City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 109 items
- 1 Cleveland City Council Meeting Notice for September 9, 2024
- 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 Oath of Office for James Hartley, Interim Director of Department of Finance, City of Cleveland.
- 10 Emergency Contract (Mayor’s Emergency) for supplemental line work to assist Cleveland Public Power in restoring power throughout the City due to the storm on August 6, 2024, pursuant to Section 181.12 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio.
- 11 From Jeffrey B. Marks, Secretary, Board of Control, City of Cleveland. Board of Control Resolution No. 377-24, adopted August 7, 2024, pursuant to Ord. No. 521-2024, passed July 10, 2024, concurring with the discontinuance of some divisions and offices in Department of Public Works and the establishment of a new department, Parks and Recreation, and its divisions and offices.
- 12 From Court Administrator Russell R. Brown III, Cleveland Municipal Court. Notice of application and acceptance of $7,500 grant for the Municipal Court’s Mental Health Court Program from Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services through the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County.
- 13 Oath of Office for Glenn Parker III, Member of Civilian Police Review Board, City of Cleveland (term ending August 8, 2028).
- 14 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection of Cleveland City Council, to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for all matters requiring the Clerk's signature on August 23, 2024, and on August 26, 2024.
- 15 Oath of Office for Stephanie Wernet, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, City of Cleveland.
- 16 Oath of Office for Jason R. Shachner, Assistant Director, Department of Public Safety, City of Cleveland.
- 17 Oath of Office for Christopher P. Viland, Assistant Director, Department of Public Safety, City of Cleveland.
- 18 From Jessica Sheldon, Vice President, Beacon Communities. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Empire Senior Housing at 9113 Parmalee Avenue (Ward 9), Cleveland, Ohio.
- 19 •The Ohio Division of Liquor Control
- 20 #4128103. New License Application, D3. Infinite8 Enterprises, 230 W. Huron Rd. (Ward 3).
- 21 #3339208. New License Application, C1. Great Individuals Neighborhoods Communities Corp., 10109 St. Clair Ave. (Ward 9).
- 21 #4128103. New License Application, D3. Infinite8 Enterprises, 230 W. Huron Rd. (Ward 3).
- 22 #7311091. New License Application, D5. Emir Properties LLC, 10412-16 Lorain Ave. (Ward 11).
- 23 #7353245. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C2X D6. Ridge & Brookside, Inc., 4171 Ridge Rd. (Ward 13).
- 24 #29484720005. Transfer of Ownership Application, D1 D2 D3 D3A D6. Frozen Daiquiri Bar and Restaurant LLC, 721 Bolivar Rd. (Ward 3).
- 25 #31580490115. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2 D6. Getgo Operating LLC, 4951 Ridge Rd. (Ward 13).
- 26 #31580490110. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2. Getgo Operating LLC, 3038 West 117th St. (Ward 16).
- 27 #1546074. Transfer of Ownership Application, D5. Cleshoni LLC, 2054 Fulton Rd. (Ward 3).
- 28 #5030510. Transfer of Ownership Application, D1 D2 D3 D6. Larks Forest City LLC, 4506 Lorain Ave. (Ward 3).
- 29 #9052360. Economic Development Transfer Application, D1 D2. Tripi LLC, 3928 Lorain Ave. (Ward 3).
- 30 #81128790001. Transfer of Location Application, C1 C2 D6. Shreeji One LLC, 4475 Lee Rd. (Ward 1).
- 31 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- 32 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
- 33 Condolence Resolution for David Edward Morrow
- 34 Condolence Resolution for Philip John Donahue
- 35 Condolence Resolution for Tyrone Howard, Sr.
- 36 Condolence Resolution for James Samuel Townsend
- 37 Condolence Resolution for Master Amir Dewayne Alexander
- 38 Condolence Resolution for Wendell Phillip Williams
- 39 Condolence Resolution for David Walcott
- 40 Condolence Resolution for Christopher Henry Haire
- 41 Condolence Resolution for Virginia Gale Silliman
- 42 Condolence Resolution for John A. Frato
- 43 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
- 44 Congratulations Resolution for Reverend Fred Carmicle
- 45 Congratulations Resolution for John Hay High School - 50th Reunion
- 46 Congratulations Resolution for St. John the Evangelist Gala
- 47 Congratulations Resolution for Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry - 55th Anniversary
- 48 Congratulations Resolution for Sister Jane Nesmith
- 49 Recognition Resolution for Jesus "Chuchito" Valdes
- 50 Recognition Resolution for Hispanic Heritage Month
- 51 Recognition Resolution for Dr. Edward Barksdale, Jr.
- 52 Recognition Resolution for Marc A. Stefanski
- 53 Recognition Resolution for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
- 54 Recognition Resolution for Nathaniel Wilkes
- 55 Recognition Resolution for Reverend Robert Ferro, Jr.
- 56 PRESENTATIONS
- 57 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
- 58 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
- 59 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more agreements with the United States Navy, or its designee, to display two bells and any other memorabilia of the United States naval warship, the USS Cleveland, for a period or periods not to exceed a total of five years, with one or more options to renew not to exceed a total of ten years, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
- 60 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more mutual aid agreements with the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. for additional law enforcement services for aid and assistance and accept reimbursement for such services in connection with the 2025 Presidential Inauguration being held in Washington, D.C. from January 17, 2025 through January 21, 2025, along with associated events and activities on days before and after the date of the event, or in the alternative, to accept reimbursement for services and related expenses from the State of Ohio.
- 61 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to the Apartment 92, The Apollo, LLC to encroach into the public right-of-ways of Riverbed Street and Superior Avenue by installing, using and maintaining a new entry canopy, an egress steel stair landing, an ADA ramp and a Viaduct connector.
- 62 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PS2023-0298 with PMG Executive Program Management, LLC to provide executive airport development programming, financing, planning, design and related services.
- 63 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To provide for the transfer and amendment to the General Fund appropriations in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($343,475).
- 64 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more contracts with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to conduct training through a Faculty Development Workshop and to provide mentoring and instruction through Leadership in Police Organization training, for the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety.
- 65 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into one or more contracts with SKIDATA, Inc., for professional services necessary to provide software, hardware, training, technical support, and maintenance, for the Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems at Willard Park Garage and Gateway East Garage, for the Division of Parking Facilities, Department of Public Works, for a period of three years.
- 66 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of hazmat suits, for the Division of Emergency Medical Service, Department of Public Safety, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
- 67 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of medical stair chairs, for the Division of Emergency Medical Service, Department of Public Safety, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
- 68 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of patient ventilators, for the Division of Emergency Medical Service, Department of Public Safety, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
- 69 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of labor and materials necessary to remove rubber and any other contaminants from paved surfaces, for the various divisions of the Department of Port Control, for a period of two years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control.
- 70 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of turnout gear, for the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
- 71 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to pay monthly fees to ABM Industry Groups, LLC dba ABM Parking Services for the use of up to forty parking spaces in its garage attached to 205 St. Clair Avenue for City employees of various departments and Council, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
- 72 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
- 73 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving in its entirety the Fact-Finder’s report, findings and recommendations in the matter of the City of Cleveland and the Teamsters 507 Public Utilities Supervisors.
- 74 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Towpath Marathon on October 5, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
- 75 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 2023 Adult Education Program through the use of Wards 3 and 15 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 76 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 Adult Education Program through the use of Wards 3 and 15 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 77 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into agreement with the Hispanic Police Officers Association for the public purpose of providing the Puerto Rican Expo 2024 through the use of Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 78 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreement with ICONS for the public purpose of providing the ICONS Transformation PLUS program through the use of Ward 10 Casino Revenue Funds.
- 79 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the issuance of a Mobile Permit to Salvatore Acevedo of DigitalC to engage in mobile vending in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.
- 80 •Ordinances Referred
- 81 AN ORDINANCE To amend various sections of Chapter 523, as amended by various ordinances; to repeal Section 523.021; and to enact new Sections 523.0491, 523.066, 523.067, 523.28 and 523.29, all relating to rules and rates for electricity charges for the Division of Cleveland Public Power.
- 82 •Emergency Resolutions Referred
- 83 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Strongly encouraging County Executive Chris Ronayne to implement the InsideOut Dad program in the county jail.
- 84 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Requesting the County Fiscal Officer to make advances during the year 2025, pursuant to Section 321.34, Ohio Revised Code.
- 85 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.
- 86 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate the remaining portion of Sherman Court.
- 87 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
- 88 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 10109 St. Clair Avenue.
- 89 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of location of a D1, D2, D3, D3A and D6 Liquor Permit to 3670 West 130th Street.
- 90 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a D1, D2, D3, D3A and D6 Liquor Permit to 721 Bolivar Road and patio excluding basement.
- 91 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor Permit to 3038 West 117th Street.
- 92 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the renewal of a D5 and D6 Liquor Permit at 12524 Lorain Avenue, 1st floor, patio and basement and repealing Resolution No. 867-2023 objecting to said renewal.
- 93 SECOND READING LEGISLATION
- 94 •Emergency Ordinances Passed
- 95 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a license agreement with a vendor to install and maintain an automated teller machine terminal located in Room 122, Vital Statistics for the use and convenience of the general public, for a period of one year, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Works.
- 96 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 on-road vehicles, apparatus, and off-road equipment, cabs, bodies and accessories, equipment, and other aftermarket items necessary to equip the vehicles authorized for their intended purposes, including vehicle rehabilitation, training, and inspections, as needed, for the Department of Public Utilities.
- 97 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Clerk of the Cleveland Municipal Court, to enter into contract without competitive bidding with Iron Mountain Incorporated dba Iron Mountain Information Management LLC for the lease of space for the storage of records, and the purchase of services related to the storage of records, for a period of one year, with four one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Clerk of the Cleveland Municipal Court.
- 98 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement with The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to co-sponsor the 2024 One World Day.
- 99 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to employ one or more consultants or one or more firms of consultants to provide professional services for pre-employment background screening and criminal checks for the Department of Human Resources for a one-year period, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Human Resources.
- 100 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to employ one or more professional consultants, computer software developers, or vendors to acquire licenses or develop and implement one or more risk management software systems and provide services to install, design, train, implement, test, maintain, support and other related services, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
- 101 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into an amendment to Lease Agreement No. 2017-023 with MidCity, Ltd., for the lease of office and meeting space for the Community Police Commission located at 3631 Perkins Avenue for one additional year.
- 102 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance or Director of Public Works, as appropriate, on behalf of the Office of Sustainability, to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, for the Strategic Investments in Equitable Tree Canopy Growth and Preservation Grant; to enter into various written standard purchase and requirement contracts for urban forestry services; to employ one or more professional consultants; and authorizing the appropriate Director to enter into one or more contracts with various agencies, entities, or individuals to implement the grant.
- 103 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Economic Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Refugee Response dba Re:Source Cleveland, or designee, to provide economic development assistance to partially finance the building of The Roundstone Pavilion at the Ohio City Farm.
- 104 INTRODUCTIONS
- 105 ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 106 MISCELLANEOUS
- 107 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
- 108 ADJOURN