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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/23/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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331-2026 1  CommunicationFrom Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones, Chair of Mayor’s Appointment Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending the appointment of Lucas Reeve to Fair Wage Employment Board, for a one-year term, term ending April 29, 2027. Without objection, the appointment is approved.   Not available Not available
332-2026 1  CommunicationFrom Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones, Chair of Mayor’s Appointment Committee of Cleveland City Council. Recommending the appointment of Sydney Evans to Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls. Without objection the appointment is approved.   Not available Not available
340-2026 1  CommunicationOath of Office for Nina Holzer, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.   Not available Not available
342-2026 1  CommunicationOath of Office for Arleesha Wilson, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.   Not available Not available
343-2026 1  CommunicationOath of Office for Priscila Rocha, member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland.   Not available Not available
344-2026 1  CommunicationFrom Council President Blaine A. Griffin. Designating, without objection by Council, Vakedia Stiggers to serve as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for all matters requiring the Clerk’s signature on March 16, 2023 through March 19, 2026.   Not available Not available
345-2026 1  CommunicationOath of Office for Renee Raffalli, Director of Department of Urban Analytics and Innovation, City of Cleveland.   Not available Not available
346-2026 1  CommunicationFrom Antonin Robert and Board of Directors of Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement Corporation (the SAIC). Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1710, Comprehensive Services Plan for the continued operations of the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement District, 2026-2032, and executed petitions of property owners.   Not available Not available
347-2026 1  Communication#10013810-1. Transfer of Ownership, C2 C1. Old Brooklyn Food Mart., 4785 Pearl Rd. (Ward 4).   Not available Not available
348-2026 1  Communication#10013156-1. Transfer of Ownership, C1. Rite Shop W 25 LLC., 9402 Lorain Ave. (Ward 11).   Not available Not available
349-2026 1  Communication#10010241-2. Transfer of Ownership, C1 C2. Frank’s Beverage, 4051 W. 140th Street. (Ward 13).   Not available Not available
350-2026 1  Communication#10013961-1. Transfer of Ownership, C1 C2. K&K Portage Market, 3364 A Warren Rd., (Ward 15).   Not available Not available
378-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Leslie Lee Johnson Benford   Not available Not available
379-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Jamar L. Parks-Bey   Not available Not available
380-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Elle Iman Thomas   Not available Not available
381-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Donna Carney   Not available Not available
382-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Donnel Montel Washington   Not available Not available
383-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Gregory D. Hayes-Bey Sr.   Not available Not available
384-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Maggie Lee Peacock   Not available Not available
385-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Oluwaseun Gbadegesin   Not available Not available
386-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for El-Hajj Amir Khalid A. Samad   Not available Not available
387-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCondolence Resolution for Natina “Tina” McGinnis Henson   Not available Not available
388-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCongratulations Resolution for Two Friends Brewing 1st Anniversary   Not available Not available
389-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCongratulations Resolution for Rickey Tatum   Not available Not available
390-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionCongratulations Resolution for ArchWell Health Grand Opening   Not available Not available
391-2026 1  Ceremonial ResolutionRecognition Resolution for The Siegal & Shuster Society   Not available Not available
351-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into an amendment to Contract No. CT-0103-PS2023*0338 with Michael Baker International, Inc. to provide additional design services needed to enhance the scope of the rehabilitation of Lorain Avenue from West 65th Street to West 20th Street, for the Office of Capital Projects.   Not available Not available
352-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of Cleveland Municipal Court, to apply for and accept a grant from the Ohio Attorneys General’s Office to participate in the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program; authorizing the Director to enter into one or more contracts with various agencies or entities to implement the grant; and authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of body armor gear needed to implement the grant.   Not available Not available
353-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to install a Dynamic Message System, a Queue Warning System Lite, queue detection cameras, and associated infrastructure at various locations along IR-90 and SR-176 in the City of Cleveland; accepting gifts and grants, acquiring, accepting, and recording necessary rights-of-way; and authorizing agreements.   Not available Not available
354-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with After-School All-Stars for the purpose of providing after-school youth enrichment activities under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
355-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Art House, Inc. for the purpose of providing art lessons and activities with artists for youth and young adults under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
356-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Beat the Streets Cleveland for the purpose of providing after-school programming involving structured physical activity and social-emotional-learning to promote fitness, discipline and healthy lifestyle habits for youth and young adults under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
357-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity , to enter into one or more contracts with Center for Arts-Inspired Learning for the purpose of providing music lessons to youths in grades 3-12, under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
358-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Holden Forests and Gardens, for the purpose of providing hands-on, STEM-based educational experiences under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
359-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of Public Safety to apply for and accept a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, for the FY25 Port Security Grant Program; and authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts for safety equipment for use on the fire boat, supplies, and operation search and rescue training needed, for the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety.   Not available Not available
360-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Kent State University for the purpose of providing various hands-on workshops for youth engagement under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
361-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Making A Difference Consulting, LLC for the purpose of providing an eight-week long summer program focused on well-being, and college/career readiness for youths in the age range of 11 to 17 years under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance.   Not available Not available
362-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, to enter into one or more contracts with Eleanor B. Rainey Memorial Institute, for the purpose of providing various arts-education and enrichment activities under the City’s Out of School Time Program, for a period of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance   Not available Not available
363-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more requirement contracts without competitive bidding with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of proprietary replacement parts for heavy-duty construction equipment, and labor and materials to repair and maintain the proprietary equipment, for the Divisions of Water, Cleveland Public Power and Water Pollution Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years.   Not available Not available
364-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Section 127.481, relating to the purchase of food and beverages for the Cleveland Municipal Court.   Not available Not available
365-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to Juliet LLC, to encroach into the public right-of-way of West 6th Street by installing, using and maintaining decorative wrought irons, 4” x 4” steel posts, footers and a steel canopy.   Not available Not available
366-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PIRC 2024-04 with Baumann Enterprises, Inc. for the demolition of various buildings and structures, disposal of related debris and materials, restoration of sites, relocation of employees, tenants, and affected facilities, and construction of temporary relocation facilities, for the Department of Port Control.   Not available Not available
367-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Innovation and Technology to enter into one or more contracts with United Way of Greater Cleveland to provide answering services to route 3-1-1 calls, for the Department of Innovation and Technology, for a period of one year beginning April 1, 2026, with two one-year options to renew exercisable by the Director of Innovation and Technology.   Not available Not available
368-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to purchase property for the construction of the new Cleveland Division of Fire’s Fire Station No. 23 located at 10022 Madison Avenue, for the Department of Public Safety.   Not available Not available
369-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more requirement contracts of cremation services of deceased indignant residents, for the Division of Health, Department of Public Health, for a term of two years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Health.   Not available Not available
333-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Santas in Tremont 1 mile run, December 12, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.   Not available Not available
334-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Brewz Cruise 10K, August 15, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.   Not available Not available
335-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Donut Worry Run Happy 5K on October 17, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.   Not available Not available
336-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Mt. Olympus 5K, June 20, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.   Not available Not available
337-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Pigskin Classic 5K on November 28, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events.   Not available Not available
370-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 187-2026, passed February 9, 2026 relating to the agreement with the Italian Cultural Garden Association for the Opera In the Garden project.   Not available Not available
371-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (C.P.P.A.) Civilian Personnel; and to amend Section 10 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to compensation for various classifications.   Not available Not available
376-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA) Chief Dispatchers; and to amend Section 15 of Ordinance No. 194-2021, passed March 29, 2021, as amended, relating to compensation for the classification of Chief Dispatcher.   Not available Not available
372-2026 1  Emergency ResolutionAN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Urging civility in local government and supporting calls for local governments to promote dignity, respect and constructive dialogue in public meetings and community engagement.   Not available Not available
375-2026 1  Emergency ResolutionAN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of Central Avenue.   Not available Not available
338-2026 1  Emergency ResolutionAN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 4166 East 71st Street.   Not available Not available
339-2026 1  Emergency ResolutionAN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of location of a D1 D2, D3, D3A and D6 Liquor Permit at 3704 Superior Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 540-2025, objecting to said transfer.   Not available Not available
373-2026 1  Emergency ResolutionAN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to the transfer of location of a D5 Liquor Permit at 10300 Union Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 246-2026, objecting to said transfer.   Not available Not available
374-2026 1  Emergency ResolutionAN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Objecting to the transfer of ownership of a C1 and C2 Liquor Permit to 4200 West 130th Street.   Not available Not available
1455-2025 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more contracts of labor and materials necessary to retrofit a Division of Police command bus, including installation, for the Division of Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Department of Public Works and/or the Department of Public Safety.   Not available Not available
27-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating Mount Moriah Baptist Church as a Cleveland Landmark.   Not available Not available
95-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (former Croatian Liberty Home) as a Cleveland Landmark.   Not available Not available
98-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Development to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Westinghouse-Breakwater Properties, LLC, or its designee, TW58 Cleveland, LLC, and/or another designee, to assist with the financing of the Westinghouse Redevelopment Project to be located at 1200 West 58th Street; to provide for payments to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District; and to declare certain improvements to real property to be a public purpose.   Not available Not available
104-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the addition of property located at 1200 West 58th Street to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District; accepting and approving a petition and plan from a property owner in the District proposing a special energy improvement project; declaring it necessary to conduct the special energy improvement project; providing for the assessment of the cost of such special energy improvement project; authorizing the Director of Development to enter into an Energy Project Cooperative Agreement and a Special Assessment Agreement to implement the project; and declaring an emergency.   Not available Not available
105-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more various written standard and requirement contracts, and for professional services with Digital Intelligence, Inc., Cellebrite Inc., and Magnet Forensics, LLC, for the purchase of various types of digital forensic equipment and services and for related professional services, including the acquisition of licenses, if needed, for the Digital Forensics Unit, for the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, for a term of one year, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Safety.   Not available Not available
182-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Designating Second Mount Olive Baptist Church (former St. John’s Lutheran Church) as a Cleveland Landmark.   Not available Not available
227-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more standard and requirement contracts for the purchase, lease, or lease with option to purchase, of various light duty vehicles and equipment, for the various divisions of City government.   Not available Not available
228-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more standard and requirement contracts for the purchase, lease, or lease with option to purchase, of various heavy-duty trucks and equipment, for the various divisions of City government.   Not available Not available
283-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN 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.   Not available Not available
117-2026 1  Emergency OrdinanceAN 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.   Not available Not available
791-2024 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE Changing the zoning use of a parcel of land north of Madison Avenue between West 100th Street and West 101st Street from Local Retail to General Retail as identified on the attached map; and removing the Pedestrian Retail Overlay District designation for the same parcel of land (Map Change No. 2681).   Not available Not available
Item-1165 1  ItemCouncil Meeting Notice 3/23/2026   Not available Not available