City Council - Regular Meeting

Thank you.

I call to order the city council meeting of August 25th, 2026. Clerk, please call the roll. McPherson.

Here. Melvin. Here. Morris. Here. Sorrento. Here. Williams. Here. Driscoll. Gattis. Here. Hobbs. Jones? Here. Comines? Here. Kramer? Here. Martinez?

Present.

11 present. Please stand for the invocation by Pastor Robbie Davis of First Church of God, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and the performance of the National Anthem by the Cakewalkin' Jazz Band.

Let's bow our heads and pray together today. Our Father and our God, we give you thanks and praise for another day that you have made. Thank you for the convening of the city council here in Toledo. Thank you Lord for the promised wisdom that you said you would give us. You said you would provide wisdom liberally and you would provide it without finding fault. Thank you for that wisdom today and every decision that will be made. Thank you for these leaders who have given themselves to public service. Bless them, protect them and their families as they serve. And we thank you that indeed the righteousness that you have called us to here in Toledo, the glass city. We thank you that that righteousness will indeed prevail in such dark and challenging times. We lift up the light of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bless this meeting today. We pray this and thank you for it all. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Amen. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet for the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Councilwoman McPherson.

Thank you, President Williams. Thank you, Reverend Davis, pastor of First Church of God. We want to thank you for Praying for us today and we want to welcome you to our city. We are excited to see what God has in store for not only First Church of God, but for the city of Toledo through your ministry and your leadership. We also want to say thank God to Father Culp for coming and being with us on today. Thank you and God bless you. to the jazz cakewalking band. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And we'll be hearing from you in a little bit.

Thank you so much for Councilwoman McPherson. Clerk, please begin with the resolution in attendance recognizing the Cakewalkin' Jazz Band on 60 Years of Music. Band members Ray Heiter, clarinet, vocals, leader, Dave Kuzma, cornet, vocals, Russ Damschroder, trombone, Buddy Lopez, drums, Bob Miller, string bass, Betsy Grafen, banjo, Rick Grafen, piano, Nicole Heidker, vocals. Just a second.

Resolution 33126, recognizing the Cakewalkin' Jazz Band for nearly 60 years of musical excellence. Whereas the Cakewalkin' Jazz Band was founded in December 1967 and has spent nearly six decades preserving, performing, and promoting the rich traditions of New Orleans-style jazz, become one of the longest standing and most beloved traditional jazz bands in the region. And whereas through legendary performances at iconic Toledo venues, including Tony Paco's Cafe, Lulu's Storyville Saloon, Ragtime Rick's First Drought, Murphy's Jazz Cafe, and countless festivals, weddings, community celebrations, and special events, the band has entertained hundreds of thousands of audiences while introducing generations to the history and joy of traditional jazz. and whereas under the leadership of founder ray hiker alongside dedicated members past and present the band has earned regional and national recognition through recordings television and radio appearances and publications highlighting its commitment to musical excellence and the preservation of america's original art form and whereas for nearly 60 years the cakewalking jazz band has served as a cultural ambassador for the city of toledo enriching the community through its exceptional musicianship unwavering dedication and passion for keeping the spirit of new orleans jazz alive and whereas the band's enduring legacy reflects the power of music to unite people celebrate cultural heritage and create lasting memories for audiences of all ages, leaving an immeasurable impact on Toledo's arts and cultural community. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo that Toledo City Council proudly recognizes and honors The Cakewalkin' Jazz Band for its nearly 60 years of preserving and performing the traditions of New Orleans-style jazz, and for its outstanding contribution to the arts, culture, and quality of life in the city of Toledo.

Suspension. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Passage.

McPherson.

Yes.

Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sarantu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Komives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Resolution adopted.

The floor is now yours.

That's what they like to call a man.

Let me tell you what I need to be yeah. Especially with this long agenda Council on make Pearson.

Thank you so very much for sharing your gift with us, the cakewalking jazz. I'm telling you, this is simply amazing. And yes, New Orleans style. And to do this for 60 years is simply amazing. I'm not that old.

Just throw it out.

But I just want to say special shout out to the lady on the banjo. You was wearing it out. You was wearing it out. And young men with all that air to blow those instruments. God bless you. But thank you so very much for what you bring to the city of Toledo and you sharing your gift for over 60 years. And I just hope that some young people somewhere around here will pick up that mantle and play those instruments. You know, I'm a deep, deep lover of jazz, so that is one of my goals is to share this with the young people so this jazz does not die because the city of Toledo was born to jazz. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Councilwoman Morris.

Thank you. I think I did see, I think it was Council President Williams, she was getting ready to do the Charleston. Did anybody see that? I think I did see that. But we are lucky that we are rich in tradition and in the arts. And talking about our youth, when I was younger, I was in the Toledo area jazz band. And there were so many youth throughout the whole city that were involved in jazz. and I remember taking lessons from Hershey Cohen. Does anybody remember that name? You think back of all of these giants that came before us. We would play at Rusty's and we would play at Tony Paco's, but when we played at Paco's, I knew that we made it because at that point we were on the same stage as the cakewalking jazz band. So I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your dedication. Sometimes it's a thankless job. Sometimes you think, oh, do I want to go out there and play again? I hope you want to play again and again and again. Thank you so much for what you do for our community.

Thank you.

Council Member Meldon.

Thank you so much. I'll be very brief about this. We do a lot of these resolutions. That's my favorite speech I've ever heard. And I just want to say thanks. Thanks for being here.

Councilman Siratu.

Thank you, Madam President. I just want to say that, you know, you're a Toledo treasurer. And not only in Toledo, but, uh, all throughout the country, uh, the cakewalk and jazz band has done such a fabulous job. And that was magnificent what you did today. Uh, but I also want to say, uh, especially to Rick and Betsy, uh, who I've known a long time, uh, great musicians, and they have so much spirit, uh, and I appreciate Ray and the entire band, what you've done. And I think back Hank Harvey. uh... who was also a member of former blade reporter uh... just fabulous people that is contributed and really you're the you're just another icon like jamie farr and tony packard so we appreciate that thank you so much council members oak councilman

I just want to say I've admired you all for a very long time. I played the Hammond B3 jazz organ, and so I can't carry it around like you guys do. But Ray Gerbeck was one of them, the late Ray Gerbeck, the late Mark Keys Whiter, and Gene Parker were my teachers. And so just it's amazing to be here with you today after hearing you so many times at Rusty's and at – The other one downtown. Murphy's, Murphy's. And so I'm just thankful for you all being here today and to still have that. Reminds me of some of my Bugs Bunny cartoons growing up. So that's when they wrote real music behind the cartoons. So thank you for being here today.

All right. If you would like, members of the Cakewalking Band, you want to come in here so we can take a photo of you and commemorate the moment. Thank you so much for being here because I'm still moving.

Thank you. Oh, no.

You guys won't work.

Thank you. Thank you. The recommendation from the mayor is

Move to confirm.

McPherson? Yes. Meldon?

Yes.

Morris? Yes. Sorrento? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gaddis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comines? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Appointment confirmed.

Appointment 333-26, a new appointment to the Downtown Parking Lot Review and Improvement Advisory Committee. The mayor recommends Karen Poor replacing Matthew Rubin for a three-year term expiring August 25th, 2029.

Move to confirm. McPherson? Yes. Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sarantu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Komives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez?

Yes. Appointment confirmed.

Appointment 334-26 are reappointments to the Downtown Parking Lot Review and Improvement Advisory Committee. The mayor recommends William Harbert for three-year term expiring August 25th, 2029. Michael Miller for a three-year term expiring August 25th, 2029. Deborah Gregory, three-year term expiring August 25th, 2029. Michael Stancati, three-year term expiring August 25th, 2029. Kathy Shrine, three-year term, expiring August 25, 2029. And Ryan Bunch, three-year term, expiring August 25, 2029.

Move to confirm. McPherson? Yes. Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sorrento? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comines? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez?

Yes.

Appointment confirmed.

Appointment 335-26 is a reappointment to the Administrative Board of Zoning Appeals. The mayor recommends Nathan Napke, five year term expiring August 25th, 2031.

Move to confirm. McPherson?

Yes.

Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sorrento? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comimes? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Appointment confirmed.

Appointment 336-26 is a reappointment to the Toledo Lucas County Health Board. The mayor recommends Susan Postal, four year term expiring July 31st, 2030.

Move to confirm. McPherson? Yes. Melvin? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sorrento? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comives? Yes. Kramer?

Yes.

Martinez?

Yes. Appointment confirmed. I now turn this ship over to Captain McPherson.

I can't with her, I can't. Clerk, give me a break. Please begin with second read items. Thank you President Williams.

Under the second read items, I have ordinance 307-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into a five-year implementation and software subscription contract with Flock Group for exterior camera systems for various school locations in District 2, authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $85,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program, Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually for subscription costs from the capital improvement fund subject to annual appropriation. Waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187 and declaring an emergency.

Move to defer for two weeks until September 8th. I'm sorry.

No, you're okay.

I didn't see it.

Councilman Martinez. Thank you, Madam President. So I was going to hold this until September 8th, but we've had a lot of communication, a lot of conversations. about this particular project and what it is and what it's not. And it does make sense to put this in committee. So I would defer to Councilman Hobbs or President Williams to have a safety committee hearing on this. Although I think for the most part, this has been a very unique situation across the nation, not just necessarily for Toledo, regarding flock cameras in general. I think as we think about this, It kind of falls into four buckets. The reality of this particular project is about children's safety. creating an opportunity for our first responders to have access and visual sight of what's going on in the event of emergency you know this will help keep 6,500 children safe in districts too but what the reality is that this also has a part around public policy and I think the Caps to Cabbage Administration and TPD has done a phenomenal job of making sure there are certain guardrails along this type of technology. I think the problem is not everybody knows about it. So I'm fine with having this committee hearing regarding this. I do want to have a vote on this. Vote it up, vote it down. I don't care. But I do think it's important to really understand the technology. And then also, I think there's just an inherent bias against Flock because of the abuse that we've seen across the country. Not necessarily in Toledo, but certainly throughout excuse me, the country that didn't have the guardrails in place. There's also a very loose memorandum about trying to figure out does it make sense to have some sort of resolution to address some sort of audit on these policies to ensure we have public input on these audits, which I'm certainly fine with and I understand that we have an AI policy coming in September also that could impact this also. given the fact that we're already in school time you know my deadlines already pretty much shot to make sure that you know these schools have the hardware necessary to tie into TPD system so a couple more weeks is not going to make or break this particular project and certainly I want to make sure that a lot of the misinformation has been addressed, and what it is and what it's not, what it can do, what it can't do, and making sure that we have a healthy, how do I want to say this? There has to be a healthy, basic, respect that the weight administration tpd is using these uh tools in an appropriate manner trust but verify and as we this council has done we have been both proactive and reactive at the same time proactive isn't seeing what's going on in the country to make sure it doesn't happen in toledo but also reactive to what a lot of our residents have requested in terms of immigration and reproductive rights. We continue to do that. But at the end of the day, we have a flock operating system that everything feeds into. So regardless if the cameras are flock cameras, if they're Axios cameras, Motorola cameras, the fact of the matter is, The new type of policing the data-driven policing new technologies are being used day in and day out to keep our community safe And I want to make sure that everyone understands and is comfortable and even if they're not But at least they understand what they can and can't do that. We're not creating a surveillance state. We're not creating Any Fourth Amendment of violations that we are being very respectful of everyone in the city of Toledo Now that being said if you are anti police, there's nothing I can say to change your mind If you are anti-flock, there's nothing I can do to change your mind. But the reality is this came from a very good place to keep our children safe because I saw a void in police response in District 2. So you've seen a lot more violent crimes in District 2. In fact, there was just a shooting the poor gentleman passed away in airport square didn't happen in district two, but ended up in district square. There was a, a, another shooting at, uh, the, um, right there at Southwick, uh, at the sheets, there was a murder at the McDonald's right there on Heather Downs and Glendale. I'm sorry, not Glendale, Heather Downs and Reynolds. So these particular cameras in the right away are in common spaces. that protect children that protect our entryways into other municipalities so that way we can ensure that we are getting the bad guys and if they're fleeing we know at least what direction they're going so i don't have a problem putting this in the committee and i certainly respect everyone's input on this and i want to make sure that we're not going to please everybody but at least we can make sure everyone has a basis of what is and what this isn't. Thank you.

Thank you so much. Councilwoman Kramer. Thank you, President Williams, and thank you to Councilman Martinez, because I was going to motion that it move to committee, because I do feel like the residents of Toledo are making themselves heard. We've probably all received about 100 emails about this. I do live in District 2, and so I talk to folks all the time, and I've heard from teachers, I've heard from parents, I've heard from school administrators who are concerned about how this works. Will there be people watching them teach during the day? I've heard a lot of different questions about how this will work. And so I definitely want to give the public the opportunity to come and ask the questions that they have and make themselves heard. you know in a public forum so i think having this in committee will be great i've also heard some comments about the associated costs to the city so i'm hoping you know people can come and and talk about those things in committee so you know i know nationwide there are a lot of issues um with the flock cameras and i i know as soon as you say flock people you know get their haunches up and i i think we have to be very careful moving forward but i also think we have to make this process one that is collaborative with our residents and we have to listen to the citizens and the concerns that they have so thank you i look forward to the committee thank you so much to the committee um councilman mcpherson we on 310.

3-10-26, levying special assessments for the improvement of certain streets and public ways in the downtown area of the city by providing street lighting during the calendar year 2025 and declaring an emergency.

Emergency.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Passage.

McPherson? Yes. Meldon?

Aye, aye. I mean, yes.

Morris? Yes. Simratu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gaddis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Komives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 311-26, levying special assessments for the improvement of certain streets, alleys, and public ways outside of the downtown area of the city by providing street lighting during the calendar year 2025 and declaring an emergency.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 312-26, levying special assessments for controlling the blight and disease of shade trees within public rights away. Implanting, maintaining, trimming, and removing shade trees in and along the streets of the city during the calendar year 2025 and declaring an emergency.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 313-26, levying special assessments for sprinkling, sweeping, cleaning, and snow removal services for the municipal streets, alleys, and publicways in the city during the calendar year 2025 and declaring an emergency.

emergency mcpherson melvin morris sorrento williams gaddis hobbs jones comives kramer martinez motion carried passage mcpherson yes melvin yes morris yes sorrento yes williams yes gaddis yes hobbs yes jones yes comives yes kramer yes martinez yes ordinance passed

Ordinance 314-26, providing for the issuance and sale of $2,520,000 of notes in anticipation of the issuance of bonds for the purpose of paying costs of constructing, reconstructing, and rehabilitating sidewalks, including where necessary driveway approaches and curbs in certain locations on designated streets and declaring an emergency.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sumronto, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Passage.

McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sumronto. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

ordinance 315-26 providing for the issuance and sale of notes for the purpose of paying in anticipation of the levy and collection of special assessments a portion of the cost of lighting streets alleys and other public ways of the city sprinkling sweeping cleaning and removing snow from streets alleys and other public ways of the city and controlling blight and disease of shade trees within rights of way and planting, maintaining, trimming, and removing shade trees in and along streets of the city all during the year 2026. Authorizing the execution and delivery of a trust agreement, securing the repayment of the notes, authorizing the execution and delivery of certain other documents in connection with the issuance of the notes, and declaring an emergency.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson.

Yes.

Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gaddis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez.

Yes.

Ordinance passed.

Clerk, please continue with the new items from city council.

Council President Williams, Councilman Hobbs, and Councilmember Gattis present Ordinance 337-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into a five-year implementation and software subscription contract with Right Here for an interpretive signage pilot at multiple city parks, authorizing the expenditure of $13,600 from the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Council Member Gaddis presents the following three items. Ordinance 338-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Connect Toledo to support the purchase and installation of wayfinding signs in District 3. Authorizing the expenditure of $50,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program in District 3 and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer.

Yes.

Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Resolution 339-26, declaring the intent to designate the building located at 509 Oswald Street, Toledo, Ohio, a historic landmark and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson? Yes. Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sarantu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gaddis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comibes? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Resolution adopted.

Resolution 340-26, declaring the intent to designate the building located at 550 Clark Street, Toledo, Ohio, a historic landmark and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sarantu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Komives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Resolution adopted.

Council President Williams presents the following item, Ordinance 341-26, amending Ordinance 276-26, which authorized the reappropriation of funds within the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program budgets and declaring an emergency.

Councilwoman, I'm sorry, Councilman Martinez.

Thank you. I just wanted to congratulate this body on getting the historic designation for these two buildings and the multiple buildings coming up. That'll help preserve a lot of the fabric of our neighborhoods, especially the divested areas. So I just wanted to applaud Councilman Gaddis, Councilman Comives. Councilman Driscoll who did a lot of hard work and heavy lifting on getting these historic designation as well as this council scene are appropriate to appropriate sufficient funding to actually hire someone to do the work along with the Planning Commission this is a great first step in preserving the integrity of our neighborhoods in these buildings and finding a good adaptive use for them in the near future so thank you thank you suspension

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Emergency. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Clerk, please continue with the new items from the administration.

Councilwoman McPherson presents the following two items from the Department of Community Services. Ordinance 342-26, amending City of Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 141, General Provisions, Section 141.01. Appointments to boards and commissions, limitations of terms, and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 343-26, amending City of Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 159, Human Relations Commission, and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komibes. Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Councilman Meldon presents the following item from the Department of Information and Technology, Ordinance 344-26, amending Section 2 of Ordinance 427-24 for the purpose of authorizing the expenditure of additional funds to accommodate remediation of telecommunication systems, E911 issues, and continued Network optimization and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Emergency. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Councilman Meldon presents the following four items from the Department of Development. Ordinance 345-26, dedicating a portion of certain City of Toledo owned parcels in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio as public right of way for the construction of a roundabout associated with the Washington Street project and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Emergency. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 346-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into an amended joint economic development district agreement with the Board of Trustees of Troy Township, Wood County, Ohio, for the purpose of extending the agreement's term 10 years to expire December 31st, 2049, and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 347-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into a grant agreement with and accept financial assistance from the State of Ohio Department of Development for the environmental remediation and demolition of the former health department building located at 701 Cherry Street. Authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds into the capital improvement fund. In an amount not to exceed $571,342, authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said project and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 348-26, authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the remediation and demolition of the former health department building located at 701 Cherry Street. Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for design and construction of a surface parking lot on the site for city employees. Authorizing the expenditure of 2,700,000 from the capital improvement fund and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Councilman Sorrento presents the following two items from the Department of Finance. Ordinance 34926, authorizing the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into a cooperative agreement between the city and the Ohio Water Development Authority Providing for the refinancing of certain of the outstanding principal balance of the city's $64,925,000 water system revenue bonds. Series 2016, dated September 7th, 2016, and declaring an emergency. First reading. Ordinance 350-26 to specially assess upon the lots and lands described in the schedule herein referred to in order to pay the cost and expense beginning July 1st, 2025 ending June 30th, 2026 of cutting and destroying noxious weeds growing on such lots and lands in the city of Toledo and declaring an emergency. First reading. Council President Williams presents the following item from the Office of the Mayor, Ordinance 351-26, authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $278,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the Reconnecting Communities Grant Match, authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the purpose of the grant, and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes.

Ordinance passed. councilman driscoll presents the following five items from the department of transportation ordinance 352-26 authorizing the mayor to apply for and enter into a loan agreement with the ohio water development authority in an amount not to exceed 16 million dollars for phase two of the repair of a sewer failure on arlington avenue authorizing the acceptance and deposit of loan proceeds not to exceed 16 million dollars into the sanitary sewer replacement fund, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of said proceeds for the repair, authorizing the appropriation of $60,000 from the sanitary sewer replacement fund for the payment of loan administration fees and miscellaneous project costs, authorizing a dedicated source for repayment of said loan and capitalized interest, Authorizing the mayor to enter into contracts for said project in amount not to exceed $16 million and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gaddis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 353-26, authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $55,765 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Lake Erie West Regional Council for the payment of the City of Toledo's 2026 Transportation Planning Assessment Fee. Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $44,342 from the storm operating. Stormwater Operating Fund to Lake Erie West Regional Council for the 2026 Stormwater Coalition dues and 2026 mass media campaign authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $82,079 from the general fund to Lake Erie West Regional Council for the payment of the city of Toledo's 2026 membership fee and declaring an emergency. First reading. Resolution 354-26, authorizing and expressing city council support for the mayor to prepare and submit applications to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission, state capital improvement and local transportation improvement programs. And to execute agreements as necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gaddis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comives. Yes. Kramer.

Yes.

Martinez? Yes. Resolution adopted.

Ordinance 355-26, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative grant agreement with and accept financial assistance from the State of Ohio Department of Transportation for construction of the Burdan Avenue over Ottawa River Bridge project. Authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation, and expenditure of grant proceeds into the capital improvement fund in an amount not to exceed $2,093,046 for construction. Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the construction and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sorrento. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Jones? Yes. Comives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 356-26, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative grant agreement with and accept financial assistance from the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo area, Metro Parks, for a temporary traffic calming project. Authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation, and expenditure of grant proceeds into the Capital Improvement Fund. In an amount not to exceed $60,000, authorizing the mayor to execute all necessary documentation for the grants. Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts related to the design and implementation of the project, and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes.

Ordinance passed. Councilman Hobbs presents the following two items from the Department of Fire and Rescue Operations, Ordinance 357-26, authorizing the mayor to accept an Ohio Department of Public Safety grant from the Ohio Division of Emergency Services in an amount not to exceed $2,944.56 for Department of Fire and Rescue Operations, purchase of emergency medical training supplies, Authorizing the deposit appropriation and expenditure of funds and declaring an emergency.

Suspension. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson? Yes. Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sarantu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Komives? Yes. Yes. Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 358-26, authorizing the mayor to accept an Ohio State Homeland Security Program grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for Department of Fire and Rescue operations, targeted sustainment of specialty teams operations. Purchases, authorizing the deposit appropriation and expenditure of set amount from the operation grant fund, authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts, and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Councilman Sarantu.

Thank you, Madam President. As all of us know, last week there was a very tragic fire at Brent Industries in South Toledo. Two employees perished in that fire. The plant is completely gone. And my understanding is it will not reopen. I spoke with Assistant Chief Kaminsky. Kaminsky and he verified that the fire department is still on the scene there every few hours. The United States EPA is also evaluating the situation continuously. And I'm very gratified that OSHA is out there because this is a very tragic fire. We lost lives and well over 100 fire personnel from Toledo were on the scene. As a result of that, Toledo had to invoke mutual aid. Oregon and Maumee basically covered for them because there were so many fire personnel at the scene. So I'm hoping that OSHA does a very thorough investigation to find out how this tragedy occurred because we owe it not only to the employees but to the citizens of Toledo. And I hope that The employees are fairly compensated because the plant will not reopen. Just a real tragedy all around. And again, thank God for our professional fire department and the job they did. Because it could have been even a lot worse with these explosions and so forth. Thank you, Madam President.

Thank you. Councilman Hobbs presents the following three items from the Department of Police Operations. Ordinance 359-26. Authorizing the mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Highland Ventures Real Estate LLC for approximately 1,505 square feet of commercial space located at 1640 Savania Avenue, Suite A, Toledo, Ohio. For the purpose of operating a Toledo police office to be known as the West Toledo Neighborhood Office for initial term of seven years with an option to renew for an additional five year term. Authorizing the expenditure for rent, build out, and operating costs in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Waiving the competitive procurement requirements of TMC Chapter 187 and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Samarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Passage.

McPherson.

Yes.

Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Samarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. No. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 360-26, authorizing the mayor to amend and extend the agreement with Net Lucent Incorporated, DBA ensemble group for a three year term for gang intelligence software for Toledo police. Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $35,000 annually from the general fund, waiving the competitive bid requirements of TMC Chapter 187 and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 361-26, authorizing the mayor to amend and extend the agreement with VersaTerm Public Safety, US incorporated for early identification and intervention software for a three year term. authorizing the general fund expenditure of an amount not to exceed $120,000, waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187, and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Councilwoman Jones presents the following item from the Department of Housing and Community Development. Ordinance 362-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Reinvest Toledo for administration of urban agriculture micro grant program. Authorizing the general fund expenditure of an amount not to exceed $15,000. Waving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187 and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gaddis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez.

Yes. Ordinance passed. Council Member Komives presents the following two items from the Department of Public Service. Ordinance 363-26, authorizing the mayor to execute all necessary grant award documents with the Environmental Protection Agency for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant. Authorizing the mayor to accept and deposit grant proceeds in the amount of 2,600,000. into the operation grants fund authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of said grant proceeds for the implementation of improvements to near shore aquatic habitat in the lower ottawa river project authorizing the mayor to accept bids and execute necessary contracts to administer the grants and declaring an emergency suspension

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 364-26, authorizing the mayor to enter into and execute necessary cooperative grant agreements with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Authorizing the mayor to accept and deposit grant proceeds into the Operation Grants Fund in an amount not to exceed $500,000. For the purpose of completing environmental site assessment and reuse activities in the Toledo area, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds in an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Operation Grants Fund. For the purpose of completing environmental assessment and reuse activities in the Toledo area, authorizing the mayor to accept bids and execute contracts related to environmental site assessment and reuse work, and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gaddis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

councilman martinez presents the following 10 items from the department of public utilities ordinance 365-26 authorizing the mayor to enter into agreements accept and deposit loan proceeds from the ohio epa water pollution control loan fund and the ohio water development authority into the sanitary sewer replacement fund for windermere pump station improvements improvement 68 authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of the loan proceeds from the sanitary sewer replacement fund in an amount not to exceed 1 million 671 459 Authorizing a dedicated source for repayment of said loan, authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said project, and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 366-26 authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $750,000 from the sanitary sewer replacement fund for the roofing repair replacement project at the water reclamation facility. Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for roofing repairs and replacements and for related professional engineering permitting, testing and construction services and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 367-26, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $300,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund for the purchase of primary grit tank parts and equipment from the original equipment manufacturer for the grit collection system at the water rec facility, authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for said project, waiving the competitive procurement provisions of TMC Chapter 187 and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sumronto, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sumronto. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 368-26, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the sewer replacement fund for emergency repairs to the grit removal process at the water reclamation facility. Authorizing the mayor to enter into contracts for parts and emergency repair services, waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187 and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 369-26, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $300,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Fund for the plant, pumps, motors, and valves rebuild replacement project at the water reclamation facility. authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for equipment rebuilds with non-proprietary parts or equipment replacement and for related professionals, professional engineering permitting, testing and construction services, waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187 for proprietary parts and equipment necessary for the completion of the plant pumps, motors and valves rebuild replacement project and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Melvin. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comives.

Yes.

Creamer? Yes. Martinez? Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 370-26, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $275,000 from the sanitary sewer replacement fund for the replacement of final settling tank drive number two assembly at the water reclamation facility. Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for proprietary parts and equipment and installation services necessary to facilitate the replacement of the final settling tank. Number two, drive assembly and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Pass it. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives.

Yes.

Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 371-26, authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $24,000 from the Water Operating Fund for the installation of a generator connection at the Berkey Pump Station. Authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts as necessary for completing the generator connection and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Emergency. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez.

Yes. Ordinance passed. Ordinance 372-26, authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $2,132,000 from the sewer replacement fund and $325,000 from the storm water replacement fund for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment. Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts and declaring an emergency.

Councilman Martinez.

Thank you, Madam President. Calvin did send everything over as he said he would. I had no questions or concerns about the list he sent over, so if we could do emergency, I'd appreciate it.

Suspension.

Okay, suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gaddis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez.

Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 373-26, authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into contract for a multi-sensor sewer inspection. Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed 39,900 from the storm water operating fund and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Cramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Yes. Martinez? Yes.

Ordinance passed. Ordinance 374-26 authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into a one year contract with the option for up to two one year renewals for the purpose of providing sanitary sewer and water service disconnections, abandonments, and related plugging at the public sewer and water mains, abandonments. For city of Toledo and private demolition projects, authorizing annual expenditures in amounts not to exceed $336,298 from the Water Operating Fund and $608,702 from the Sewer Operating Fund, subject to appropriation and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Melvin, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Clerk, please continue with the item under the clerk's report.

Resolution 375-26, declaring the intent to designate the building located at 1623 through 1629 Broadway Street, Toledo, Ohio, a historic landmark and declaring an emergency.

Suspension. McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Resolution adopted.

Clerk, please continue with the items from the zoning and planning committee.

Councilwoman Morris, Chair of Zoning and Planning Committee, reports the following five items. Ordinance 376-26, changing the zoning maps attached to part 11, planning and zoning, Toledo Municipal Code for the property located at 640 Wyman Street in the city of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Passes.

McPherson? Yes. Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sarantu? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gaddis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comibes? Yes. Kramer?

Yes.

Martinez?

Yes.

Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 377-26, changing the zoning maps attached to part 11, planning and zoning, Toledo Municipal Code for the property located at 5860 Secor Road in the city of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comibes. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 378-26, granting a special use permit for a new cemetery for the property located at 722 East Bancroft Street in the city of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, subject to certain conditions and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Kramer. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Combs, Ives, Kramer. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson.

Yes.

Meldon? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sorrento? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gattis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 379-26 amending Toledo municipal code part 11 planning and zoning code by repealing three sections of chapter 1113 sign code and enacting amended versions of those three sections and declaring an emergency.

Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gaddis, Hobbs, Jones, Comibes, Cramer. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer. Motion carried. Passes. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Komives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Ordinance 380-26, amending ordinance 576-24 to amend the legal description and declaring an emergency. Suspension.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sorrento, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Komives, Kramer. Motion carried.

Emergency.

McPherson, Meldon, Morris, Sarantu, Williams, Gattis, Hobbs, Jones, Comives, Kramer, Martinez. Motion carried. Passage. McPherson. Yes. Meldon. Yes. Morris. Yes. Sarantu. Yes. Williams. Yes. Gattis. Yes. Hobbs. Yes. Jones. Yes. Comives. Yes. Kramer. Yes. Martinez. Yes. Ordinance passed.

Item, I'm sorry, Council Member Komar.

Thank you so much. I would like to move to relieve from the sustainability and beautification committee ordinance 182-26 repealing TMC section 1725.14 and amending various TMC sections 963 regarding evictions and bulk set outs.

Seeing no objections, yes, so ordered.

I would further move to amend.

First, I need to read the title.

Great, thank you.

Ordinance 182-26, amending the Toledo Municipal Code by repealing section 1725.14, titled removal of personal property after an eviction. Amending sections 963.01 definitions. Enacting new sections 963.26, bulk collection and 963.27 set outs and 963.99 penalty for the purposes of addressing improper set outs, enforcing bulk collection compliance and alleviating blight.

Move to amend.

Seeing no objections, so ordered.

Yes. Passage.

McPherson?

I'm sorry, go ahead.

McPherson?

Yes.

Melvin? Yes. Morris? Yes. Sorrento? Yes. Williams? Yes. Gaddis? Yes. Hobbs? Yes. Jones? Yes. Comives? Yes. Kramer? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Ordinance passed.

That completes our agenda. Councilwoman McPherson, first call. Hallelujah.

This ship has sailed. We have docked. thank you to all of the everybody sending out the birthday wishes you know uh... i turned sixty seven yesterday and it kind of hit differently for me this year i was very emotional all day yesterday and i guess is when you look around and all your friends start passing And you think, wow, you know, I used to tease my mother and father about being old. And now I'm there, their age. And it is just, it is a blessing. And I count it all joy, but it is also sad because just in the last couple of weeks, I've lost some very close friends. Still want to lift up the families of those two workers that were killed in the explosion. It was a tragedy, as Councilman Sorrento stated. for not just the factory, but the community and the families that have been impacted and will continue to be impacted because of loss of jobs. That impacts our community also. Thanking the new pastor for coming out and being in prayer with us. This weekend, for the past couple of weekends, the city of Toledo has been rocking. I mean, everywhere, from the metro parks to Promenade Park to the parades. And then this weekend, this past weekend, the men wellness and... Wow. Toledo, you cannot say Toledo is a boring place to live because there is always something to do in the city of Toledo. Now we're gearing up for an international festival, a Birmingham festival. Finish. We got another one coming. That's right. We've got another festival coming up. So there are things to do, family-oriented, fun things to do. And if you can't find anything to do in the city of Toledo, the devil is alive. It's going on here in Toledo. I want to thank our council members for all that you do each and every day, even though the people really don't see it and they don't recognize it, but you are out there making it happen. and citizens get ready for our neighborhood meetings get ready for our committee hearings we need you to come and listen and learn and give your input that is why we have these meetings so that you can be briefed and understand what is going on in the city how we operate what we do But to have the meetings and not have you come is kind of a mute point. So please. Go online. Look. We have them listed. Come and let us hear from you. We need to hear from you because you elected us. We work for you. Thank you, everybody, and have a blessed end of August, and we're moving into September. That's it for me.

all right since it's your birthday i'm gonna go ahead and do this for you i move to dispense with the reading of the city the toledo city journal for the city council meeting of july 14 2026. Seeing no objections, so ordered. I move to excuse Councilwoman McPherson for non-attendance at agenda review meeting of August 18, 2026. Councilmember Melvin for non-attendance at the agenda review meeting of August 18, 2026 and the zoning and planning committee of August 19, 2026. Councilwoman Morris for non-attendance at the agenda review meeting of August 18th. 2026 and the zoning and planning committee of august 19 2026 council madrisco for non-attendance at the agenda review meeting of august 18 2026 council member gaddis for non-attendance at the finance debt and budget oversight committee of july 29 2026 and agenda review meeting of august 19 2026. Councilman Hobbs for non-attendance at the Finance, Debt, and Budget Oversight Committee of July 29, 2026. And Councilman Martinez for non-attendance at the Finance, Debt, and Budget Oversight Committee of July 29, 2026. Seeing no objections, so ordered. Thank you.

Councilmember Meldon, first call.

Thank you so much. Happy birthday, Councilwoman Pearson. You are reminding me a little bit. You reminded me of two things, actually, in some of your comments. When I first started getting more and more involved in, you know, kind of just local efforts and a lot of different things, there was that T-shirt that people who were starting to print said, boring people hate Toledo. You remember that? It just reminded me of that. It was a funny little T-shirt. Some people took it the wrong way. I don't care. I thought it was great. But the other thing you reminded me of, Aging is a funny thing. I now live with teenage daughters who the very second that I do something wrong with this device, my oldest screams, boomer, in my face. Calls me a boomer. I think it's very rude. I tell her that this is a sign that you live in a secure and loving home. And that has been a glimpse of my summer. And I wanted to share that with you. I was upstairs earlier and I saw a picture outside of Councilman McPherson's office, a beautiful, beautiful picture. You're like with children, you're like hugging them. I just wanna, when you said your age, I just wanna maybe offer up the next time you're with a group of children, let them know the numbers and see how they respond to six, seven. You might just find a little connection there, might be something that you didn't expect. Speaking of numbers, that's one of the better segues I've ever had in my life. Really great article in The Blade, did anyone catch it? About Vision Zero, anyone see this? Man, don't we love good journalism? So look, I like to follow the numbers at the end of every year, how are we doing on the Vision Zero? I had not yet thought to think five years in, how are we doing halfway through? Good journalism says, what's really going on here? It's so interesting, and don't get caught up in the headline. The headline is an interesting interpretation of what's in that article. So in 2021, we had 44 traffic fatalities. 2025, we had 23. That's a 48% decrease. Guess what the national average was over the same time period? 15% decrease, which means there's a couple ways to think about this. It's so encouraging to me, and I hope it's encouraging to you. So in 2021, we set out on this 10-year goal to reduce traffic fatalities to zero. And halfway through, we've cut it almost in half. I'm not like a math wizard. that feels pretty good. Like I'm no data scientist, Dr. Jones, you might know that about me, but I'm thinking, you know, halfway through an effort to be halfway there, I don't know, seems pretty good. Another way of saying that is is that our Vision Zero progress outpaces the national average by 3x. That's just real numbers. The reason, though, I wanted to say that that is most encouraging to me is I actually think there's probably a long tail that we'll see on the ROI of these investments we're making. Because let's be honest, we passed a resolution in 2021. We started down this road. We didn't really fund it in any serious way. We didn't really implement it. The amount of time it takes to even I mean, the roads that we're designing right now aren't going to be paved or constructed until not 27, 28 probably. So there is this lag in full implementation, and it was just one of the most encouraging things to me. I'm so excited about that information, in particular the national average being 15%. We're on the right track. And so I just want to encourage all of you and thank all of you for all your support of that initiative. You know, I initially kind of brought it forward, but then we've all owned it in so many different ways. I'll make sure to tell Transportation Committee Chair Driscoll the same exact thing. This is a really, really, really great, great news. Last thing on the 15th, Committee Hearing of Economic Development and Innovation Committee, where we will have a review of our responsible AI legislation with, we'll see how this goes, I think there's going to be a recommendation on a path forward on some data governance and data privacy policies that we can look at as a city. I think that's going to be really interesting. There's going to be an elephant in the room with a name tag that says flock, but the truth is, this data governance and privacy policy is going to be much more macro than any one particular issue we're dealing with right now. It's going to really help us, I think, for a long time to come. So hopefully you can all be there. I think it would be really interesting. Even if you're not on the committee, you're welcome to join. And thanks for getting us off with the little the captain joke. That was really, you got me going.

Thank you.

Councilwoman Morris, first call.

Thank you, Clerk. Just wanted to say thank you to our Toledo Fire and Rescue Division that helped us with the Omni Source Fire that happened since we last were here. That was a tough fire, and so we're going to start looking at different ways that we can make sure that all of our big kind of Factories and such have have the ability to get water And then wanted to say thank you to councilman Councilwoman McPherson and the mayor for hosting our friends from Spain. That was a lot of fun I think they had fun. I know I had fun and so I'm just really happy that we had a chance to explore and and just converse. And then I wanted to also wish a happy 80th birthday to Dave Zoebler. If anybody knows Father Zoebler, this is his dad. And so his dad is one of my constituents and he came up to me last night at a meeting with Councilman Sarantu, and we were talking, and he said he wasn't able to come to a local meeting because it was his 80th birthday. So well deserved, sir. I hope he can go fishing and have a lot of fun. And then lastly, we've had a lot of babies coming into our mix. I'm not going to be the one that lets the cat out of the bag on the others, but I will talk about my newest nephew, Roan Patrick, He was born July 28th, 2026, and he joins his big sister, Josie Aubrey Castellanos, and so I'm just so over the moon, and thank you for taking up some of my time when I was away in San Diego, and there's nothing like holding a baby and just having them fall asleep on you. I'm just thankful that I was able to enjoy that time, so... Thank you and see you soon.

Let's see. We have Councilman Sorrento, first call.

Thank you. First of all, tomorrow at 4 o'clock we'll have our regular monthly finance committee hearing as well as reports from the Department of Public Utilities on Past due collections and the city auditor will present his monthly report I want to thank the point place Business Association for inviting me to their dinner last week was a wonderful evening to be out on the deck and at the Yacht Club, and also appreciate the opportunity last night with Councilwoman Morris and Councilwoman Jones and Councilwoman Kramer to be at the Point Place Neighbors Meeting at the Point Place Library. It was a very good turnout of citizens. And finally, this weekend, of course, is the German Festival, so enjoy that. Be safe. And then on September 11th through the 13th will be the Greek festival So I plan on being at both Because I can't seem to afford a ticket to Germany or to Greece Have a good weekend.

Thank you Councilmember Gattis first call Thank You clerk

I too would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Allen and Mr. Garcia Perez who lost their life at the Brent industry explosion that is on the border of Councilman Hobbs and my district. I'd like to thank the first responders and the safety forces that are continuing to be at that site, as well as our city environmental services and the EPA. One thing I did want to talk about is I've received emails and calls and even drove out there a couple of times and spoke to residents, and many of them are explaining that they are having headaches, sore throat, burning sinuses, asthma, and other respiratory issues, itchy, swollen eyes, and there's a layer of soot that is covering everything from their gardens to the play equipment to their backyard pools. as well as I think we've even seen on the news that part of the building has exploded and landed up in their yards. I have spoke with Councilman Komives, Chair of Sustainability and Beautification Committee, and uh we are going to be hosting a hearing um just so that we get the answers that we need for our community when something like that happens um it's it's a big deal and we need to be transparent and honest and make sure that all of their answers are or all their questions are answered and that day was a big day for my district because not only did that happen at the border of our district, but then all the way in the east side, the Shelley Company had a sulfur fire and we had an evacuation. So I'm looking forward to working with Councilwoman Morris on looking at fire and things like that. And then I, as we've moved on, we've voted on for phase two of Arlington, the giant hole in Arlington. I am requesting that the administration host another transportation sewer update meeting. We really appreciate the texts and the newsletters, but that's one way of communication, and I think our residents have a lot of questions with this upcoming phase two and so i would really like to partner and host something so that we can get those questions answered as well and with that i yield my time thank you councilman hobbs first call i yield my time councilwoman dr jones first call

Thank you, clerk. Well, welcome back, everybody. Students, welcome back to school. We're back into the fall jam of conferences and work and the cold weather. Well, I'm a fall person, so, you know, it's exciting right now. But I'm excited to be back, back in business. And there was a lot going on. First, happy birthday, Queen. I hope you enjoyed your day yesterday. And I hope everybody just had a great summer and still was equally busy, but still had lots of fun and peace. Like I said, very happy to be back, getting back into the jam of things. And of course, within that whole space and time, everything that's been happening in regards to these fires, it does prompt a conversation as far as regulation and also oversight for this. As we get more answers, we should be looking into whether funding is an issue, capacity is an issue, because if there's something dealing with the mechanics or just OSHA related, those are some things that we need to really get ahead of, especially as things are being cut when it comes to just this oversight and safety as well. So condolences going out to the families, especially the neighbors that are surrounding that, and dealing with the environmental issues and health issues, so hopefully we'll get some more answers moving forward. For this week, though, there are three things happening, at least on my radar, not tomorrow, what's today, the 25th. So the 27th, the Housing, Community Development, and Public Health Committee is meeting. We are going to have Dr. Valerie Walston of SOAR, which is Surviving Obstacles Attaining Rewards. There we go. she will be given a presentation just upon her works in the community she's very health focused especially mental health dealing with how to bounce back from either depression or anything else that has been basically rattling people in terms of just getting back into their jam so i invite everyone to come out this is a committee meeting so it is open to the public and definitely just hear all of the works that she's been doing. She's really trying to expand and trying to improve people's lives just as she invested in herself for that. Also, tomorrow is Women's Equality Day and there are a lot of programming happening The first is the AAUW. They are having a Women's Equality Day at the Great Lakes Museum starting at 11. They have a superb panel to talk about women's rights, women's equality. So that will be a great lineup. So if you haven't bought a ticket, please go and get one. I know that there is a couple more within the afternoon, and then in the evening, Women of Toledo is also having a Women's Equality Day panel as well. It's taking place at The Mez, which is downtown, and same format, but of course a different angle as far as discussing a lot of women's issues, both on the professional, personal, political side of that, So again, also purchase tickets if you want to be part of that conversation, but it's a lot happening tomorrow and it's officially National Women's Equality Day for that. And then also on August 29th, which is a Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2, myself, Councilwoman Morris, as well as Dr. Scott of Scott will be hosting a sickle cell blood drive. This is also a winter care package donation drive for women winter care packages for children at Nationwide as well as ProMedica that are dealing with sickle cell, anything from heated blankets, green alcohol because that helps with crisis so they won't always have to go to the emergency room in order to handle that. and also just anything that will help them manage their symptoms to the disease. So it's already on the city's website. There's a QR code. Dr. Scott has formulated an Amazon list. So if you want to have donation items, please go to that QR code. But these are for the children as they prepare for winter, because that is a very hard time, especially for those with the disease because temperature really affects joints and blood circulation, which is basically the main thing of the disease as it is. So come on out. It will be at the East Toledo Senior Center. You will get a $20 gift card as well as a T-shirt. But most importantly, you'll know your blood type as well as if you do or do not have sickle cell. The statistics, she's actually working to finalize that But if it's similar to Detroit, it's a very high percentage that a lot of people are walking around with either the trait or the disease. And that is something to think about because if you're thinking about having children, you're passing that on, thus inflating the number of those who have sickle cell disease and trait. So at least come and know your status. I know it's early for a Saturday, but people get up earlier for other things as well. And this is for... important cause and this is will not be the only one we are planning for a couple in 2027 but this will be the first at least to get it started so sign up for an appointment or just walk in but this is very important we are in a blood shortage right now and especially if you are donating blood and the person who receives your blood is of the same ethnicity and race it helps with their treatment and their recovery if they are having a crisis from sickle cell, so please come out. Like you said, you get nice things, and of course, you can know your status as well. Other than that, everyone, have a great rest of your week. I think we won't be able to speak until after Labor Day, so be careful going for Labor Day and your travels and anything else this weekend. Other than that, I yield my time.

Councilmember Comey's first call.

Thank you so much clerk and thanks to this body for your support on the set out legislation That was a long time come in Thanks to Commissioner Sarah Stacey director Fosna director former director now chief Robeson and Councilmember Gaddis among many others who helped us to find what we hope is a really good solution to our long-standing set-out issues. Point of the story is if you are setting stuff on the curb and it's more than the five items, please take care of it. And then you can avoid having a fine. I also want to thank the Sisters for Unity for hosting, I believe, the fifth now march against gun violence, fourth march against gun violence on Saturday. Well attended, as always. a really crucial awareness event. After that, I went to a cleanup in the Vistula neighborhood, so thanks to Salem Lutheran, Norfen neighbors, and others who organized the cleanup. It was a really nice time to spend with you all. I also want to acknowledge that we accepted over $820,000 in grants today, and we're also about to expend $2.6 million in GLRI grant dollars, so thanks to all the folks who helped us with that. And last, I want to add my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or worked at Brent Industries and also express care and concern for the neighbors around the facility as well who continue to deal with the fallout and aftermath of what occurred. I'm sure we all remember the derailment in East Palestine and the impact that that had on the folks who lived around there who were told that the air and water and the environment were safe for them to be in, when in fact it wasn't. And I carry that concern to our local situation right now. So it was an easy yes to the request by Council Member Gattis to host a committee hearing which we will have at 5 p.m. on Wednesday next week. I will be asking our own environmental services team as well as folks in the mayor's administration and hopefully a representative from the EPA to come and talk about what has been done what can be done, what else should be done, so we can clearly communicate to our residents all of those issues. I also would like during that time for the mayor's administration to provide us with their plan on how to move forward. What does the cleanup look like what does the response to those neighbors to live around there look like what will it look like if they? Discover that they too have symptoms as a result or they think as a result of the explosion I think that there's an awful lot that our city can do to help our residents and I am gonna urge the mayor's administration to consider what all those pieces might look like I also will be asking for Hopefully a certified list of all of the chemicals and the products that were in the building as well. One of the things that occurred in the aftermath of the East Palestine derailment was that there were a number of tests that hadn't been done that should have been done just because they maybe didn't have all the information of what was in or on site at the time and I want to make sure we're doing our due diligence so I will be asking and hopefully the owner of Brent Industries will be forthright with our residents with our city and work with us and provide that list so we can make sure our residents are safe I'm also going to ask the EPA to provide us with an air dispersion model if they've done that. I know that they've done plume modeling, but I would like to see some air dispersion modeling. And the last thing I'm going to be looking for when we have that hearing is potentially creating a technical expert team made up of residents, independents, toxicologists, for instance, and other governmental experts. individuals who can be on this team. I think that the reality is that the residents in East Palestine are still feeling the impacts and I think that we're going to be feeling these impacts for a while and it's our job to make sure that we set it up for success and do what we can to protect our residents. I also will be asking the health department to gather the entire list of anybody who calls and what those symptoms look like so we can identify uh... all of the symptoms that people are experiencing and house them in one location so uh... there's a lot to be done here the reality is within one mile radius of that explosion there's utm c there's bowser high school and there are lots of residents that i have talked to you when going door-to-door who are expressing their concerns who are feeling symptoms as was mentioned by council member Gaddis and want to be assured that we are doing all that we can for them. And so I am looking forward to, uh, working further on this and doing what we can to protect our residents. Thank you.

Councilwoman Kramer, first call.

Thank you, Clerk. I wanted to also tell Councilwoman McPherson happy birthday. I hope it was a fantastic day. I also want to welcome back all of the kids that are going back to school. I've spent my week at Owens Community College welcoming back all the college students. I have a son at Owens, and I have a son who will start next week at the University of Toledo his senior year. So fingers crossed we'll have a graduation in May. I also spent a lot of time with Councilmember Komives this weekend at the Sisters for Unity March and Unity Day that they had at Smith Park. And that is always a fantastic event that really brings the community together. And I just give those four moms so much credit. They are really turning their pain into purpose and it's just always a fantastic event. And then we went over to the Vistula neighborhood and helped with community cleanup there. And that was a really great group of folks. There were some students from Bowling Green State University there and some neighbors. And it was just, it was great to clean up that neighborhood with a group. And like Councilwoman McPherson said, there's so much to do in Toledo all the time. Thursday night, we have green time in the 419. It benefits. Keep Toledo-Lucas County beautiful. It's down at the Glass City Metropark. It's going to be fantastic. Also, Dr. Jones didn't mention that she's going to be on the panel tomorrow. So I'm very excited to go to the Women of Toledo Women's Equality Day event. And here, Dr. Jones on the panel. So it's great. And I think these events for Women's Equality Day are growing every single year. And as Dr. Jones said, there's a couple different events in Toledo. And so I'm very excited to take part in those and to celebrate that day. I also want to mention next week is Over the Edge, which is a benefit for the Victory Center, and I do have a very brave friend, Angela, who is going to be, she's raised a lot of money, and she's going to be going over the edge of the building, so I'm thinking about doing it sometime. I think it seems like fun, but it's a great benefit for the Victory Center, which does a lot for people who have cancer and the blood drive on Saturday I will be there also and blood drives are very close to my heart because most you know that gun violence is very important to me gun violence prevention and gunshot victims require about 10 times more blood units than other trauma patients so um it is very important i support all dr jones is doing with sickle cell awareness but also i always think of when we do blood drives it's very important because if there are gunshot victims they do require a lot more blood so thank you very much and i appreciated having that whole performance here at the beginning of our meeting so i hope everybody has a great week

Councilman Martinez, first call.

Thank you, Madam Clerk. A couple things. First of all, happy birthday to my colleague and my travel partner, Councilwoman McPherson. Hope you had a great day. Welcome back to everyone from Council from our summer break. And also wanted to thank everyone that attended our little kind of pool party that it rained, torrential downpour this past weekend. We had lots of fun. We had a nice covered area to go to, so although we didn't get to enjoy the pool and the sunshine, we at least got to hang out and fellowship, so that was fun. Wanted to welcome back all of the D2 students back to their prospective schools, and then ask all of the neighbors that are near the schools to please be patient with the parking and the roundabouts and student pickups and drop-offs, so it'll get ironed out. It happens every year around this time. We get a lot of influx of complaints of people parking on private grass, so please be conscientious of that. Wanted to thank again Councilwoman McPherson and Mayor Wade for their leadership on the Sister Cities International with the two Toledos gal that we had. It was a wonderful experience that we got to meet our colleagues across the pond, if you will, and share some of the same concerns that they have for their constituents. And just fun fact, they have 25 council members on their council for 95,000 people in their population. So everyone says 12 is too many on city council. Toledo, Spain has 25 for 95. So just saying. um also wanted to send out my deepest condolences uh for corey catchings and his family uh he was a gentleman that was shot and killed um this past uh i guess week and a half now um started off in the one angola area that ended up in airport square so my deepest condolences to him and his family um again congratulations congressman congresswoman Councilmember McPherson for a wonderful Jazz Fest. Unfortunately, I rained a little bit, but it sounded I heard nothing but good things that was going on. And then one more congratulations to Evan Snap, my legislative aide. He purchased his first home today, so he signed the paperwork and his first big boy purchase, if you will. So, so excited for him to get to this point and be able to have a space of his own that he can call home. And then also, I just got an alert from the Toledo Blade that there is a feedback on public art for water towers. So for District 2, specifically for Snyder Park, you can go onto their website and you can pick your favorite logo or design, along with Silver Creek Elementary... And there's a couple different designs, and then you can select on that. So that should be fun. I hope to hear more about it, especially for Schneider Park. I will put that on the D2 website so our constituents can have their say on what that big doorknob-looking thing should look like. So that being said, I yield my time. Thank you, everyone.

Council President Williams, first call. First, thank you so much for everybody and welcome back. Thank you for coming today. It was a long agenda and I am going to get us out of here. I just want to make sure that Carmen came back from San Diego and that the captain came back from Tampa. So I'm so glad that you guys are here. And I appreciate you.

And see, this is what, we have to be serious all the time. And that is why I always love making you smile.

And this is going to make everybody smile, especially in Uptown Junction and Englewood. The RAISE grant was signed by the feds. Yay! Also, too, I'll be having a town hall meeting on September 10th at the Zablocki Center. We'll address all things District 4 and whatever questions come before us. I am inviting LaVera Scott will be there. She will be talking about the items that are on the ballot this year to align our charter with the Ohio Constitution. So she's going to educate us on that, and we'll have Engage Toledo there as well. And we'll take any questions from the community. That will be going out next week. So please, if you want to come, it's Thursday, September 10th, 5 p.m., and this meeting is adjourned.