City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 87 items
- 1 Cleveland City Council Meeting Notice for January 27, 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 Sarah Beinkampen, Administrative Director, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Notice of Operations for calendar year 2024, pursuant to Chapter 686 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976.
- 10 •The Ohio Division of Liquor Control
- 11 #90525700005. New License Application, C2. Tropical Mini Mart LLC, 2103 Clark Ave. (Ward 14).
- 12 #0826892. Economic Development Transfer Application, D5. Blue Train, Inc., 1051 West 10th St. (Ward 3).
- 13 #9804550. New License Application, D1. Yi Er Chuan Spicy Hotpot, Inc., 3709 Payne Ave. (Ward 7).
- 14 #2277704. New License Application, C2. Dotties Beverage and Deli LLC, 7038 Wade Park Ave. (Ward 7).
- 15 #0848068. New License Application, D3. Bos Smokey Sticks LLC, 3811 West 25th St. (Ward 12).
- 16 #1572156. Transfer of Ownership Application, D1 D2 D3, D3A. Cleveland Wahl LLC, 2105 Ontario St. (Ward 3).
- 17 #6076417. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1. Monastery Greetings SPM LLC, 540 East 105th St. (Ward 9).
- 18 #4901265. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2. KSS Grocery, Inc., 3111 East 93rd St. (Ward 4).
- 19 #2663685. New License Application, D1. Flight Social LLC, 347 Euclid Ave. (Ward 3).
- 20 #6552432. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2. OmDev Corp., 9410 Denison Ave. (Ward 11).
- 21 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- 22 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
- 23 Condolence Resolution for Brother Luvenia Gill
- 24 Condolence Resolution for Natalie Johnson
- 25 Condolence Resolution for Ted J. Theodore
- 26 Condolence Resolution for David J. Trenton
- 27 Condolence Resolution for Carolyn Hampton
- 28 Condolence Resolution for John J. Ingalls Page
- 29 Condolence Resolution for Timothy Hugh Barrett
- 30 Condolence Resolution for Catherine F. Powell Gibson
- 31 Condolence Resolution for Frank J. Kidd, Jr.
- 32 Condolence Resolution for Charles “Big Chuck” Mitchell Schodowski
- 33 Condolence Resolution for Patrice Jackson
- 34 Condolence Resolution for Charlie Perkins
- 35 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
- 36 Congratulations Resolution for Laura's Home Crisis Center
- 37 Congratulations Resolution for Judge Shirley Strickland Saffold
- 38 Congratulations Resolution for Mayor Annette Blackwell
- 39 Congratulations Resolution for Michele Sommerfelt
- 40 Recognition Resolution for Pastor Wanda Hill-Chestnut
- 41 Recognition Resolution for Margaret Bernstein
- 42 PRESENTATIONS
- 43 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
- 44 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
- 45 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Sections 669.01 to 669.07 and 669.99 relating to unlawful discriminatory salary practices; and to amend various sections of the codified ordinances.
- 46 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the second option to renew Lease Agreement No. CT 3001 LS 2023-010 with PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc., for the lease of office space at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to support wheelchair operations, ground handling and maintenance services.
- 47 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the second option to renew Contract No. PS 2023-0167 with Recess Creative, LLC to provide marketing, promotional, public relations and advertising services, including materials, equipment and supplies necessary to promote Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport for the Department of Port Control.
- 48 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into a triple-net lease agreement with PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. to lease certain space located at Building No. 208 at 5851 Cargo Road at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, for office and storage space to support aviation ground handling operations and ground service equipment maintenance for various airlines at the airport, for a term of one year, with four one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control.
- 49 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into an amendment to lease agreement LS 2024-0021 with Aircraft Service International, Inc. dba Menzies Aviation, to add a provision for the location and repair of disabled vehicles.
- 50 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Establishing a Neighborhood Development Subfund for various neighborhood development activities properly benefitting the public by improving the quality of life for residents and businesses.
- 51 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to purchase property for park purposes located between Starkweather and Professor Avenues to expand “Lucky Park”; and amend a property adoption agreement with Tremont West Development Corporation relating to maintaining and improving the park.
- 52 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend the title and Sections 1, 4 and 5 of Ordinance No. 1365-2023, passed December 4, 2023, and to supplement the ordinance by adding new Section 4a, relating to the FY24 and FY25 Airport Capital Improvement Plan.
- 53 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for the Safety Intervention Grant for Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements for the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety.
- 54 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the FY 24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program; and authorizing the Director to enter into one or more contracts for three air compressors, thirty-five multi-gas meters and associated equipment, for the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety.
- 55 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Directors of Finance and Economic Development to enter into an amendment to Contract No. ST 2024-0009 with DigitalC to change certain terms.
- 56 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 57 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Pat Joyce Fund 5K on July 26, 2025, managed by Run the Land.
- 58 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Pete Leneghan 5K event, on September 13, 2025, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
- 59 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into agreement with Cleveland Public Theatre for the public purpose of providing the Adult Education Program through the use of Wards 3 and 15 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 60 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into agreement with Cleveland Public Theatre for the public purpose of providing the 2024 Student Theatre Enrichment Program through the use of Wards 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15 and 17 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 61 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Famicos Foundation for the public purpose of providing the Food Card Distribution Program through the use of Wards 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
- 62 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Famicos Foundation for the 2024 Beautification and Litter Program through the use of Ward 7 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 63 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Famicos Foundation for the 2024 Beautification and Litter Program through the use of Ward 10 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 64 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 3 of Ordinance 1063-2024, passed September 30, 2024, relating to the agreement with Famicos Foundation for the Collinwood Senior Health and Wellness Walkers Club.
- 65 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 3 of Ordinance 1070-2024, passed September 30, 2024, relating to the agreement with Burten, Bell, Carr Development Inc. for the Buckeye Summer Health and Wellness Series.
- 66 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 1 of Ordinance 1331-2024, passed November 25, 2024, relating to the agreement with Jefferson-Puritas West Park Development Corporation.
- 67 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Section 127.49, relating to the purchase of food, beverages and mementos for activities, events and trainings hosted and sponsored by the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls.
- 68 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 69 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to a NEW C1 Liquor Permit at 17229 Euclid Avenue, and repealing Resolution No. 800-2024 objecting to said permit.
- 70 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
- 71 •Emergency Ordinances Passed
- 72 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Community Development to enter into a grant agreement with the United Way of Greater Cleveland to act as the City’s fiscal agent to administer and provide a tenant resources and outreach program to increase tenant housing stability.
- 73 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to lease certain property located north of Interstate 90 near Waterloo Road/Marginal Road to Meadow City, LLC for the purpose of developing native seed garden plots, for a term of three years.
- 74 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to lease certain property located at and under the Superior Viaduct Arch Number 6 to the John G. Johnson Construction Company, and/or its designee, for parking and material storage, for a term of five years with one five-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Capital Projects.
- 75 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend the title, the first, second, and third whereas clauses, and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 502-89, passed June 19, 1989, relating to designating The Coast Guard Station as a Cleveland Landmark.
- 76 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant: Local Solicitation; and authorizing one or more contracts with Cuyahoga County and the cities of Euclid, Parma, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland and Garfield Heights needed to implement the grant.
- 77 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the FY 2025 Impaired Driving Enforcement Program and Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.
- 78 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for the FY 2023 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Grant to provide funding for the operation of the Cartel Gang Narcotics and Laundering Task Force; and authorizing agreements with various entities to implement the grant.
- 79 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Directors of Public Safety or Law to apply for and accept grants from Cuyahoga County Public Safety and Justice Services for the FY 2024 STOP Violence Against Women Act program for a sexual assault advocate and for the Law Enforcement and Prosecution components of the Cleveland Domestic Violence Program; and authorizing one or more contracts with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, and other entities to implement the grants.
- 80 •Emergency Resolutions Adopted
- 81 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of Redman Avenue S.W.
- 82 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of West Boulevard.
- 83 INTRODUCTIONS
- 84 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 85 MISCELLANEOUS
- 86 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
- 87 ADJOURN