Cleveland, OH

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

City Council

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

Transportation and Mobility Committee

Utilities Committee

Safety Committee

Cleveland City Council's Safety Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room 217 at City Hall. The agenda lists one emergency ordinance (1035-2026) authorizing the Director of Public Safety to pay Cuyahoga County for the City's share of maintaining and using the Automated Fingerprint Identification System through the County Medical Examiner's Office. The Office of Capital Projects and the Department of Public Safety will also give an update on upgrades to the police districts and the Fire Station and EMS Modernization Plan. The meeting will be live broadcast.

• Emergency Ordinance 1035-2026: authorize payment to Cuyahoga County for the City's share of AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) maintenance and use via the County Medical Examiner's Office
• Sponsors listed: Michael Polensek, Blaine Griffin, and By Departmental Request
• Update from the Office of Capital Projects and Dept. of Public Safety on police district upgrades and the Fire Station and EMS Modernization Plan
• Meeting live broadcast; see notice for details

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

Cleveland City Council's Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM to review four emergency ordinances. Items include vacating portions of five streets, a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District, a legal services program for eviction proceedings, and a lease of the Five Pointe Building. No dollar amounts or final votes appear in the agenda text.

• Emergency ordinance to vacate portions of Forestwood Avenue S.W., Midvale Avenue S.W., West 185th Street, West 188th Street and West 190th Street (Ward 15)
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District for future redevelopment
• Emergency ordinance authorizing an agreement with The Legal Aid Society for legal representation in Housing Court eviction proceedings
• Emergency ordinance to lease the Five Pointe Building (Collinwood Community Center), 813 East 152nd Street, to the Famicos Foundation for two years with one two-year renewal option

City Council

Cleveland City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E. The agenda includes first-reading emergency ordinances on leases, road and bridge work with the State of Ohio, airport and public safety contracts, and several liquor permit applications. It also lists condolence and congratulation resolutions, plus resolutions on arts-for-health legislation and two Ward 13 liquor permit objections. Many items are procedural or ceremonial; the agenda does not state dollar amounts for the contracts and agreements listed.

• Emergency ordinance to extend the Cleveland Police Commission office lease at 3631 Perkins Avenue with MidCity, Ltd. for one year, with a one-year renewal option
• Emergency ordinances giving City consent to ODOT for IR-480 ramp work at Grayton Road and West 150th Street, Warren Road bridge deck replacement over IR-90, and resurfacing of Stokes Boulevard and Wade Park Avenue
• Emergency ordinance for a Host Agreement with the LA28 Olympic organizing committee for the 2028 torch relay through part of Cleveland
• Liquor permit applications in Wards 5, 7, 8, 11, and 14, including a new C1 license for Luxe Eatstation at 815 Superior Ave. (Ward 8)
• Emergency resolutions objecting to a liquor permit transfer at 4741 West 130th Street and withdrawing an objection at 12702 Lorain Avenue (both Ward 13)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Cleveland City Council's Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 to review a package of emergency ordinances, most of them authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for city infrastructure and equipment. The agenda also includes grant applications, a parking-ticket collection contract, and amendments to a juvenile court program contract. The agenda lists items for committee consideration; it does not record any votes or final decisions.

• Bond ordinances totaling about $92.2 million in maximum principal, including $35,000,000 for the municipal street system and $11,000,000 for heavy duty trucks and equipment
• Ordinance 906-2026 would amend the city's agreement with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division, for the PASS Program under Ordinance No. 624-2025
• Ordinance 907-2026 would let the Public Safety Director apply for a U.S. Department of Justice FY26 Byrne Discretionary Community Projects Fund grant for the Cleveland Public Safety Radio Program
• Ordinance 910-2026 would let the Public Safety Director apply for an Ohio Attorney General FY26 'Shine a Light on Dumpers' grant and contract with agencies to implement it
• Ordinance 930-2026 would authorize hiring consultants to process and collect parking infraction and other civil tickets, up to three years with a two-year renewal option; Ordinance 1152-2026 covers armored transportation services with Brink's, Incorporated

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

Cleveland City Council's Municipal Services and Properties Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Cleveland City Hall to review several emergency ordinances. Items include granting easements to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for the Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project, reimbursing the Cleveland Browns for emergency repairs at Huntington Bank Field, a right-of-way encroachment permit at 1293 West 9th Street, and vehicle and temporary-staffing contracts. Leopardo Energy will also present an update on public improvements to the 5 police district buildings.

• Ordinance 688-2026: grant easements to NEORSD at Emery Park and Estabrook Park for the Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project
• Ordinance 931-2026: reimburse Cleveland Browns Stadium Company LLC for emergency repairs at Huntington Bank Field
• Ordinance 1032-2026: permit 1293 West 9th Street, LLC to encroach into the West 9th Street right-of-way with a new elevated concrete landing, ramp, and stairs
• Ordinance 1033-2026: authorize purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of on-road vehicles and off-road equipment for the Department of Public Works
• Ordinance 1043-2026: contracts with temporary employment agencies for seasonal/professional personnel for Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Finance, up to one year

City Council Caucus Meeting

Cleveland City Council is scheduled to hold a caucus meeting at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E. The agenda lists the meeting notice and a caucus of Council notice as attachments, with no specific legislation, contracts, or public hearings detailed in the supplied text. The document is largely procedural and directs readers to the meeting notice for details.

• Caucus meeting scheduled for 12:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2026
• Location listed as Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E., Cleveland, OH 44114
• Room 220, Large Conference Room, also referenced
• Agenda item references a City Council Caucus Meeting Notice dated 9/28/2026
• No ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the supplied agenda text

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Cleveland City Council Transportation and Mobility Committee will hear a presentation from the Greater Cleveland RTA on service line cuts and plans to address their impacts. The committee will also consider two emergency ordinances related to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport: one to renew a contract with PMG Executive Program Management, LLC for airport development services, and another to authorize a design-build contract with Cleveland Terminal & Equipment Company for an in-line baggage system upgrade.

• RTA presentation on service line cuts and impact plans
• Emergency ordinance to exercise second option to renew Contract PS 2023-0298 with PMG Executive Program Management, LLC
• Emergency ordinance for design and construction of in-line baggage system upgrade at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Authorization for contracts with Cleveland Terminal & Equipment Company for baggage system work

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee is considering several emergency ordinances regarding medical service agreements and the PASS Program. The committee will also discuss applying for federal and state grants for radio programs and illegal dumping prevention.

• Emergency ordinance to amend Section 135.47 regarding emergency medical service clinical agreements
• Emergency ordinance to amend the agreement with Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division, for the PASS Program
• Emergency ordinance to apply for a US Department of Justice grant for the Cleveland Public Safety Radio Program
• Emergency ordinance to apply for an Ohio Attorney General grant for the Shine a Light on Dumpers program

Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider three ordinances proposing zoning district changes for specific parcels in Wards 6, 14, and 9. These are map changes recommended by the City Planning Commission. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on these items.

• Ordinance 935-2026: Change use, height, and area districts east of East 89th Street between Beckman Avenue and Capitol Avenue, including a Site Development Boundary (Map change 2701).
• Ordinance 936-2026: Change zoning districts north of Meyer between West 31st Street and West 30th Street (Map Change 2699).
• Ordinance 937-2026: Change zoning districts south of Saint Clair Avenue between Lakeview Road and Thornhill Drive (Map Change 2698).

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will discuss emergency ordinances regarding food shop license fees and a land exchange agreement with the Cleveland Municipal School District. The meeting will also include updates from the Department of IT regarding 311 implementation and from the Department of Public Health regarding food safety and tobacco retail.

• Emergency ordinance to amend food shop license fees and categories
• Emergency ordinance to authorize accepting an Ohio Department of Health grant for tobacco prevention
• Emergency ordinance for land exchange agreements with the Cleveland Municipal School District
• Department of IT update on 311 use and implementation
• Department of Public Health update on food safety and tobacco retail

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider a series of emergency ordinances, including leasing city property at 1301-1325 Chester Avenue to Playhouse Square Foundation for a parking lot, and multiple contracts for human resources and utilities services. The agenda is largely administrative, with most items authorizing professional service contracts or equipment purchases.

• Lease and option to purchase 1301-1325 Chester Avenue to Playhouse Square Foundation for parking lot (up to 10 years)
• Contract to administer City's COBRA program (1 year, 2 renewals)
• Contract for employee training and professional development program (1 year, 3 renewals)
• Contract to administer employee assistance program (1 year, 3 renewals)
• Contract with BissNuss Inc. for water system proprietary equipment (2 years)

City Council

Cleveland City Council will consider a series of emergency ordinances authorizing bond issuances totaling over $85 million for capital improvements, including roads, parks, vehicles, and public facilities. The agenda also includes several contracts and agreements, such as a forensic testing services agreement with Cuyahoga County, a food and beverage concession at the Carl B. Stokes building, and a lease with Playhouse Square Foundation. Additionally, the council will vote on amendments to allow recreational fires without a permit and will recognize various individuals and organizations.

• Bond issuance: $35M for roads and bridges, $11M for heavy-duty trucks, $11M for public facilities, $6M for light-duty vehicles, $3.8M and $3.75M for parks and recreation
• Emergency ordinance to authorize agreement with Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office for forensic testing services (one year, renewable)
• Emergency ordinance to authorize concession agreements for food and beverage service at Carl B. Stokes Public Utilities Building (two years, two one-year renewals)
• Emergency ordinance to lease 1301-1325 Chester Avenue to Playhouse Square Foundation for parking lot (up to 10 years, with option to purchase)
• Ordinance to amend open burning rules to allow recreational fires (fire pits) without a permit

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee is reviewing several emergency ordinances authorizing contracts for water main renewal, water system equipment, Lake Erie water quality buoys, electrical system components, SCADA/PCCS control systems, and underwater inspection services. These items are scheduled for committee discussion on September 17, 2026.

• Emergency ordinance for 2027-2028 water main renewal and repair contracts (758-2026)
• Two-year requirement contract with BissNuss Inc. for proprietary water system equipment (903-2026)
• Contract with Cleveland Water Alliance for water quality buoys in Lake Erie, up to four years (929-2026)
• Two-year requirement contracts for Cleveland Public Power electrical transmission and distribution components (932-2026)
• Two-year contracts for SCADA/PCCS control system maintenance and proprietary parts (933-2026)

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee is considering an emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Community Development to lease city-owned property at 1301-1325 Chester Avenue to Playhouse Square Foundation for parking, with an option to purchase and eventual sale. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on this item.

• Lease of 1301-1325 Chester Avenue to Playhouse Square Foundation for parking, term up to 10 years
• Option to Purchase Agreement with Playhouse Square Foundation for the property
• Authorizes Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to convey the property
• Declared an emergency ordinance

Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee

The Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee will hear an overview from the Office of Equal Opportunity on its work and the Community Benefits Ordinance. The committee is also considering five emergency ordinances authorizing the Director of Human Resources to hire professional consultants for COBRA administration, staff training, employee assistance, FMLA administration, and specialized business consulting with PRADCO.

• 466-2026: contract for COBRA program administration, one year with two one-year renewal options
• 750-2026: contract for staff training and professional development, one year with three one-year renewal options
• 751-2026: contract for employee assistance program and training, one year with three one-year renewal options
• 752-2026: contract for Family and Medical Leave Act benefits administration, one year with three one-year renewal options
• 914-2026: contract with PRADCO for business consulting and assessment services to fill critical job positions

City Council

Cleveland City Council's September 14, 2026, meeting is largely ceremonial, with dozens of condolence, congratulation, and recognition resolutions. The substantive business includes emergency ordinances on first reading (e.g., eviction legal services, a West 9th Street encroachment, vehicle purchases, a lease for the Five Pointe Building, and an I-X Center lease amendment) and emergency resolutions for adoption (e.g., liquor permit objections/withdrawals, a CSU U-Pass support resolution, and a request to waive old red-light camera citations). One collective bargaining agreement with the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association is scheduled for passage.

• Ratify collective bargaining agreement with Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association (Analyst and Specialist Unit)
• Authorize agreement with Legal Aid Society for eviction legal services
• Lease Five Pointe Building (813 East 152nd St) to Famicos Foundation for 2 years
• Amend I-X Center lease to add payroll credit provision
• Request waiver of red-light and speeding camera citations issued before Nov 2014

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will review several emergency ordinances, including contracts for youth programming, a grant for parking lot improvements, a street vacation, and a land exchange with the school district. These items are up for discussion and potential recommendation to the full council.

• Contract with Ohio City Incorporated for family and youth programming
• Co-sponsor Green Infrastructure Grant for Capital Theatre/Gordon Square parking lot
• Vacate portions of Forestwood Avenue S.W., Midvale Avenue S.W., West 185th, 188th, and 190th Streets
• Contract with Cleveland Metropolitan School District for recreational and extracurricular programs
• Land exchange with Cleveland Municipal School District for future redevelopment

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider several emergency ordinances, including additional appropriations totaling $2,129,960 and the issuance of bonds totaling $39,625,000 to retire outstanding bond anticipation notes for vehicles, equipment, parks, buildings, and streets. The committee will also discuss a resolution urging the USPS to create an Age-Friendly Mail Access Initiative for senior residents.

• Ordinance 904-2026: $1,064,980 appropriation to General Fund and $1,064,980 to Special Revenue Fund
• Ordinance 916-2026: $2,885,000 in bonds for light vehicles and equipment
• Ordinance 917-2026: $1,385,000 in bonds for heavy-duty trucks and equipment
• Ordinance 918-2026: $6,730,000 in bonds for parks and recreation facilities
• Resolution 956-2026: Urges USPS to establish Age-Friendly Mail Access Initiative with Cleveland City Council and partners

City Council

This special virtual meeting will address a single piece of emergency legislation. The Council will consider an objection to the renewal of C2 and C2X liquor permits at 7310 Lorain Avenue.

• Objection to C2 and C2X Liquor Permit renewal at 7310 Lorain Avenue (Resolution 1021-2026)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a series of emergency ordinances, including establishing a new East Side Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, authorizing a TIF agreement for a project at 2060 East 9th Street, and transferring city-owned land parcels for parks and public facilities. The committee will also consider street vacations, a street name change, property sales, and various encroachment agreements.

• Establish East Side TIF District (Ordinance 615-2026)
• TIF agreement with East9th Scarlet, LLC for 2060 East 9th Street (Ordinance 693-2026)
• Transfer of permanent parcels to Parks, Safety, and Utilities departments (Ordinance 552-2026)
• Sale of city-owned property at Train Avenue and West 44th Street to FOP Lodge 8 (Ordinance 764-2026)
• Vacate alleys near Train Avenue, Abbey Avenue, and Mount Carmel Road (Ordinances 759, 760, 762-2026)

City Council

Cleveland City Council's August 19, 2026 meeting includes first readings of numerous emergency ordinances and passage of several items. Key actions include authorizing bond sales totaling about $38.6 million for vehicles, parks, buildings, and streets, approving a contract for an airport baggage system upgrade, and appropriating property for a new fire station. The agenda also includes routine items like grants, contract renewals, and fee amendments.

• Bond sales: $2.885M vehicles/equipment, $1.385M heavy trucks, $6.73M parks, $13.65M buildings, $13.975M streets
• Appropriate property for new Fire Station 23 at 10022 Madison Avenue
• Contract with Cleveland Terminal & Equipment for in-line baggage system upgrade at Hopkins Airport
• Reimburse Cleveland Browns for emergency repairs to Huntington Bank Field
• Amend food shop license fees (Sections 241.05 and 241.35)

City Council

Cleveland City Council is reviewing first-reading legislation including infrastructure improvements and professional service contracts. The body is discussing water main replacements for 2027-2028 and several public right-of-way encroachments.

• Ordinance 758-2026: Renewing, repairing, and replacing water mains in 2027 and 2028
• Ordinance 744-2026: Contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Apogee Building Automation system
• Ordinance 768-2026: Pedestrian bridge encroachment over Lorain Avenue for Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Ordinance 770-2026: Norfolk Southern Corporation replacement of Superior Avenue Railroad Bridge
• Ordinance 764-2026: Sale of city property at Train Avenue and West 44th Street to FOP Lodge 8

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several emergency ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data center permits and the appropriation of property for a new fire station.

• Proposed moratorium on zoning permits and certificates of occupancy for data centers (556-2026)
• Appropriation of property at 10022 Madison Avenue for Fire Station No. 23 (457-2026)
• Creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) at Playhouse Square (557-2026)
• Public improvement contracts for a new pump station and tank at Pleasant Valley Road Station (601-2026)
• Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for Automated License Plate Reader maintenance for the Division of Police (683-2026)

Safety Committee

The committee will review an emergency ordinance to renew the Division of Police's automated license plate reader agreement with Flock Safety for one year. Members will vote on authorizing the Director of Public Safety to execute the technology contract. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda materials.

• Emergency Ordinance 683-2026: One-year Flock Safety ALPR license and maintenance contract for police
• Authorization for Director of Public Safety to execute the agreement

Utilities Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from First Energy regarding proposed rate increases. Members are also reviewing several emergency ordinances related to water infrastructure, street lighting technology, and a moratorium on zoning permits for data centers.

• Moratorium on zoning permits and licenses for data centers
• Renewal of utility locating services with One Call Concepts Utility Locating Service, Inc.
• Contract renewal with Kyndryl, Inc. for Oracle billing system hosting
• New contract with Hach Company for water testing equipment and services
• Infrastructure improvements for the Pleasant Valley Road Station pump station

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will review a single emergency ordinance amending a 2001 settlement agreement between Cleveland and Brook Park. The measure updates terms for the International Exposition Center and Emerald Park Joint Economic Development Zone. It also authorizes the creation of a special revenue fund to manage related finances.

• Emergency Ordinance 664-2026 amending the 2001 Cleveland-Brook Park settlement agreement
• Authorization for a first amendment to the IX Center and Emerald Park JEDZ agreement
• Establishment of a new Special Revenue Fund for joint development finances

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee is considering three emergency ordinances: creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Playhouse Square, authorizing a one-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers for the police, and accepting a federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant shared with Cuyahoga County and six neighboring cities.

• Create Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Playhouse Square
• Authorize contract with Flock Safety for ALPR license and maintenance (one year)
• Accept FY2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant with Cuyahoga County and cities: Euclid, Parma, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Maple Heights, Garfield Heights

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee of Cleveland City Council is meeting but the agenda contains only a notice of the meeting with no specific items or attachments listed. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will consider two emergency items: a resolution to appropriate property at 10022 Madison Avenue for a new Fire Station 23, and an ordinance to overhaul vehicle impoundment and towing rules, including changes to multiple sections of city code.

• Resolution 457-2026: appropriate property at 10022 Madison Avenue for new Fire Station 23
• Ordinance 698-2026: amend Sections 405.01, 405.03, 405.06, 405.08, 405.10, 405.11, enact new 405.14, repeal 405.05, 405.09, 405.12 on vehicle impoundment and towing
• Both items are marked as emergency measures

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on multiple emergency ordinances, including a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals, a property purchase for Fire Station No. 23 on Madison Avenue, a land swap with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and contract renewals for airport parking and demolition services.

• New short-term rental ordinance (561-2026) establishing regulations and fees
• Purchase of property at 10022 Madison Ave for new Fire Station No. 23 (368-2026)
• Land swap with Cleveland Metropolitan School District for redevelopment (558-2026)
• Renewal of SP Plus Corp parking management contract at Cleveland Hopkins and Burke Lakefront airports (597-2026)
• Overhaul of dangerous dog ordinance (605-2026) repealing and replacing Chapter 604