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January 22, 2026 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Chambers, Room 300

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Agenda — 118 items

  1. 1 REVISED
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 2 Council convened at 2:22 P.M., Mayor Aftab Pureval, Presiding.
  4. 3 Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  5. 4 There being no objection, the Minutes of the previous session of council were Approved and Filed.
  6. 4 In attendance were City Manager Sheryl Long, City Solicitor Emily Smart Woerner and Clerk of Council Anthony Covington.
  7. 5 MAYOR AFTAB
  8. 6 City Planning Commission
  9. 1. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Anna Albi to the City Planning Commission as the Member of Cincinnati City Council. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/White) 202600105 Confirmed Pass
  10. 8 Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board
  11. 2. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby reappoint Rickell Howard Smith to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202600106 Confirmed Pass
  12. 3. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby reappoint Sara Sheets to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/White) 202600116 Confirmed Pass
  13. 4. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby reappoint Tianay Amat to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Board for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202600121 Confirmed Pass
  14. 12 Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners
  15. 5. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Shawna Daniel to the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners for a term of five years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice and consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA). 202600173 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  16. 14 Housing Advisory Board
  17. 6. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Dave Roberts to the Housing Advisory Board for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202600108 Confirmed Pass
  18. 7. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby reappoint Susan Thomas to the Housing Advisory Board for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/White) 202600110 Confirmed Pass
  19. 17 Cincinnati Board of Health
  20. 8. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Dr. Santosh Menon to the Cincinnati Board of Health for a term of three years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/AI) 202600109 Confirmed Pass
  21. 19 Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council
  22. 9. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby reappoint Councilmember Mark Jeffreys to the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments for a term of one year. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202600127 Confirmed Pass
  23. 21 Cincinnati Accessibility Board of Advisors
  24. 10. REAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby reappoint Key Beck to the Cincinnati Accessibility Board of Advisors for a term of two years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (They/Them/AA) 202600133 Confirmed Pass
  25. 23 Cincinnati Elections Commission
  26. 11. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Andria Carter to the non-party affiliated seat of the Cincinnati Elections Commission for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA) 202600137 Confirmed Pass
  27. 25 Board of Downtown Cincinnati Special Improvement District
  28. 12. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Liz Keating to the Board of Downtown Cincinnati Special Improvement District for a term of four years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/White) 202600141 Confirmed Pass
  29. 27 Income Tax Board of Review
  30. 13. APPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Timothy C. Miller to the Income Tax Board of Review, pursuant to Section 311-97(a)(vii) of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, to temporarily replace Board Member Matthew Lake due to a conflict of interest. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White) 202600189 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  31. 29 MS. KEARNEY
  32. 14. RESOLUTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, EXPRESSING support of the Mayor and Council of the Ohio Commission for the United States Semi quincentennial (American250-OH) to celebrate Ohio’s contributions to the United States on its 250th anniversary. 202600187 Passed Pass
  33. 31 MR. WALSH
  34. 15. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Walsh, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Julie Calvert and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Cincinnati for Ms. Calvert’s leadership and commitment to adding vibrancy to Cincinnati through her work at Visit Cincy. 202600196 Passed Pass
  35. 33 MS. OWENS
  36. 34 MR. JEFFREYS
  37. 16. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that the City Administration prepare a report by March 1st, 2026 updating the Council on all active LEED Tax Abatements. FURTHER WE MOVE that the Administration provide statistics on the amount of LEED tax abatements that have been amended or canceled since passage of the original ordinance in 2007 (Ord. 446-2007) and since the 2023 revision (Ord. 106-2023). 202600150 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee
  38. 36 MR. JEFFREYS
  39. 17. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Jeffreys, WE MOVE that, the Administration issue a report within sixty (60) days that: Outlines traffic citations overall and by neighborhood for 2025, and update the same for the previous four years. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600192 Referred to Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
  40. 38 MR. JEFFREYS
  41. 39 MR. JOHNSON
  42. 18. MOTION, (AMENDED) submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys and Johnson, WE MOVE that, within 60 days, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) identify 2-3 sites in the City of Cincinnati that can be dedicated for Youth Football Leagues practices and games, as well as any funding that may be needed. The report should include consideration regarding the feasibility of hosting games and/or practice at the Cincinnati Police Department’s Training Academy when the field is not in use. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600193 Referred to Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
  43. 41 MR. JEFFREYS
  44. 42 MR. CRAMERDING
  45. 43 MR. NOLAN
  46. 44 MR. OWENS
  47. 45 MS. ALBI
  48. 46 MR. WALSH
  49. 19. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys, Cramerding, Nolan, Owens, Albi and Walsh, WE MOVE for City Council to begin the annual review of the City Manager. The review will be based on the ten categories listed below and will follow the timeline listed below. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600188 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  50. 48 CITY MANAGER
  51. 20. REPORT, dated 1/22/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series. 202600056 Filed
  52. 21. REPORT, dated 1/22/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Holy Grail Block Party. 202600154 Filed
  53. 22. REPORT, dated 1/22/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Heart Mini Marathon 2026. 202600155 Filed
  54. 23. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $8,740 from Greater Cincinnati Water Works Water Works Capital Fund capital improvement program project account no. 756x300x0000x7634x213354, “Grandin Ln/Grandin Rd/Torrence,” to United Title Services, LLC as a moral obligation for title services for water main infrastructure improvements in Hyde Park provided after January 1, 2025. 202600159 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  55. 24. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (ALN 16.607), to provide the Cincinnati Police Department with reimbursement of up to $263,250 for bulletproof vest body armor expenditures for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, which are estimated at $526,500; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, project account no. 26VEST. 202600160 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  56. 25. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the reappointment of Van Lee Sullivan to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Trans,Non-Binary/White) 202600163 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  57. 26. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the reappointment of Rico Blackman to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/Black) 202600164 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  58. 27. REPORT, dated 1/22/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for 2026 AfriFest Taste of Africa. 202600165 Filed
  59. 28. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the reappointment of Kylie Johnson to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White) 202600166 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  60. 29. REPORT, dated 1/22/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Best of Taste Food Trucks. 202600168 Filed
  61. 30. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $1,325.58 to Broadcast Music, Inc. from Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) Recreation Special Activities Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges for music licensing services. 202600171 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  62. 31. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project Phase 1 (PID 115756) (the “Gilbert Avenue Safety Project”), a two-mile long Complete Street along Gilbert Avenue beginning at Court Street and ending at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, including but not limited to pavement rehabilitation, intersection and traffic signal improvements, bus stop improvements, shortened crosswalks, and protected bike lanes; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate grant resources of up to $3,800,000 from the Federal Highway Administration (ALN 20.205), administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (“ODOT”), to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756,” to provide resources for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262346, “Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Rehab PID 115756”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Director of ODOT to complete the Gilbert Avenue Safety Project. 202600172 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  63. 32. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to enter into and execute a Funding Agreement, in substantially the form of Attachment A hereto, to enable the Millcreek Valley Conservancy District to develop the revenue and capacity to operate, maintain, repair, and replace the Mill Creek Local Flood Protection Project when it is completed and turned over to the district by the United States Army Corps of Engineers; AUTHORIZING the expenditure of up to $1,500,000 from Stormwater Management Enterprise Fund 107; and DECLARING the project to be for a public purpose. 202600176 Referred to Budget, Finance & Governance Committee
  64. 33. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Michael Roman to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/Indigenous) 202600178 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  65. 34. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Yasmine Allen to the Environmental Advisory Board for a one year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Black) 202600179 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  66. 35. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Carla D. Walker to the Environmental Advisory Board for a two year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Black) 202600180 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  67. 36. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Megan O’Keefe to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White) 202600181 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  68. 37. APPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard to the Environmental Advisory Board for a two year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Indigenous) 202600182 Held one week pursuant to rule of council
  69. 67 CLERK OF COUNCIL
  70. 38. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Theodore Heckmann, Government Affairs, Vice President, 3730 Sunburst Rdg, Cincinnati, Ohio 45248. (ALTAFIBER) 202600151 Filed
  71. 39. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Colleen Reynolds, Government Affairs, Partner, 255 E Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (SANTA MARIA COMMUNITY SERVICES) 202600152 Filed
  72. 40. REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Annalese Cahill, Government Affairs, Government Relations Manager, 255 E Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (SANTA MARIA COMMUNITY SERVICES) 202600153 Filed
  73. 41. REGISTRATION-UPDATED, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Chase Mosijowsky, Government Affairs, Advocacy & Health Policy Manager, 3200 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229. 202600156 Filed
  74. 42. REGISTRATION-UPDATED, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Candace Sabers, Government Affairs, Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, 625 Eden Park Drive, 1ST Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. 202600158 Filed
  75. 43. REGISTRATION-UPDATED, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Matt Davis, Government Affairs, Founder, 225 E Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. 202600167 Filed
  76. 44. REGISTRATION-UPDATED, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Colleen Reynolds, Government Affairs, Partner, 225 E Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. 202600169 Filed
  77. 45. REGISTRATION-UPDATED, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Annalese Cahill, Government Affairs, Government Relations Manager, 225 E Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. 202600170 Filed
  78. 76 BUDGET, FINANCE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
  79. 46. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys, Albi and James, WE MOVE that the administration work with Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) to report back within 60 days to identify which specific CRC locations are not eligible for being childcare facilities today. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600078 Adopted Pass
  80. 47. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens, Vice Mayor Kearney, and Councilmembers Jeffreys, Cramerding, Nolan, Walsh, Albi and James, WE MOVE that the City Administration and the Cincinnati Police Department provide an update on all $5.42 million allocated in Motion #202501648 “Cincinnati’s Increased Investment in Public Safety” approved on September 10, 2025. FURTHER WE MOVE that the Administration provide the update to the committee on Budget, Finance and Governance on January 26, 2026. 202600073 Adopted Pass
  81. 48. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 2-2025 to provide funding to the Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation for remediation services at the West Fork Incinerator site. 202600058 Passed Emergency Pass
  82. 49. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $136,586.53 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC for paramedic training and related services provided to the Cincinnati Fire Department in the final months of FY 2025, pursuant to the attached then and now certificate from the Director of Finance. 202600059 Passed Emergency Pass
  83. 50. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $16,032.96 to Mike Albert Leasing, Inc. from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7419 as a moral obligation for passenger van rentals in July 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $5,911.36 to T-Mobile USA from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5200x7212 as a moral obligation for cellular services provided between March 2025 and August 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $4,805.67 to Hamilton County from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5100x7289 as a moral obligation for services provided at the Emergency Operations Center in July 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $4,020.82 to ESO Solutions, Inc. from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7418 as a moral obligation for electronic health record data extraction performed in May 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $3,850.00 to Bowling Green State University from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5200x7215 as a moral obligation for training registration in February 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $7,173.68 to 911 Fleet and Fire Equipment Holdings, LLC from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4300x7364 as a moral obligation for fire recruit gear purchased in April 2025; and AUTHORIZING a payment of $5,000 to Joy Outdoor Education Center from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4200x7289 as a moral obligation for Fire Cadet programming in June 2025. 202600060 Passed Emergency Pass
  84. 51. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $857.06 to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) from Cincinnati Recreation Commission General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges related to music licensing services. 202600072 Passed Emergency Pass
  85. 82 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 2-2025 to provide funding to the Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation for remediation services at the West Fork Incinerator site. 202600058 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  86. 52. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 231-2025 to include the purchase or construction of solar facilities related to the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the former Center Hill Landfill as authorized uses of bond issuance. 202600061 Passed Emergency Pass
  87. 83 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 2-2025 to provide funding to the Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation for remediation services at the West Fork Incinerator site. 202600058 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  88. 53. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261012, “Center Hill Solar Power Array,” to provide for the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the site of the former Center Hill Landfill; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $475,400 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261029, “Green Cincinnati Sustainability Initiatives,” to Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,325,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x101x261055, “Strategic Property Acquisition: Health,” to Public Building Improvement Bond Fund 861 to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $12,100,400 to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261012, “Center Hill Solar Power Array,” according to the attached Schedule of Appropriation; and DECLARING expenditures for the Center Hill Solar Power Array serve a public purpose by expanding opportunities for renewable energy generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Cincinnati. 202600062 Passed Emergency Pass
  89. 54. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati to provide resources for team building and promotional events in the Cincinnati Fire Department; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated resources into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8571; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Cincinnati Fire Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7200 for Cincinnati Fire Department team building and promotional events. 202600063 Passed Emergency Pass
  90. 85 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $136,586.53 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC for paramedic training and related services provided to the Cincinnati Fire Department in the final months of FY 2025, pursuant to the attached then and now certificate from the Director of Finance. 202600059 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  91. 55. REPORT, dated 1/14/2026, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Department of City Planning and Engagement Zone Change process time. (Reference Document # 202501273) 202600074 Approved & Filed
  92. 86 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $136,586.53 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC for paramedic training and related services provided to the Cincinnati Fire Department in the final months of FY 2025, pursuant to the attached then and now certificate from the Director of Finance. 202600059 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  93. 87 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  94. 88 CLIMATE, CITY SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
  95. 88 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $16,032.96 to Mike Albert Leasing, Inc. from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7419 as a moral obligation for passenger van rentals in July 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $5,911.36 to T-Mobile USA from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5200x7212 as a moral obligation for cellular services provided between March 2025 and August 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $4,805.67 to Hamilton County from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5100x7289 as a moral obligation for services provided at the Emergency Operations Center in July 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $4,020.82 to ESO Solutions, Inc. from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7418 as a moral obligation for electronic health record data extraction performed in May 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $3,850.00 to Bowling Green State University from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5200x7215 as a moral obligation for training registration in February 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $7,173.68 to 911 Fleet and Fire Equipment Holdings, LLC from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4300x7364 as a moral obligation for fire recruit gear purchased in April 2025; and AUTHORIZING a payment of $5,000 to Joy Outdoor Education Center from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4200x7289 as a moral obligation for Fire Cadet programming in June 2025. 202600060 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  96. 56. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to take all necessary and proper actions to cooperate with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to facilitate the performance of bridge maintenance activities for the bridges carrying State Route 32 from Eastern Avenue over the Little Miami River in connection with the Ohio Department of Transportation’s State Route 32 bridge project in the City of Cincinnati. 202600067 Passed Pass
  97. 89 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $16,032.96 to Mike Albert Leasing, Inc. from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7419 as a moral obligation for passenger van rentals in July 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $5,911.36 to T-Mobile USA from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5200x7212 as a moral obligation for cellular services provided between March 2025 and August 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $4,805.67 to Hamilton County from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5100x7289 as a moral obligation for services provided at the Emergency Operations Center in July 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $4,020.82 to ESO Solutions, Inc. from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7418 as a moral obligation for electronic health record data extraction performed in May 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $3,850.00 to Bowling Green State University from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5200x7215 as a moral obligation for training registration in February 2025; AUTHORIZING a payment of $7,173.68 to 911 Fleet and Fire Equipment Holdings, LLC from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4300x7364 as a moral obligation for fire recruit gear purchased in April 2025; and AUTHORIZING a payment of $5,000 to Joy Outdoor Education Center from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x272x4200x7289 as a moral obligation for Fire Cadet programming in June 2025. 202600060 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  98. 57. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, APPROVING the revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Connector as recommended by the streetcar’s Accountable Executive and Chief Safety Officer. 202600066 Passed Emergency Pass
  99. 91 HOUSING & GROWTH COMMITTEE
  100. 91 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $857.06 to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) from Cincinnati Recreation Commission General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges related to music licensing services. 202600072 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  101. 58. MOTION (AMENDED), submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the administration work with City Council to create *a report within 60 days on* a “Buy the Building (BTB)” program to assist small businesses in obtaining ownership of a building in which they will house their business. The City of Cincinnati’s Office of Opportunity would track the progress of the program, including participants’ demographics and report to Council on a quarterly basis. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600091 Adopted Pass
  102. 92 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING a payment of $857.06 to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) from Cincinnati Recreation Commission General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x199x1910x7452 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges related to music licensing services. 202600072 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  103. 59. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys, Owens, Nolan, Albi and James, WE MOVE that the administration report back within 90 days to identify opportunities to build income restricted housing atop new city facilities in the next several years. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202600079 Adopted Pass
  104. 60. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with E.M.A. Freeman L.L.C., amending an agreement previously authorized by Council for a 100 percent tax exemption of the value of improvements made to real property located at 2022-2024 Freeman Avenue in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, removing the obligation for the company to obtain certification of compliance with LEED standards. 202600065 Passed Emergency Pass
  105. 94 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 231-2025 to include the purchase or construction of solar facilities related to the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the former Center Hill Landfill as authorized uses of bond issuance. 202600061 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  106. 95 No announcements at this time.
  107. 95 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AMENDING Ordinance No. 231-2025 to include the purchase or construction of solar facilities related to the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the former Center Hill Landfill as authorized uses of bond issuance. 202600061 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  108. 96 Council adjourned at 3:28 P.M.
  109. 97 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261012, “Center Hill Solar Power Array,” to provide for the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the site of the former Center Hill Landfill; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $475,400 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261029, “Green Cincinnati Sustainability Initiatives,” to Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,325,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x101x261055, “Strategic Property Acquisition: Health,” to Public Building Improvement Bond Fund 861 to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $12,100,400 to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261012, “Center Hill Solar Power Array,” according to the attached Schedule of Appropriation; and DECLARING expenditures for the Center Hill Solar Power Array serve a public purpose by expanding opportunities for renewable energy generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Cincinnati. 202600062 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  110. 98 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261012, “Center Hill Solar Power Array,” to provide for the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the site of the former Center Hill Landfill; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $475,400 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261029, “Green Cincinnati Sustainability Initiatives,” to Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $6,325,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x101x261055, “Strategic Property Acquisition: Health,” to Public Building Improvement Bond Fund 861 to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $12,100,400 to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x104x261012, “Center Hill Solar Power Array,” according to the attached Schedule of Appropriation; and DECLARING expenditures for the Center Hill Solar Power Array serve a public purpose by expanding opportunities for renewable energy generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Cincinnati. 202600062 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  111. 100 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati to provide resources for team building and promotional events in the Cincinnati Fire Department; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated resources into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8571; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Cincinnati Fire Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7200 for Cincinnati Fire Department team building and promotional events. 202600063 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  112. 101 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati to provide resources for team building and promotional events in the Cincinnati Fire Department; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated resources into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8571; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Cincinnati Fire Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7200 for Cincinnati Fire Department team building and promotional events. 202600063 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  113. 106 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to take all necessary and proper actions to cooperate with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to facilitate the performance of bridge maintenance activities for the bridges carrying State Route 32 from Eastern Avenue over the Little Miami River in connection with the Ohio Department of Transportation’s State Route 32 bridge project in the City of Cincinnati. 202600067 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  114. 108 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, APPROVING the revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Connector as recommended by the streetcar’s Accountable Executive and Chief Safety Officer. 202600066 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  115. 109 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, APPROVING the revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Connector as recommended by the streetcar’s Accountable Executive and Chief Safety Officer. 202600066 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  116. 111 A motion was made by Mayor Aftab Pureval, seconded by Councilmember Jeffreys to amend the motion to ask for a report.
  117. 115 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with E.M.A. Freeman L.L.C., amending an agreement previously authorized by Council for a 100 percent tax exemption of the value of improvements made to real property located at 2022-2024 Freeman Avenue in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, removing the obligation for the company to obtain certification of compliance with LEED standards. 202600065 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  118. 116 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemption Agreement with E.M.A. Freeman L.L.C., amending an agreement previously authorized by Council for a 100 percent tax exemption of the value of improvements made to real property located at 2022-2024 Freeman Avenue in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, removing the obligation for the company to obtain certification of compliance with LEED standards. 202600065 Suspension of the three readings Pass