CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
•Communications
From Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones, Chair of Mayor’s Appointment Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending the appointment of Lucas Reeve to Fair Wage Employment Board, for a one-year term, term ending April 29, 2027. Without objection, the appointment is approved.
From Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones, Chair of Mayor’s Appointment Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending the appointment of Sydney Evans to Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls. Without objection the appointment is approved.
Oath of Office for Nina Holzer, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.
Oath of Office for Arleesha Wilson, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.
Oath of Office for Priscila Rocha, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.
From Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection by Council, Vakedia Stiggers to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for all matters requiring the Clerk’s signature on March 16, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Oath of Office for Renee Raffalli, Director of Department of Urban Analytics and Innovation, City of Cleveland.
From Antonin Robert and Board of Directors of Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement Corporation (the SAIC). Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1710, Comprehensive Services Plan for the continued operations of the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement District, 2026-2032, and executed petitions of property owners.
#10013810-1. Transfer of Ownership, C2 C1. Old Brooklyn Food Mart., 4785 Pearl Rd. (Ward 4).
#10013156-1. Transfer of Ownership, C1. Rite Shop W 25 LLC., 9402 Lorain Ave. (Ward 11).
#10010241-2. Transfer of Ownership, C1 C2. Frank’s Beverage, 4051 W. 140th Street. (Ward 13).
#10013961-1. Transfer of Ownership, C1 C2. K&K Portage Market, 3364 A Warren Rd., (Ward 15).
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
•Condolence; Moment of Silence
Condolence Resolution for Leslie Lee Johnson Benford
Condolence Resolution for Jamar L. Parks-Bey
Condolence Resolution for Elle Iman Thomas
Condolence Resolution for Donna Carney
Condolence Resolution for Donnel Montel Washington
Condolence Resolution for Gregory D. Hayes-Bey Sr.
Condolence Resolution for Maggie Lee Peacock
Condolence Resolution for Oluwaseun Gbadegesin
Condolence Resolution for El-Hajj Amir Khalid A. Samad
Condolence Resolution for Natina “Tina” McGinnis Henson
Congratulations Resolution for Rickey Tatum
Congratulations Resolution for ArchWell Health Grand Opening
Recognition Resolution for The Siegal & Shuster Society
•Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome
PRESENTATIONS
FIRST READING LEGISLATION
•Emergency Ordinances Referred
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into an amendment to Contract No. CT-0103-PS2023*0338 with Michael Baker International, Inc. to provide additional design services needed to enhance the scope of the rehabilitation of Lorain Avenue from West 65th Street to West 20th Street, for the Office of Capital Projects.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of Cleveland Municipal Court, to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Attorneys General’s Office to participate in the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program; authorizing the Director to enter into one or more contracts with various agencies or entities to implement the grant; and authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of body armor gear needed to implement the grant.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to install a Dynamic Message System, a Queue Warning System Lite, queue detection cameras, and associated infrastructure at various locations along IR-90 and SR-176 in the City of Cleveland; accepting gifts and grants, acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; and authorizing agreements.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with After-School All-Stars for the purpose of providing after-school youth enrichment activities under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Art House, Inc. for the purpose of providing art lessons and activities with artists for youth and young adults under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Beat the Streets Cleveland for the purpose of providing after-school programming involving structured physical activity and social-emotional-learning to promote fitness, discipline and healthy lifestyle habits for youth and young adults under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity , to enter into one or more contracts with Center for Arts-Inspired Learning for the purpose of providing music lessons to youths in grades 3-12, under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Holden Forests and Gardens, for the purpose of providing hands-on, STEM-based educational experiences under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, for the FY25 Port Security Grant Program; and authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts for safety equipment for use on the fire boat, supplies, and operation search and rescue training needed, for the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Kent State University for the purpose of providing various hands-on workshops for youth engagement under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Making A Difference Consulting, LLC for the purpose of providing an eight-week long summer program focused on well-being, and college/career readiness for youths in the age range of 11 to 17 years under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Eleanor B. Rainey Memorial Institute, for the purpose of providing various arts-education and enrichment activities under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more requirement contracts without competitive bidding with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of proprietary replacement parts for heavy-duty construction equipment, and labor and materials to repair and maintain the proprietary equipment, for the Divisions of Water, Cleveland Public Power and Water Pollution Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Section 127.481, relating to the purchase of food and beverages for the Cleveland Municipal Court.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to Juliet LLC, to encroach into the public right-of-way of West 6th Street by installing, using and maintaining decorative wrought irons, 4” x 4” steel posts, footers and a steel canopy.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PIRC 2024-04 with Baumann Enterprises, Inc. for the demolition of various buildings and structures, disposal of related debris and materials, restoration of sites, relocation of employees, tenants, and affected facilities, and construction of temporary relocation facilities, for the Department of Port Control.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Innovation and Technology to enter into one or more contracts with United Way of Greater Cleveland to provide answering services to route 3-1-1 calls, for the Department of Innovation and Technology, for a period of one year beginning April 1, 2026, with two one-year options to renew exercisable by the Director of Innovation and Technology.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to purchase property for the construction of the new Cleveland Division of Fire’s Fire Station No. 23 located at 10022 Madison Avenue, for the Department of Public Safety.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of cremation services of deceased indignant residents, for the Division of Health, Department of Public Health, for a term of two years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Health.
•Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Santas in Tremont 1 mile run, December 12, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Brewz Cruise 10K, August 15, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Donut Worry Run Happy 5K on October 17, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Mt. Olympus 5K, June 20, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Pigskin Classic 5K on November 28, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 187-2026, passed February 9, 2026 relating to the agreement with the Italian Cultural Garden Association for the Opera In the Garden project.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (C.P.P.A.) Civilian Personnel; and to amend Section 10 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to compensation for various classifications.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA) Chief Dispatchers; and to amend Section 15 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to compensation for the classification of Chief Dispatcher.
•Emergency Resolutions Referred
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Urging civility in local government and supporting calls for local governments to promote dignity, respect and constructive dialogue in public meetings and community engagement.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of Central Avenue.
•Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 4166 East 71st Street.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of location of a D1 D2, D3, D3A and D6 Liquor Permit at 3704 Superior Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 540-2025, objecting to said transfer.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of location of a D5 Liquor Permit at 10300 Union Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 246-2026, objecting to said transfer.
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor Permit to 4200 West 130th Street.
SECOND READING LEGISLATION
•Emergency Ordinances Passed
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating Mount Moriah Baptist Church as a Cleveland Landmark.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (former Croatian Liberty Home) as a Cleveland Landmark.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating Second Mount Olive Baptist Church (former St. John’s Lutheran Church) as a Cleveland Landmark.
THIRD READING LEGISLATION
INTRODUCTIONS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS
MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES
ADJOURN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more contracts of labor and materials necessary to retrofit a Division of Police command bus, including installation, for the Division of Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Department of Public Works and/or the Department of Public Safety.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Development to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Westinghouse-Breakwater Properties, LLC, or its designee, TW58 Cleveland, LLC, and/or another designee, to assist with the financing of the Westinghouse Redevelopment Project to be located at 1200 West 58th Street; to provide for payments to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District; and to declare certain improvements to real property to be a public purpose.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the addition of property located at 1200 West 58th Street to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District; accepting and approving a petition and plan from a property owner in the District proposing a special energy improvement project; declaring it necessary to conduct the special energy improvement project; providing for the assessment of the cost of such special energy improvement project; authorizing the Director of Development to enter into an Energy Project Cooperative Agreement and a Special Assessment Agreement to implement the project; and declaring an emergency.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more various written standard and requirement contracts, and for professional services with Digital Intelligence, Inc., Cellebrite Inc., and Magnet Forensics, LLC, for the purchase of various types of digital forensic equipment and services and for related professional services, including the acquisition of licenses, if needed, for the Digital Forensics Unit, for the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an agreement with Miller Mosley Company d/b/a Buckeye Peach Group, LLC for the professional services necessary to assist Cleveland City Council with automated phone calls and text messages to relay pre-recorded messages to Cleveland residents.
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 light duty vehicles and equipment, for the various divisions of City government.
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 heavy-duty trucks and equipment, for the various divisions of City government.
•Emergency Ordinances Passed
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To make appropriations and provide current expenses for the daily operation of all municipal departments of the City of Cleveland for the fiscal year from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026.
TABLED LEGISLATION
AN ORDINANCE Changing the zoning use of a parcel of land north of Madison Avenue between West 100th Street and West 101st Street from Local Retail to General Retail as identified on the attached map; and removing the Pedestrian Retail Overlay District designation for the same parcel of land (Map Change No. 2681).
Council Meeting Notice 3/23/2026
Congratulations Resolution for Two Friends Brewing 1st Anniversary