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Cleveland City Council approves permit, adopts resolutions, and records multiple mayoral appointments (March 2, 2026)

ClevelandMar 2, 20263 min read

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At the March 2, 2026 Cleveland City Council meeting (called to order at 7:01 p.m. and adjourned at 7:41 p.m.), Council received and filed multiple mayoral appointment communications, administered an oath of office, read several ceremonial resolutions, referred an ordinance to establish a Parking Benefits Fund for administrative review, approved an event permit, approved an agreement authorizing reimbursement for demolition/site revitalization work, adopted emergency resolutions on liquor-permit objections and multiple state bills, and authorized an absence.

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Received and filed mayoral appointment communications to the Cuyahoga County Port Authority (David J. Wondolowski; J. Stephan Holmes; Teleange' Thomas; Luis Cartagena; Glen Shumate).
Received and filed mayoral appointment communications to the Community Relations Board (Stephanie Morrison-Hrbek) and the Fair Wage Employment Board (Lucas Reeve).
Administered Oath of Office to Marcus Madison, member, Board of Zoning Appeals.
Referred Emergency Ordinance (245-2026) to administrative review to establish a Parking Benefits Fund to deposit on-street parking meter revenues into the General Fund and identify purposes for expenditure.
Approved Emergency Ordinance (271-2026) consenting to issuance of a permit for the Opening Day 4 Miler (April 3, 2026).
Adopted Emergency Resolutions objecting to liquor-permit actions: transfer of location of a D5 permit to 10300 Union Avenue and transfer of ownership of a C1 permit to 15521 St. Clair Avenue.
Approved Emergency Ordinance (97-2026) authorizing the Director of Building and Housing to enter agreements with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to accept reimbursements for environmental surveys, asbestos abatement, demolition of eligible structures, and final site grading under the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
Adopted Emergency Resolution urging enactment of House Bill 461 (access to teletypewriters for deaf/hard of hearing/severely speech impaired inmates).
Adopted Emergency Resolution opposing House Bill 661 (legislation restricting student-athletes from earning compensation from name/image/likeness).
Adopted Emergency Resolution supporting House Bill 543 to establish the Food Desert Elimination Grant Program.
Authorized the absence of Council Member Bishop on motion of Council Member Harsh.

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Mar 2, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to Cuyahoga County Port Authority. David J. Wondolowski, for an appointment to a four-year term ending January 31, 2030.
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to Cuyahoga County Port Authority. J. Stephan Holmes, for reappointment to a two-year term ending January 31, 2028.
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to Cuyahoga County Port Authority. Teleange' Thomas, for reappointment to a four-year term ending January 31, 2030.
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to Cuyahoga County Port Authority. Luis Cartagena, for reappointment to a three-year term ending January 31, 2029.
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to Cuyahoga County Port Authority. Glen Shumate, for reappointment to a two-year term ending January 31, 2028.
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to Community Relations Board (CRB) - Stephanie Morrison-Hrbek.
From Mayor Justin Bibb. Appointment to City of Cleveland’s Fair Wage Employment Board, Lucas Reeve
Oath of Office for Marcus Madison, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
•Condolence; Moment of Silence
Condolence Resolution for Ray Clinton Green
Condolence Resolution for Marcellus Eugene Molton
Condolence Resolution for DeOtis “Sean Oatz” Hollaman
Condolence Resolution for Harold Buck
•Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
Congratulations Resolution for Quality Electrodynamics (QED)
Congratulations Resolution for Filippo “Fil” Scafidi
Recognition Resolution for Christine Clay (Eskidge)
Recognition Resolution for Betty K. Pickney
Recognition Resolution for Deborah A. Gray Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for Richard A. Starr Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for Sonali Bustamante Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for John H. Bustamante Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for Andre Willis & Drevian Arrington "The Trash Boys" Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for Paul Hill Jr. Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for Rev. Hilton O. Smith Hidden Figures Honore
Recognition Resolution for Say Yes Cleveland
PRESENTATIONS
FIRST READING LEGISLATION
•Emergency Ordinances Referred
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To deposit revenues from on-street parking meters into the General Fund; establishing a Parking Benefits Fund; and enumerating a particular purpose for expenditure through the Parking Benefits Fund.
•Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Opening Day 4 Miler, on April 3, 2026, managed by Run The Land.
•Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of location of a D5 Liquor Permit to 10300 Union Avenue.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 Liquor Permit to 15521 St. Clair Avenue.
SECOND READING LEGISLATION
•Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Building and Housing to enter into one or more agreements with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to allow the City to accept one or more payments as reimbursement to the City for conducting environmental surveys, conducting asbestos abatement, demolition of eligible structures and final site grading under the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
•Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Endorsing and urging the Ohio General Assembly to enact House Bill 461 that requires all county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions to provide deaf, hard of hearing, or severely speech impaired inmates access to teletypewriters at no cost.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Opposing Ohio House Bill 661 and any legislation that prohibits middle and high school student-athletes from earning lawful compensation from their name, image, or likeness and affirming support for student-athletes to pursue NIL opportunities while maintaining their educational and athletic participation.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Supporting and urging the Ohio General Assembly to enact House Bill 543 to establish the Food Desert Elimination Grant Program; and affirming the City of Cleveland’s commitment to expanding access to healthy, affordable food.
•Emergency Resolutions Adopted
THIRD READING LEGISLATION
INTRODUCTIONS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS
MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
ADJOURN

Cleveland City Council approves permit, adopts resolutions, and records multiple mayoral appointments (March 2, 2026)

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