manage billing systems and related systems and activities.
- 101 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to employ one or more professional consultants to assist in the management of Program Year 4 of the City’s project of replacing various lead and galvanized service lines; authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement and/or standard contracts of copper service lines, copper connections, and related appurtenances, including but not limited to materials, labor and installation, if necessary, for the Division of Water; and authorizing the Director of Public Utilities and/or the Director of Finance to apply for and accept one or more Water Supply Revolving Loan Account loans, grants and other funding.
- 102 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more contracts with Case Western Reserve University to provide a youth summer sports, nutrition, health, and life skills development program for 2025 under the National Youth Sports Program supported by Case Western Reserve University.
- 103 •Emergency Resolutions Adopted
- 104 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Endorsing the Two Lights For Tomorrow national initiative and calling on all citizens to unite in remembrance of our shared history, honoring the sacrifices made by those who fought for our independence and reminding ourselves of the values we hold dear today; and encouraging all government buildings, community centers, public spaces, and all citizens to take part in this symbolic display by prominently displaying two lights for all to see, as a way of bringing awareness to our America’s 250th anniversary for this year and beyond.
- 105 INTRODUCTIONS
- 106 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 107 MISCELLANEOUS
- 108 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
- 109 ADJOURN