Cleveland public meetings in 2025

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee is discussing Ordinance 1198-2024, which would create a new Department of Community Crisis Response by enacting Chapter 147 of the city code. The ordinance is sponsored by Councilmembers Howse-Jones, Slife, and Maurer and is designated as an emergency measure.

• Ordinance 1198-2024 to create a Department of Community Crisis Response
• Sponsors: Stephanie Howse-Jones, Charles Slife, Rebecca Maurer
• Emergency ordinance designation requires immediate effect
• Public Safety Department memo attached for review

City Council

Cleveland City Council will consider emergency ordinances to authorize the Browns' stadium relocation and demolition, as well as multiple tax increment financing projects for properties on Superior Avenue and West 58th Street. The body will also vote on grants for the Film Commission and the Cartel Gang Narcotics Task Force.

• Authorize Browns stadium relocation and demolition
• Authorize TIF projects for 2230 and 2202 Superior Avenue
• Authorize TIF project for 1200 West 58th Street
• Authorize $300K grant to Greater Cleveland Film Commission
• Authorize grant for Cartel Gang Narcotics Task Force

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several emergency ordinances, including the renaming of the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Development. The body is also reviewing multiple street vacations, public improvement contracts, and grant applications for city services.

• Ordinance 1226-2025 to rename the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Development
• Grant agreement with Greater Cleveland Film Commission for $300K in general operating expenses
• Proposed vacations of portions of Mount Carmel Road, East 73rd Street, East 70th Street, East 71st Place, Redman Avenue S.W., and West Boulevard
• Ordinance 1460-2025 to terminate Port Authority lease and authorize a new lease with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.
• Ordinance 1440-2025 to add 1301 East 9th Street to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The committee will consider several emergency ordinances. These include renaming the economic development department, designating Old John Marshall High School as a landmark, expanding a form-based code program, updating an urban renewal plan, and approving an energy district project.

• Rename Department of Economic Development to Department of Development (Ordinance 1226-2025)
• Designate Old John Marshall High School as a Cleveland Landmark (Ordinance 1321-2025)
• Authorize consultants to expand Form Based Code pilot program (Ordinance 1398-2025)
• Amend St. Vincent Urban Renewal Plan to release parcel PPN 103-27-021 (Ordinance 1417-2025)
• Add 1301 East 9th Street to Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District for energy project (Ordinance 1440-2025)

City Council

The Cleveland City Council will vote on a series of emergency ordinances, including a $19,555,000 transfer to the Small Enterprise Fund and a $1,200,000 appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund. It will also consider temporary payroll appropriations for 2026, a lease amendment adding the North Coast Inner Harbor Marina, and ratification of several collective bargaining agreements. Additional items include a tax‑incentive review approval and a zoning ordinance establishing the Lorain Antiques Design Review District.

• Emergency ordinance transferring $19,555,000 to the Small Enterprise Fund and $100,000 within the Small Enterprise Fund (1510‑2025)
• Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,200,000 to the Special Revenue Fund (1508‑2025)
• Emergency ordinance providing temporary payroll appropriations for the City from Jan 1 2026 until the FY 2026 appropriation ordinance (1509‑2025)
• Emergency ordinance amending the lease with Metroparks to add the North Coast Inner Harbor and Marina (1512‑2025)
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements for International Association of Fire Fighters Local 93 and other unions (1516‑2025, 1517‑2025, 1518‑2025, 1545‑2025)

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will review multiple emergency ordinances, including applications for state funding to improve major roadways and pedestrian infrastructure. Items also cover easements, an ATM license, and street vacations on West 3rd Street. The committee's recommendations will go to the full City Council.

• Apply for state funding for improvements to State Route 283 (East 55th Street) and St. Clair Avenue (1082-2023)
• Authorize design consultants for pedestrian enhancements on Euclid Avenue from upper Valley Drive to Ivanhoe Road (1402-2025)
• Grant a fire lane easement to Cedar Redevelopment Phase IV LLC on East 26th Street (1316-2025)
• Approve a one-year ATM license in City Hall Room 122 (1396-2025)
• Vacate three portions of West 3rd Street totaling about 0.94 acres (1489-2025, 1490-2025, 1491-2025)

Joint Committee

The Joint Committee will consider an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into agreements with the Cleveland Browns regarding the team's relocation to Brook Park and the demolition of Huntington Bank Field. The measure also authorizes contracts for demolition, site preparation, and lakefront improvements.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing Browns relocation and Huntington Bank Field demolition
• Authorization for demolition, site preparation, and lakefront improvement contracts
• Establishment of Community Benefits Project and Lakefront Development Subfunds

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss six emergency ordinances, including a penalty increase for menacing a healthcare worker, accepting a grant for aging programs from the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, and authorizing three contracts for Cleveland Municipal Court services: community service placements, pretrial supervision via Oriana House, and legal representation by the Cuyahoga County Public Defender Commission for indigent defendants.

• Ordinance 1380-2025: increase penalty for menacing a healthcare worker (amending Section 621.07)
• Ordinance 1418-2025: accept grant from Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging for 2026-28 Supportive Services and Aging and Disability Resource Center Programs
• Ordinance 1448-2025: authorize contract with Court Community Service for criminal defendant community service placement and Cleveland Work Crew Program
• Ordinance 1449-2025: authorize contract with Oriana House, Inc. for supervised pretrial release placement
• Ordinance 1453-2025: authorize contract with Cuyahoga County Public Defender Commission for indigent defense in city ordinance violation cases

City Council

Council will vote on emergency ordinances including a new direct lease with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, contracts for public defender services and MomsFirst maternal health programs, and a sidewalk repair program. Also considers property sale, street vacations, and a landmark designation.

• Authorize new lease with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ending Port Authority lease (1460-2025)
• Contract with Cuyahoga County Public Defender for indigent defense (1453-2025)
• Contract with multiple organizations for MomsFirst services to reduce infant mortality (1464-2025)
• Non-compliant sidewalk repair program, formerly 50/50 program, for up to two years (1471-2025)
• Designate Kamm's Corners Bank Building as a Cleveland Landmark (1451-2025)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider emergency ordinances authorizing the Port Control Department to enter into contracts for facility maintenance, insurance brokerage, and wetland mitigation. The committee will also authorize a $476 million revolving line of credit for airport system improvements and agreements with the Fair Housing Center and Western Reserve Land Conservancy.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing $476M revolving line of credit for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Emergency ordinance authorizing Port Control contracts for facility maintenance and concrete work
• Emergency ordinance authorizing Port Control contract for insurance brokerage services
• Emergency ordinance authorizing agreement with Fair Housing Center for Vacant and Abandoned Property Action Council
• Emergency ordinance authorizing agreement with Western Reserve Land Conservancy for green space creation

Joint Committee

The joint committee is considering an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor and city directors to enter agreements to relocate the Cleveland Browns to Brook Park, demolish Huntington Bank Field, and design lakefront improvements. The ordinance also establishes community benefits and lakefront development subfunds.

• Authorizes agreements to relocate the Cleveland Browns to the City of Brook Park
• Authorizes demolition of Huntington Bank Field
• Authorizes design and construction of various Lakefront Improvements
• Establishes Community Benefits Project and Lakefront Development Subfunds
• Authorizes professional service contracts and acceptance of gifts and grants

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will hold a special hearing to review Cleveland State University's evaluation report on ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. Additionally, the committee will consider emergency ordinances regarding Community Police Commission subpoena powers, towing and impoundment fees, and increased penalties for menacing healthcare workers.

• Special hearing on Cleveland State University's ShotSpotter technology evaluation report
• Ordinance 1214-2025: enacting Section 151.01 on refusal to obey subpoena of the Community Police Commission
• Ordinance 1250-2025: amending towing, storage, and impounding fee sections and repealing bicycle impoundment section
• Ordinance 1380-2025: increasing penalty for menacing a healthcare worker

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will consider a series of emergency ordinances that authorize the Director of Port Control to enter into contracts for supplies, professional services, and infrastructure work. Items include procurement of industrial and building supplies, hiring insurance brokerage for the airport insurance program, wayfinding consulting for the ticketing lobby, concrete construction on airport surfaces, and wetland mitigation design. Each ordinance includes a one‑year term with options to renew for up to three additional years.

• 1086-2025: Emergency ordinance to purchase industrial and building supplies for the Port Control Department.
• 1251-2025: Emergency ordinance to hire an insurance brokerage firm for the airport’s Owner‑Controlled Insurance Program.
• 1252-2025: Emergency ordinance to contract consultants for wayfinding and ticketing lobby improvements at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
• 1253-2025: Emergency ordinance to contract labor and materials for concrete work on roadways, taxiways, runways, and ramps.
• 1304-2025: Emergency ordinance to contract West Creek Conservancy for wetland mitigation design and implementation.

City Council

The Cleveland City Council will consider emergency ordinances authorizing the sale of a Bern Avenue property, landmark designations for the East Ohio Gas Company Building and St. Aloysius Church, and forgivable loans for affordable housing projects. The body will also vote on vehicle procurement contracts and a resolution to vacate a portion of East 81st Street.

• Authorize sale of Bern Avenue property to Greg Cznadel
• Designate East Ohio Gas Company Building as a Cleveland Landmark
• Forgivable loan for Pennrose Holding to convert Warner and Swasey buildings into affordable housing
• Authorize purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Works
• Resolution to vacate portion of East 81st Street

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will consider selling city-owned property at the terminus of Bern Avenue and authorizing the purchase of vehicles and large trucks for the Department of Public Works.

• Emergency ordinance to sell Bern Avenue property to Greg Cznadel
• Emergency ordinance to authorize vehicle and equipment purchases for Public Works
• Emergency ordinance to authorize rental of large capacity trucks with operators
• Emergency ordinance to deposit payments for Herman Park renovation
• Emergency ordinance to authorize standard contract for vehicle rehabilitation

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review emergency ordinances to designate the East Ohio Gas Company Building and St. Aloysius Church as Cleveland landmarks. The body will also authorize forgivable loans and Tax Increment Financing agreements with Pennrose Holding for affordable housing projects at 5701 Carnegie Avenue.

• Emergency ordinance to designate East Ohio Gas Company Building as a Cleveland Landmark
• Emergency ordinance to designate St. Aloysius Church as a Cleveland Landmark
• Forgivable loan agreement with Pennrose Holding for affordable apartments
• Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Pennrose Holding for Warner and Swasey buildings
• Amendments to HUD budget allocations for CDBG, HOPWA, and ESG grants

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will hold a hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The body is considering an emergency ordinance to amend budget allocations for several HUD grants.

• Emergency Ordinance 1225-2025 to amend budget allocations for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA grants

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will meet to hear a presentation update from DigitalC. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation update from DigitalC

City Council

The Cleveland City Council will consider emergency ordinances authorizing contracts for police surveillance technology, water pollution control bond refinancing, and affordable housing loans. The body will also vote on legislation to amend a pedestrian bridge project and approve collective bargaining agreements.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing contract with Flock Safety for police surveillance technology
• Emergency ordinance authorizing forgivable loan with Pennrose Holding for affordable apartments
• Emergency ordinance authorizing water pollution control bond refinancing with Ohio Water Development Authority
• Emergency ordinance amending contract for North Coast Connector pedestrian bridge
• Emergency ordinance ratifying collective bargaining agreement with Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council

The council approved an emergency ordinance ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council and amending Section 48 of Ordinance No. 194-2021 to adjust pay bands. Several other emergency ordinances were also approved, including loan and financing agreements for affordable senior housing, contracts for public‑safety technology, and programs funded by casino and equity funds.

• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing a forgivable loan with Pennrose Holding for affordable senior apartments (1362-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Flock Safety for an integrated technology safety solution (1367-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with MTech for CUES pipeline inspection equipment (1368-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Pennrose for Warner and Swasey apartment projects (1369-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending penalties for menacing healthcare workers (1380-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance changing the name of Go Beyond, Inc. to Go Beyond, LLC (1370-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing Fairfax Renaissance Development for a neighborhood technology training program (1371-2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with CBCTC and amending Section 48 payband (1374-2025)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider several emergency ordinances. One ordinance (1072-2025) would amend Ordinance 549-2025 to extend a contract with The Osborn Engineering Company for the North Coast Connector (Lakefront Pedestrian Bridge) project. Another (1210-2025) would amend the 2016 water‑pollution control bond ordinance to allow issuance of subordinated indebtedness and a third supplemental trust agreement. Additional ordinances (1211-2025, 1219-2025, 1220-2025) would authorize a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority for bond refinancing and enable public‑utility contracts for citywide sewer and storm‑water improvements.

• Emergency Ordinance 1072-2025: amend Ordinance 549-2025 to extend contract with The Osborn Engineering Company for the North Coast Connector project
• Emergency Ordinance 1210-2025: amend Ordinance 29-16 to permit issuance of subordinated indebtedness and a third supplemental trust agreement for water‑pollution control bonds
• Emergency Ordinance 1211-2025: authorize a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority to refinance water‑pollution control bonds
• Emergency Ordinance 1219-2025: authorize the Director of Public Utilities to contract for citywide sewer, catch‑basin and manhole improvements
• Emergency Ordinance 1220-2025: authorize contracts and consultants for sewer projects on East 185th St, East 68th St, East 113th St, East 151st St, Shore Acres Drive, Chatfield Ave, Grimsby Ave, and Sobieski Ave

City Council Caucus Meeting

This is a procedural caucus meeting of the Cleveland City Council with no specific agenda items listed. The notice directs readers to see the meeting notice for details. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will review several emergency ordinances and resolutions. These include authorizations for public infrastructure improvements, park name changes, and professional service contracts for city maintenance.

• Ordinance 1218-2025 for high-comfort pedestrian and bicycle improvements at various locations
• Ordinance 1307-2025 to rename Herman Park to Judge Raymond L. Pianka Park
• Resolution 1097-2025 requesting a 30 mph speed limit on Lake Avenue between West 117th Street and Detroit Avenue
• Ordinance 1068-2025 to accept a donation from Changeover for murals and improvements at Harmody Park tennis courts
• Ordinance 1222-2025 for professional services to manage the nuisance abatement process for building and health code violations

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will consider several emergency ordinances. One amends Ordinance No. 29-16 to allow subordinated indebtedness for refunding existing water pollution control bonds and to create a third supplemental trust agreement. Another authorizes a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority to refinance the City’s water bonds. Additional ordinances would let the Director of Public Utilities contract for citywide sewer repairs and for specific sewer projects on East 185th, East 68th, East 113th, East 151st, Shore Acres Drive, Chatfield Avenue, Melgrave Avenue, Grimsby Avenue and Sobieski Avenue.

• Emergency ordinance (1210-2025) amending Ordinance No. 29-16 to permit subordinated indebtedness for water bond refunding and a third supplemental trust agreement.
• Emergency ordinance (1211-2025) authorizing a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority to refinance the City’s Water Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
• Emergency ordinance (1219-2025) authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter contracts for citywide sewer replacement, repairs, relining, catch basins and manholes.
• Emergency ordinance (1220-2025) authorizing contracts, consultants, and loans/grants for sewer projects on East 185th St, East 68th St, East 113th St, East 151st St, Shore Acres Drive, Chatfield Ave, Melgrave Ave, Grimsby Ave and Sobieski Ave.
• Legislative summaries and attachments related to the above water bond and sewer improvement actions.

City Council

The Cleveland City Council will consider an emergency ordinance authorizing agreements with the Cleveland Browns regarding the relocation of the team and demolition of Huntington Bank Field. The body will also vote on designating the Old John Marshall High School building and the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial as city landmarks.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing Browns stadium relocation and demolition agreements
• Emergency ordinance designating Old John Marshall High School as a Cleveland Landmark
• Emergency ordinance designating the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial as a Cleveland Landmark
• Emergency ordinance authorizing sale of East 90th Street property to Ortho School Properties LLC
• Emergency ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union of America

The council approved six mayoral appointments to the City Planning Commission, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board, and the Landmark Commission. It also passed four emergency ordinances: a mobile vending permit for Rhonda Dozier, a permit for the Cleveland Cocoa Run 5K race, a senior‑transportation resource fair, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Utility Workers Union. All actions were recorded as approved without objection.

• Approved appointment of Anthony R. Whitfield to the City Planning Commission
• Approved appointment of Shanelle Smith Whigham to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board
• Approved appointment of Michele Anderson to the Landmark Commission
• Approved appointment of Robert Strickland to the Landmark Commission
• Approved emergency ordinance granting a mobile vending permit to Rhonda Dozier (Ward 11)
• Approved emergency ordinance permitting the Cleveland Cocoa Run 5K race (Ward 03)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing a senior‑transportation resource fair using Ward 16 casino revenue funds
• Approved emergency ordinance ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 270

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider an emergency ordinance that authorizes the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to sell city‑owned property on East 90th Street to Ortho School Properties LLC (or its designee). The sale is intended for the development of a hotel. The ordinance is sponsored by Council members Anthony Hairston and Blaine Griffin and is presented by departmental request. No other agenda items are listed.

• Emergency ordinance (1223-2025) to sell city‑owned property on East 90th Street to Ortho School Properties LLC for hotel development

City Council Event

Cleveland City Council will hold a special hearing to discuss the negotiation process between the City of Cleveland and Haslam Sports Group. The Law Director and the negotiation team are scheduled to attend.

• Special hearing regarding negotiation process with Haslam Sports Group

Mayor's Appointments Committee

The Mayor's Appointments Committee will meet on October 16, 2025. The committee will hear nominations for the Landmarks Commission, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, and the City Planning Commission. The meeting will be broadcast live.

• Nomination to the Landmarks Commission
• Nomination to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
• Nomination to the City Planning Commission

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will vote on four emergency ordinances, including two landmark designations, a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure project, and the sale of city-owned property on East 90th Street to Ortho School Properties LLC for a hotel. All items are proposed as emergency measures.

• 1083-2025: Designating former Fire Department Engine Company 26 Station House as a Cleveland Landmark.
• 1084-2025: Designating the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial as a Cleveland Landmark.
• 1218-2025: Authorizing contracts for pedestrian and bicycle improvements at various locations using CMAQ funds.
• 1223-2025: Selling City-owned property on East 90th Street to Ortho School Properties LLC for hotel development.

City Council

City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances, including new regulations for under-speed vehicles and a name change for Herman Park. The body is also deciding on contracts for inmate medical billing and legislative management software.

• Ordinance 1215-2025: New sections 401.711 and 450.01 to 450.99 regarding under-speed vehicles
• Ordinance 1307-2025: Renaming Herman Park to Judge Raymond L. Pianka Park
• Ordinance 1082-2025: Contract with Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for inmate medical billing
• Ordinance 1224-2025: Transfer and amendment of $350,000 within the General Fund
• Ordinance 1217-2025: Agreement with Granicus, LLC for legislative management software

The council approved a dedication plat for a road at East 105th Street and Carnegie Avenue. Several emergency ordinances were adopted, covering transit service agreements, ADA‑compliant public‑works contracts, wetland mitigation, a park renaming, a $350,000 General Fund transfer, new under‑speed vehicle regulations, and a cloud‑based legislative software purchase. No vote tallies were recorded for these approvals.

• Dedication plat for road at East 105th St & Carnegie Ave approved
• Emergency ordinance amending MOU with GCRTA for additional transit services approved
• Emergency ordinance authorizing ADA‑compliant curb‑ramp contracts for Public Works approved
• Emergency ordinance permitting Port Control to contract with West Creek Conservancy for wetland mitigation approved
• Emergency ordinance renaming Herman Park to “Judge Raymond L. Pianka Park” approved
• Emergency ordinance transferring $350,000 within the General Fund approved
• Emergency ordinance creating new under‑speed vehicle sections in the city code approved
• Emergency ordinance authorizing Clerk of Council to purchase Granicus cloud‑based legislative software approved

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider several emergency ordinances. One authorizes contracts with Heritage Health Solutions for inmate medical billing services for the Finance and Public Safety departments. Other items include changes to vehicle speed definitions, the creation of a Local Government Test Fund, a software purchase from Granicus, LLC, and a $350,000 transfer within the General Fund.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing contracts with Heritage Health Solutions for inmate medical billing services (Finance and Public Safety departments).
• Emergency ordinance amending the code to define under‑speed vehicles (sections 401.711, 450.01‑450.08, 450.99).
• Emergency ordinance establishing the Local Government Test Fund.
• Emergency ordinance authorizing purchase of cloud‑based legislative management software from Granicus, LLC.
• Emergency ordinance transferring $350,000 within the General Fund.

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will receive updates on public safety drones, the new police headquarters, and the City's Pursuit Policy. It will also vote on two emergency ordinances: one authorizing a one-year contract with Heritage Health Solutions for inmate medical billing services, and another defining and regulating under-speed vehicles in the city code.

• Update on public safety drones program and new police headquarters
• Discussion of City's Pursuit Policy and compliance by other jurisdictions
• Emergency ordinance 1082-2025: contract with Heritage Health Solutions for inmate medical billing, one year with two one-year renewals
• Emergency ordinance 1215-2025: enact rules for under-speed vehicles (sections 401.711, 450.01–450.08, 450.99)

City Council

This meeting includes first reading of several emergency ordinances, notably amendments to vehicle towing, storage, and impounding fees (1250-2025) and contracts for Cleveland Hopkins Airport terminal modernization (1251-2025) and wayfinding (1252-2025). Second reading items include a study on corporate sponsorships for city facilities (820-2025) and a name change of a portion of East 159th Street to Euclid Beach Boulevard (1174-2025). Multiple casino revenue fund agreements for community programs are scheduled for passage.

• Ordinance to amend Sections 405.01, 405.04, 405.06, 405.08, 405.10 on towing/impounding fees and repeal Section 405.09 on impounding bicycles (1250-2025)
• Contract for insurance brokerage services for Terminal Modernization Program at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 7-year term (1251-2025)
• Ordinance authorizing concrete surface work on roadways, taxiways, and runways for Port Control (1253-2025)
• Second reading: study and sell corporate sponsorships for City facilities and assets (820-2025)
• Name change of a portion of East 159th Street to Euclid Beach Boulevard (1174-2025)

The Cleveland City Council approved several emergency ordinances. Actions include withdrawing objections to specific liquor permits, authorizing new health, cultural, and park programs funded by casino revenue, and permitting the finance department to study corporate sponsorship opportunities. All listed measures were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved emergency resolution withdrawing objection to C1 liquor permit at 3671 West 130th Street (Ward 16)
• Approved emergency resolution withdrawing objection to new C2 liquor permit at 3879 East 123rd Street (Ward 2)
• Approved emergency resolution objecting to new C2 liquor permit at 16605 South Miles Road (Ward 1)
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to contract with Motivated and Empowered Inc. for the Bloom Nourish project using Ward 7 casino revenue
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing the Department of Community Development to contract with Cleveland Public Theatre for the 2025 Dia de Muertos Festival using Ward 15 casino revenue
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to contract with Center for Arts-Inspired Learning for the Play It Forward program using Ward 9 casino revenue
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to hire consultants to study, assess, market, and sell corporate sponsorships for city facilities
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Human Resources to contract Pathfinder Solutions for city employee wellness and well‑being programs

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will hear a presentation from the Department of Public Health on education strategies to prepare smoke shop owners and tobacco retailers for a new licensing program. The committee will also consider an emergency ordinance (B.1167-2025) authorizing the Director of Public Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the operation of the Division of Air Quality.

• Presentation by Department of Public Health on education strategies for smoke shop owners and tobacco retailers regarding new licensing program
• Emergency Ordinance B.1167-2025 authorizing acceptance of an Ohio EPA grant for the Division of Air Quality
• Ordinance authorizes the director to enter into contracts for materials, services, equipment, and professional services for air monitoring sites
• Grant is an operational grant for air pollution control from the Ohio EPA

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss three emergency ordinances: authorizing a study and sale of corporate sponsorships for city facilities, contracting with Pathfinder Solutions for employee wellness programs, and renaming a portion of East 159th Street to Euclid Beach Boulevard.

• 820-2025: Emergency ordinance to hire consultants to study, assess, market, and sell corporate sponsorships for City facilities and assets.
• 992-2025: Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Pathfinder Solutions LLC for comprehensive wellness and well-being programs, coterminous with current employee healthcare contracts.
• 1174-2025: Emergency ordinance to rename a portion of East 159th Street from Lake Shore Boulevard to Euclid Beach Boulevard.

City Council Caucus Meeting

The Cleveland City Council will meet on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room of City Hall to conduct a caucus meeting. The agenda text provided contains no substantive items, decisions, or proposals.

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will hear a presentation from Bike Cleveland on its 2024 Bike & Pedestrian Crash Report. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the item is informational only.

• Presentation of 2024 Bike & Pedestrian Crash Report by Bike Cleveland

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will receive a presentation on the city's compliance with the Consent Decree. The Federal Monitoring Team will present the 17th Semiannual Report.

• Federal Monitoring Team to present 17th Semiannual Consent Decree Report
• Safety Committee meeting at Cleveland City Hall, Room 217

City Council

The City Council's Committee Calendar includes multiple emergency ordinances and resolutions for street vacations in Wards 3 and 5, and an emergency ordinance authorizing an encroachment permit for bollards on West 25th Street. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as public comment and presentations.

• Emergency Ordinance 719-2025 authorizing an encroachment permit for bollards on West 25th Street (Ward 14)
• Emergency Ordinance 976-2025 to vacate a portion of West 48th Street S.W. and Ravine Court S.W. (Ward 3)
• Emergency Ordinance 978-2025 to vacate the remaining portion of Sherman Court (Ward 5)
• Emergency Resolution 955-2025 declaring intent to vacate an unnamed alley south of Abbey Avenue (Ward 3)
• Emergency Resolutions 956-2025, 957-2025, 958-2025 to vacate portions of West 3rd Street totaling about 0.9428 acres (Ward 3)

The council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to issue a permit to the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development to place bollards on West 25th Street. It also approved four emergency ordinances to vacate portions of West 48th Street, Ravine Court, Lorain Court, Turn Avenue, and Sherman Court. Additionally, four emergency resolutions were adopted to vacate an unnamed alley south of Abbey Avenue and three separate parcels of West 3rd Street. All motions carried.

• Approved emergency ordinance for NEOHCED bollards on West 25th St (motion carried)
• Approved emergency ordinance to vacate portion of West 48th St SW and Ravine Court SW (motion carried)
• Approved emergency ordinance to vacate all of Relocated Lorain Court, portion of West 48th Place, and portion of Turn Ave SW (motion carried)
• Approved emergency ordinance to vacate remaining portion of Sherman Court (motion carried)
• Approved emergency resolution to vacate unnamed alley south of Abbey Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved emergency resolution to vacate 0.2987 acres of West 3rd Street (motion carried)
• Approved emergency resolution to vacate 0.3451 acres of West 3rd Street (motion carried)
• Approved emergency resolution to vacate 0.2990 acres of West 3rd Street (motion carried)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to discuss three emergency ordinances. They include accepting state grants for impaired driving and selective traffic enforcement programs, amending city planning commission rules about alternate member compensation, and authorizing a one-year lease extension for the Cleveland Police Commission office at 3631 Perkins Avenue. These items will be considered for recommendation to the full City Council.

• 950-2025: Emergency ordinance to accept FY 2026 IDEP and STEP grants from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
• 984-2025: Emergency ordinance to amend Codified Ordinance 173.65 regarding the City Planning Commission, including compensation for alternates.
• 1166-2025: Emergency ordinance to amend lease with MidCity, Ltd. for Cleveland Police Commission office at 3631 Perkins Avenue for one additional year.

City Council Caucus Meeting

This is a procedural caucus meeting of the Cleveland City Council. The agenda contains only a meeting notice and no listed ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or other actionable items.

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will consider a series of emergency ordinances. These ordinances would authorize the city to enter public‑improvement contracts for facilities, recreation sites, roadways, and to purchase or lease heavy‑ and light‑duty vehicles. One ordinance also amends a prior ordinance to allow Cuyahoga County to resurface Neff Road and add pedestrian facilities.

• Emergency Ordinance 846-2025 – authorizes public‑improvement contracts for city facilities, buildings and related structures
• Emergency Ordinance 847-2025 – authorizes contracts for recreation facilities, parks and playground improvements
• Emergency Ordinance 848-2025 – authorizes contracts for roadways, bridges, sidewalks and related projects
• Emergency Ordinance 852-2025 – authorizes purchase, lease or lease‑with‑option for heavy‑duty trucks and equipment
• Emergency Ordinance 1078-2025 – amends Ordinance 671‑2025 to permit Neff Road resurfacing and adds pedestrian facilities

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will review an ordinance to hire consultants for marketing city facility sponsorships. The body will also consider an ordinance to accept Ohio Department of Public Safety grants for traffic enforcement.

• Ordinance 820-2025: Professional consultants to study and sell corporate sponsorships for City facilities
• Ordinance 950-2025: Grant application for FY 2026 Impaired Driving Enforcement and Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs

City Council

The council approved a loan agreement with Gateway 66 Limited Partnership to help finance affordable residential housing in Ward 7. It also approved a series of emergency ordinances authorizing contracts for police‑commission office space, an Ohio EPA air‑quality grant, water‑lab equipment services, landscaping, fuel for backup generators, water‑meter maintenance, and other utility needs. Additionally, the council changed the zoning of a parcel north of Madison Avenue from Local Retail to General Retail and removed its Pedestrian Retail Overlay designation.

• Approved emergency ordinance to amend lease with MidCity, Ltd. for Cleveland Police Commission office space
• Approved emergency ordinance to accept Ohio EPA grant for Division of Air Quality
• Approved emergency ordinance to contract with Hach Company for water‑lab equipment testing and maintenance
• Approved emergency ordinance for landscaping contracts for Public Utilities facilities (491‑2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance for petroleum‑fuel contracts for backup generators (533‑2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance with OW Investors for water‑meter hardware and software maintenance (822‑2025)
• Approved emergency ordinance loan agreement with Gateway 66 to develop affordable housing in Ward 7 (1170‑2025)
• Approved ordinance changing zoning of parcel north of Madison Avenue from Local Retail to General Retail and removing Pedestrian Retail Overlay (791‑2024)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee is considering several emergency ordinances to authorize requirement contracts for the Department of Public Utilities. These proposals cover infrastructure maintenance, equipment repairs, and professional software services.

• Contract with OW Investors, LLC dba Mars Company for water meter hardware and software maintenance (822-2025)
• Requirement contracts for landscaping materials and services for two years (491-2025)
• Requirement contracts for petroleum-based fuels for backup generators for two years (533-2025)
• Requirement contracts for debris disposal at landfills and recycle facilities for two years (823-2025)
• Requirement contracts for HVAC system maintenance, repair, and replacement for two years (825-2025)

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will consider several emergency ordinances authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into contracts for proprietary equipment repairs, roof repairs, a lease for a podcast studio at Burke Lakefront Airport, and snow removal services. All items are emergency ordinances, meaning they would take effect immediately upon passage.

• Lease agreement with BigPlay, LLC for space at 1501 North Marginal Road at Burke Lakefront Airport for a podcast studio
• Requirement contracts without competitive bidding with Cummins Inc., Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., and Ohio CAT for proprietary heavy-duty construction equipment parts and repairs
• Public improvement contract for repairing or replacing roofs at Port Control facilities
• Requirement contracts for heavy-duty equipment, snow removal equipment, and related services for Port Control divisions
• All contracts have one-year terms with multiple one-year renewal options exercisable by the Director

City Council

This is a regular Cleveland City Council meeting with a packed agenda. The most notable item is an emergency resolution to censure Council Member Joseph T. Jones for violating workplace policies. The council will also receive notices of intent to apply for housing development funding, consider several emergency ordinances including property sales, landmark designations, and contracts for inmate medical billing and mailing services.

• Emergency resolution to censure Council Member Joseph T. Jones for violating Workplace Violence and Standards of Conduct policies
• Notices of intent to apply for multifamily housing funds: Innovation Square Phase 2 (2287 E 103rd St), Gateway66 (1521 E 66th St), Erie Square Preservation (7621-7711 Euclid Ave), Stephen Howe Apartments (1000 Lakeview Rd), and McGregor Lakewood in Lakewood
• Sale of city-owned property at terminus of Bern Avenue to Greg Cznadel for greenspace and garden
• Designation of former Fire Engine Company 26 station and Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial as Cleveland landmarks
• Contract with Heritage Health Solutions for medical billing services for inmates and prisoners, $1.2 million over one year with renewal options

The council adopted an emergency resolution censuring Council Member Joseph T. Jones for violating workplace policies. A motion to dispense with the journal was also approved. Several emergency ordinances—including donations to Harmody Park, contract amendments for the North Coast Connector, a property sale on Bern Avenue, and landmark designations—were read and referred to administrative review. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Emergency Resolution censuring Council Member Joseph T. Jones – adopted (motion carried)
• Motion to dispense with the journal – approved (motion carried)
• Emergency Ordinance authorizing donation to Harmody Park tennis courts – read & referred to admin review
• Emergency Ordinance amending contract for North Coast Connector project – read & referred to admin review
• Emergency Ordinance authorizing sale of Bern Avenue property to Greg Cznadel – read & referred to admin review
• Emergency Ordinance amending Neff Road resurfacing ordinance – read & referred to admin review
• Emergency Ordinance amending tax‑abatement parcel exemption ordinance – read & referred to admin review
• Emergency Ordinance designating Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial as a landmark – read & referred to admin review

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will vote on several emergency ordinances, including a $1,800,000 appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund and a $1,800,000 transfer within the General Fund. It will also consider authorizing a lease amendment for Rivergate Park to add city‑owned property, and consent for ODOT to replace the eastbound I‑480 ramp at Ridge Road. Additional items include authorizing grants for youth sports and tree‑training programs and amending a contract with Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation.

• Emergency ordinance to amend the lease with Metroparks for Rivergate Park to add city‑owned property (803‑2025).
• Emergency ordinance granting consent to ODOT for replacing the eastbound I‑480 entrance ramp at Ridge Road (964‑2025).
• Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,800,000 to the Special Revenue Fund (970‑2025).
• Emergency ordinance transferring $1,800,000 within the General Fund (971‑2025).
• Emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to accept a grant from Cleveland Guardians Charities for the Baseball and Softball Summer Youth Program (990‑2025).

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will consider a series of emergency ordinances and resolutions. Items include authorizing the Director of Transportation of Ohio to replace the eastbound I-480 entrance ramp at Ridge Road, permitting bollards for the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center on West 25th Street, and amending the lease with the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District for Rivergate Park. The committee will also discuss hiring consultants to market corporate sponsorships for city facilities and several street‑vacation proposals for West 3rd Street and other alleys.

• Emergency ordinance (964-2025) authorizing ODOT to replace eastbound I-480 ramp at Ridge Road
• Emergency ordinance (719-2025) permitting NEOHCED bollards encroaching on West 25th Street right‑of‑way
• Emergency ordinance (803-2025) amending lease with Cleveland Metropolitan Park District for Rivergate Park
• Emergency ordinance (820-2025) hiring consultants to study and market corporate sponsorships for city facilities
• Emergency resolutions (956‑2025, 957‑2025, 958‑2025) to vacate portions of West 3rd Street totaling about 0.94 acres

Council Committee Chairs

The Cleveland City Council Committee Chairs will meet on September 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Large Conference Room of City Hall. The meeting agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or items attached.

• Meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025
• Location: Cleveland City Hall, Room 220
• Time: 12:00 PM
• Agenda status: Procedural boilerplate

City Council

City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider an emergency ordinance regarding the Downtown Cleveland Improvement District. The body will review the Assessment Equalization Board's report on objections to estimated assessments and determine whether to proceed with the public services plan.

• Emergency Ordinance 1065-2025: Approval of Assessment Equalization Board report for Downtown Cleveland Improvement District
• Authorization for the City to enter into an agreement with the Downtown Cleveland Improvement Corporation

The council read in full and passed an emergency ordinance adopting the Assessment Equalization Board's report for the Downtown Cleveland Improvement District, including levying assessments and authorizing an agreement with the Downtown Cleveland Improvement Corporation. The motion carried with 14 yeas and no nays. The council also approved a motion to excuse the absences of Gray, Jones and Kelly.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance for Downtown Cleveland Improvement District (14-0)
• Excused absences of Gray, Jones, and Kelly (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is processing numerous liquor license applications and transfers across multiple wards. The body is also reviewing several board appointments and receiving quarterly reports from DigitalC and the Cleveland Foundation.

• Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation for the Tobacco Retail License Program
• Acceptance of a $15,000 grant from Cleveland Foundation for the West 29th Open Street Initiative
• Emergency resolution to appoint two members to the Civilian Police Review Board
• Appointment of Dione Alexander to the Tax Incentive Review Council
• Review of 21 liquor license applications and transfers at various locations including Waterloo Rd, East 40th St, and Ridge Rd

Council adopted an emergency resolution appointing Moore and Willis to the Civilian Police Review Board. The motion passed with 13 yeas and no nays. Earlier, the council approved a motion to dispense with the journal, passing unanimously with 14 yeas.

• Adopted emergency resolution appointing Moore and Willis to CPRB (13-0)
• Approved motion to dispense with the journal (14-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on a series of emergency ordinances, including a 30-year lease of city property at 7818 Kinsman Road to Vanguards of Cleveland for a community resource center and minority public safety museum, with renewal options. Other items include amendments to nuisance abatement codes, energy efficiency contracts for police district facilities, reimbursement to the Cleveland Browns for stadium repairs, and various contracts and permits.

• Lease of 7818 Kinsman Road to Vanguards of Cleveland for a community resource center and minority public safety museum (30-year term with two 30-year renewal options)
• Amendments to Codified Ordinances Chapter 203 relating to nuisance abatement
• Energy savings performance contract with Leopardo Energy LLC for improvements at police district facilities
• Reimbursement to Cleveland Browns Stadium Company for emergency repairs at Huntington Bank Field
• Grant agreement with Ohio City Incorporated for Near West Recreation youth programs

Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider two ordinances. Ordinance 726-2025 proposes amendments to Sections 352.01, 352.13, 401.34, 457.01‑457.04, 457.09, 457.12, and 457.99, adds a new Section 457.991, and repeals Section 457.05, all relating to public garages and parking lots. Ordinance 860-2025 proposes changing the use, area, and height districts of parcels north and south of Lorain Avenue west of Rocky River Drive, as shown in Map Change 2679. The items are sponsored by Justin Bibb and Charles Slife respectively.

• Ordinance 726-2025: Amend Sections 352.01, 352.13, 401.34, 457.01‑457.04, 457.09, 457.12, 457.99; add Section 457.991; repeal Section 457.05 – public garages and parking lots (Sponsor: Justin Bibb)
• Ordinance 860-2025: Change use, area, and height districts of parcels north and south of Lorain Avenue west of Rocky River Drive (Map Change 2679) (Sponsor: Charles Slife)

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The committee will consider three emergency ordinances. One amends Ordinance 1167-2024 to modify the on‑call planning services contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. A second designates the Greater New Calvary Baptist Church as a Cleveland landmark. The third authorizes a forgivable loan of up to $500,000 from the Famicos Foundation to fund acquisition and interior/exterior improvements at 1355 East 105th Street.

• Amendment to Ordinance 1167-2024 affecting the Stantec Consulting Services on‑call planning contract
• Designation of Greater New Calvary Baptist Church as a Cleveland landmark
• Authorization of a forgivable loan (up to $500,000) with Famicos Foundation for redevelopment of 1355 East 105th Street

City Council

This meeting includes first reading of several emergency ordinances, including agreements for youth programs, small business assistance, and contract amendments. Also on the agenda are liquor permit transfers/new licenses, a plat dedication, and numerous ceremonial resolutions. The Council will also consider an appointment to the Community Police Commission.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing agreement with Urban League of Greater Cleveland for UBIZ Micro Loan Program and Entrepreneurship Center (799-2025)
• Emergency ordinance authorizing Rivergate Park lease amendment with Cleveland Metroparks (803-2025)
• Emergency ordinance to amend port control identification badge regulations (798-2025)
• Liquor permit applications at multiple locations including 4211 Lorain Ave and 15515 Waterloo Rd
• Appointment of Luther Roddy to Community Police Commission (797-2025)

The council voted unanimously to approve the dedication plat for Morris Black Road in Ward 6. Council members also designated Allan Dreyer and Va’Kedia Stiggers as Clerk of Council pro tempore for specified June dates, and accepted the mayor’s appointment of Luther Roddy to the Community Police Commission. All listed liquor‑permit applications were received and filed. Several condolence and congratulations resolutions were read into the record.

• Approved dedication plat for Morris Black Road (Ward 6) – vote 13‑0
• Designated Allan Dreyer as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for June 13, 16, 17 2025 – without objection
• Designated Va’Kedia Stiggers as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore for June 18 and 20 2025 – without objection
• Accepted Mayor Justin Bibb’s appointment of Luther Roddy to the Community Police Commission – received and filed
• Received and filed liquor‑permit transfer application for SNM LLC, 4211 Lorain Ave. (Ward 3)
• Received and filed liquor‑permit new license application for Millies & Company LLC, 15515 Waterloo Rd. (Ward 8)
• Read multiple condolence resolutions into the record – ceremonial
• Read multiple congratulations resolutions into the record – ceremonial

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several emergency ordinances including legal services for eviction proceedings and the creation of the Cleveland Commission on Black Males. The body is also discussing infrastructure grants, food shop license fees, and public health contracts.

• Agreement with United Way of Greater Cleveland for legal services in eviction proceedings
• Creation of the Cleveland Commission on Black Males
• Amendments to food shop license fees and enforcement (Sections 241.02, 241.05, 241.35)
• ODOT grants for the multimodal transportation Cleveland Moves plan
• Approval of the 2026-2040 Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update

Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding land use, area, and height districts. The proposal affects parcels north and south of Payne Avenue between East 32nd Street and East 38th Street.

• Ordinance 670-2025: Map Change 2692 for parcels north and south of Payne Avenue between East 32nd Street and East 38th Street

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider two emergency ordinances. The first authorizes the Director of Community Development to contract with United Way of Greater Cleveland to provide legal representation to individuals facing eviction under the city’s housing court ordinance. The second authorizes a contract with The Ohio State University to conduct soil lead testing and mitigation for the 2025 Summer Sprouts community gardening program. Both items are presented by sponsors Anthony Hairston and Blaine Griffin.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing agreements with United Way of Greater Cleveland for legal services in eviction cases (Section 375.12)
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with The Ohio State University for soil lead testing and mitigation for the 2025 Summer Sprouts community gardening program

City Council Event

The City Council is convening a meeting to discuss the Casino Funds Protocol. No other legislative items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Casino Funds Protocol Meeting

City Council

Cleveland City Council will consider ratifying the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update and creating a new Cleveland Commission on Black Males. The agenda also includes authorizing grants for transportation, parks, and public safety projects.

• Ratification of Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update 2026-2040
• Emergency ordinance to create Cleveland Commission on Black Males
• Grant applications for Cleveland Moves transportation plan and Clark Field improvements
• Grant for Cartel Gang Narcotics Task Force operations
• Donation of murals for Trent Park basketball courts from Cleveland Cavaliers

The council voted to dispense with the journal, passing the motion with 15 yeas and 2 members excused. No other substantive actions were taken; all emergency ordinances were read and referred to administrative review. The meeting consisted mainly of ceremonial resolutions and public comments.

• Motion to dispense with the journal approved (15 yeas, 0 nays, 2 excused)
• Emergency Ordinance 703-2025 read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 704-2025 read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 706-2025 read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 707-2025 read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 709-2025 read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 711-2025 read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 714-2025 read and referred to administrative review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding infrastructure, public safety grants, and city contracts. Key discussions include airport expansions, a 49-year lease extension for the I-X Center, and various professional service agreements.

• Amended lease agreement with I-X Center Corporation to extend the term by 49 years
• Design and construction of a surface parking facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for Shoreway Tower project at 1200 West 76th Street
• Project Development Agreement with Cleveland Metropolitan Park District for four trail projects
• Amendment to Section 551.112 of Codified Ordinances regarding dumpster and compactor rental fees

City Council Event

Cleveland City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adding properties to the North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority. The hearing will be broadcast live.

• Public hearing on petition to add properties to North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority
• Hearing broadcast live from Mercedes Cotner Council Committee Room 217

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will consider a series of emergency ordinances that would allow the Director of Port Control to enter contracts for designing and constructing transportation facilities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The items include a surface parking facility, broader transportation structures, program‑management consulting services, the purchase of an ambulance and a rescue aircraft, and a contract amendment to add restrooms. Each ordinance seeks authorization for specific contracts or purchases related to airport operations.

• Emergency Ordinance 604-2025: authorize a design‑build contract for a surface parking facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
• Emergency Ordinance 621-2025: authorize design‑build contracts for transportation facilities (parking garage, ground transportation center, rapid transit station) at the airport.
• Emergency Ordinance 625-2025: authorize hiring professional consultants for program‑management services (two‑year term with two three‑year renewal options).
• Emergency Ordinance 626-2025: authorize purchase of one ambulance and one aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for the airport’s Division of Port Control.
• Emergency Ordinance 627-2025: authorize amendment and additional funding to Contract PI-2023-0043 with Ozanne Construction to expand restrooms and ancillary space at the airport.

Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee

The Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee will meet on May 27, 2025 at Cleveland City Hall. The agenda includes presentations by Starting Point and the City’s Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity about their childhood programs.

• Presentation by Starting Point on childhood programs
• Presentation by the City Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity on childhood programs

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will discuss two emergency ordinances: accepting a state grant to fund the Cartel Gang Narcotics Laundering Task Force, and authorizing professional consultants to develop promotional exams for Police and Fire divisions. Both items are up for committee action.

• Emergency ordinance to apply for and accept FY25 Recovery Ohio LEF Grant from Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for Cartel Gang Narcotics Laundering Task Force (565-2025)
• Emergency ordinance to employ professional consultants to develop, administer, and grade promotional examinations for Police and Fire divisions (566-2025)

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider two emergency ordinances. One authorizes a Project Development Agreement with the Cleveland Metroparks for four trail projects, including city consent and a cost-share using a RAISE grant. The other authorizes a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Shoreway Tower, LLC for the Shoreway Tower project at 1200 West 76th Street, including payments to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

• Ordinance 496-2025: Project Development Agreement with Cleveland Metroparks for four trail projects using a RAISE grant
• Ordinance 499-2025: Tax Increment Financing agreement with Shoreway Tower, LLC for 1200 West 76th Street
• Both ordinances are emergency measures sponsored by multiple council members and the administration
• Agenda includes a meeting notice and attachments with executive summary and maps

City Council

City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances to authorize the issuance of bonds for public facilities, roads, and vehicles. The body is also discussing liquor permit transfers and agreements for legal services in eviction proceedings.

• Bonds for municipal street system and facilities up to $28,000,000
• Bonds for public facilities and technology up to $25,500,000
• Bonds for parks and recreation facilities up to $12,000,000
• Bonds for heavy duty trucks and equipment up to $8,500,000
• Agreement with United Way of Greater Cleveland for legal services in eviction proceedings

The council read and referred several emergency ordinances to administrative review, including a lease amendment for Jet Postal Road, a grant for the Summer Food Service program, and a $4 million bond to purchase vehicles and equipment. A motion to dispense with the journal was approved by a 12‑0 vote.

• Motion to dispense with the journal approved (12-0)
• Emergency Ordinance 657-2025 (lease amendment for Jet Postal Road) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 658-2025 (Summer Food Service grant) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 659-2025 (purchase of vehicles/equipment for Public Works) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 664-2025 (legal services for evictions agreement) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 665-2025 (amend food shop license fees) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 666-2025 (participate in Medicaid supplemental payment program) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 673-2025 (authorize $4 million bond for vehicles/equipment) read and referred to administrative review

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will consider an emergency ordinance establishing a moratorium on permits and licenses for smoke shops. The committee will also authorize contracts for out-of-school-time programs: a theater arts program with Karamu House and a marketing program with Rhonda Crowder & Associates L.L.C.

• Emergency ordinance 504-2025: moratorium on use permits, building permits, certificates of occupancy, sign permits, tobacco retail sales licenses, and other permits for smoke shops
• Contract 558-2025: up to 12 months with two one-year renewals for Karamu House to provide Out-of-School-Time theater arts program
• Contract 559-2025: up to 12 months with two one-year renewals for Rhonda Crowder & Associates L.L.C. to provide Out-of-School-Time marketing program

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider a series of emergency ordinances. These include authorizing the sale of city‑owned land near the I‑90 Central Interchange, approving contracts for airport safety and technology services, and making supplemental appropriations. Additional items address computer purchases for Council, a diaper‑changing station resolution, and other professional service contracts.

• Emergency ordinance to sell city‑owned property near I‑90 Central Interchange from East 9th Street to Carnegie Avenue
• Emergency ordinance to contract for an airport runway incursion prevention and management system
• Emergency ordinance to appropriate $13,688,000 to the General Fund and $5,000,000 to the Internal Service Fund
• Emergency ordinance to purchase computers from Dell Computer Corporation for City Council and the Clerk of Council via the state term contract
• Emergency resolution recommending diaper changing stations in all restrooms of City‑owned facilities

City Council Caucus Meeting

This meeting is a City Council Caucus. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will discuss two emergency ordinances regarding airport safety systems and equipment. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Terminal Modernization Development Plan.

• Ordinance 531-2025: Authorization for consultants or vendors to provide an airport runway incursion prevention and management system
• Ordinance 534-2025: Purchase of friction measuring equipment, training, software, and installation for the Division of Airports
• Presentation on the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Terminal Modernization Development Plan

Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to establish new sections of the city code regarding short-term rentals and transient occupancy tax. Members will also consider two zoning changes for specific parcels of land in Ward 03.

• Ordinance 588-2024 regarding Short-Term Rentals and Transient Occupancy Tax
• Ordinance 501-2025: Zoning change for land west of West 26th Street, south of Chatham Avenue and north of Monroe Avenue
• Ordinance 567-2025: Zoning change for land north and south of Lorain Avenue between West 32nd Street and Columbus Road

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider an emergency ordinance (113-2025) to establish a Neighborhood Development Subfund for various neighborhood development activities. The ordinance is sponsored by Councilmembers Kerry McCormack, Danny Kelly, and Anthony Hairston and involves the Community Development and Finance departments. This item is the only substantive agenda item.

• Emergency ordinance 113-2025 to create a Neighborhood Development Subfund for neighborhood development activities

City Council

Cleveland City Council will hold a committee meeting with first reading of multiple emergency ordinances, including a $13.688 million general fund and $5 million internal service fund supplemental appropriation. Other items include airport parking and transportation facility design-build projects, a property sale on Millcreek Boulevard, and acceptance of grants for minority health and public health emergency preparedness. The meeting also includes appointments to the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund Program Review Committee and numerous recognition and condolence resolutions.

• Emergency ordinance to appropriate $13,688,000 to General Fund and $5,000,000 to Internal Service Fund
• Design-build contract for surface parking facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Design-build contract for parking garage, ground transportation center, and rapid transit station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Sale of city-owned property on Millcreek Boulevard in Highland Hills to DBL Millcreek LLC for industrial redevelopment
• Acceptance of $8,241 grant from City of Mansfield for Violent Crime Reduction Program

The council voted 17-0 to dispense with the journal. It also approved the appointments of Councilman Kris Harsh and Councilwoman Stephane Howse-Jones as alternate members of the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund Program Review Committee, each with a 17-0 vote. Several emergency ordinances were read and referred to administrative review.

• Approved motion to dispense with the journal (17-0)
• Approved appointment of Kris Harsh as alternate member to the Housing Investment Fund Review Committee (17-0)
• Approved appointment of Stephane Howse-Jones as alternate member to the Housing Investment Fund Review Committee (17-0)
• Read and referred Emergency Ordinance 598-2025 to administrative review
• Read and referred Emergency Ordinance 599-2025 to administrative review
• Read and referred Emergency Ordinance 600-2025 to administrative review
• Read and referred Emergency Ordinance 601-2025 to administrative review
• Read and referred Emergency Ordinance 602-2025 to administrative review

City Council Event

This meeting is a procedural Democracy Day event, not a regular legislative session. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting will be live broadcast as noted.

• Democracy Day event only; no actionable items listed

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will review several emergency ordinances. These include agreements for park projects, youth programming, and the sale of city-owned property for infrastructure improvements.

• Sale of city-owned properties near I-90 Central Interchange from East 9th Street to Carnegie Avenue for interchange improvements
• Project Development Agreement with Cleveland Metropolitan Park District for four trail projects
• Amendment to Section 133.31 regarding Highland Park Golf Course and Banquet Room rates
• Agreement with Case Western Reserve University for a 2025 youth summer sports and health program
• Agreement with The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to co-sponsor 2025 One World Day

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is reviewing multiple emergency ordinances primarily focused on Department of Public Utilities contracts and infrastructure. The body is also considering the sale of city-owned properties near the I-90 Central Interchange and updates to golf course rates.

• Sale of city-owned properties near I-90 Central Interchange from East 9th Street to Carnegie Avenue for interchange improvements
• Amendment to Section 133.31 regarding Highland Park Golf Course and Banquet Room rates
• Contracts with Oracle America, Inc. for hosting and managed services for Water and Cleveland Public Power billing systems
• Agreement with The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to co-sponsor 2025 One World Day
• Authorization for professional consultants and materials to replace lead and galvanized service lines (Program Year 4)

Utilities Committee

The committee is considering several emergency ordinances to authorize contracts for water, power, and pollution control services. These include billing system support, lead service line replacement, and facility maintenance.

• Contract with Oracle America, Inc. for Customer Care and Billing system hosting (325-2025)
• Professional services for residential water service contract and protection plan program (331-2025)
• Requirement contracts for water mains, fire hydrants, and pavement restoration (332-2025)
• Management of Program Year 4 for replacing lead and galvanized service lines (532-2025)
• Amendment to Ordinance No 1086-2023 regarding Cleveland Public Power tax remittances (527-2025)

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider three emergency ordinances authorizing encroachment permits. The ordinances would allow the Director of Capital Projects to issue permits to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Central Avenue pump station), Cleveland Public Library (Superior Avenue historical marker), and Nautica Entertainment, LLC (Elm Street egress stairway and canopy). All items are up for discussion and a vote.

• Emergency ordinance 327-2025: permit for NEORSD to construct a pump station encroaching into Central Avenue right-of-way
• Emergency ordinance 328-2025: permit for Cleveland Public Library to install an Ohio historical marker on a 10-foot octagonal post with foundation on Superior Avenue
• Emergency ordinance 329-2025: permit for Nautica Entertainment, LLC to install an egress stairway and entry canopy on Elm Street

City Council

The Cleveland City Council approved emergency ordinances including a new law prohibiting discriminatory salary practices and several contracts for youth programs and public safety initiatives. The body also adopted resolutions declaring gun violence a public health crisis and withdrew objections to a liquor permit transfer.

• Emergency ordinance passed: Prohibits discriminatory salary practices
• Emergency ordinance passed: Authorizes contracts for youth theater and marketing programs
• Emergency ordinance passed: Authorizes lease of 7818 Kinsman Road for community center
• Emergency ordinance passed: Authorizes grant for Cartel Gang Narcotics Task Force
• Emergency ordinance passed: Approves North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority district expansion

The Cleveland City Council approved three emergency ordinances—Public Health’s contract with B. Riley Sober House, Public Safety’s agreement for the 2025 Asian Expo, and Community Development’s partnership with Catholic Charities for the Fatima Family Center after‑school program. Each motion was made by Council Member Polensek, seconded by Council Member Starr, and passed with a 15‑yea, 0‑nay vote. Several other emergency ordinances were read and referred to administrative review.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance authorizing Public Health to contract with B. Riley Sober House (15-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance authorizing Public Safety to fund the 2025 Asian Expo (15-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance authorizing Community Development to fund Fatima Family Center after‑school program (15-0)
• Referred Emergency Ordinance for ITS Capital Project technology services to administrative review
• Referred Emergency Ordinance for Karamu House out‑of‑school theater arts program to administrative review
• Referred Emergency Ordinance for lease of 7818 Kinsman Road to Vanguards of Cleveland to administrative review

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will consider two emergency ordinances. One authorizes the Director of Parks and Recreation to partner with the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to co‑sponsor the 2025 One World Day. The other authorizes the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the Office of Sustainability, to hire consultants, set fees, and contract for materials to manage city‑owned electric‑vehicle charging stations and equipment. The meeting will also include an update on the city’s Capital Plan and bond spending.

• Emergency Ordinance 465-2025: Authorize Parks & Recreation Director to agree with Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to co‑sponsor 2025 One World Day.
• Emergency Ordinance 503-2025: Authorize Public Works Director (Office of Sustainability) to hire consultants, charge fees, and enter contracts for city‑owned electric‑vehicle charging stations and equipment.
• Discussion of the City’s Capital Plan and bond spending.

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review several emergency ordinances. These include a proposal to address discriminatory salary practices and various contracts for port control, public health, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Ordinance 104-2025 relating to unlawful discriminatory salary practices
• Contract with ADB Safegate Americas LLC for airfield lighting control systems (326-2025)
• 10-year lease at 3466 St. Rocco’s Court for a health care clinic (468-2025)
• Contracts for 'A Home for Every Neighbor' homeless initiative with Downtown Cleveland Alliance and The Centers for Families and Children (502-2025)
• Authorization to employ consultants to manage City-owned electric vehicle charging stations and charge related fees (503-2025)

Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee

The Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee will consider an emergency ordinance (104-2025) that would ban discriminatory salary practices and create new code sections. The committee will also discuss an emergency resolution (436-2025) adopting a Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights to promote access to parks and outdoor activities for Cleveland children.

• Emergency Ordinance 104-2025: bans unlawful discriminatory salary practices and amends city code sections 669.01–669.07 and 669.99
• Sponsors of Ordinance 104-2025: Mayor Justin Bibb, Councilmembers Jasmin Santana, Charles Slife, and Stephanie Howse-Jones
• Emergency Resolution 436-2025: adopts the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights committing the city to park and green-space access for all Cleveland children
• Sponsors of Resolution 436-2025: Councilmembers Brian Kazy and Stephanie Howse-Jones
• Attachments include pay equity executive summary, support letters, and a pay equity FAQ

City Council

Cleveland City Council will hear first reading of a series of emergency ordinances, including one that authorizes a Donor Advised Fund agreement with The Cleveland Foundation to support economic and community development projects in the Slavic Village neighborhood. Other first-reading items extend tax remittance agreements with Cleveland Public Power, renew billing system contracts, and fund a lead service line replacement program. Second-reading legislation includes amendments to criminal nuisance ordinances and a contract with Case Western Reserve University for police data collection.

• Emergency ordinance establishing Slavic Village Neighborhood Development Fund with The Cleveland Foundation (530-2025)
• Emergency ordinance to extend tax remittance agreement with Cleveland Public Power (527-2025)
• Emergency ordinance authorizing renewal of billing system contracts with Amsive LLC and KUBRA Data Transfer (529-2025)
• Emergency ordinance for lead and galvanized service line replacement Program Year 4 (532-2025)
• Second-reading ordinance amending criminal activity nuisance abatement procedures (228-2025)

Council members voted to dispense with the meeting journal, a motion that carried unanimously with 17 yeas. The council then read in full and approved Emergency Ordinance 535, allowing the Clerk to contract Shoestring Productions for council chamber filming, with 16 yeas and 1 absent. The council also approved Emergency Ordinance 536, authorizing a safety program with the Famicos Foundation, with 16 yeas and 1 absent.

• Dispense with journal approved (17-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 535 for council chamber filming (16-1)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 536 for E. 105 Safety and Security Program (16-1)

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will meet to receive an update on lead prevention and remediation programs.

• Update on lead prevention and remediation programs

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider three emergency ordinances. One amends the city’s criminal nuisance ordinance. Two authorize the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one‑year contracts—with renewal options—with Case Western Reserve University for police data analysis and with the Northeast Ohio Muni Football League for a city‑wide youth football program.

• Amend Sections 630.01 and 630.02 of the Codified Ordinances (criminal nuisance)
• Authorize a one‑year professional services contract with Case Western Reserve University, renewable twice, for police data collection and analysis
• Authorize a one‑year contract with the Northeast Ohio Muni Football League for a city‑wide youth football program

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will discuss an emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Works to hire consultants to manage City-owned electric vehicle charging stations and to charge fees for their use. The meeting also includes a report from DigitalC on their services.

• Emergency Ordinance 503-2025: Authorizes professional consultants to manage EV charging stations and equipment, and allows fee charges.
• Report by DigitalC on their services.
• Proposal covers maintenance, materials, equipment, supplies, and labor for the Department of Public Works.

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will consider three emergency ordinances that allow the Director of Port Control to enter contracts without competitive bidding. One ordinance (326-2025) authorizes contracts with ADB Safegate Americas LLC for airfield lighting control system equipment, parts, labor and services for up to two years with renewal options. The other ordinances (379-2025 and 385-2025) authorize contracts and leases for vehicle repair, replacement, and acquisition for the Port Control Department, each for one year with renewal options. All three items are sponsored by Kerry McCormack and Blaine Griffin by departmental request.

• Emergency ordinance 326-2025 authorizing contracts with ADB Safegate Americas LLC for airfield lighting control system equipment, parts, labor and services, up to two years with two one‑year renewal options.
• Emergency ordinance 379-2025 authorizing contracts to repair, replace, refurbish and maintain vehicles, equipment and machines for the Port Control Department, for one year with three one‑year renewal options.
• Emergency ordinance 385-2025 authorizing contracts, leases, or lease‑with‑option‑to‑purchase for on‑road and off‑road vehicles, apparatus and related equipment for the Port Control Department, for one year with a one‑year renewal option.
• All three ordinances are sponsored by Kerry McCormack and Blaine Griffin, by departmental request.
• The meeting is the Cleveland City Council Transportation and Mobility Committee on April 16, 2025.

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee is considering two emergency ordinances. One would amend criminal nuisance abatement rules (228-2025). The other would authorize a data collection and analysis agreement with Case Western Reserve University for the Division of Police, with renewal options (330-2025).

• Emergency ordinance 228-2025 amending Sections 630.01 and 630.02 on criminal activity nuisances and abatement costs
• Emergency ordinance 330-2025 authorizing a professional services agreement with Case Western Reserve University for police data collection and analysis
• Agreement term is one year with two one-year renewal options exercisable by the Director of Public Safety
• Both ordinances sponsored by Councilmembers Polensek and Griffin and by departmental request

City Council

City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances, including a proposed moratorium on permits and licenses for smoke shops. The body is also discussing infrastructure contracts for the Department of Public Utilities and a TIF agreement for the Shoreway Tower project.

• Proposed moratorium on all use, building, and sign permits for smoke shops (Ord. 504-2025)
• TIF Agreement for the Shoreway Tower Project at 1200 West 76th Street (Ord. 499-2025)
• Sale of City-owned properties near I-90 Central Interchange from East 9th Street to Carnegie Avenue (Ord. 498-2025)
• Project Development Agreement with Metroparks for four trail projects (Ord. 496-2025)
• Zoning change for parcels west of West 26th Street between Chatham and Monroe Avenues (Ord. 501-2025)

The council approved the dedication plat for Echo Avenue and East 71st Place (Trailside Subdivision Phase 7) without objection, voting 15‑0. The motion to dispense with the journal was also approved, voting 13‑0. All listed emergency ordinances were read and referred to administrative review. The remaining items were ceremonial resolutions and communications.

• Approved dedication plat for Echo Avenue & East 71st Place (Trailside Subdivision Phase 7) (15‑0)
• Approved motion to dispense with the journal (13‑0)
• Emergency Ordinance 490‑2025 (underwater diving contracts) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 491‑2025 (landscape contracts) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 492‑2025 (water pump contracts) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 496‑2025 (Metroparks trail project agreement) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 497‑2025 (SCADA proprietary parts contracts) read and referred to administrative review
• Emergency Ordinance 498‑2025 (sale of property for I‑90 interchange) read and referred to administrative review

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will hear an update on the Cleveland Public Market Corporation's management of West Side Market. The committee is also considering emergency ordinances to authorize encroachment permits for a new sewer pump station on Central Avenue, a historical marker on Superior Avenue, and a stairway/canopy on Elm Street. Another ordinance would authorize a contract with the Northeast Ohio Muni Football League to run a city-wide youth football program.

• Update on Cleveland Public Market Corporation's management of West Side Market
• Emergency ordinance authorizing encroachment permit to NEORSD for new pump station on Central Avenue
• Emergency ordinance authorizing encroachment permit to Cleveland Public Library for historical marker on Superior Avenue
• Emergency ordinance authorizing encroachment permit to Nautica Entertainment for egress stairway and canopy on Elm Street
• Emergency ordinance authorizing contract with Northeast Ohio Muni Football League for youth football program

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee reviews emergency ordinances on tobacco regulation, smoke shop zoning, window signage, Port Control IT contracts, JFK stadium land swap, lead-safe auditor services, and a TIF for African Town Plaza. Items 186-189 crack down on illegal tobacco distribution, establish retail licensing, and limit smoke shop locations and window advertising. A land exchange with CMSD will enable construction of a new JFK High School athletic stadium with a shared-use agreement. The committee also considers a tax increment financing agreement for African Town Plaza at 7515 Cedar Avenue.

• Emergency ordinance to establish tobacco retail licensing (187-2025)
• Zoning restrictions for smoke shops (188-2025)
• Land swap with Cleveland Metropolitan School District for JFK High School athletic stadium (246-2025)
• Tax Increment Financing agreement for African Town Plaza at 7515 Cedar Avenue (434-2025)
• Repeal and replace contract for 13 passenger boarding bridges at Cleveland Hopkins Airport (240-2025)

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will discuss two emergency ordinances: one amending criminal activity nuisance declarations and abatement costs, and another authorizing a data collection and analysis agreement with Case Western Reserve University for the Division of Police. An update on the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund is also scheduled.

• Amend Sections 630.01 and 630.02 of the Codified Ordinances on criminal nuisances (228-2025)
• Authorize agreement with Case Western Reserve University for police data collection and analysis (330-2025), one-year term with two one-year renewals
• Update on the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund

Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Zoning-Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will consider three ordinances: a zoning change for a parcel north of Madison Avenue between West 100th and West 101st Streets, a new ordinance creating Section 347.21 for smoke shops, and an ordinance adding Section 350.121 to limit window sign coverage and amend advertising rules. Each item is sponsored by council members and staff and will be voted on at the April 8 meeting.

• Ordinance 791-2024: Change zoning of parcel north of Madison Ave between W 100th and W 101st St from Local Retail to General Retail and remove Pedestrian Retail Overlay District (Map Change No. 2681).
• Ordinance 188-2025: Enact new Section 347.21 of the Codified Ordinances for smoke shops.
• Ordinance 189-2025: Enact new Section 350.121 limiting window sign coverage and amend Section 3104.02 on advertising.

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee is voting on two emergency ordinances. One authorizes a property exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District for construction of the new JFK High School athletic stadium near the existing recreation center, along with a 15-year shared-use agreement. The other authorizes a three-year contract with Crowe LLP for lead-safe auditor services.

• Emergency ordinance 246-2025: property exchange with CMSD for JFK High School stadium site and shared-use agreement for 15 years, auto-renewing annually
• Emergency ordinance 338-2025: three-year contract with Crowe LLP for lead-safe auditor services

City Council

Cleveland City Council is reviewing a 10-year lease for a health care clinic at 3466 St. Rocco’s Court and a proposed expansion of the Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District. The body is also processing several utility maintenance contracts and grant acceptances.

• 10-year lease at 3466 St. Rocco’s Court for a health care clinic
• Proposed expansion of the Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District
• Gift of approximately $170,000 from Cuyahoga County for bicycle racks and signs
• Grant of $5,000 from The George Gund Foundation for the Junior Mayor’s Association
• New liquor license application for Family Dollar Stores of Ohio LLC at 7415 Superior Ave.

The council approved several emergency ordinances authorizing the Public Utilities Director to enter contracts without competitive bidding for water equipment, environmental services, fire protection, and high‑voltage power repairs. It also approved an emergency lease for a health‑care clinic, a co‑sponsorship of One World Day, and a permit for the Pigskin Classic 5K race. All approvals were passed by the members present.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance 463 authorizing a contract with BissNuss Inc. for water system equipment (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 464 renewing contract with Partners Environmental Consulting, Inc. for environmental services (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 465 authorizing Parks and Recreation to co‑sponsor the 2025 One World Day (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 468 leasing space at 3466 St. Rocco’s Court for a public‑health clinic (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 466 permitting the Pigskin Classic 5K race on Nov. 29, 2025 (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 230 renewing contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for fire‑protection services (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 237 amending contract with Ohio Public Health Association for additional staffing (approved by all present)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance 293 authorizing purchases for high‑voltage cable repairs and emergency oil‑spill cleanup (approved by all present)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is considering several emergency ordinances, including amendments to contracts for youth employment, public health staffing, power system repairs, roof maintenance, and lead investigations. A resolution recognizing April as Reentry Awareness Month is also on the agenda.

• Amendment to contract with Youth Opportunities Unlimited to recruit 150 additional youth and hire four job coaches (Ordinance 383-2025)
• Authorizing renewal of contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for inspection and testing of fire systems (Ordinance 230-2025)
• New requirement contracts for high-voltage static transmission pipe-type cable system repairs and emergency oil spill cleanup for Cleveland Public Power (Ordinance 293-2025)
• Contract with Ohio Department of Health for environmental lead investigations of children's residences (Ordinance 425-2025)
• Amendment to codified ordinances regarding funding for the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls (Ordinance 435-2025)

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will consider two emergency ordinances: one authorizing the Director of Public Health to amend a contract with the Ohio Public Health Association for additional temporary staffing and term changes, and another authorizing a contract with the Ohio Department of Health for environmental lead investigations of children's residences, plus related contracts with other entities.

• Emergency ordinance 237-2025 to amend contract CT 5001 PS 2024-364 with Ohio Public Health Association for temporary staffing and term change
• Emergency ordinance 425-2025 to authorize contract with Ohio Department of Health for lead investigations of homes of Medicaid-eligible and non-Medicaid-eligible children
• Authorization for the Director of Public Health to enter into additional contracts to implement lead investigation ordinance

Council Committee Chairs

The Cleveland City Council Committee Chairs meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM. It will be held in City Hall, Room 220, Large Conference Room. The notice does not list any specific agenda items or decisions. No further details are provided in the agenda document.

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will discuss several emergency ordinances regarding city infrastructure and service contracts. This includes managing electric vehicle charging stations and maintaining public power and utility facilities.

• Ordinance 1329-2024: Hiring consultants to manage City-owned EV charging stations and charging fees
• Ordinance 230-2025: Renewing Contract No. RC 2023-075 with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP
• Ordinance 293-2025: Requirement contracts for high-voltage static transmission pipe-type cable system repairs and oil spill cleanup
• Ordinance 294-2025: Requirement contracts for roof maintenance and replacement for Department of Public Utilities divisions

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee will consider four emergency ordinances from the Port Control Department. Key action includes repealing the prior authorization for 13 passenger boarding bridges at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and shifting to a design-build method. Other items involve a name change for Prospect International Airport Services, IT support contracts, and adding a funding source for planning and engineering services.

• Repeal of Ordinance 828-2024 for 13 passenger boarding bridges at Cleveland Hopkins and move to design-build (240-2025)
• Name change of Prospect International Airport Services Corporation to LLC (229-2025)
• Authorize professional consultants for IT support and maintenance for Port Control, one year with four one-year renewals (234-2025)
• Amend Ordinance 402-2022 to add an additional funding source for general planning, engineering, and design services (238-2025)

City Council

Cleveland City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including one authorizing lead investigations of residences of Medicaid-eligible and non-Medicaid-eligible children, and another for building improvements at various public utility sites. The council will also vote on appointments to the Urban Forestry Commission and administer oaths for new fire division lieutenants and a captain. Several liquor permit applications and transfers are up for approval.

• Emergency ordinance to contract with Ohio Department of Health for environmental lead investigations of children's homes (425-2025)
• Emergency ordinance for maintaining and improving roofs and building systems at various public utility sites (426-2025)
• Renewal of food and beverage service contract at Carl B. Stokes Public Utilities Building (424-2025)
• Emergency ordinance to add honorary street name 'Jonah Moore, Sr. Way' to Dickens Avenue (423-2025)
• Appointment of Tom Schreiber, Jennifer Chandler, Laura Marks, Beck Swab, and Sara Tillie to the Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission

The council voted to dispense with the journal, passing the motion 13-0 with three members excused. The council also approved five appointments to the Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission, each passing with 12 yeas, three members excused and two absent. All appointments were approved without objection.

• Dispensed with the journal (13 yeas, 3 excused)
• Approved appointment of Tom Schreiber to the Urban Forestry Commission (12 yeas, 3 excused, 2 absent)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Chandler to the Urban Forestry Commission (12 yeas, 3 excused, 2 absent)
• Approved appointment of Laura Marks to the Urban Forestry Commission (12 yeas, 3 excused, 2 absent)
• Approved appointment of Beck Swab to the Urban Forestry Commission (12 yeas, 3 excused, 2 absent)
• Approved appointment of Sara Tillie to the Urban Forestry Commission (12 yeas, 3 excused, 2 absent)

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will consider five emergency ordinances, including a property exchange with Cleveland Municipal School District for a new JFK High School athletic stadium and shared-use agreement. Other items include accepting a donation of three public restrooms from Campus District, a training contract with SWANA, an amendment to Murtis Taylor social services contract, and sale of air rights above Scranton Road to GPP Medical Facility.

• Property exchange with Cleveland Municipal School District for new JFK High School athletic stadium and shared-use agreement (Ordinance 246-2025)
• Accept donation of three single-unit public restrooms from Campus District Inc. (Ordinance 1062-2024)
• Professional services contract with Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) for employee training (Ordinance 21-2025)
• Amendment to social services contract with Murtis Taylor Human Services System (Ordinance 244-2025)
• Sale of city-owned air rights above Scranton Road/Eagle Avenue to GPP Medical Facility LLC (Ordinance 251-2025)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider four emergency ordinances, including a 10-year ground lease for Rust Belt Riders Composting at 3270 East 79th Street to consolidate composting and add retail. Other items include amending a communications audit contract with JS Strategies, transferring city-owned parcels near East 75th and Grand Avenue for redevelopment, and updating grant rules to include apprenticeship programs. Additional legislation may be added from the Municipal Services and Properties Committee agenda.

• Ground lease with Rust Belt Riders Composting, LLC for 3270 East 79th Street (10 years + two 10-year options)
• Amendment to agreement with JS Strategies, LLC for audit of City Council communications programs
• Transfer of parcels near East 75th Street and Grand Avenue to Economic Development for redevelopment
• Amendment to Codified Ordinance 143.06 to allow apprenticeship grants alongside fellowship/intern grants
• Possible additional legislation from Municipal Services and Properties Committee

City Council Caucus Meeting

This meeting is a council caucus. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will discuss an emergency ordinance to amend Cleveland's nuisance laws regarding criminal activity. The Department of Public Safety will also provide updates on summer safety plans, staffing, and hiring.

• Emergency ordinance to amend criminal nuisance laws (Ordinance 228-2025)
• Public Safety updates on summer safety plans
• Public Safety updates on staffing and hiring
• Public Safety updates on nuisance laws changes

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss a 10-year ground lease for a composting and retail operation. Members will also review a land transfer for redevelopment and several street vacation requests.

• Ground lease with Rust Belt Riders Composting, LLC for 3270 East 79th Street
• Transfer of parcels near East 75th Street and Grand Avenue to the Department of Economic Development
• Intent to vacate a portion of East 70th Street
• Intent to vacate a portion of East 71st Place
• Intent to vacate portions of East 73rd Street and Hancock Avenue

City Council

The council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Cleveland Patrolmen’s Association and consider first-reading emergency ordinances including a youth football program, vehicle contracts, and a comprehensive update to the Air Pollution Control Code. Also up for votes: an amendment to the Community Reinvestment Area, public art contracts for recreation centers and a fire station, and a resolution urging NASA to relocate to Cleveland.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with Cleveland Patrolmen’s Association (CPPA) - Patrol Officers
• Amendment to Air Pollution Control Code (Chapters 251-291, new Chapters 266, 268, 299)
• Amending Ordinance 647-2024 to allow Cleveland Charge games at Public Auditorium and supplement parking
• Authorizing acquisition of 7515 Cedar Avenue for African Town Plaza Project (tax increment financing)
• Resolution urging federal government to relocate NASA headquarters to Cleveland

The council voted to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Cleveland Patrolmen’s Association, authorizing the mayor and commissioner to acquire property for the African Town Plaza project, and amending the North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority ordinance. All three emergency ordinances were approved by a unanimous 15‑yea vote. Motions were made by Council Member Maurer and seconded by Council Member McCormack.

• Approved emergency ordinance ratifying CPPA collective bargaining agreement (15-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance to acquire and reconvey 7515 Cedar Avenue for African Town Plaza (15-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority (15-0)

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee will discuss several ordinances related to tobacco regulation, including illegal distribution, retail licensing, and smoke shop zoning. Also on the agenda are window sign coverage limitations and a grant for air quality monitoring equipment.

• Emergency ordinance amending illegal distribution of tobacco and nicotine products (186-2025)
• Emergency ordinance enacting tobacco retail licensing (187-2025)
• Ordinance on zoning for smoke shops (188-2025)
• Ordinance on window sign coverage limitation and civil offenses (189-2025)
• Emergency ordinance for Ohio EPA air quality grant and contract with Teledyne API for monitoring equipment (303-2025)

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is considering a package of emergency ordinances including changes to the city's Community Reinvestment Area program, contracts for public art at recreation centers and fire station, and the Carter Road Lift Bridge rehabilitation. Also up for discussion are resolutions supporting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and urging CMSD to install school bus stop-arm cameras.

• Amend Sections 2-8 of the Community Reinvestment Area ordinance (719-2024)
• Professional service contracts with Svona Studio, Lauren HB Studio, and Kistler Studio for public artwork at Clark and Sterling rec centers and Fire Station No. 26 (157-2025)
• Rehabilitation of the Carter Road Lift Bridge with state grants and loans (178-2025)
• Amendment to solid waste disposal contract with Lorain County Landfill (176-2025)
• Addition of property at 2164-2214 West 25th Street to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District (242-2025)

City Council

Cleveland City Council holds a regular meeting with a special date and time on March 18, 2025. The council will consider several emergency ordinances authorizing contracts, including a two-year Oracle agreement for billing system hosting and support for the water and public power divisions, and a two-year contract with ADB Safegate for airport lighting maintenance. Other items include a professional services agreement with Case Western Reserve University for police data analysis, communications about Ohio housing finance applications for senior lofts and a mixed-use development, and numerous ceremonial resolutions.

• Emergency ordinance to contract with Oracle America for hosting and managed services for the Customer Care and Billing system for water and Cleveland Public Power (up to 2 years + 2 one-year options).
• Emergency ordinance to contract with ADB Safegate Americas for airfield lighting control system parts and maintenance (up to 2 years + 2 one-year options).
• Emergency ordinance to contract with Case Western Reserve University for professional services to continue police data collection and analysis (1 year + 2 one-year options).
• Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for Hub 27 Senior Lofts at 2500 West 27th Street and MLK Plaza Phase 1A at 9300 Wade Park Avenue.
• Emergency resolution urging Cleveland Metropolitan School District to install school bus stop-arm safety cameras.

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will consider emergency ordinances authorizing contracts for public artwork at recreation centers and a fire station, a solid waste disposal contract amendment, and professional services for the Carter Road Lift Bridge rehabilitation. Also on the agenda are street vacation declarations for portions of East 70th, 71st, 73rd Streets and Hancock Avenue, amendments to waste collection fees and dumpster/tire shredding charges, and various other contracts for pavement grinding, rock salt, and a database management system. The committee will also consider amending Highland Park Golf Course and banquet room rates.

• Professional services contracts for public artwork at Clark and Sterling Recreation Centers and Fire Station No. 26
• Amendment to solid waste disposal contract with Lorain County Landfill, LLC
• Professional services for rehabilitation of Carter Road Lift Bridge and authorization to seek state grants/loans
• Declarations of intent to vacate portions of East 70th, East 71st, East 73rd Streets and Hancock Avenue
• Amendments to waste collection ordinances: fees for dumpster/compactor rentals and tire shredding, and prohibition on excessively large waste quantities

City Council

City Council is reviewing the 2025 fiscal year appropriations for all municipal departments. The meeting also includes several emergency ordinances for public utility repairs, waste collection fees, and liquor permit applications.

• Appropriations for daily operation of all municipal departments for fiscal year 2025 (Ord. 156-2025)
• Proposed sale of city-owned property on East 105th Street and Churchill Avenue to The NRP Group for residential development (Ord. 990-2024)
• Proposed fee changes for dumpster and compactor rentals and tire shredding service charges (Ord. 305-2025)
• Gift acceptance of trees from Cleveland Tree Coalition valued at $6,000
• Intent to vacate portions of East 70th Street, East 71st Place, East 73rd Street, and Hancock Avenue

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider multiple emergency ordinances and resolutions, including the creation of the North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority, the sale of city-owned property on East 105th Street for residential development, and a resolution opposing Ohio Senate Bill 1 that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at public universities.

• Sell city-owned property at East 105th Street and Churchill Avenue to NRP Group for residential development (Ord. 990-2024)
• Establish North Coast Waterfront New Community Authority and amend parking fees (Ord. 1061-2024)
• Authorize submerged land leases from West 3rd to East 49th Street for up to 99 years (Ord. 1173-2024)
• Authorize professional services to transform recreation centers into trauma-informed centers (Ord. 43-2025)
• Oppose Senate Bill 1 prohibiting DEI at Ohio public universities (Res. 252-2025)

Council Committee Chairs

The agenda for the Cleveland City Council Committee Chairs meeting on March 3, 2025, contains only a meeting notice and an attachment reference. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are listed. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct General Fund Budget Hearings. No specific budget figures or individual department items are listed in the agenda.

• General Fund Budget Hearings

City Council

City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances related to city infrastructure, public safety, and administrative contracts. The body is also processing new liquor license applications and various recognition resolutions.

• Proposed ordinance to amend criminal activity nuisance laws (Sections 630.01 and 630.02)
• Proposed contract for rock salt for the Division of Streets
• Proposed agreement with ODOT for maintenance of State Route 176
• New liquor license applications for 4915 Memphis Ave, 3879 East 123rd St, and 14651 Lorain Ave
• Proposed addition of property at 2164-2214 West 25th Street to the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District