City Council

Council Chambers

Agenda — 91 items

1. 1 Cleveland City Council Meeting Notice for January 8, 2024 Item-777
2. 2 CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
3. 3 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. 5 DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL approved Pass
6. 6 PUBLIC COMMENT
7. 7 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8. 8 •Communications
9. 9 From Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Certificate of Result of Election on Issue 38 at the election held on November 8, 2023. received and filed
10. 10 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection by Council, Allan Dreyer to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for all matters requiring the Clerk’s signature between December 6 - 8, 2023. received and filed
11. 11 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection by Council, Allan Dreyer to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for all matters requiring the Clerk’s signature between December 22, 2023, and January 5, 2024. received and filed
12. 12 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection by Council, Allan Dreyer to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for all matters requiring the Clerk’s signature on January 8, 2024, as well as for the purposes of the Council Meeting on January 8, 2024. 65-2024 received and filed
13. 13 •The Ohio Division of Liquor Control
14. 14 #8003691. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C2X. 7 Nine Mart LLC, 7809 Woodland Ave. (Ward 5). received and filed
15. 15 #8742897. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2 . Swinh LLC, 2044 West 65th St. (Ward 3). received and filed
16. 16 #2273580. New License Application, C1. Dortch Food & Beverage LLC, 3259 West 25th St. (Ward 14). received and filed
17. 17 #7275828. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C2X D6. Reliance Express LLC, 11609 Miles Ave. (Ward 2). received and filed
18. 18 #3254055. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C2X. Golden Pantry Cleveland LLC, 1233 Superior Ave. (Ward 9). received and filed
19. 19 #7207163. Transfer of Ownership Application, C1 C2. Rasa Associates LLC, 14016 Triskett Rd. (Ward 17). 9-2024 received and filed
20. 20 #8747998. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C2X. SXS Market, Inc., 3590 Bosworth Ave. (Ward 11). 10-2024 received and filed
21. 21 #9258470. New License Application, C1. Veronica Smith Investments, Inc., 4818 Pershing Ave. (Ward 5). 11-2024 received and filed
22. 22 #83864740020. Transfer of Ownership Application, D5 D6. Soul Concepts, Inc., 627 Prospect Ave. (Ward 3). 12-2024 received and filed
23. 23 #1465576. Transfer of License Application, D2 D2X D3 D3A. Chippies Late Night LLC, 2442 Professor Ave. (Ward 3). 13-2024 received and filed
24. 24 #83864740025. Transfer of Ownership Application, D1 D2 D3 D3A D6. Soul Concepts, Inc., 13225 Shaker Sq. (Ward 4). 66-2024 received and filed
25. 25 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
26. 26 •Condolence; Moment of Silence
27. 27 Condolence Resolution for Bernard Russell 45-2024 read into the record
28. 28 Condolence Resolution for Rina Sherrell Burton 46-2024 read into the record
29. 29 Condolence Resolution for Sarah Frances Bryant 47-2024 read into the record
30. 30 Condolence Resolution for Deacon Charlie James Perry 48-2024 read into the record
31. 31 Condolence Resolution for April Frances Houston 49-2024 read into the record
32. 32 Condolence Resolution for Paulette Denise Jones 50-2024 read into the record
33. 33 Condolence Resolution for Patrol Officer Victor M. Claudio, Badge #1563 51-2024 read into the record
34. 34 Condolence Resolution for Lloyd Stewart, Sr. 52-2024 read into the record
35. 35 Condolence Resolution for Elizabeth "Lizzy" Lipscomb 53-2024 read into the record
36. 36 Condolence Resolution for Mettie Z. Fox 54-2024 read into the record
37. 37 Condolence Resolution for Elder Johnnie Lois Swanson 55-2024 read into the record
38. 38 Condolence Resolution for L. C. Jones 56-2024 read into the record
39. 39 Condolence Resolution for Connie Louise Ferris 57-2024 read into the record
40. 40 Condolence Resolution for John Kampf 58-2024 read into the record
41. 41 Condolence Resolution for Rita A. Joyce 67-2024 read into the record
42. 42 Condolence Resolution for Willie Lawrence, Jr. 68-2024 read into the record
43. 43 •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
44. 44 Congratulations Resolution for Audrey Tidmore 59-2024 read into the record
45. 45 Congratulations Resolution for Anner Lee Young Potillo - 100th Birthday 60-2024 read into the record
46. 46 Congratulations Resolution for Bishop Gregory A. Pratt 61-2024 read into the record
47. 47 Congratulations Resolution for Ret. Lt. Michael Betley 62-2024 read into the record
48. 48 Appreciation Resolution for Reverend E. Theophilus Caviness, Sr. 63-2024 read into the record
49. 49 Appreciation Resolution for Rosemary Mudry 64-2024 read into the record
50. 50 PRESENTATIONS
51. 51 FIRST READING LEGISLATION
52. 52 •Emergency Ordinances Referred
53. 53 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Community Development to accept the donation of real property located at 15610 Waterloo Road from Northeast Shores Development Corporation, or its designee, to be used for public parking. 28-2024 read and referred to administrative review
54. 54 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Accepting the offer of dedication of public right-of-way and public improvements shown on the recorded plat for Moltke Court. 29-2024 read and referred to administrative review
55. 55 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To change the name of the “Lake Park” to “Lake Pool Park.” 30-2024 read and referred to administrative review
56. 56 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 131.31 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 99-2021, passed April 19, 2021, relating to Highland Park Golf Course rates. 35-2024 read and referred to administrative review
57. 57 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend the title, the second whereas clause, and Sections 1 and 4 of Ordinance No. 895-2022, passed October 3, 2022, relating to authorizing the Director of City Planning to create the Transformative Arts Projects Fund Program; to repeal Section 5 and renumber existing Section 6 to new Section 5. 36-2024 read and referred to administrative review
58. 58 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the Office of Sustainability, to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Ohio’s Urban Forestry Grant Program; and authorizing the director to enter into one or more requirement contracts for labor and materials needed for urban forestry services, including but not limited to, maintaining and planting trees, and removing trees, stumps, and tree waste material. 37-2024 read and referred to administrative review
59. 59 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Establishing the Shore-to-Core-to-Shore TIF District, declaring improvements to certain parcels of real property within that district to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation, describing the public infrastructure improvements to be made to directly benefit the district, requiring the owners of the improvements on such parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes, providing for the distribution of those service payments to the Cleveland Municipal School District and to one or more funds established by the City to hold those service payments, determining that satisfactory provision has been made for the public improvement needs of the District and specifying other public improvements that are in support of urban redevelopment within the City. 38-2024 read and referred to administrative review
60. 60 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to employ one or more professional consultants to provide recruitment and staffing services, including consulting and direct recruitment, for a period of one year, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Human Resources. 39-2024 read and referred to administrative review
61. 61 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an agreement with Western Reserve Land Conservancy d/b/a Thriving Communities Institute to provide professional services regarding reforestation, demolition and rehabilitation, greenspace restoration, vacant land restoration, and property information and code enforcement. 40-2024 read and referred to administrative review
62. 62 •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
63. 63 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Chili Bowl Classic 5K on February 24, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 14-2024 approved Pass
64. 64 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Cleveland 10-Miler on April 27, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 15-2024 approved Pass
65. 65 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Cleveland Cocoa Run 1 mile and 5K, February 17, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 16-2024 approved Pass
66. 66 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Donut Worry Run Happy 5K on October 19, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 17-2024 approved Pass
67. 67 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for OROC event on August 3, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 18-2024 approved Pass
68. 68 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Parrot Head Run on July 20, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 19-2024 approved Pass
69. 69 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Run on March 17, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 20-2024 approved Pass
70. 70 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the TJ Carrie Heart Warrior 5K and 1 Mile, June 1, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 21-2024 approved Pass
71. 71 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Treat Yo Self 5K on April 21, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 22-2024 approved Pass
72. 72 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the annual Cleveland Turkey Trot, on November 28, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 23-2024 approved Pass
73. 73 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the West Side Catholic Center Pancake Run event, on June 1, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 24-2024 approved Pass
74. 74 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Will Run for Tacos 5K event, on July 13, 2024, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. 25-2024 approved Pass
75. 75 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 4 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to salaries for various classifications. 31-2024 approved Pass
76. 76 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Sections 8 and 16 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to salaries for various classifications. 32-2024 approved Pass
77. 77 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Stage Employees Local 27 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; and to amend Section 47 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to salaries for various classifications. 33-2024 approved Pass
78. 78 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an Agreement with Guy Gadomski for professional financial advisory services related to the 2024 City budget estimate for Cleveland City Council. 41-2024 approved Pass
79. 79 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 3 of Ordinance 1037-2023, passed September 18, 2023, relating to the agreement with Cleveland State University Center for Economic Development for the Ward 4 Asset Assessment and Planning Project. 42-2024 approved Pass
80. 80 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance 1038-2023, passed September 18, 2023, relating to the agreement with Cleveland State University Center for Economic Development for the Ward 5 Asset Assessment and Planning Project. 43-2024 approved Pass
81. 81 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with Western Reserve Historical Society for the public purpose of providing the History, Harmony and Hope Art Exhibit through the use of Ward 9 Casino Revenue Funds. 44-2024 approved Pass
82. 82 •Ordinances Referred
83. 83 AN ORDINANCE Establishing a zero (0) foot Mapped Building Setback on the western side of West 65th Street and establishing a three (3) foot Mapped Building Setback on the south side of Father Caruso Drive north of Breakwater Avenue (Map Change 2672). 34-2024 read and referred to administrative review
84. 84 •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
85. 85 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 3259 West 25th Street. 26-2024 adopted Pass
86. 86 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C2 and C2X Liquor Permit to 7809 Woodland Avenue, Unit A. 27-2024 adopted Pass
87. 87 INTRODUCTIONS
88. 88 ANNOUNCEMENTS
89. 89 MISCELLANEOUS
90. 90 MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
91. 91 ADJOURN