City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026

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City Council
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City Council
Location
Cleveland, OH
Meeting Date
March 9, 2026

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Monday, March 9, 2026

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REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 310-2026

From Mark E. Whipkey, Chief of Asset Management, CHN Housing Partners. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as South Collinwood SFLP Homes comprised of approximately 40 new construction, single-family homes. (Ward 9), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: CLEVELAND HOUSING NETWORK; COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 09

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 311-2026

From Michael Golden, Associate Developer, Pennrose, LLC. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain Avenue Redevelopment-Senior for 72 units at 4242 Lorain Ave. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 312-2026

From Michael Golden, Associate Developer, Pennrose, LLC. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain Avenue Redevelopment-Family for 62 units at 4242 Lorain Ave. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 313-2026

From Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager, The Community Builders. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Woodhill Center North for 82 units at 10821 Woodland Ave. (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 06

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 314-2026

From Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager, The Community Builders. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Woodhill Center South for 55 units at 10923 Woodland Ave. (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 06

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 315-2026

From Greg Baron, Managing Director, Volker Development Inc., Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain West for 65 residential units located on Lorain Ave. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 316-2026

From Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal, Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as MLK Plaza, Phase 1A at 9300 Wade Park Avenue (Ward 8), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 08

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 317-2026

From Kevin Brown. Director of Senior Housing Development. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Colman Court for 33 units at 2025 W.65 Street. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 318-2026

From Jimmy McCune, Vice President-Development, WAM Ironwood Flats, LLC., Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Ironwood Flats for 62 units at 3051 East 63rd Street (Ward 3), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 03

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 319-2026

From Mayor Justin Bibb, City of Cleveland. Mayor's nominations for members of Gateway Economic Development Corporation. Received. Davy, Bradford - Gateway Economic Development Corporation - appointment term expiration May 31, 2027. Teeuwen, Bonita G. - Gateway Economic Development Corporation - appointment term expiration May 31, 2027. Received.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 320-2026

Oath of Office for Arin Miller Tait, Director of Department of Community Development, City of Cleveland.

Indexes: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; OATH OF OFFICE

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 321-2026

From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Nikki Hudson (Ward 11) to Lead Safe Advisory Board.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; LEAD-SAFE ADVISORY BOARD ; WARD 11

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 322-2026

From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Tanmay Shah ( Ward 12) to Cleveland Foundation Neighborhood Safety Fund Advisory Board.

Indexes: CLEVELAND FOUNDATION NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY FUND ADVISORY BOARD ; COMMUNICATIONS; WARD 12

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 323-2026

From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Brook Sabin to Landmarks Commission.

Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS; LANDMARK COMMISSION

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 324-2026

#10010772-1. New License Application, C1. T&K Merchandise Inc., 4166 East 71 St. ( Ward 2).

Indexes: LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 02

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 325-2026

#10013226-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, D5. Siam Café, 3951 St. Clair Ave., (Ward 8).

Indexes: LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 08

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 326-2026

#10010690-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C1. Giant Mart 4200 W. 130 St. (Ward 13).

Indexes: LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 13

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONSItem 327-2026

From Carolyn Dawson, COO, Famicos Foundation. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for Multifamily funding programs for the development known as Living at 55 for 63 units at 1401 East 55th Street ( Ward 8), Cleveland, Ohio.

Indexes: FAMICOS FOUNDATION; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 08

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 286-2026

Condolence Resolution for Reuben Cary Harris, Jr.

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 06

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 289-2026

Condolence Resolution for Michael Jones

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 290-2026

Condolence Resolution for Raymond Minor

Sponsors: Richard Starr Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 05

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 291-2026

Condolence Resolution for Kevin Hicks

Sponsors: Richard Starr Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 05

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 292-2026

Condolence Resolution for Elizabeth Chandler

Sponsors: Richard Starr Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 05

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 293-2026

Condolence Resolution for Dennis Williams

Sponsors: Richard Starr Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 05

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 294-2026

Condolence Resolution for Margaret (nee Rollins) Laird Hamilton

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 06

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 295-2026

Condolence Resolution for Gloria Dean Peck

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 06

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 296-2026

Condolence Resolution for Ruby Moss

Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Kevin Conwell, Austin Davis, Deborah Gray, Blaine Griffin, Kris Harsh, Stephanie Howse-Jones, Nikki Hudson, Joseph Jones, Brian Kazy, Michael Polensek, Jasmin Santana, Tanmay Shah, Charles Slife and Richard Starr Indexes: CONDOLENCES; CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 297-2026

Condolence Resolution for Chief Magistrate Gregory F. Clifford, Esq.

Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Kevin Conwell, Austin Davis, Deborah Gray, Blaine Griffin, Kris Harsh, Stephanie Howse-Jones, Nikki Hudson, Joseph Jones, Brian Kazy, Michael Polensek, Jasmin Santana, Tanmay Shah, Charles Slife and Richard Starr Indexes: CONDOLENCES; CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 298-2026

Condolence Resolution for Jason Lamont Sweeney

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: CONDOLENCES; WARD 06

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 299-2026

Congratulations Resolution for Quality Electrodynamics (QED)

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: CONGRATULATIONS; WARD 06

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 300-2026

Recognition Resolution for Aisha A. Samad Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 301-2026

Recognition Resolution for Fadeelah Nur Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 302-2026

Recognition Resolution for Queen Fatimah Chui Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 303-2026

Recognition Resolution for President Farhaanah Wilson Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 304-2026

Recognition Resolution for The Sisterhood of Masjid Al-Warith Deen Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 305-2026

Recognition Resolution for Sister Waheedah Jabir, MSSA Ramadan Iftar Honoree

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 306-2026

Recognition Resolution for Faten Husni Odehfor Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 307-2026

Recognition Resolution for Nadiya A. Mumin Ramadan Iftar Honore

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 09

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSItem 308-2026

Recognition Resolution for East High School Class of 1966 Reunion

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: RECOGNITION; WARD 06

FIRST READING LEGISLATIONItem 280-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more contracts with BancTec, Inc. for software support and maintenance services for its payment processing system, for the Division of Utilities Fiscal Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years.

Sponsors: Brian Kazy, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Attachments: 280-2026-BancTec software support for processing system

FIRST READING LEGISLATIONItem 281-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more concession agreements for the operation of a first-class food and beverage service at the Cleveland City Hall Cafeteria, for a period not to exceed two-years, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Attachments: 281-2026-Conc Ag for food & beverage at City Hall cafeteria 281-2026-Legislative Summary-Cafeteria Lease 03092026

FIRST READING LEGISLATIONItem 282-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more concession agreements for the operation of a first-class food and catering service in the City Hall Rotunda, and for marketing the rental of the Rotunda for catered events, for a period not to exceed two years, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Attachments: 282-2026-Conc Ag for food and beverage at rotunda, City Hall cafeteria, and mz 282-2026-Legislative Summary-Catering in Rotunda 03092026

FIRST READING LEGISLATIONItem 283-2026

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.

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin Indexes: AGREEMENTS; CITY COUNCIL; CLERK OF COUNCIL; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS Attachments: 283-2026 Griffin-Miller Mosley Company dba Buckeye Peach Group 2026

FIRST READING LEGISLATIONItem 309-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of repairing, constructing, or installing roadways and bridge improvements, including but not limited to, asphalt resurfacing, concrete repairs, bus pads, sidewalks, driveways aprons, curbs, brick streets, ADA-compliant curb ramps, minor bridge repairs and appurtenances, and crack sealing; authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into one or more public improvement requirement contracts for the making of the improvement; authorizing the director to apply for and accept any gifts or grants; for a period not to exceed two years.

Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Jasmin Santana, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: CAPITAL PROJECTS; CITY PLANNING COMMISSION; FINANCE DEPARTMENT; PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS Attachments: 309-2026 PIK Req K 2026-27 construction, roadway, bridges, bus pads, aprons

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 29-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to employ one or more professional consultants to develop and implement a comprehensive management training program.

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS; TRAINING PROGRAMS Attachments: 29-2026 Prof Serv develop and implement comprehensive management training 29-2026 Legislative Summary 29-2026 Amend 29-2026 29-2026 as amended-desk copy-Final- prof serv management training program

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 31-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity to enter into one or more contracts with Youth Opportunities Unlimited for the administration, implementation, and management of the City of Cleveland Summer 2026 Youth and Young Adult Employment Program and authorizing one or more contracts with public entities, individuals, or communities for purposes of implementing the program, for a period of eighteen months, with two options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: CONTRACTS; FINANCE DEPARTMENT; YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED Attachments: 31-2026 K w Youth Opportunities Unlimited YOU - youth summer employment 31-2026 Legislative Summary 31-2026 PRESENTATION YOU 2025 Summer Youth Employment Annual Report 31-2026 Amend 31-2026 31-2026 as amended-desk copy- Final

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 93-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PS2025-65 with Downtown Cleveland Alliance to maintain, manage, secure, and promote City-owned properties at the North Coast Harbor and to fulfill the Common Area Maintenance Agreement with the stakeholders of North Coast Harbor.

Sponsors: Charles Slife, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: CONTRACTS; DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE ; NORTH COAST HARBOR; PORT CONTROL DEPARTMENT Attachments: 93-2026-Exercise option to renew K w Downtown Cleveland Alliance for North C 93-2026 Legislative Summary

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 94-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. MA1505 RC 2024-02 with Air Force One, Inc. to provide for the labor, equipment and materials necessary to maintain, repair, test, inspect or enhance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the Department of Port Control.

Sponsors: Charles Slife, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: PORT CONTROL DEPARTMENT; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS Attachments: 94-2026-Exercise option to renew req k with Air Force One Inc to maintain HVA 94-2026 Legislative Summary

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 117-2026

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.

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: BUDGET; FINANCE DEPARTMENT Attachments: 117-2026 2026-Mayor's Estimate Ordinance 2026-Mayors Estimate 2026 Schedule of Changes with Notes 117-2026 Amend 117-2026 ( Budget 2026 ) 117-2026 as amended-desk copy-Final

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 180-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 127.43 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 1421-07, passed November 19, 2007, relating to credit transfer and other payment processing services.

Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: CODIFIED ORDINANCES; FINANCE DEPARTMENT Attachments: 180-2026 Amend CO 127.43 credit transfer and other payment processing service 180-2026 Legislative Summary

SECOND READING LEGISLATIONItem 229-2026

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Health to enter into one or more contracts with The Urban League of Greater Cleveland for the purpose of providing facilitation, coordination and implementation support for the Racism as Public Health Crisis Coalition in order for the City to develop innovative solutions to address racial inequities and disparities that negatively impact public health systems, community outcomes and overall quality of life, for Department of Public Health, for a period of one year, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Health.

Sponsors: Kevin Conwell, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request Indexes: CONTRACTS; HEALTH DEPARTMENT; PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS ; URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND Attachments: 229-2026 Dir Prof Serv with the Urban League for Racism as a Public Health Cr 229-2026- Legislative Summary- RAPHC-C General Fund 2026 (1)