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April 24, 2024 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Chambers, Room 300

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Agenda — 72 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL
  2. 1 Council convened at 3:05 P.M., Mayor Aftab Pureval, Presiding.
  3. 2 Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  4. 3 There being no objection, the Minutes of the previous session of council were Approved and Filed.
  5. 3 In attendance were City Manager Sheryl Long, City Solicitor Emily Smart Woerner and Clerk of Council Melissa Autry.
  6. 4 MR. HARRIS
  7. 4 Council had a late start due to the large attendance for public comment.
  8. 1. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Harris, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING Rachel Hastings and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for her working in and with the community to bring much needed investment and energy to all of Cincinnati, and particularly to the Price Hill neighborhoods. 202401236 Passed Pass
  9. 6 MS. KEARNEY
  10. 2. RESOLUTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and EXPRESSING solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and showing the support of the Mayor and Council for all survivors of sexual violence. 202401220 Passed Pass
  11. 3. RESOLUTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING The Christ Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute and EXPRESSING the appreciation of the Mayor and Council of the City of Cincinnati for its commitment to providing advanced cardiovascular care to the City of Cincinnati and expanding services to better meet residents’ needs. 202401244 Passed Pass
  12. 9 MS. OWENS
  13. 4. RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, RECOGNIZING the month of April 2024 as Native Plant Month to spread awareness of the vital role of native plants in maintaining the ecological balance of our community. 202401243 Passed Pass
  14. 5. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Owens, WE MOVE that the administration prepares a report within thirty (30) days to inform Councilmembers on the Limited Representation Pilot Program in partnership with the University of Cincinnati and the Hamilton County Help Center. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401255 Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
  15. 12 MS. ALBI
  16. 13 MS. KEARNEY
  17. 6. MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Albi and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the City Administration prepare a report within 60 days to assess the feasibility of leveraging opt-intext messaging as a technology to better communicate with residents. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED). 202401245 Referred to Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
  18. 15 MS. OWENS
  19. 16 MS. ALBI
  20. 17 MS. KEARNEY
  21. 7. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens, Albi and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the administration prepare a report within thirty (30) days on the feasibility of the formation/construction of a permanent memorial for victims of gun violence in Cincinnati. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401206 Referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee
  22. 19 CITY MANAGER
  23. 8. REPORT, dated 4/17/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Westwood Second Saturdays Pride. 202401130 Filed
  24. 9. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Council Report-Community Investment Trust (CIT) Program Review and Recommendations. 202401189 Referred to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
  25. 10. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for ICON Concerts 2024. 202401190 Filed
  26. 11. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Sayler Park Oktoberfest. 202401191 Filed
  27. 12. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for LJEM Properties Ohio LLC, DBA Urban Air Adventure Park, 3321 Alamo Avenue (#5232342, TRFO, D1 D2) [Objections: None] 202401192 Filed
  28. 13. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Bharat 3 OH LLC, 5131 Glenway Avenue. (#0683846, TRFO, C1 C2) [Objections: None] 202401193 Filed
  29. 14. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Cincinnati Park Board Oak Ridge Lodge, 5083 Colerain Avenue. (#14934000003, New, F8) [ Objections: None] 202401194 Filed
  30. 15. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Guardian Angels RC Church, Gymnasium, Lunchroom & Concessions 6531 Beechmont Avenue. (#3426405, New, D2) [ Objections: None] 202401195 Filed
  31. 16. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Second Sunday on Main. 202401197 Filed
  32. 17. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Magnificent Morsels Catering LLC, DBA Magnificent Morsels, 3253 Jefferson Avenue. (#5423919, TRFO, D5 D6) [ Objections: None] 202401198 Filed
  33. 18. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Safi Wine Bar LLC, 1403 Republic St 1st flr & partial basement. (#7638585, TRFO, D5J D6) [Objections: None] 202401199 Filed
  34. 19. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Biscuit Love OTR LLC, 1602 Pleasant Street Unit A4. (#0725241, TREX, D5) [Objections: Yes] 202401200 Filed
  35. 20. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Highland Coffee House LLC, DBA Highland Coffee House, 2839 Highland Avenue and patio. (#3832400, STCK, D2 D2X D3 D3A D6) [Objections: None] 202401201 Filed
  36. 21. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Bar at Foundry LLC, 500 Race Street. (#0490255, New, D3A) [Objections: None] 202401202 Filed
  37. 22. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 321, “Procurement and Disposal of Supplies, Services and Construction,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by AMENDING Sections 321-1-P, “Professional Services,” 321-1-S, “Service,” 321-13, “Procurement; Supplies, Services and Construction in Excess of $5,000.00 but not Greater Than $50,000.00,” 321-15, “Procurement; Supplies, Services and Construction in Excess of $50,000.00 but not Greater Than $250,000.00,” 321-17, “Procurement; Supplies, Services and Construction in Excess of $250,000.00,” 321-19 “Procurement; Professional Services,” 321-31, “Bid; Opening of Bids,” 321-61, “Proposal; Opening of Proposal,” and 321-97, “Contracts; Joint and Cooperative Purchasing Options.” 202401222 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
  38. 23. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Kroger Hatch Chile Event. 202401223 Filed
  39. 24. ORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and employees of the Department of Economic Inclusion to solicit and accept donations of money, in-kind contributions, participation fees, and other things of value from the business community, individual benefactors, and other appropriate sources for the City’s 2024 Business Enterprise Expo; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated funds into Special Events Fund 314. 202401225 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
  40. 25. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of children’s bicycle helmets valued at $9,300 from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation and Cincinnati Parks Foundation to support the Cincinnati Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Mountain Bike Unit’s Community Safety Initiative; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept a monetary donation of $25,000 from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation to support the Cincinnati Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Mountain Bike Unit; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the donated resources into General Fund 050 revenue account no. 050x8571; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $25,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Cincinnati Fire Department non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x7300 to provide resources to support Cincinnati Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Mountain Bike Unit. 202401227 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
  41. 26. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Warren County Water Area Contract between the City of Cincinnati and the Board of County Commissioners of Warren County, Ohio to modify the area in the original agreement to be served by the City. 202401229 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
  42. 27. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING tax levies for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2025, certifying them to the Hamilton County Auditor pursuant to O.R.C. § 5705.34, and requesting the County Auditor and County Treasurer to pay monies that may be in the County Treasury and are lawfully applicable to the purpose of this calendar year to the City Treasurer pursuant to O.R.C § 321.34. 202401230 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
  43. 28. REPORT, dated 4/24/2024, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Energy Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards. (Ref. Doc. # 202400225) 202401247 Referred to Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee
  44. 29. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to dispose of personal property from the Duke Energy Convention Center in advance of the closure and renovation of the center, notwithstanding the prohibitions in Cincinnati Municipal Code Sections 321-141 and 321-143 governing the disposal of City-owned personal property. 202401248 Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
  45. 30. ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with 616 Race LLC, pertaining to the development and construction of approximately 84,281 square feet of commercial space, consisting of approximately 109 hotel rooms, on property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, and providing for City assistance to the project in the form of a rebate of a portion of the service payments in lieu of taxes imposed in connection with a proposed thirty-year property tax exemption for improvements pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41, subject to the passage by Council of a separate ordinance authorizing such tax exemption. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401256 Passed Emergency Pass
  46. 43 CLERK OF COUNCIL
  47. 31. STATEMENT, submitted by the Clerk of Council formally filing a copy of the Financial Disclosure Statement for Rajanand Chundur/OPDA/CAGIS/Deputy Director. 202401221 Filed
  48. 45 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
  49. 45 A Motion was brought forward by CM Harris and seconded by CM Cramerding to bring forward this Ordinance.
  50. 32. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $500,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x232031, “Urban Tree Canopy - GF,” to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222004, “Biochar Replication Facility,” to provide additional resources for implementing a biochar production facility; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $850,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Revolving Energy Loan Fund 883 to capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222004, “Biochar Replication Facility,” to provide additional resources for implementing a biochar production facility. 202401125 Passed Emergency Pass
  51. 33. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/22/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with 616 Race LLC, pertaining to the development and construction of approximately 84,281 square feet of commercial space, consisting of approximately 109 hotel rooms, on property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, and providing for City assistance to the project in the form of a rebate of a portion of the service payments in lieu of taxes imposed in connection with a proposed thirty-year property tax exemption for improvements pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41, subject to the passage by Council of a separate ordinance authorizing such tax exemption. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>) 202401207 Indefinitely Postponed Pass
  52. 47 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with 616 Race LLC, pertaining to the development and construction of approximately 84,281 square feet of commercial space, consisting of approximately 109 hotel rooms, on property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, and providing for City assistance to the project in the form of a rebate of a portion of the service payments in lieu of taxes imposed in connection with a proposed thirty-year property tax exemption for improvements pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41, subject to the passage by Council of a separate ordinance authorizing such tax exemption. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401256 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  53. 34. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant of up to $2,000 from the American Heart Association to support the Cincinnati Health Department’s participation in its Ambulatory Quality Improvement Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8571. 202401128 Passed Pass
  54. 48 ORDINANCE (B VERSION) (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/24/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with 616 Race LLC, pertaining to the development and construction of approximately 84,281 square feet of commercial space, consisting of approximately 109 hotel rooms, on property located at 614-616 Race Street in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, and providing for City assistance to the project in the form of a rebate of a portion of the service payments in lieu of taxes imposed in connection with a proposed thirty-year property tax exemption for improvements pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.41, subject to the passage by Council of a separate ordinance authorizing such tax exemption. (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>). 202401256 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  55. 35. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $400,000 from the Ohio Department of Health for the expansion of existing school-based health centers (“SBHCs”) to expand the SBHC at Roberts Academy; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8536. 202401129 Passed Pass
  56. 36. ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $50,000 from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund to Environment and Sustainability Fund 436 to create the Cincinnati Youth Climate Action Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant revenues into Environment and Sustainability Fund 436 revenue account no. 436x8571. 202401126 Passed Emergency Pass
  57. 37. ORDINANCE (B VERSION),submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/22/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $56,160 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, Drive to Succeed 2024 Grant, to provide community-based scholarships to eligible students for driver education training; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, project account no. 24DTS. 202401224 Passed Pass
  58. 38. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Johnson, Walsh, Owens and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that the Administration produces a report within ninety (90) days on the pros and cons of Project Labor Agreement (PLAs). This report should include potential impacts on worker wages, labor availability, project costs, project efficiency, worker safety, workforce diversity, the bidding process, and any other relevant information. It should also include the historic context of any other similar policies implemented or studied by the City. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) 202401150 Adopted Pass
  59. 39. MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Walsh, Harris and Parks, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a report within ninety (90) days regarding the process of replacing trees planted in the rights-of-way around the City that have damaged adjacent sidewalks and other private properties. This report should include the plan and current status for replacing all trees in the right of way that cause damage to the surrounding sidewalk including a timeline for replacement and projected cost to property owners and possible funding sources from the City to mitigate the cost. 202401119 Adopted Pass
  60. 53 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $500,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x232031, “Urban Tree Canopy - GF,” to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222004, “Biochar Replication Facility,” to provide additional resources for implementing a biochar production facility; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $850,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Revolving Energy Loan Fund 883 to capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222004, “Biochar Replication Facility,” to provide additional resources for implementing a biochar production facility. 202401125 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  61. 54 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  62. 54 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source of $500,000 from capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x232031, “Urban Tree Canopy - GF,” to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to realign sources with uses; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222004, “Biochar Replication Facility,” to provide additional resources for implementing a biochar production facility; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $850,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Revolving Energy Loan Fund 883 to capital improvement program project account no. 980x203x222004, “Biochar Replication Facility,” to provide additional resources for implementing a biochar production facility. 202401125 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  63. 55 EQUITABLE GROWTH & HOUSINGS COMMITTEE
  64. 40. ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/10/2024, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone certain real property in the area generally located at 220 William Howard Taft Road in the Corryville neighborhood from the RMX, “Residential Mixed,” and the OG, “Office General,” zoning districts to Planned Development District No. 99, “Peoples Church.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>) 202401057 Passed Pass
  65. 57 No announcements at this time.
  66. 57 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant of up to $2,000 from the American Heart Association to support the Cincinnati Health Department’s participation in its Ambulatory Quality Improvement Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8571. 202401128 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  67. 58 Council adjourned at 4:07 P.M.
  68. 59 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $400,000 from the Ohio Department of Health for the expansion of existing school-based health centers (“SBHCs”) to expand the SBHC at Roberts Academy; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Public Health Research Fund revenue account no. 350x8536. 202401129 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  69. 61 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $50,000 from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund to Environment and Sustainability Fund 436 to create the Cincinnati Youth Climate Action Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant revenues into Environment and Sustainability Fund 436 revenue account no. 436x8571. 202401126 Emergency clause to remain Pass
  70. 62 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/17/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $50,000 from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund to Environment and Sustainability Fund 436 to create the Cincinnati Youth Climate Action Program; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant revenues into Environment and Sustainability Fund 436 revenue account no. 436x8571. 202401126 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  71. 64 ORDINANCE (B VERSION),submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/22/2024, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of up to $56,160 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, Drive to Succeed 2024 Grant, to provide community-based scholarships to eligible students for driver education training; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant funds into Law Enforcement Grant Fund 368, project account no. 24DTS. 202401224 Suspension of the three readings Pass
  72. 70 ORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 4/10/2024, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone certain real property in the area generally located at 220 William Howard Taft Road in the Corryville neighborhood from the RMX, “Residential Mixed,” and the OG, “Office General,” zoning districts to Planned Development District No. 99, “Peoples Church.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List <https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/law/ethics/city-business>) 202401057 Suspension of the three readings Pass