Cincinnati public meetings in 2025

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council sessions scheduled for December 24 and December 31, 2025, have been cancelled pursuant to the Rules of Council. No business will be conducted.

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for December 30, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council sessions scheduled for December 24, 2025, and December 31, 2025, have been cancelled. No other items are on the agenda.

• Council sessions cancelled for Dec 24 and Dec 31

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council session scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Council Chambers has been cancelled. The meeting was originally set to take place at 801 Plum Street.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for Dec. 17, 2025
• Location: Council Chambers, Room 3002

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The City of Cincinnati's Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council canceled its December 17 and 24 sessions and approved funding for park improvements, a youth job program, and victim advocate services. The body also confirmed several board appointments and reviewed liquor permit applications.

• Cancellation of December 17 and 24 council sessions
• Allocation of $700,000 to Youth2Work program
• Authorization of $2,000,000 for Owl's Nest Park improvements
• Authorization of $290,000 for Glenway Park improvements
• Authorization of $40,000 for Green Cincinnati Plan technical assistance

Council approved a motion to cancel the December 17 and 24, 2025 council sessions. The council passed resolutions recognizing the Civic Leadership Academy, President Pro Tempore Victoria Parks, and opposing 2025 federal housing tariffs. Several appointments to the Historic Conservation Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Building Appeals, and Urban Forestry Advisory Board were confirmed. The council adopted the calendar‑year 2027 operating budget and approved emergency payments of $5,859 to RecTrac, LLC and $16,305.59 to Women Helping Women.

• Cancel Dec 17 & 24, 2025 council sessions (adopted)
• Recognize Civic Leadership Academy (resolution passed)
• Recognize President Pro Tempore Victoria Parks (resolution passed)
• Oppose 2025 federal housing tariffs (resolution passed)
• Confirm James Tate appointment to Historic Conservation Board (confirmed)
• Confirm Karen Garrard appointment to Historic Conservation Board (confirmed)
• Adopt 2027 city operating budget (resolution passed emergency)
• Approve $5,859 emergency payment to RecTrac, LLC (ordinance passed)

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will hear two presentations about the Driving Angels youth diversion initiative and the NPOWER program aimed at reducing generational poverty and building a tech talent pipeline. Council members will consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 175‑2025 that changes the composition and term lengths of the LGBTQIA+ Commission. They will also vote on a motion directing the administration to produce a report within 30 days on the feasibility of a “Vacant to Vibrant” program to convert city‑owned vacant lots and 1‑4 family structures in the “Rising 15” neighborhoods into mixed‑income housing.

• Presentation on Driving Angels, a Young Diversion Initiative (submitted by Vice Mayor Jan‑Michele Kearney)
• Presentation on NPOWER, a program to reduce generational poverty and build a tech talent pipeline (submitted by Vice Mayor Jan‑Michele Kearney)
• Ordinance amendment to Ordinance No. 175‑2025 changing composition and appointment terms of the LGBTQIA+ Commission (submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney)
• Motion requesting a 30‑day report on implementing a “Vacant to Vibrant” program for city‑owned vacant lots and 1‑4 family structures in the “Rising 15” neighborhoods (submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney and Councilmember Johnson)

The meeting filed two presentations on the Driving Angels initiative and the NPOWER program. An ordinance amendment affecting the LGBTQIA+ Commission was recommended for City Council passage. A motion requesting a report on a Vacant to Vibrant housing program was referred to the City Manager’s Office.

• Presentation on Driving Angels filed
• Presentation on NPOWER filed
• Ordinance amending LGBTQIA+ Commission recommended for City Council passage
• Motion for Vacant to Vibrant program report referred to City Manager’s Office

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance Committee will vote on an emergency ordinance authorizing a settlement in the Kenney et al. class action lawsuit. The agenda also includes presentations from the interim police chief and city manager, as well as ordinances establishing new compensation classifications for behavioral health and CDL truck driver positions.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing settlement in class action lawsuit Kenney v. City of Cincinnati (Case 1:22-cv-295)
• Ordinance creating Alternative Response Behavioral Health Specialist and Supervisor classifications
• Ordinance creating CDL Truck Driver classification with salary range
• Year End Report presentation by City Manager Sheryl M.M. Long
• Elm Street Update presentation by Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie

The council received three emergency ordinance proposals from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long. Each ordinance was recommended for passage: one to create Alternative Response Behavioral Health Specialist and Alternate Response Supervisor classifications, one to create a CDL Truck Driver classification, and one to authorize settlement of the Kenney class‑action lawsuit. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended emergency ordinance to establish Alternative Response Behavioral Health Specialist and Alternate Response Supervisor classifications
• Recommended emergency ordinance to establish CDL Truck Driver classification
• Recommended emergency ordinance to authorize settlement of Kenney et al. v. City of Cincinnati lawsuit

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss and adopt the Calendar Year 2027 Tentative Tax Budget. The body will also review the Metropolitan Sewer District's 2026 budget and various grant allocations for city parks and infrastructure.

• Resolution to adopt the CY 2027 Tentative Tax Budget for current operating expenses
• Grant of up to $2,000,000 from Cincinnati Parks Foundation for Owl’s Nest Park improvements
• Grant of up to $480,000 for pedestrian improvements in East Price Hill via the Purcell Walk project
• Donation of up to $800,000 for Eden Park/Playhouse in the Park Steps project
• Transfer of $85,000,000 from Water Works Fund 101 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund 756

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will vote on multiple ordinances for fund transfers, donations, and moral obligation payments. Key items include $1.2 million for fleet vehicles and special events, an $800,000 donation for Eden Park steps, and several grants for park and pedestrian improvements. The council will also review a liquor permit for a new tavern and a special event permit for the 2026 Pro-Life Procession.

• $1,006,417 transfer for fleet vehicle replacements and $200,000 for Black Family Reunion and Abercrumbie Group special events
• $800,000 donation from Arn & Neil Bortz and Ed & Pat Sheppard Trust for Eden Park/Playhouse in the Park steps
• $290,000 grant from Cincinnati Parks Foundation for Glenway Park improvements
• $480,000 Transportation Alternatives grant for Purcell Walk pedestrian improvements in East Price Hill
• Liquor permit application for Tavern on the Hill Two LLC at 1111 St Gregory Street with objections noted

The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It passed a resolution recognizing Equality Ohio and expressing appreciation for its two‑decade advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality. All other ordinances and appointments were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee for further action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed Equality Ohio recognition resolution (unanimous)
• Referred multiple ordinances to Budget & Finance Committee (no vote)
• Referred historic conservation board appointment to Council (no vote)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee will receive two presentations from the City Manager: the State of the City Fleet and the Department of Public Services Winter Maintenance Program 2025-2026. No votes or legislation are scheduled; the agenda is limited to informational briefings.

• Presentation on the State of the City Fleet, covering vehicle inventory and maintenance status
• Presentation on the 2025-2026 Winter Maintenance Program, detailing snow and ice removal plans

The council filed a presentation on the state of the city fleet and a presentation on the Department of Public Services Winter Operations Maintenance Program for 2025‑2026. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Housing & Growth

The City of Cincinnati is considering renaming Mercy Health Place in Bond Hill to 'Patricia McCollum Way' and approving a major amendment to Planned Development #88, 'Three Oaks,' in Oakley to increase the square footage of a senior housing structure.

• Renaming Mercy Health Place to 'Patricia McCollum Way' in Bond Hill
• Approving major amendment to Planned Development #88, 'Three Oaks' at 2800 Robertson Avenue in Oakley
• Increasing square footage of senior housing structure at 2800 Robertson Avenue

The Housing & Growth committee presented two ordinances: renaming Mercy Health Place to Patricia McCollum Way and a major amendment to Planned Development District 88 to increase senior‑housing square footage. Both were recommended for passage to the Cincinnati City Council, but no council vote or final decision was recorded in these minutes.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is holding a public hearing and considering legislation to create the Convention District Community Authority, including approving a petition, setting boundaries, and appointing trustees. The committee will also vote on joining the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) for group electricity purchasing, several fund transfers, and a grant for park improvements. Presentations on the CRC FY2025 budget variance and energy aggregation options are scheduled.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish the Convention District Community Authority under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349
• Two ordinances authorizing the city to join SOPEC for group electricity procurement (mercantile and non-mercantile customers)
• Transfer of $1,174,000 from Recreation Special Activities Fund to CRC operating accounts
• Transfer of $480,000 from Municipal Golf Fund to CRC golf fund non-personnel account
• Ordinance to accept up to $120,000 NRPA grant and $100,000 in-kind donation for lighting and parking at Losantiville Recreation Area

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council session scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this session.

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will meet with the CPS School Board to discuss police presence at schools, youth employment, after-school care expansion, and truancy programs.

• Police presence around school dismissals
• Expansion of licensed after-school care
• Truancy Elimination Partnership Program
• Police and Fire Cadet Program updates
• Charter Amendment Passage

The joint special meeting of the Cincinnati Youth & Human Services and CPS School Board was held on November 20, 2025. The agenda covered topics such as police presence around schools, youth employment, after‑school programming, truancy elimination, and public‑safety academics. The minutes record only the discussion items and the meeting’s start and end times. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council will vote on a motion to cancel the November 26 council session and on a request for a report on the Vacant to Vibrant housing program. It will also confirm several board reappointments and adopt multiple financial ordinances, including a $11,520 donation for a fire training facility, a $120,000 grant for Losantiville Recreation Area, and emergency transfers of nearly $20 million among capital‑improvement accounts. Additional items include a new CDL Truck Driver classification and a report on a potential lift‑assistance fee for the fire department.

• Motion to cancel the Council Session scheduled for November 26, 2025
• Motion directing a 30‑day report on the feasibility of a Vacant to Vibrant housing program
• Ordinance authorizing up to $11,520 donation from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation for a fire training facility storage unit
• Emergency ordinance transferring $9,894,794.37 and $9,372,895.72 among capital‑improvement program accounts
• Ordinance creating a new classified employment title and salary range for a CDL Truck Driver

The council adopted a motion to cancel the council meeting scheduled for Nov. 26, 2025. A motion was referred to the Healthy Neighborhoods Committee to study a “Vacant to Vibrant” program. The council confirmed several board reappointments. Multiple ordinances were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee for further action.

• Cancelled Nov 26, 2025 council session (adopted)
• Report on Vacant‑to‑Vibrant program referred to Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
• Reappointed Allison McKenzie to Historic Conservation Board (confirmed)
• Reappointed Josh Tolchinski to Board of Building Appeals (confirmed)
• Reappointed Kyle Jenkins to Board of Building Appeals (confirmed)
• Reappointed Jamie Accurso to Board of Building Appeals (confirmed)
• Reappointed John Wulsin to Historic Conservation Board (confirmed)
• Ordinances 13‑18 referred to Budget & Finance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The council will hear a presentation on the status of the Western Hills Viaduct project from the Department of Transportation and Engineering. A report on city‑owned or city‑maintained cemeteries will also be reviewed. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Presentation: Western Hills Viaduct Project Status and Update (Dept. of Transportation and Engineering)
• Report: City‑owned or city‑maintained cemeteries (submitted by City Manager)

The council filed a presentation on the Western Hills Viaduct Project Status and an accompanying report on city-owned or city-maintained cemeteries. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:41 A.M.

Housing & Growth

The City of Cincinnati will receive a presentation on the updated Urban Design Plan for The Banks Project. The meeting agenda also includes a report on a capital arts grant program.

• The Banks Project Urban Design Plan Update presentation
• Capital arts grant program report

The Housing & Growth Committee reviewed two agenda items. The Banks Project Urban Design Plan Update was presented. The council approved the capital arts grant program report and filed it. No vote tally was recorded.

• Approved capital arts grant program report (no vote tally recorded)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will vote on a series of emergency ordinances that authorize payments, fund transfers, and new fees. Items include a proposed Lift Assistance Fee for fire department non‑emergency lifts, several vendor payments, a $5 million ODOT grant for the Ohio River Trail Oasis, and a $29 million transfer to fund the Western Hills Viaduct transit improvements. The meeting also covers funding agreements for property acquisitions and a labor management agreement with AFSCME Local 250.

• Motion to establish a “Lift Assistance Fee” of $800‑$1,000 per non‑emergency fire lift run
• Payment of $3,097.23 to Hamilton County Engineer’s Office for snow and ice removal on Mason Montgomery Road at Seven Gables Road
• Transfer and appropriation of up to $29,000,000 from the Transit Infrastructure Fund Grants to the Western Hills Viaduct project
• Authorization of up to $5,000,000 ODOT Pedestrian & Bicycle grant for the Ohio River Trail Oasis bike‑and‑pedestrian corridor
• Payment of $12,847.50 to AGAR, LLC for services related to the Queen City Slam basketball tournament

Cincinnati City Council

The council will vote on transferring $29 million from transit infrastructure funds to the Western Hills Viaduct project, and on a $5 million ODOT grant for the Ohio River Trail bike/pedestrian path. Other items include a proposed lift assistance fee of $800–$1,000 for non-emergency fire department runs, amendments to the LGBTQIA+ commission, and property acquisitions in Pleasant Ridge and CUF neighborhoods.

• $29 million appropriation for Western Hills Viaduct transit improvements (Item 7)
• $5 million ODOT grant for Ohio River Trail bike/pedestrian project connecting Sawyer Point to Carrel Street (Item 13)
• Motion to establish a lift assistance fee of $800–$1,000 for non-emergency fire department runs (Item 2)
• Property acquisition in Pleasant Ridge with $425,000 from TIF fund (Item 17)
• Renaming Mercy Health Place to Patricia McCollum Way (Item 19)

The council authorized a $29,000,000 transfer from the Transit Infrastructure Fund surplus to fund the Western Hills Viaduct roadway improvements. It also approved several smaller payments for services and equipment, created a new capital‑improvement account to receive up to $5,000,000 from an ODOT grant for the Ohio River Trail Oasis, and adopted a labor‑management agreement with AFSCME Local 250. A reappointment to the Historic Conservation Board was also approved.

• Approved transfer and appropriation of up to $29,000,000 from the Transit Infrastructure Fund surplus to the Western Hills Viaduct project
• Authorized $12,847.50 payment to AGAR, LLC for Queen City Slam tournament expenses
• Authorized $10,500 payment to Matlock Electric Company for Ohio River pump station motor refurbishment
• Authorized $8,462.12 payment to United Direct Solutions for mail processing and postage services
• Authorized $1,201.84 payment to Key Blue Prints, Inc. for printing and production services
• Authorized execution of a labor‑management agreement with AFSCME Municipal Workers Local 250
• Established a new capital‑improvement account for the Ohio River Trail Oasis and authorized up to $5,000,000 ODOT grant funding
• Approved reappointment of Allison McKenzie to the Historic Conservation Board for a three‑year term

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The committee will hear presentations on crime within food truck zones and a discussion of Short Vine, then consider two ordinances: one to amend mobile food vending regulations and an emergency ordinance creating a special extended curfew district for minors in the Short Vine area of Corryville.

• Presentation: Crime Within Food Truck Zones by Senior Crime Analyst and Central Business Section Commander
• Discussion of Short Vine by Assistant Chief of Strategic Innovations Bureau
• Ordinance amending Chapter 723, Section 723-42 on Mobile Food Vending to clarify regulations in public right-of-way
• Emergency ordinance amending Chapter 911, Section 911-28 to create a Special Extended Curfew District for Minors in Short Vine

Council members considered an emergency ordinance to amend Section 723‑42 on mobile food vending. Motions to hold the ordinance and to fail its adoption both failed, leaving the ordinance unadopted. The vote was 2‑2 (Yes: Vice Mayor Kearney, Councilmember Jeffreys; No: Councilmembers Johnson, Albi). A separate emergency ordinance creating a special extended curfew district in Short Vine was recommended for passage, but no vote was recorded.

• Ordinance to amend mobile food vending regulations not adopted (vote 2‑2)
• Recommendation made to pass emergency curfew district ordinance for Short Vine (no vote recorded)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider ordinances to authorize up to $17.6 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for two Complete Street projects and authorize the transfer of $400,000 for parking facility safety improvements.

• Authorize $8.8M for Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 Complete Street
• Authorize $8.8M for Lick Run Connector bicycle/pedestrian project
• Authorize $400k transfer for parking facility safety improvements
• Authorize $3.2M in renewable energy certificate proceeds
• Authorize labor management agreement with Teamsters Local 100

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an ordinance to create a new capital‑improvement account for the Gilbert Avenue Safety Phase 1 project and to apply for a Surface Transportation Block Grant of up to $8.8 million. It also approved similar grant authority for the Lick Run Connector, authorized $3.24 million in renewable‑energy‑certificate proceeds, and adopted several emergency ordinances for parking‑facility safety, water‑service agreements, SOPEC membership, and a labor‑management agreement with Teamsters Local 100.

• Recommended passage of Gilbert Ave Safety Phase 1 grant ordinance (up to $8.8 M)
• Recommended passage of Lick Run Connector grant ordinance (up to $8.8 M)
• Recommended passage of REC proceeds appropriation ($3,238,784.59)
• Recommended passage of Parking Facility Safety Improvements $400,000 transfer
• Recommended passage of Water Service Agreement with City of Fairfield
• Held ordinance authorizing City to join SOPEC and approve its bylaws
• Recommended passage of emergency labor‑management agreement with Teamsters Local 100
• Adopted motion to prepare a 30‑day report on energy aggregation options

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council will consider an emergency ordinance to create a new special extended curfew district in the Short Vine area of Corryville to address juvenile crime. Also on the agenda is a labor management agreement with Teamsters Local 100, a capital project for the Lick Run Connector bike/pedestrian path funded by an $8.8 million grant, authorization for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission's toy drive, and an oath of office for a new Clerk of Council.

• Emergency ordinance creating a special extended curfew district in Short Vine (Corryville)
• Labor management agreement with Teamsters Local 100 (terms in attached summary)
• $8.8 million OKI Surface Transportation Block Grant for Lick Run Connector bike/pedestrian project (White Street to Glenway Avenue)
• Authorization for CRC to solicit donations for 2025 Toy Drive and holiday programming
• Oath of office for Anthony Covington as Clerk of Council

The council approved the minutes of the previous session without objection. Councilmember Meeka Owens was noted absent. The council swore in Anthony Covington as the new Clerk of Council. Several emergency ordinances were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee and the Public Safety & Governance Committee, and a liquor permit report for Kiki LLC was filed with no objections.

• Approved previous session minutes (no objection)
• Sworn in Anthony Covington as Clerk of Council (filed)
• Referred labor agreement emergency ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Lick Run Connector grant ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred recreation commission donation ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred curfew district amendment ordinance to Public Safety & Governance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Housing & Growth

The City of Cincinnati's Equitable Growth & Housing Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

The Community Investment Subcommittee will hear four presentations: two from City Manager Sheryl Long about zoning and development resources in Bond Hill, one from Sil Watkins of the Community Economic Advancement Initiative, and one from HomeBase Cincinnati staff. No formal actions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation on Bond Hill zoning (Item 202501949) by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Presentation on development resources for Bond Hill (Item 202501952) by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Presentation by Sil Watkins, President of Community Economic Advancement Initiatives (Item 202501951)
• Presentation by HomeBase Cincinnati staff: Gus Ricksecker, Alexus Wimbish, Rosa Christophel (Item 202501953)

The October 30, 2025 meeting consisted solely of four presentations on Bond Hill zoning, development resources, and community economic initiatives. All presentations were filed for the record. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Cincinnati City Council

City Council is voting on multiple emergency ordinances, including an $8.8 million grant for Gilbert Avenue safety improvements and three 35-year leases at Lunken Airport. Other items include a resolution urging state action on SNAP/WIC benefits, a motion to report on building performance standards, and acceptance of $3.2 million from renewable energy certificate sales.

• Ordinance to apply for $8.8 million Surface Transportation Block Grant for Gilbert Ave Complete Street from Court St to MLK Jr Blvd
• Three emergency ordinances authorizing 35-year leases with Signature Flight Support for Lunken Airport areas 4, 30, and 40
• Emergency ordinance to accept $3,238,784.59 from FY 2026 sale of renewable energy certificates
• Emergency ordinance establishing $400,000 project account for parking facility safety improvements at City-owned garages
• Motion requesting a report on findings from four engagement sessions on a Building Performance Standards Policy

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati Council will receive a presentation from Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney regarding the Pleasant Ridge Community Council, Development Corporation, and Business Association. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center.

• Presentation on Pleasant Ridge Community Council, Development Corporation, & Business Association
• Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney to present
• Meeting location: Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center, 5915 Ridge Avenue

The October 29, 2025 special meeting of the Healthy Neighborhoods committee was procedural. Item #1 was filed and a presentation on Pleasant Ridge community development was filed. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The council will consider Ordinance 202501734, which amends Section 723-42 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code governing mobile food vending in the public right‑of‑way. The amendment is intended to clarify the rules and align them with best practices for health, safety, and welfare. The ordinance was submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on September 17, 2025.

• Ordinance 202501734 – amendment to Section 723-42 (Mobile Food Vending) of the Municipal Code, sponsor: City Manager

The council considered an ordinance to modify Section 723-42 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, which governs mobile food vending. The council decided to hold the ordinance, meaning no immediate action was taken. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Ordinance to amend mobile food vending regulations held (no vote recorded)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider authorizing lease agreements for Lunken Airport areas and a funding agreement for brownfield revitalization. The body will also review ordinances for park improvements and parking garage management.

• Authorize 35-year leases for Lunken Airport Lease Areas 4, 30, and 40
• Authorize $116,400 for OEPA Voluntary Action Program Urban Setting Designation
• Authorize up to $500,000 for Owl's Nest Park improvements
• Authorize up to $73,685 for Lunken Airport drainage infrastructure
• Authorize amendment to parking garage management agreement with 3CDC

The Budget and Finance Committee adopted a motion directing the administration to report on building performance standards engagements within 30 days. It approved emergency lease agreements for Signature Flight Support covering three Lunken Airport lease areas for up to 35 years, and authorized several emergency funding and grant actions, including $116,400 for brownfield revitalization, a $500,000 grant for Owl’s Nest Park, and a $73,685 ODOT airport grant. The committee also approved the dedication of a 0.101‑acre parcel on Vandalia Avenue for public street use and amendments to existing development and parking lease agreements.

• Adopted motion for City Administration to prepare 30‑day report on building performance standards engagements
• Approved emergency lease with Signature Flight Support for Lunken Airport Lease Area 4 (up to 35 years)
• Approved emergency lease with Signature Flight Support for Lunken Airport Lease Area 30 (up to 35 years)
• Approved emergency lease with Signature Flight Support for Lunken Airport Lease Area 40 (up to 35 years)
• Authorized up to $116,400 expenditure to Port of Greater Cincinnati for OEPA VAP USD expansion
• Authorized application for up to $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Owl’s Nest Park
• Authorized application for up to $73,685 ODOT Airport Improvement Grant for Lunken Airport drainage plan
• Approved dedication of 0.101‑acre Vandalia Avenue tract as public right‑of‑way

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider emergency ordinances authorizing new 35-year leases for Lunken Airport areas with Signature Flight Support and approve various grants for parks, housing, and infrastructure. The meeting also includes a request for a report on building performance standards.

• Authorize 35-year leases for Lunken Airport Lease Areas 4, 30, and 40
• Authorize $116,400 for brownfield revitalization
• Authorize $500,000 grant for Owl's Nest Park
• Authorize $2,000,000 grant for affordable housing
• Authorize $3,186 payment to Harris Distributing Co.

The council passed an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate up to $2,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program for the newly created “PRO Housing 2024” account. Additional emergency ordinances were adopted to lease Lunken Airport areas, fund brownfield revitalization, and secure several state and federal grants. Councilmember Owens moved that the administration prepare a report on the four engagement sessions about a Building Performance Standards policy.

• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing up to $2,000,000 HUD grant for PRO Housing 2024 (passed)
• Approved emergency ordinances leasing Lunken Airport Lease Areas 4, 30, and 40 for up to 35 years (passed)
• Approved emergency ordinance expending $116,400 to support OEPA VAP USD brownfield revitalization (passed)
• Approved emergency ordinance to apply for $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Owl’s Nest Park (passed)
• Approved emergency ordinance to apply for $73,685 ODOT Airport Improvement Grant for Lunken Airport drainage (passed)
• Approved emergency ordinance to apply for $250,000 EPA National Clean Investment Fund grant for energy projects (passed)
• Approved emergency ordinance to apply for $2,082,000 DHS/FEMA UASI grant and related equipment transfers (passed)
• Motion adopted directing City Administration to report on four building‑performance‑standards engagement sessions (motion adopted, referred to Budget & Finance Committee)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee will hold a public hearing and consider two ordinances: a major amendment to Planned Development District No. 94 in Oakley to allow pickleball courts, a dog park, a maintenance garage, and a pavilion at 3033 Jared Ellis Drive; and an ordinance authorizing permanent signage at 101 W. 5th Street downtown, overriding existing signage regulations. The committee will also vote on a motion to appoint members to the Community Investment Subcommittee.

• Major amendment to Planned Development No. 94 ‘The Crossbuck’ in Oakley to add pickleball courts, dog park, maintenance garage, and pavilion at 3033 Jared Ellis Drive
• Ordinance to permit permanent signage at 101 W. 5th Street downtown, notwithstanding Section 1411-39 of the Municipal Code
• B-version of the signage ordinance correcting an exhibit from the October 3 transmittal
• Motion to appoint Vice Mayor Kearney and Councilmembers Albi and Owens to the Community Investment Subcommittee

The board recommended passage of a major amendment to the concept plan for Planned Development District No. 94 in Oakley, allowing new uses and amenities. A proposal to install permanent signage at 101 W. 5th St. was placed on indefinite postponement, while a corrected B‑version of that signage ordinance was also recommended for city council. A motion to appoint three council members to the Community Investment Subcommittee was referred to the Cincinnati City Council.

• Recommended passage of major amendment to Planned Development No. 94 (Oakley)
• Indefinite postponement of permanent signage ordinance for 101 W. 5th St.
• Recommended passage of B‑version permanent signage ordinance for 101 W. 5th St.
• Motion to appoint council members to Community Investment Subcommittee referred to committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is acting on a petition to establish the Convention District Community Authority, a new community authority under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, and a resolution to set a public hearing on that petition. Additionally, the committee is considering labor agreements with CODE and the Cincinnati Building Trades Council, multiple grants and donations (including a $2M HUD grant for affordable housing and a $2.08M homeland security grant), and a code amendment on commercial waste hauling.

• Petition to establish the Convention District Community Authority as a new community authority under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349
• Ordinance authorizing labor agreement with CODE union
• Ordinance authorizing labor agreement with Cincinnati Building Trades Council
• Ordinance accepting up to $2,000,000 from HUD's PRO Housing grant for affordable housing and vacant lot development
• Ordinance accepting up to $2,082,000 from FEMA's Urban Area Security Initiative grant for terrorism preparedness

Cincinnati City Council

The council will consider multiple ordinances, including accepting a $2.082M FEMA Homeland Security grant for terrorism prevention activities, a $250K EPA grant for energy projects, and two labor agreements with city worker unions. Also up for vote: a water service agreement with Madeira (through 2065) and a moral obligation payment for storage fees.

• EPA National Clean Investment Fund grant up to $250,000 for energy-related market-building activities
• FEMA UASI Grant up to $2,082,000 for terrorism prevention, plus equipment transfer and Fusion Center support
• Emergency ordinances authorizing labor agreements with CODE and Cincinnati Building Trades Council
• Water service agreement with City of Madeira, Ohio, through December 31, 2065
• Moral obligation payment of $3,186 to Harris Distributing for storage of recycling containers, solar panels, and bicycle racks

The council passed an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a water service agreement with the City of Madeira, Ohio, providing surplus retail water service through December 31, 2065. The minutes from the previous council meeting were approved. Several grant and donation ordinances were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee for further action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred EPA $250,000 grant ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred $2.082 M Homeland Security grant ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred $112,233 Parks Foundation donation ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Sawyer Point and Riverfront Park fund transfer ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred $3,186 payment to Harris Distributing ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred $256,117 donation from Greater Cincinnati Foundation ordinance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Passed emergency water service agreement with City of Madeira (Emergency)

Youth & Human Services

The Youth & Human Services Committee will receive a presentation from Keep Cincinnati Beautiful on the results of the 'Don't Dump the Nati' anti-litter campaign. No legislative action is scheduled; the meeting consists solely of this informational item.

• Presentation by Executive Director Johnathan Adee on Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's Don't Dump the Nati results

The council held a brief meeting on October 14, 2025. A presentation titled “Keep Cincinnati Beautiful: Don’t Dump the Nati” was submitted by Vice Mayor Jan‑Michele Kearney and was filed. No motions, approvals, or other actions were taken.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The council will consider an emergency ordinance submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long that would permit the City Manager to sign a water service agreement with the City of Madeira, Ohio, to provide retail surplus water service until December 31, 2065. The meeting also includes a presentation by Kristin Shrimplin, President and CEO of Women Helping Women, submitted by Councilmember Scotty Johnson.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Service Agreement with the City of Madeira, Ohio, for retail surplus water service through Dec 31 2065
• Presentation by Kristin Shrimplin, President and CEO of Women Helping Women (submitted by Councilmember Johnson)

The council received a presentation from Kristin Shrimplin of Women Helping Women. An emergency ordinance was submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long to authorize a water service agreement with Madeira, Ohio, and was recommended for passage, with a response due by October 15, 2025. No votes or final decisions were recorded.

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider authorizing a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund the 'PRO Housing 2024' project, which aims to expand affordable housing and incentivize the development of vacant lots. The body will also discuss several other ordinances regarding water service agreements, commercial waste haulers, and various grant appropriations.

• Authorize $2M HUD grant for 'PRO Housing 2024' affordable housing project
• Authorize $25,569 grant for Cincinnati Recreation Commission's SWISH program
• Authorize $4.2M HUD grant for lead hazard remediation in Cincinnati homes
• Authorize $1.13M donation to Cincinnati Park Board for horticultural supplies
• Authorize $86,155 payment for lead remediation services provided July-October 2023

The council passed a resolution declaring Cincinnati a Store It Safe City and approved several ordinances, including a $4.2 million HUD lead‑hazard grant, a $57,000 park improvement grant, and an in‑kind office‑space donation. It also adopted a motion directing the administration to report on FY26/27 budget projects and approved transfers of funds for parking‑meter maintenance, cannabis tax revenue, and the dedication of a small parcel as a public right‑of‑way. Several other ordinances were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee or Public Safety & Governance Committee for further consideration.

• Resolution recognizing Store It Safe Coalition – Passed
• Motion to prepare FY26/27 project report – Adopted
• HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant of up to $4.2 M – Passed
• Grant of $57,000 for Lytle Park comfort station – Passed
• In‑kind office‑space donation valued up to $50,000 per year – Passed (Emergency)
• Transfer of $49,750 from Parking Meter Fund surplus – Passed (Emergency)
• Acceptance of cannabis tax revenue – Passed (Emergency)
• Dedication of 0.081‑acre tract as public right‑of‑way – Passed

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee will hear a presentation regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor. The update will be provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering.

• Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project update (Item 202501827)

On October 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Council met at 801 Plum Street. Councilmember Meeka Owens submitted a presentation updating the Brent Spence Bridge corridor, delivered by ODOT and city officials. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded.

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing body will discuss a delinquent tax relief program and two development projects in Avondale. The meeting includes votes on a major amendment for the Uptown Gateway and a rezoning request for 3425 Burnet Avenue.

• Major amendment to Planned Development #79 (Uptown Gateway) at 3020-3090 Exploration Avenue to allow various uses including office, hotel, and residential
• Rezoning of 3425 Burnet Avenue from RMX-T and CN-M-T to Planned Development District No. 105
• Presentation on the Delinquent Tax Relief Program by Hamilton County Treasurer Jill Schiller

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee heard presentations on a delinquent tax relief program, a major amendment to Planned Development #79 Uptown Gateway, and a rezoning of 3425 Burnet Avenue. The committee recommended that the Cincinnati City Council approve the emergency ordinance amending PD #79 to allow additional uses, and also recommended approval of the zoning map amendment rezoning 3425 Burnet Avenue to Planned Development District 105. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending PD #79 Uptown Gateway (no vote recorded)
• Recommended passage of zoning map amendment rezoning 3425 Burnet Avenue to Planned Development District 105 (no vote recorded)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider authorizing the city to join the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council and approve several ordinances for grants, donations, and transfers totaling over $4.3 million. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the SOPEC electric plan.

• Authorize joining Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council
• Authorize $4.2M HUD grant for lead hazard remediation
• Authorize $57K grant for Lytle Park comfort station
• Authorize $50K in-kind donation for violence reduction
• Authorize $86K payment for lead remediation services

The Budget and Finance Committee held the ordinance that authorizes the City Manager to join the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC). It adopted a motion directing a 30‑day report on FY26/27 budget projects. The committee recommended passage of several ordinances to secure a HUD lead‑hazard grant, a Parks Foundation grant for Lytle Park, an in‑kind office‑space donation, a parking‑meter fund transfer, acceptance of cannabis tax revenue, and a right‑of‑way dedication. No items were denied.

• Ordinance authorizing City Manager to join SOPEC – held
• Motion to prepare 30‑day report on FY26/27 budget projects – adopted
• Ordinance to apply for and appropriate up to $4.2 M HUD Lead Hazard Grant – recommended passage
• Ordinance to accept $57,000 Parks Foundation grant for Lytle Park comfort station – recommended passage
• Emergency ordinance to accept in‑kind office‑space donation valued up to $50,000 per year – recommended passage (emergency)
• Emergency ordinance transferring $49,750 from Parking Meter Fund surplus to parking meter operating budget – recommended passage (emergency)
• Emergency ordinance to accept Cannabis Tax revenue and deposit into General Fund – recommended passage (emergency)
• Ordinance dedicating 0.081‑acre tract as Langston Street public right‑of‑way – recommended passage

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is set to vote on several emergency ordinances, including a $4.2 million HUD grant for lead hazard removal, a $1.5 million boat dock construction, and a 15-year tax exemption for a commercial renovation in Over-the-Rhine. The body will also confirm three mayoral appointments to advisory boards.

• Authorize $4.2 million HUD grant for lead hazard removal
• Authorize $1.5 million boat dock at Public Landing
• 15-year tax exemption for Over-the-Rhine renovation
• Authorize $1.35 million for property acquisition in Corryville
• Confirm appointments to Housing and Community Development Boards

The council confirmed three mayoral appointments to advisory boards and passed a resolution honoring University of Cincinnati Portman Center fellows. A motion to have the administration report on FY26/27 project funding was referred to the Budget & Finance Committee. Several ordinances, including a $4.2 M HUD lead‑hazard grant and a $49,750 parking‑meter fund transfer, were also referred to the Budget & Finance Committee.

• Appointed Ron Stubblefield to the Housing Advisory Board (Confirmed)
• Appointed Kai Lewars to the Housing Advisory Board (Confirmed)
• Appointed Gregory Johnson to the Community Development Advisory Board (Confirmed)
• Resolution recognizing UC Portman Center fellows (Passed)
• Motion to prepare FY26/27 project report (Referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $4.2 M HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (Referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Ordinance transferring $49,750 from Parking Meter Fund surplus (Referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Emergency ordinance authorizing $60,000 Public Allies AmeriCorps grant (Passed Emergency)

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods committee will hear presentations from the East, West, and Lower Price Hill Community Councils, as well as local organizations including Santa Maria Community Services and the East Price Hill Business Alliance.

• Presentations from East, West, and Lower Price Hill Community Councils
• Presentation on Santa Maria Community Services
• Presentation on East Price Hill Business Alliance & Price Hill Will

The special Healthy Neighborhoods meeting on Oct. 1, 2025 consisted of four presentations that were filed. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The council received an ordinance submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long to add a trespass provision in transit center zones and amend the designated transit zone rules. The ordinance was recommended for passage and is due back to the council on October 1, 2025. No vote or final decision was recorded at this meeting.

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati’s Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several grant applications, tax exemptions for Over-the-Rhine residential and commercial remodeling, and funding for the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District's 2026-2029 services plan.

• Application for up to $1,500,000 from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a boat dock at Public Landing
• 15-year tax exemption for $4,200,000 remodeling project at 1425 Main St, 209 Woodward St, and 1227 Walnut St
• Transfer of $1,800,000 from Convention Center Fund for contractual obligations and naming rights termination
• Up to $693,000 ODOT grant for pedestrian safety improvements (APS and curb ramps) in The Banks
• Transfer of $1,350,903 and $120,000 from Corryville TIF District for real property acquisition and staffing

The Budget and Finance Committee approved a series of emergency ordinances authorizing grants, fund transfers, and assessments. Key actions include a $1.5 million federal grant to build a boat dock at the downtown public landing, a $1.35 million TIF transfer for property acquisition in Corryville, and a $1.8 million transfer for Convention Center operating costs. The committee also approved joining the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council and several park, health, and safety grants.

• Approved $1,500,000 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Boating Infrastructure Grant for downtown dock (Ordinance 202501781)
• Approved $1,350,903 transfer from Corryville TIF surplus for real‑property acquisition (Ordinance 202501793)
• Approved $120,000 transfer from Corryville TIF surplus for staffing support (Ordinance 202501793)
• Approved $1,800,000 transfer from Convention Center Fund surplus to Convention Center operating budget (Ordinance 202501762)
• Approved $225,406 Ohio Department of Health grant for emergency preparedness (Ordinance 202501779)
• Approved $142,500 Cincinnati Parks Foundation grant for French Park trail improvements (Ordinance 202501780)
• Approved $60,000 Public Allies AmeriCorps in‑kind services grant for Green Cincinnati Plan (Ordinance 202501761)
• Approved joining the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council and its bylaws (Ordinance 202501777)

Cincinnati City Council

The council will vote on several mayoral appointments to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Boards. It will adopt resolutions honoring local community groups and consider multiple ordinances that authorize grants ranging from $60,000 to $1.5 million and a tax‑exemption agreement for a redevelopment project. A key motion seeks to settle the lawsuit with the Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union and use FY25 closeout funding to cover any financial impact.

• Motion to settle the Fire Fighters Union lawsuit and use FY25 closeout funds for any settlement costs (Item 24).
• Ordinance authorizing a $1,500,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a downtown boat dock (Item 21).
• Ordinance authorizing a $225,406 grant from the Ohio Department of Health for emergency preparedness (Item 19).
• Ordinance authorizing up to $60,000 in‑kind services from Public Allies AmeriCorps for the Green Cincinnati Plan (Item 12).
• Motion directing the administration to acquire 1141 Central Parkway by the end of September (Item 6).

The council approved settling the labor‑management lawsuit with the Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union and authorized using FY25 closeout funds to cover any costs. It also adopted a new leave code for employees needing follow‑up appointments after an occupational cancer diagnosis. Additionally, the council passed resolutions honoring the Lincoln Ware Walking Club and Frank “Bo” Wood III.

• Resolution recognizing Lincoln Ware Walking Club – Passed
• Resolution recognizing Frank “Bo” Wood III – Passed
• Motion to have Administration pursue acquisition of 1141 Central Parkway – Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
• Adopted new leave code for occupational cancer follow‑up appointments – Adopted
• Adopted settlement of lawsuit with Fire Fighters Union, using FY25 closeout funds – Adopted
• Emergency ordinance authorizing up to $60,000 Public Allies AmeriCorps grant – Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
• Ordinance transferring $1.8 million from Convention Center surplus – Referred to Budget & Finance Committee
• Emergency ordinance paying $438.16 for copier services – Passed Emergency

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The City Council will receive a presentation on a food system approach to community safety and a report on preventative road maintenance to minimize potholes.

• Presentation on Hunger, Healing & Hope
• Report on preventative road maintenance
• FY26 Impact Award: Hunger, Healing, & Hope

The council filed a presentation on Hunger, Healing & Hope and a report on preventative road maintenance. No votes, approvals, or other substantive decisions were recorded.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will discuss a development agreement for the Atrium One building and a new leave code for occupational cancer follow-ups. The body is also reviewing funding for the Art Academy of Cincinnati and various city payments and transfers.

• Development agreement for 200 residential rental units at 201 E. Fourth Street
• Proposed $150,000 allocation from General Fund Contingency for Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Security Safe Zone Proposal
• Motion to create a new leave code for employees with prior occupational cancer diagnoses
• Payment of $438.16 to Cincinnati Copiers Incorporated dba ProSource
• Transfer of $49,192.90 for a new 'Fleet Replacements - Obsolete' project account

The committee adopted a motion to settle the lawsuit and appeal with the Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48, using FY25 closeout funding for any financial impact. It also adopted a new leave code for follow‑up appointments related to occupational cancer diagnoses. An allocation of $150,000 for the Art Academy security proposal was indefinitely postponed. Three emergency ordinances were recommended for passage covering a copier service payment, a development agreement for Atrium One, and a fleet‑replacement capital account transfer of $49,192.90.

• Adopted new leave code for occupational cancer follow‑up appointments
• Adopted settlement of Fire Fighters Union lawsuit using FY25 closeout funds
• Indefinitely postponed $150,000 allocation to Art Academy security proposal
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $438.16 payment to Cincinnati Copiers Inc. (ProSource)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing development agreement for Atrium One redevelopment
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing fleet‑replacement capital account and transferring $49,192.90

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council will vote on settling a lawsuit with the Fire Fighters Union Local 48 and approving a $5.42 million transfer for police safety measures in the Central Business District. Other items include a new ordinance to regulate hookah lounges, a development agreement for the Atrium One building (200 residential units), and the appointment of a new Clerk of Council. The agenda also features resolutions recognizing community groups, a mobile food vending code update, and several routine budget transfers.

• Motion to settle lawsuit with Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 using FY25 closeout funds
• Ordinance transferring $5,420,000 from General Fund reserves for police safety in Central Business District
• Ordinance authorizing a development agreement for Atrium One building (201 E. Fourth Street) into 200 residential rental units
• Ordinance modifying Chapter 723-42 on mobile food vending to align with best practices
• Appointment of Anthony Covington as Clerk of Council-designate starting September 22, 2025

The council passed an emergency ordinance transferring $5,420,000 from the General Fund reserve to finance police public‑safety initiatives in the Central Business District and other hotspots. Anthony Covington was appointed Clerk of Council‑designate for September 22‑October 31 and will become Clerk of Council starting November 1. Resolutions honoring the Mill Creek Alliance and the Human Services Advisory Committee were adopted. The council also allocated $35,000 from the reserve for Weather Events to support the Build Cincy conference.

• Approved $5,420,000 transfer for police public‑safety measures (emergency)
• Confirmed appointment of Anthony Covington as Clerk of Council‑designate (Sept 22‑Oct 31) and Clerk of Council (Nov 1 onward)
• Passed resolution recognizing Mill Creek Alliance’s 30‑year service (Enactment No: 0055-2025)
• Passed resolution recognizing Human Services Advisory Committee and FY2026/2027 budget recommendations (Enactment No: 0056-2025)
• Adopted $35,000 allocation from reserve for Weather Events to support Build Cincy conference

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The City Council will consider a motion to trim or remove city landscaping to improve sightlines for public safety infrastructure, while ensuring the work does not reduce the city's urban tree canopy below 40%.

• Motion to trim landscaping for public safety sightlines
• Ordinance creating Chapter 487 for hookah and smoking establishments
• Councilmember Scotty Johnson, Chair
• Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, Sponsor of smoking ordinance

The council filed a motion directing the city administration to trim, maintain, or remove city‑owned landscaping to improve sightlines for public‑safety infrastructure while preserving the Green Cincinnati Plan's 40% tree‑canopy goal. Councilmember Jeffreys introduced an ordinance to create Chapter 487, regulating operating hours of hookah and other smoking establishments, and the council recommended it be passed. No vote tallies were recorded for either item.

• Filed motion to direct city to trim landscaping for safety sightlines (no vote recorded)
• Recommended passage of Hookah and Other Smoking Establishments ordinance (no vote recorded)

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee will receive three presentations from local organizations serving youth and families. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the meeting consists solely of informational presentations from 1N5, Madi's House, and Gro Community.

• Presentation from Madi's House by Julie Raleigh and Casey Roeder
• Presentation from 1N5 by Ashley Gray and Kelly Barry
• Presentation from Gro Community by Jordan Johnson

The council heard three presentations—Madi’s House, 1N5, and GRO Community—and each was filed. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a motion to allocate $35,000 for the Build Cincy conference and several emergency ordinances that move millions of dollars between reserve and operating accounts. One ordinance directs $5,420,000 toward police public‑safety and crime‑deterrence efforts in the Central Business District. Additional ordinances reallocate funds for health services, recreation, stormwater, and other city programs, and approve small payments and a grant for pedestrian safety.

• Motion to allocate $35,000 from the reserve for the Build Cincy conference (women and minority developers).
• Emergency ordinance transferring $5,420,000 from the reserve to police public‑safety and crime‑deterrence measures in the Central Business District.
• Emergency ordinance moving $2,000,000 from the Community Health Center Activities Fund to the Cincinnati Health Department operating account.
• Payment of $3,366.14 to T‑Mobile USA for wireless air‑card services for police patrol computers.
• Ordinance accepting up to $61,725.90 from the Village of St. Bernard for pedestrian safety improvements on East Mitchell Avenue.

The Budget and Finance Committee adopted a motion to allocate $35,000 from the reserve for the Build Cincy conference. It approved an emergency ordinance transferring $5,420,000 to fund police public‑safety measures in the Central Business District. Additional emergency ordinances were approved to reallocate funds for city departments, make small payments, and accept grant and intergovernmental contributions.

• Adopted $35,000 reserve allocation for Build Cincy (motion adopted)
• Approved $5,420,000 emergency transfer for police public safety (yes: Vice Mayor Kearney, Councilmember Parks; no: Councilmember Johnson)
• Approved multiple emergency transfers totaling over $5 M for city departments (e.g., $643,263 reallocation, $502,100 Golf Fund to Recreation, $965,000 Stormwater Fund, $1,540,000 Recreation Fund, $2,000,000 Health Center Fund, $265,390 Health District Fund)
• Authorized $3,366.14 payment to T‑Mobile USA for police data services
• Authorized $12,130 payment to ForPsych Corporation for fitness‑for‑duty evaluations
• Authorized application for up to $46,080 grant for internship program from Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation
• Authorized acceptance of up to $61,725.90 from Village of St. Bernard for pedestrian safety improvements on East Mitchell Avenue

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider confirming multiple appointments to advisory boards and reviewing a proposed ordinance to regulate hookah establishments. The body will also discuss a $35,000 allocation for a development conference and authorize the transfer of $5.42 million from the general fund reserve to fund police public safety measures.

• Authorize $5.42M transfer to fund police public safety measures
• Confirm 11 appointments to Housing Advisory Board
• Confirm 7 appointments to Community Development Advisory Board
• Propose new Chapter 487 to regulate hookah and smoking establishments
• Allocate $35,000 for Build Cincy conference

The council referred an emergency ordinance that would transfer $5,420,000 from the General Fund reserve to fund police public‑safety measures in the Central Business District. Several appointments to advisory boards and the Citizen Complaint Authority were confirmed. Two resolutions recognizing community organizations were passed. Two motions on landscaping safety and funding for the Build Cincy conference were sent to the appropriate committees.

• Confirmed appointment of Ligaya West to Cincinnati Elections Commission (4‑yr term)
• Confirmed appointment of Katie Westbrook to Housing Advisory Board (4‑yr term)
• Confirmed reappointment of Sister Sally Duffy to Housing Advisory Board (4‑yr term)
• Resolution recognizing Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition passed
• Resolution recognizing Association of Film Cinema International passed
• Motion to allocate $35,000 for Build Cincy referred to Budget & Finance Committee
• Motion to trim city landscaping for safety referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee
• Emergency ordinance to transfer $5,420,000 for police public‑safety measures referred to Budget & Finance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The City Council will hear a presentation on 'Reinventing Metro,' a transit planning initiative led by Metro officials. The meeting agenda lists presentations from Emi Randall and Sharyn LaCombe regarding On-Demand and Bus Rapid Transit planning.

• Presentation on 'Reinventing Metro' by Metro Director Brad Mason
• Presentation on On-Demand Transit Planning by Emi Randall
• Presentation on Bus Rapid Transit Planning by Sharyn LaCombe

The September 9, 2025 Climate, City Services & Infrastructure meeting was purely procedural. Council members conducted roll call, heard presentations on Metro reinvention, and filed the agenda item. No motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled.

Housing & Growth

The committee will discuss a report on a Housing API feasibility study and consider an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from retaliating against tenants who report hazardous conditions or advocate for their rights.

• Report on Housing Application Program Interface (API) feasibility (Ref. #202500632)
• Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 871 adding Section 871-17 prohibiting landlord retaliation

The committee filed a report on the Housing Application Program Interface feasibility. Councilmember Owens introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 871 to add a retaliation prohibition for tenants and tenant organizations. The committee recommended that the ordinance be passed by the Cincinnati City Council. No vote tally was recorded.

• Filed Housing Application Program API feasibility report (no vote)
• Recommended passage of tenant retaliation ordinance (no vote recorded)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider several public‑safety funding motions, including a $5.5 million allocation for overtime, training, outreach and technology. It will also vote on a $200,000 youth‑outreach worker allocation for Ziegler and Washington Parks. Additional emergency ordinances will move funds for public‑safety, housing programs and departmental operations.

• Ordinance (EMERGENCY) 202501666: transfer $4,500,000 from reserve to fund public‑safety measures in the Central Business District
• Motion 202501680: allocate $5,500,000 for police overtime, PIVOT training, recruitment, outreach, and technology upgrades
• Motion 202501679: allocate $200,000 for Youth Outreach Workers at Ziegler and Washington Parks
• Ordinance (EMERGENCY) 202501607: accept $14,845 ARP award and transfer $1,011,994.51 to the Home Investment Trust Fund
• Ordinance (EMERGENCY) 202501613: transfer $643,263 within General Fund 050 and $502,100 to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission

The Budget and Finance Committee adopted an amended motion allocating $5.42 million from the public‑safety fund and the General Fund Contingency Account to police, outreach and technology projects. The vote recorded six members in favor (Jeffreys, Albi, Cramerding, Owens, Walsh, Nolan) and three members opposed (Kearney, Johnson, Parks). The committee also adopted a motion for a 30‑day report on reviving the Capital Arts Grant Program and postponed a motion to fund youth outreach workers. A separate motion to add additional public‑safety investments failed.

• Adopted amended public‑safety spending $5.42 M (yes: Jeffreys, Albi, Cramerding, Owens, Walsh, Nolan; no: Kearney, Johnson, Parks)
• Failed adoption of additional public‑safety investments (motion 202501683)
• Adopted motion to require a 30‑day report on reviving the Capital Arts Grant Program (motion 202501623)
• Indefinitely postponed allocation of $200 k for Youth Outreach Workers at Ziegler and Washington Parks (motion 202501679)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to accept $14,845 ARP HOME award (motion 202501607)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to transfer $1,011,994.51 within HOME Trust (motion 202501608)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to transfer $679,483.94 within HOME Trust (motion 202501609)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to accept $8,660 Lead Hazard Grant income (motion 202501610)

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council will consider a slate of mayor‑appointed board members, several reports on liquor‑license applications, and three emergency ordinances that move federal ARP and grant money. One ordinance directs a $1,011,994.51 transfer from the Home Investment Trust Fund, another moves $679,483.94, and a third allocates $8,660 from a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. A motion also asks the City Administration to study reviving the Capital Arts Grant Program.

• 202501607 – Emergency ordinance authorizing $1,011,994.51 transfer from Home Investment Trust Fund and a $14,845 ARP award
• 202501608 – Emergency ordinance authorizing $679,483.94 transfer from Home Investment Trust Fund to strategic housing projects
• 202501609 – Emergency ordinance allocating $8,660 program income from Lead Hazard Reduction Grant
• 202501623 – Motion to have City Administration report on reviving the Capital Arts Grant Program
• 202501580 – Report on liquor‑permit application for Collier Entertainment Group LLC, 1132 Race Street

The council approved three emergency ordinances authorizing large fund transfers: $1,011,994.51 from the Home Investment Trust Fund for ARP resources, $679,483.94 from the same fund for Strategic Housing Initiatives, and $75,000 for a landslide‑stabilization project on Carl Street. It also confirmed multiple appointments to the Elections Commission, Housing Advisory Board, and Community Development Advisory Board. A motion was adopted directing the City Administration to report on reviving the Capital Arts Grant Program within 30 days.

• Approved emergency ordinance to transfer $1,011,994.51 from Home Investment Trust Fund (HOME ARP) (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Approved emergency ordinance to transfer $679,483.94 from Home Investment Trust Fund to Strategic Housing Initiatives (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Approved emergency ordinance to move $75,000 from City Manager operating budget to General Fund surplus and to a capital improvement for landslide stabilization at 1769 Carl Street (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Approved appointment of Ligaya West to the Cincinnati Elections Commission (4‑year term)
• Approved appointment of Katie Westbrook to the Housing Advisory Board (4‑year term)
• Approved appointment of Rita Seith to the Housing Advisory Board (4‑year term)
• Approved appointment of Marcus Parrish to the Community Development Advisory Board (3‑year term)
• Approved motion directing City Administration to report on reviving the Capital Arts Grant Program within 30 days (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)

Youth & Human Services

The September 3, 2025 meeting of the Healthy Neighborhoods Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee voted to hold the motion to allocate $4.63 million for public‑safety programs. It recommended passage of several emergency ordinances, including land dedication, energy‑council hearings, fund transfers, safety‑grant accounts, a DHS grant, and a payment to Hamilton County. The committee also recommended repealing a recent zoning amendment. No other motions were adopted.

• Motion to allocate $4.63 M for public safety – Held
• Ordinance dedicating 0.6991‑acre tract on North Bend Rd. – Recommend Passage
• Ordinance authorizing hearings for Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council – Recommend Passage Emergency
• Ordinance transferring $500,000 and appropriating $250,000 from surplus funds – Recommend Passage Emergency
• Ordinance establishing $1.55 M safety grant account for HAM Cincinnati Crossings – Recommend Passage Emergency
• Ordinance authorizing up to $102,500 DHS Port Security grant – Recommend Passage Emergency
• Ordinance approving $396,325.78 payment to Hamilton County for warrant processing – Recommend Passage Emergency
• Ordinance repealing zoning amendment for 2719 Erie Ave. – Recommend Passage Emergency

Cincinnati City Council

The council confirmed the mayor's appointment of Rickell Howard Smith to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Board. Several items were referred to committees, including a communication on the Cincinnati Futures Commission and a landlord‑tenant retaliation ordinance. Numerous State Liquor Control permit applications and other reports were filed. Multiple legislative registrations and terminations were also recorded.

• Confirmed appointment of Rickell Howard Smith to Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Board (advice & consent)
• Referred Councilmember Owens' communication on Cincinnati Futures Commission to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred landlord‑tenant retaliation ordinance to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
• Filed State Liquor Control permit application for S&M Investment Inc., 1550 Queen City Avenue
• Filed State Liquor Control permit application for S&M Investment Inc., 1326 Hopple Street
• Referred policy on city employee living donors to Public Safety & Governance Committee
• Referred dedication of 0.6991‑acre tract on North Bend Road, Colerain Avenue, and Shepherd Road to Budget & Finance Committee
• Filed multiple legislative registrations and terminations from Government Strategies Group

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Public Schools board members are holding a joint special meeting. They will discuss collaborations regarding student transportation, staffing, and resources for families experiencing homelessness.

• Metro busing for middle school students, routes, and enrollment
• CPS crossing guards
• Project Connect and resources for families experiencing homelessness in CPS
• Budget update and state impact
• After school programs at rec centers, enrollment, and staff pay

The joint special meeting of the City of Cincinnati and the CPS School Board ran from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. on August 6, 2025. A presentation by Vice Mayor Jan‑Michele Kearney on potential city‑CPS collaborations was filed. No agenda items were voted on or formally decided.

Youth & Human Services

The committee will consider reallocating funds for a public-private business partnership and an ordinance to name a street in Avondale. The meeting also includes presentations from the Cincinnati Health Department and senior advocacy organizations.

• Motion to reallocate $250,000 from Capital Account No. 758X164X251630 to Grow Avondale Businesses
• Ordinance to give Gholson Avenue at Reading Road the honorary name 'Patricia Milton Way'
• Presentation by Dr. Grant Mussman, Health Commissioner of the Cincinnati Health Department
• Presentation by Pro Seniors regarding rights and quality of life for older adults
• Presentation by Serving Older Adults Through Changing Times (SO-ACT)

The Healthy Neighborhoods board filed two communications supporting senior advocacy and long‑term care rights. The council adopted a motion to reallocate $250,000 from a capital account to the Grow Avondale Businesses initiative. An ordinance to give Gholson Avenue at Reading Road the honorary name "Patricia Milton Way" was recommended for passage to the city council. No other actions were taken.

• Filed communication supporting Pro Seniors advocacy
• Filed communication regarding senior rights in long‑term care
• Adopted motion reallocating $250,000 to Grow Avondale Businesses initiative
• Recommended passage of ordinance naming Gholson Avenue at Reading Road "Patricia Milton Way"

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance committee is discussing updates to juvenile curfew laws and public safety funding. Members are reviewing proposals to modify the City Charter regarding civil service and campaign finance, as well as a new employment classification for parking inspectors.

• Ordinance to create a uniform citywide curfew for minors (202501571)
• Ordinance to create a Special Extended Curfew District for Minors in the Downtown area (202501572)
• Motion to use $2 million from the General Fund Contingency Account for police recruitment and patrols (202501522)
• Proposed Charter amendment to create incentives for public safety interns (202501237)
• Proposed Charter amendment to align campaign finance reporting with State of Ohio requirements (202501562)

The council adopted two amended motions: one to use PIVOT and ACT funding for violence‑reduction strategies, and another to allocate $2 million from the General Fund Contingency Account for police recruitment, overtime, patrols, technology upgrades, lighting, cameras, and downtown ambassadors. Several emergency ordinances were recommended for passage, covering public‑safety internship incentives, campaign‑finance alignment, citywide and downtown curfew provisions, and a new private parking‑lot inspector classification. A motion to release $275,000 for the Advance Peace program failed to pass.

• Adopted amended motion to leverage PIVOT and ACT funding for violence‑reduction strategies
• Adopted amended motion to allocate $2 million from General Fund Contingency for police recruitment, overtime, patrols, tech upgrades, lighting, cameras, and 3CDC ambassadors
• Recommended emergency ordinance to create internship incentive for public‑safety careers
• Recommended emergency ordinance to align city campaign‑finance reporting with state requirements
• Recommended emergency ordinance to establish a uniform citywide curfew for minors
• Recommended emergency ordinance to create a special extended curfew district in downtown
• Recommended emergency ordinance to establish Private Parking Lot Inspector classification and salary schedule
• Motion to release $275,000 for Advance Peace program failed of adoption

Housing & Growth

The committee will consider a zoning change for a property in Over-the-Rhine and a motion to create a new subcommittee. The proposed subcommittee would prioritize strategic investments in underserved neighborhoods.

• Ordinance 202501479: Rezone 1813 Race Street from Park and Recreation (PR) to Commercial Community-Pedestrian-Transportation Corridor (CC-P-T)
• Motion 202501501: Form a Community Investment Subcommittee chaired by Councilmember Evan Nolan

The council adopted a motion to create a Community Investment Subcommittee, chaired by Councilmember Evan Nolan, to prioritize investment in underserved neighborhoods. It also recommended passage of an ordinance to rezone 1813 Race Street in Over-the-Rhine from a Park and Recreation district to a Commercial Community‑Pedestrian‑Transportation Corridor. Votes recorded show Councilmembers Cramerding and Parks voted yes on the rezoning ordinance; no other vote totals are listed.

• Form Community Investment Subcommittee chaired by Evan Nolan (adopted)
• Recommend passage of ordinance rezoning 1813 Race Street to CC-P-T district (yes votes: Cramerding, Parks)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will vote on multiple emergency ordinances including late payments, appropriations, and grant applications. Key items include a property sale and development agreement with American Craft Brewery LLC to vacate public alleys and a street in the West End for a $7.5M truck staging area, and a motion to pay $10,000 to the Mercantile Library for the Poet Laureate Program. The committee also will consider a grant application for up to $6.25M to hire 50 police officers, a $1.057M appropriation for housing repair services, and several other grant requests for EV charging stations and urban forestry.

• Property sale and development agreement with Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery to vacate Eve Alley, Snyder Alley, and Bauman Street in West End for a truck staging area ($7.5M project)
• Grant application for up to $6.25M from COPS Hiring Program to hire up to 50 entry-level police officers
• Appropriation of $1,057,209.89 from CDBG program income for Housing Repair Services ’24
• Grant of up to $998,238 from Carbon Reduction Program to install EV charging stations at Price Hill, Hartwell, and Madisonville Recreation Centers
• Emergency ordinance authorizing $243,681.23 payment to Antares Golf for management services at Cincinnati Recreation Commission golf courses

The Budget and Finance Committee entered an executive session unanimously to discuss a budget item and the Clerk of Council position. It adopted several motions, including a request for a permitting‑process report and payment to the Mercantile Library for the Poet Laureate program, and formed a subcommittee to evaluate Clerk candidates. The committee authorized a property sale and development agreement with American Craft Brewery for a truck staging area, created a new Qualified Employee Benefit Arrangement fund, and approved major grant and appropriation actions.

• Executive session entered unanimously to discuss Item #31 and Clerk of Council position
• Motion adopted to have administration report on average permitting time for zone change applications by Oct 2025
• Motion adopted to pay Mercantile Library $10,000 from the General Fund for the Poet Laureate program
• Motion adopted to form a subcommittee (Cramerding, Kearney, Johnson, Parks) to evaluate Clerk of Council candidates
• Ordinance adopted authorizing a property sale and development agreement with American Craft Brewery (Samuel Adams) for a truck staging area, estimated cost $7,477,143
• Ordinance adopted establishing Fund 748 “Qualified Employee Benefit Arrangement” with transfers totaling $116,000
• Ordinance adopted appropriating $1,057,209.89 of CDBG income to the Housing Repair Services ’24 program
• Ordinance adopted authorizing application for up to $998,238 grant to install EV charging stations at three recreation centers

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council will consider a motion introduced by Mayor Aftab Pureval and councilmembers Parks, Cramerding, Jeffreys, Johnson, Owens, and Walsh directing the city administration to take actions to address public safety and reduce crime in the Downtown and Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhoods. The agenda also includes two presentations by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on the ACT for Cincy program and on the Summer Safety & Violence Update. No other decisions are listed.

• Motion 202501498: Direct city administration to address public safety and reduce crime in Downtown and OTR areas.
• Presentation 202501499: City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on ACT for Cincy.
• Presentation 202501500: City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on Summer Safety & Violence Update.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The City of Cincinnati's Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Youth & Human Services

The City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this session.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were discussed or decided

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The City of Cincinnati's Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The cancellation notice was printed on June 20, 2025.

Cincinnati City Council

This meeting includes final votes on multiple emergency ordinances approving the FY2026 General Fund operating budget ($542.7 million), the Capital Improvement Program, and various fund transfers. Also on the agenda are board appointments (Banks Community Authority, Lunken Airport Board, SORTA) and a motion requesting a report on zone-change permitting timelines.

• Ordinance appropriating $542,701,740 from the General Fund for FY2026, including 3% wage adjustment for non-represented employees and a 3% CPI increase to building inspection fees
• Ordinance providing $300,000 from the General Fund to the African American Chamber of Commerce for FY2026
• Ordinance authorizing $453,841,300 in restricted revenue fund appropriations and accepting FTA and ODOT grants for streetcar operations
• Capital Improvement Program and Budget for FY2026 adopted via emergency ordinance
• Motion directing the administration to report by October 2025 on average permitting times for Zone Change Applications

The council adopted several emergency ordinances, including a $542,701,740 appropriation from the General Fund for FY 2026 and related transfers. It also approved a $300,000 allocation for the African American Chamber of Commerce and a $453,841,300 transfer of restricted revenue funds. Three mayoral appointments were confirmed, one appointment was held pending review, and a motion to cancel the June 25 council session was adopted. The council directed the administration to prepare a permitting‑process report by October 2025.

• Confirmed appointment of Noah Nixon to the Banks Community Authority
• Confirmed appointment of H. Jane Sites to the Lunken Airport Oversight & Advisory Board
• Held appointment of Rickell Howard Smith to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Board pending review
• Adopted motion to cancel the June 25 council session (Yes 8, No 1)
• Referred motion to prepare a permitting‑process report to the Budget & Finance Committee
• Passed emergency ordinance appropriating $542,701,740 from General Fund 050 for FY 2026
• Passed emergency ordinance allocating $300,000 to the African American Chamber of Commerce (Vice Mayor Kearney excused)
• Passed emergency ordinance transferring $453,841,300 from restricted revenue funds

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee holds a special meeting to consider FY 2026 budget ordinances, primarily a $40 million bond issuance for the convention center hotel project. Additional items include budget transfers for Cincinnati Art Museum upgrades, recreation facility improvements, support for the African American Chamber of Commerce, and funding for neighborhood catalytic projects including the Clifton Cultural Arts Center and Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center.

• Up to $40 million in economic development revenue bonds for the Convention Center Hotel Project (ordinance 202501227)
• Transfer of $530,000 for Cincinnati Art Museum upgrades and recreation facility improvements (ordinance 202501274)
• Transfer of $50,000 from Sundance Film Festival account to support the African American Chamber of Commerce (ordinance 202501275)
• Transfer of $5.4 million for neighborhood catalytic improvements including $500,000 for Clifton Cultural Arts Center and $2 million for Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center roof repairs (ordinance 202501276)
• Presentation from 3CDC and Portman Holdings on the Convention Center Hotel (item 202501260)

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended that the City Council approve an emergency ordinance to issue up to $40,000,000 in economic development revenue bonds for the Convention Center Hotel project. It also recommended ordinances to create new permanent improvement accounts for the Art Museum and recreation facilities, to move $530,000 between capital accounts, and to transfer $50,000 for African American Chamber of Commerce support. Finally, it recommended an ordinance establishing a Neighborhood Catalytic Improvements account and authorizing multiple transfers totaling over $13 million for various capital and operating needs.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing up to $40,000,000 economic development revenue bonds for Convention Center Hotel
• Recommended passage of ordinance establishing permanent improvement accounts for Art Museum and recreation facilities and transferring $530,000 between capital accounts
• Recommended passage of ordinance transferring $50,000 from a permanent improvement account to General Fund surplus and allocating $50,000 to City Manager’s Office for African American Chamber of Commerce support
• Recommended passage of ordinance creating Neighborhood Catalytic Improvements account and authorizing transfers: $5,421,121 from capital accounts, $3,000,000 from Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund, $88,000 back to surplus, $2,509,121 to operating accounts, $500,000 to Clifton Cultural Arts Center, and $2,000,000 to ROMAC roof repairs

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change for 16 parcels in Walnut Hills to allow expansion of the Walnut Hills Cemetery, and an emergency ordinance to permit a temporary parking facility at 515 Water Street in the Central Business District, overriding certain zoning use limitations. City planners will present on both items. No votes have been taken; this is a discussion and public hearing session.

• Rezone 16 parcels in Walnut Hills from RM-1.2-T and RMX-MH to SF-4-MH for cemetery expansion
• Emergency ordinance authorizing temporary parking lot at 515 Water Street notwithstanding Chapters 1413 and 1415
• Presentation on the 515 Water Street temporary parking facility
• Presentation on the rezoning of 3117 Victory Parkway in Walnut Hills

The council rejected the emergency ordinance that would have allowed a temporary parking facility at 515 Water Street, despite a recommendation to consider it. A separate ordinance to rezone several parcels on Victory Parkway in Walnut Hills was recommended for passage, but no final vote was recorded. No other actions were taken.

• Emergency ordinance for 515 Water Street temporary parking facility failed to be adopted (no vote tally recorded)
• Ordinance to rezone Victory Parkway parcels to SF-4-MH recommended for passage (no vote tally recorded)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee will receive a presentation on the Cincinnati Green Workforce Landscape Analysis from the Office of Environment and Sustainability and the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this presentation followed by adjournment.

• Presentation of the Cincinnati Green Workforce Landscape Analysis by Oliver Kroner, Thanapat Vichitchot, and Brandon Rudd

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee met on June 17, 2025. Council members heard a presentation on the Cincinnati Green Workforce Landscape Analysis delivered by Oliver Kroner, Thanapat Vichitchot, and Brandon Rudd. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider several ordinances finalizing the city's FY 2026 budget, including a $542.7 million General Fund operating budget and a $453.8 million restricted revenue fund appropriation. The committee will also vote on funding the African American Chamber of Commerce ($300,000), a 3% wage adjustment for non-represented employees, and adoption of the Capital Improvement Program.

• Appropriation of $542,701,740 for FY 2026 General Fund Operating Budget
• Transfer of $300,000 to African American Chamber of Commerce for FY 2026
• Three percent wage adjustment for non-represented employees in Divisions 0, 5, 7 (LAW), 8, and 9
• Adoption of FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program and budget
• Transfer of $2,178,000 from Discretionary Reserve for Mayor's recommendations, including Sundance Film Festival funding

The Budget & Finance Committee approved a series of emergency ordinances recommending passage to the City Council. The measures allocate $542,701,740 from the General Fund for FY 2026, transfer surplus funds to debt service, pension, health, and job programs, and authorize capital improvement and grant funding. Additional items create new capital funds for parking, convention center, aviation, golf, and stormwater projects, and approve a $25 M water works capital program.

• Recommended emergency ordinance appropriating $542,701,740 from General Fund 050 for FY 2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• Recommended transfers of $3,516,260 to Bond Retirement Fund for pension and ERIP obligations
• Recommended $21,429,160 transfer to Cincinnati Health District Fund for health department expenses
• Recommended $1,014,680 transfer to Citizens Job Fund for Career Pathways Initiative
• Recommended $300,000 support for African American Chamber of Commerce (Vice Mayor excused)
• Recommended $453,841,300 transfers from restricted revenue funds for operating, capital, and debt service needs
• Recommended creation of new capital funds (Parking System Facilities, Convention Center, General Aviation, Municipal Golf, Stormwater Management) and $25,000,000 transfer to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund
• Recommended application for up to $330,000 federal and $800,000 state transit grants for streetcar operations

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is voting on several ordinances and resolutions, most notably a $9.2 million transfer package to implement the Mayor's recommended changes to the FY2026 General Fund and Capital budgets, including $2 million for the Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center and funds for Bond Hill and Findlay Market revitalization. Other items include appointments to boards, recognition resolutions, a charter amendment for public safety internships, a street operations report request, and various donations and payments.

• Transfer of $9.2 million for FY2026 budget changes, including $7 million for capital projects and $2 million for ROMAC renovation
• Ordinance to submit charter amendment creating public safety internship incentive to voters
• Motion requesting report on street rehabilitation and pothole repair operations of peer cities
• Acceptance of $205,000 donation from Ault Park Advisory Council for new playground at Ault Park
• Authorization of up to $41 million in Ohio EPA loan for water main and service line replacement

The council adopted an emergency ordinance that transfers $1,684,421, $2,178,000, $7,037,174 and other funds from reserve and surplus accounts to operating, capital and neighborhood revitalization accounts for the FY 2026 budget. The ordinance also creates new permanent‑improvement accounts for Bond Hill and Findlay Market revitalization and allocates $2,000,000 for the Robert O’Neal Multicultural Arts Center renovation. Council confirmed mayoral appointments to the Banks Community Authority and Lunken Airport Oversight & Advisory Board, approved several recognitions, and authorized an honorary street name.

• Appointed Noah Nixon to the Banks Community Authority (2‑year term) – approved
• Appointed H. Jane Sites to the Lunken Airport Oversight & Advisory Board (3‑year term) – approved
• Emergency ordinance approved FY 2026 budget transfers: $1,684,421, $2,178,000, $7,037,174, $2,000,000 and created Bond Hill and Findlay Market revitalization accounts
• Emergency ordinance transferred $250,000 to City Manager’s Office for River Roots special‑event support
• Emergency ordinance transferred $98,000 to City Manager’s Office for Cincinnati Youth Collaborative support
• Resolution passed recognizing Frances “Francie” Garber Pepper for community service
• Ordinance naming Gholson Avenue at Reading Road “Patricia Milton Way” referred to Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
• Resolution passed recognizing Tazara Prophett for athletic accomplishments

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will hear presentations on the Safe & Clean Neighborhood Fund, city food policies, and immigrant community support. Two ordinances are on the agenda: one to establish an LGBTQIA+ Commission and another to rename Pendleton Street as 'Verdin Bell Way'.

• Ordinance establishing Cincinnati's LGBTQIA+ Commission to advise Mayor and Council (Sponsor: Kearney)
• Ordinance declaring Pendleton Street at 12th Street as honorary 'Verdin Bell Way' (Sponsor: Johnson)
• Presentation on the City's Safe & Clean Neighborhood Fund (202501188)
• Report on city food policies and procurement (202500038)
• Report on city support for immigrant communities (202500171)

The Healthy Neighborhoods board recommended the ordinance to establish Cincinnati’s LGBTQIA+ Commission. It also recommended the ordinance to give Pendleton Street the honorary name “Verdin Bell Way.” Presentations on the Safe & Clean Neighborhood Fund and reports on city food policies and immigrant support were filed.

• Recommend passage of ordinance establishing Cincinnati’s LGBTQIA+ Commission
• Recommend passage of ordinance naming Pendleton Street “Verdin Bell Way”

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee will consider three ordinances: reclassifying a community service officer position, repealing outdated public vehicle regulations, and establishing a new Office of Opportunity (replacing the Office of Human Relations). They will also receive a presentation on OneOhio grant awards for addiction response.

• Ordinance 202501154: Reclassifies Alternative Response Community Service Officer to a new salary schedule (Division D1).
• Ordinance 202501100: Repeals Chapters 407 and 408 of the Municipal Code covering public vehicles and driver licenses.
• Ordinance 202501152: Creates the Office of Opportunity and repeals the existing Office of Human Relations.
• Presentation on OneOhio Grant Awards for addiction response by Hamilton County officials.

The council heard a presentation on OneOhio grant awards and considered three ordinances, but no votes or approvals were recorded. Each ordinance was noted as a recommendation for passage, including an emergency amendment to the compensation schedule and a repeal of public‑vehicle chapters. No decisions were finalized during this meeting.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will repeal an emergency ordinance that spent $29,000 on Girls in Government programming. It will also approve two large emergency transfers: $400,000 for a private sewer line replacement and $750,000 for Cincinnati Fire Department fleet repairs. Additional actions include authorizing a $600,000 state health grant for lead‑hazard mitigation and adopting a new water‑rate affordability program that cuts rates 25% for qualifying low‑income seniors and disabled veterans.

• Repeal of Ordinance No. 352-2023, which allocated $29,000 from the Special Events Fund for Girls in Government programming.
• Emergency transfer of $400,000 from the General Fund surplus to the Emergency Remediation of Defects in Rental Housing Fund for a private sewer line replacement.
• Emergency transfer of $750,000 from the General Fund surplus to the Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund for fleet repairs.
• Authorization of up to $600,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Lead Safe Housing Program.
• Ordinance establishing a 25% water‑rate reduction for low‑income senior citizens and disabled veterans.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the City Council approve an emergency ordinance transferring $400,000 from the General Fund surplus to fund a private sewer line replacement and $750,000 to the Fire Department for fleet repairs. It also recommended authorizing a $600,000 lead‑hazard grant, a $140,000 state grant for the CROWN ORT Safety Grant, and several other transfers, donations, and easements. All items were marked as Recommend Passage, many as Emergency, to the City Council.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance transferring $400,000 for private sewer line replacement (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance transferring $750,000 to Fire Department fleet repairs (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing up to $600,000 lead‑hazard grant to Health Department (Recommend Passage)
• Recommended passage of ordinance establishing CROWN ORT Safety Grant and authorizing up to $140,000 state grant (Recommend Passage)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $20,000 EPA water quality grant (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $60,000 donation from Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance transferring $81,280.30 for fleet equipment replacements (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Recommended passage of resolution approving Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District 2026‑2029 Services Plan (Recommend Passage)

Cincinnati City Council

The council will vote on several emergency ordinances, including large fund transfers for fire department fleet repairs, sewer line replacement, and various grant acceptances. It will also consider a resolution honoring athlete Conner Sherman and a repeal of a $29,000 special events program. Additional items cover street lighting assessments, water rate affordability changes, and the creation of an Office of Opportunity.

• Authorize $750,000 transfer from General Fund surplus to Cincinnati Fire Department fleet repairs
• Authorize $400,000 transfer for private sewer line replacement in rental housing fund
• Accept up to $60,000 donation from Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation for Children in Trauma Intervention Camp
• Approve $600,000 Ohio health grant for lead‑hazard remediation in residential properties
• Create new Office of Opportunity by amending the Administrative Code

The council approved and filed the minutes from the previous meeting after no objection. A resolution introduced by Councilmember Johnson was adopted, recognizing Conner Sherman for his athletic achievement. All other items, including several emergency ordinances and reports, were referred to the appropriate committees for further action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (no objection)
• Resolution recognizing Conner Sherman passed (no vote tally recorded)
• Ordinance repealing Girls in Government funding referred to Budget & Finance Committee
• Multiple emergency ordinances and reports referred to Budget & Finance Committee
• Ordinance establishing Office of Opportunity referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee
• Various budget transfer ordinances referred to Budget & Finance Committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee holds a public hearing and receives a presentation from City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long and Budget Director Dr. Andrew Dudas on the Recommended FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, beginning the committee's review of the two-year spending plan.

• Presentation of City Manager's Recommended FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget

The Budget and Finance Committee met on June 3, 2025. City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long and Budget Director Dr. Andrew Dudas presented the recommended FY 2026‑2027 biennial budget. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Housing & Growth

The council will review a report on modular and manufactured housing. It will vote on a resolution to adopt the Westwood Neighborhood Plan as the planning guide for the Westwood neighborhood. A presentation will be given on residential development initiatives aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities in Cincinnati.

• Report on modular/manufactured housing (Report #202501082) submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Resolution approving the Westwood Neighborhood Plan as the planning guide for Westwood (Resolution #202500992) submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Presentation of the Westwood Neighborhood Plan (Presentation #202501140) by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long
• Presentation titled "Residential Development: Creating New Homeownership Opportunities in Cincinnati" by Councilmember Jeffreys featuring The Port representatives (Presentation #202501168)

The council approved and filed the City Manager's report on modular/manufactured housing. It also approved the Westwood Neighborhood Plan to serve as the planning guide for the Westwood neighborhood. Both items were recorded as approved without any recorded dissent.

• Approved and filed the report on modular/manufactured housing (Item 1)
• Approved the Westwood Neighborhood Plan as the neighborhood planning guide (Item 2)

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The council will listen to presentations on recommended funding for human services. Speakers include the chair of the Human Services Advisory Committee, a United Way director, and the city Human Services director. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Human Services Funding Recommendations presentation
• Speaker: Lauren Merten, Chair of the Human Services Advisory Committee
• Speaker: Sue Casey-Leininger, Director of Grantmaking and Impact, United Way of Greater Cincinnati
• Speaker: Deanna White, Director of Human Services

The council reviewed a presentation on FY26/27 Human Services Fund recommendations submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider an emergency resolution to declare intent to appropriate property for a 48-inch storm sewer and detention facility to alleviate flooding along Reading Road. Other items include levying assessments for sidewalk repairs, accepting energy credit proceeds ($3.5M), and authorizing grant applications for police technology ($1.5M and $1.76M) and wastewater surveillance ($60,000). A donation of $135,000 from the United Way/Bengals for Ryan Park playground improvements is also on the agenda.

• Emergency resolution to appropriate property for a 48-inch storm sewer and detention facility on Reading Road
• Ordinance levying assessments for unpaid sidewalk repairs via the Sidewalk Safety Program
• Authorizing acceptance of $3.5M in energy credit proceeds for the Revolving Energy Loan Fund
• Two COPS grants totaling $3.26M for police and emergency communications technology
• $135,000 donation from United Way/Bengals for Ryan Park Complex playground improvements

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended emergency passage of a legislative resolution to appropriate property for a 48‑inch storm sewer and detention facility on Reading Road. It also recommended passage of ordinances to levy sidewalk assessments, accept up to $3.5 million in energy‑credit proceeds, secure health and law‑enforcement grants totaling over $3 million, accept a $135,000 United Way donation for park improvements, and approve a $6,000 GIS services payment. The committee filed a communication on the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District 2026‑2029 Services Plans & Budget.

• Recommended emergency passage of storm sewer legislative resolution
• Recommended passage of ordinance levying sidewalk assessments
• Recommended emergency passage of $3.5M energy‑credit loan ordinance
• Recommended passage of $60,000 health department grant ordinance
• Recommended passage of $1,500,200 DOJ COPS grant ordinance
• Recommended passage of $1,756,864 DOJ COPS grant ordinance
• Recommended passage of $135,000 United Way donation ordinance
• Recommended emergency passage of $6,000 GIS payment ordinance

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council will consider an ordinance establishing a permanent LGBTQIA+ commission to advise on issues of concern. Other major items include approving the Westwood Neighborhood Plan, authorizing a storm sewer project to alleviate flooding on Reading Road, and accepting grants for police technology and wastewater surveillance. The council also will vote on rezoning 16 parcels in Walnut Hills.

• Ordinance establishing the LGBTQIA+ Commission to advise on issues for LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Resolution approving the Westwood Neighborhood Plan as a planning guide
• Emergency resolution declaring intent to appropriate property for a 48-inch storm sewer to alleviate flooding along Reading Road
• Ordinance authorizing up to $1,500,200 grant from DOJ COPS for police technology to improve call response
• Ordinance amending zoning map for 16 parcels in Walnut Hills neighborhood

The council confirmed Randi Burlew's appointment to the Citizen Complaint Authority for the term ending June 2026. Five resolutions honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month honorees and community groups were passed. Several ordinances and a neighborhood plan were referred to the appropriate committees for further action.

• Appointment of Randi Burlew to Citizen Complaint Authority confirmed
• Resolution honoring Paula Boggs Muething passed
• Resolution honoring Angela Chang passed
• Resolution honoring Lang Thang Group passed
• Resolution honoring Ibtisam Masto passed
• Resolution honoring Avondale Youth Council passed
• Resolution honoring City Gospel Mission passed
• Ordinance establishing LGBTQIA+ Commission referred to Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The Public Safety & Governance committee will consider ordinances to modify classified compensation schedules for multiple city directors and create a new Parks Specialist position. The meeting also includes presentations on summer safety and parks and recreation programming.

• Ordinance 202500985: Modifying salary ranges for Budget, Human Resources, Community and Economic Development, Procurement, Economic Inclusion, and Citizen Complaint Authority Directors
• Ordinance 202501042: Establishing the classification title and salary range for a Parks Specialist
• Presentation on Summer Safety & Violence Interventions by Police Chief Teresa A. Theetge
• Presentation on Cincy Parks & Recreation Summer in Cincy by Daniel Betts and Jason Barron

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will review the City Manager's recommended FY 2026-2027 biennial budget, including a $10 million grant application for solar energy in low-income areas. The agenda also includes authorizing various grants for traffic safety, road construction, and a grocery delivery pilot program.

• Authorize up to $10,000,000 EPA grant for solar energy in low-income neighborhoods
• Authorize up to $6,000,000 in transportation grants for road and bridge projects
• Authorize $250,000 for a grocery delivery pilot program
• Approve 15-year tax exemption for commercial expansion at 660 Lunken Park Drive
• Modify municipal code to adjust compensation schedules for city directors

The Budget and Finance Committee approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a $10 million EPA Solar for All grant to fund solar equipment in low‑income neighborhoods. The committee also approved emergency ordinances for several traffic‑safety grants, a $6 million transportation grant package, a tax‑exemption agreement for a $4.274 million commercial project, and a municipal code amendment to align classified compensation schedules. A $250 000 transfer for a grocery‑delivery pilot program was postponed indefinitely.

• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing $10 million EPA Solar for All grant (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing $65 000 Ohio Traffic Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant (Recommend Passage)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing $70 000 STEP grant (Recommend Passage)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing $200 000 Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor grant (Recommend Passage)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing up to $6 000 000 transportation grants (Recommend Passage)
• Approved emergency amendment to Ordinance No. 70‑2025 for in‑kind donation (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Approved emergency amendment to municipal code compensation schedules (Recommend Passage Emergency)
• Approved emergency tax‑exemption agreement for 660 Lunken Park Drive project ($4 274 000) (Recommend Passage Emergency)

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee held a special meeting on May 27, 2025. Three presentations on Walnut Hills business groups, the Homeowner Assistance & Building Order Remission Program, and the LISC Heir's Property Initiative were filed without discussion. No votes or decisions were taken.

• Presentation 202501099 on Walnut Hills Business Group, Area Council, and Redevelopment Foundation
• Presentation 202501101 on Homeowner Assistance Program and Building Order Remission Program
• Presentation 202501098 on LISC Greater Cincinnati Heir's Property Initiative

The special meeting featured three presentations on Walnut Hills business groups, homeowner assistance, and a property relief program. Each presentation was filed for the record. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were made during the meeting.

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant applications for traffic safety, infrastructure, and solar energy. The body is also considering a $250,000 appropriation for a grocery delivery pilot program and various honorary recognitions.

• Grant of up to $10,000,000 from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for solar energy in low-income neighborhoods
• Grants totaling up to $6,000,000 for road, bridge, pedestrian, and bicycle construction projects
• Appropriation of $250,000 for a grocery delivery pilot program
• Grants for traffic safety: $200,000 for a Resource Prosecutor, $70,000 for STEP, and $65,000 for Impaired Driving Enforcement
• Honorary naming of Pendleton Street at 12th Street as 'Verdin Bell Way'

The council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a $10 million EPA Solar for All grant authorization, a $250,000 fund transfer for a grocery‑delivery pilot, and a $6 million grant authority for road and infrastructure projects. All grant‑related ordinances were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee. The council also confirmed the appointment of Jeremy Barnes as Deputy Clerk and passed multiple honorific resolutions.

• Approved $10 million EPA Solar for All grant authorization (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Approved $250,000 fund transfer for grocery‑delivery pilot (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Approved $6 million grant authority for road, bridge, pedestrian and bicycle projects (referred to Budget & Finance Committee)
• Passed resolution honoring Darryl Haley for public‑transportation leadership
• Passed resolution recognizing Espinoza, Leon, and Jaime families as Small Business Month honorees
• Passed resolution recognizing Maria Reyes as a Small Business Month honoree
• Passed resolution supporting continued implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan
• Confirmed appointment of Jeremy Barnes as Deputy Clerk

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee will hear two presentations on Building Performance Standards, including progress updates from city staff and external experts. The agenda also includes an ordinance to give Central Avenue at Liberty Street the honorary secondary name “Marvin Smith Way” in honor of local proprietor Marvin Smith. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and transmittal.

• Presentation on Building Performance Standards by Energy Manager Robert McCracken and other experts
• Ordinance to designate honorary street name “Marvin Smith Way” at Central Avenue and Liberty Street in West End
• Presentation on Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards progress by Councilmember Owens

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a major amendment to Planned Development District No. 67 (University Station) at 3701 Montgomery Road. The amendment would add small-scale recreation, entertainment, and all CN-zoned uses. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Camp Washington Zoning Diagnostic.

• Proposed major amendment to PD-67 at 3701 Montgomery Road in Evanston
• Ordinance to allow small-scale recreation, entertainment, and all CN Commercial Neighborhood uses at the site
• Presentation on the Camp Washington Zoning Diagnostic (reference document #202402541)

The council approved and filed a report dated May 7 2025 on the Camp Washington Zoning Diagnostic (Reference #202402541). They filed a City Manager presentation dated May 20 2025 concerning an ordinance for a major amendment to Planned Development District 67 at 3701 Montgomery Road. The council recommended passage of the ordinance that would permit small‑scale recreation, entertainment, and all uses allowed in the Commercial Neighborhood zoning district within the PD‑67 area.

• Approved and filed Camp Washington Zoning Diagnostic report (no vote tally)
• Filed City Manager presentation on PD‑67 amendment (no vote tally)
• Recommended passage of ordinance amending PD‑67 to allow recreation, entertainment, and CN uses (no vote tally)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider a $15 million transfer for Water Works capital improvements, funding agreements for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful ($79,000) and Green Umbrella ($500,000), and several grants and donations, including a $194,990 grant and $107,835 donation for Mt. Adams greenspace acquisition. Also on the agenda are a $150,013 payment for stormwater repairs and a capital realignment for hillside stairway rehabilitation.

• Transfer of $15,000,000 to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund for water system upgrades
• Funding agreement of up to $500,000 with Green Umbrella for green workforce development
• Funding agreement of up to $79,000 with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful for Don’t Dump the Nati program
• Acceptance of up to $194,990 OPWC grant and $107,835 donation for Mt. Adams greenspace acquisition
• Payment of $150,013.26 to Rack & Ballauer Excavating for stormwater repair services

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several emergency ordinances to the City Council, including a $15 million transfer from the Water Works Fund surplus to the Water Works Capital Improvement Fund. It also approved funding agreements for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful ($79,000) and Green Umbrella ($500,000), and authorized multiple grant and donation allocations for parks, historic signs, and a biochar facility. The Mt. Adams greenspace acquisition ordinance was postponed. No items were denied.

• Approved $79,000 funding agreement with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful for the Don’t Dump the Nati program (Emergency ordinance recommended)
• Approved $500,000 funding agreement with Green Umbrella for green workforce development (Emergency ordinance recommended)
• Approved $15,000,000 transfer from Water Works Fund surplus to Water Works Capital Improvement Fund (Emergency ordinance recommended)
• Approved $194,990 OPWC grant and $107,835 Parks Foundation donation for Mt. Adams greenspace acquisition (B‑version ordinance recommended)
• Approved $14,051 Ohio History Connection grant for historic park signs (Emergency ordinance recommended)
• Approved $97,085 Ohio EPA grant for biochar facility equipment (Emergency ordinance recommended)
• Approved acceptance of $25,000 in‑kind donation of bike stands and pumps from Devou Good Foundation (Recommendation to Council)
• Approved $150,013.26 payment to Rack & Ballauer Excavating for stormwater repairs (Emergency ordinance recommended)

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is considering multiple spending items, including a $15 million transfer to the Water Works Capital Improvement Fund for water main replacements and treatment plant upgrades. Other actions include funding agreements for environmental programs, acceptance of grants and donations for parks and greenspace, and modifications to salary ranges for several city director positions. The council will also vote on two liquor permit applications, one with objections.

• $15M transfer from Water Works Fund to capital improvement fund for water mains, treatment plant improvements
• $500,000 to Green Umbrella for green workforce development; $79,000 to Keep Cincinnati Beautiful for Don't Dump the Nati program
• Grant of up to $194,990 from Ohio Public Works Commission plus donation toward acquiring Mt. Adams greenspace at Parkside Place and Martin Drive
• Payment of $150,013.26 to Rack & Ballauer Excavating for stormwater infrastructure repairs
• Salary range adjustments for Budget Director, Human Resources Director, and other director positions

The council approved a resolution recognizing the Purcell Marian High School girls basketball team as the 2025 Division III state champions and expressing appreciation from the mayor and council. The resolution was submitted by Councilmember Owens and was passed. All other items were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee or other committees for further action.

• Passed resolution honoring Purcell Marian High School girls basketball team

Youth & Human Services

The Healthy Neighborhoods committee is receiving two presentations: one from Fathers' Uplift on culturally relevant support services, and one from Flywheel, a social enterprise hub. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation by Fathers' Uplift (file 202500975) on therapy, coaching, and community engagement
• Presentation by Flywheel (file 202500973) as a social enterprise hub
• Speakers include Dr. Charles Daniels, Samantha Fils-Daniels, Donna Zaring, Valda Freeman, Brandon Reynolds, and Ben Booker

The Healthy Neighborhoods council meeting on May 13, 2025 featured presentations on the Fathers' Uplift mission and the Flywheel social‑enterprise hub. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Public Safety & Quality of Life

The committee is considering an emergency resolution (202500946) to approve the Hamilton County 9-1-1 final plan for implementing and operating a countywide emergency dispatch system. The resolution is sponsored by the City Manager and requires a vote at this meeting.

• Resolution 202500946: Emergency approval of Hamilton County 9-1-1 final plan for countywide system implementation and operation

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee will consider authorizing a development agreement for the mixed-use redevelopment of the Carew Tower (441 Vine Street) with a property tax rebate, approve a $150,000 cash and $850,000 in-kind donation from the Reds Community Fund for turf fields and park improvements, and discuss large fund transfers including $23.9 million within the General Fund. Other items include a $14,057 payment for software licenses, a $20,000 funding agreement for Adopt A Class, and a community reinvestment area tax exemption extension for Rhinegeist Properties.

• Development agreement for Carew Tower redevelopment with 30-year tax exemption rebate
• Reds Community Fund donation of $150,000 cash and $850,000 in-kind for turf infields at Owls Nest and Ashland Recreation Area improvements
• General Fund transfer of $23,971,572 across operating accounts and $5.8M from weather reserve
• First Amendment to CRA agreement with Rhinegeist Properties for 1910 Elm Street, extending tax exemption five years
• Payment of $14,057 to CCH Incorporated for software licenses and maintenance from General Fund

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the City Council approve several emergency ordinances, including a $23,971,572 reallocation of General Fund resources to meet department needs. It also recommended a $14,057 payment to CCH Incorporated for software licenses, a $20,000 one‑time support for Adopt A Class, and a $150,000 donation for Walnut Hills recreation improvements. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $23,971,572 transfer within the General Fund
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $5,800,000 transfer from Weather Events reserve to unappropriated surplus
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $120,000 to Centennial II Office Renovation
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $180,000 to Fleet Replacements
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $600,000 advance to Parking Meter Fund
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $14,057 payment to CCH Incorporated for software licenses
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $20,000 support to Adopt A Class program
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $150,000 donation for Walnut Hills recreation improvements

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council will consider a development agreement for the mixed-use redevelopment of Carew Tower, including a 30-year property tax exemption. Other major items include a $23.9 million General Fund transfer for city department needs, a donation from the Reds Community Fund for turf fields in Walnut Hills and Avondale, and a referendum petition filed against a prior ordinance. The agenda also includes ceremonial recognitions and routine reports.

• Carew Tower redevelopment agreement with 30-year tax exemption (item 8)
• $23.9 million General Fund transfer for city departments (item 15)
• $150,000 donation + $850,000 in-kind from Reds Community Fund for Walnut Hills and Avondale recreation improvements (item 12)
• Referendum petition filed against Ordinance No. 0097-2025 (items 20-22)
• Rhinegeist tax exemption extension for 1910 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine (item 9)

The council adopted an emergency resolution authorizing tax levies for the calendar year beginning Jan 1 2026. It also passed two recognitions: one for Co‑op Cincy during the International Year of Cooperatives and another for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Week. Several reports and emergency ordinances were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee or other committees for further action.

• Approved emergency resolution authorizing 2026 tax levies (passed)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Co‑op Cincy during International Year of Cooperatives (passed)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Week (passed)
• Referred report on funding sources for businesses impacted by construction to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Camp Washington Zoning Diagnostic report to Equitable Growth & Housing Committee
• Referred emergency ordinance for Carew Tower development agreement to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred emergency ordinance extending tax exemption for Rhinegeist Properties to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred emergency ordinance authorizing $14,057 payment to CCH Incorporated to Budget & Finance Committee

Climate, City Services & Infrastructure

The council meeting will include a presentation on the Found Village initiative by its co‑executive director and content strategist. No decisions or votes are listed; the item appears to be informational. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Found Village Update presentation by Katie Nzekwu and Tamara Thompson

Council members Meeka Owens (Chair), Mark Jeffreys (Vice‑Chair), Jeff Cramerding, and Seth Walsh were present; Mark Jeffreys was absent. The meeting included a presentation on the Found Village update delivered by Katie Nzekwu and Tamara Thompson. No motions, approvals, or other decisions were recorded.

Housing & Growth

The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee holds a public hearing and considers an ordinance to rezone 198 E. McMillan Street and 237 William H. Taft Road from OG-T to Planned Development District No. 104 (Chick-fil-A). The meeting also includes a presentation by FC Cincinnati on community efforts in the West End.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 202500754 to rezone 198 E. McMillan St. and 237 William H. Taft Rd. to Planned Development District No. 104 for Chick-fil-A
• Presentation from Kate Solomon (FC Cincinnati) on community efforts in West End and City of Cincinnati
• Presentation by City Planner Kyle Gibbs on the proposed zone change to Planned Development at the Mt. Auburn properties

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing authorizations for 2026 tax levies and several grant applications for parks and police reform. The body will also consider payments for outstanding service charges and a tax credit agreement to create 48 new jobs in the Queensgate neighborhood.

• Resolution 202500889: Authorizing tax levies for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2026
• Ordinance 202500924: Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Waites Sensor Technologies, Inc. for 48 new jobs at 1045 W. 8th Street
• Ordinance 202500922: Grant of up to $194,990 and donation of up to $107,835 for property acquisition at Parkside Place and Martin Drive
• Ordinance 202500921: Grant of up to $175,000 for the FY 2025 Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program
• Ordinance 202500918: Payment of $13,298.48 to Voiance Language Services, LLC

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended that the City Council pass several emergency ordinances, including authorizing 2026 tax levies and specific payments to vendors. It also recommended applying for and accepting multiple state and private grants and donations for park and greenspace projects, as well as a police reform grant. Finally, the committee approved a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement for 48 new jobs in the Queensgate neighborhood.

• Recommended passage of emergency resolution authorizing 2026 tax levies
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to pay $13,298.48 to Voiance Language Services, LLC
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to pay $7,985.21 to Perkins Carmack Construction, Inc.
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to apply for and accept up to $194,990 OPWC grant and $107,835 donation for Mt. Adams greenspace acquisition
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to apply for and accept up to $50,082 ODNR grant for Glenway Park improvements
• Recommended passage of ordinance to apply for up to $175,000 police reform and equitable justice grant
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to solicit and accept donations for the Queen City Slam Basketball Tournament
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance approving Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Waites Sensor Technologies for 48 new jobs

Cincinnati City Council

Council will vote on certifying 2026 tax levies to the county auditor and consider several financial items including emergency payments, grants, and a job creation tax credit. Also up for discussion are special event permits, liquor license applications, and park improvements funded by donations and state grants.

• Authorization of tax levies for calendar year 2026 (Item 4)
• Mt. Adams greenspace acquisition: up to $194,990 from OPWC plus $107,835 donation from Cincinnati Parks Foundation (Item 11)
• Job creation tax credit with Waites Sensor Technologies: 48 new jobs at 1045 W. 8th St., 40% income tax credit for 7 years (Item 13)
• Donation of $3,243,210.67 from Cincinnati Park Board Commissioners’ Fund for parks, including Sawyer Point improvements (Item 20)
• Emergency payment of $7,985.21 as moral obligation to Perkins Carmack Construction for Eastside Recreation Center (Item 8)

The council passed two resolutions honoring the Summit County Day Boys Basketball Program and the Urban Appalachian Council. It also approved an ordinance authorizing a recycling partnership grant of up to $280,000. Several other ordinances, including payments for interpretation services and a job‑creation tax credit agreement, were referred to the Budget & Finance Committee for further action.

• Passed Resolution recognizing Summit County Day Boys Basketball Program (Enactment No: 0026-2025)
• Passed Resolution recognizing Urban Appalachian Council (Enactment No: 0027-2025)
• Passed Ordinance authorizing up to $280,000 Recycling Partnership grant (Enactment No: 0105-2025)
• Referred Ordinance (emergency) authorizing $13,298.48 payment to Voiance Language Services to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Ordinance (emergency) authorizing $7,985.21 payment to Perkins Carmack Construction to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Ordinance (emergency) authorizing Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Waites Sensor Technologies to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Ordinance (emergency) authorizing tax levies for calendar year 2026 to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Ordinance authorizing application for up to $175,000 Police Reform and Equitable Justice grant to Budget & Finance Committee