City Council Cleveland City Council Agenda - Final Cleveland City Hall, Room 216 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E. Cleveland, OH 44114 Council Chambers 7:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026 The meeting will be live broadcast. See meeting notice for details. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL MOMENT OF REFLECTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL PUBLIC COMMENT REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 310-2026 From Mark E. Whipkey, Chief of Asset Management, CHN Housing Partners. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency ( OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as South Collinwood SFLP Homes comprised of approximately 40 new construction, single-family homes. ( Ward 9), Cleveland, Ohio. CLEVELAND HOUSING NETWORK; COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 09 Indexes: 311-2026 From Michael Golden, Associate Developer, Pennrose, LLC. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain Avenue Redevelopment-Senior for 72 units at 4242 Lorain Ave. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio. COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07 Indexes: 312-2026 From Michael Golden, Associate Developer, Pennrose, LLC. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain Avenue Redevelopment-Family for 62 units at 4242 Lorain Ave. ( Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio. COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07 Indexes: Page 1 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 313-2026 From Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager, The Community Builders. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Woodhill Center North for 82 units at 10821 Woodland Ave. (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio. COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 06 Indexes: 314-2026 From Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager, The Community Builders. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Woodhill Center South for 55 units at 10923 Woodland Ave. (Ward 6), Cleveland, Ohio. COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 06 Indexes: 315-2026 From Greg Baron, Managing Director, Volker Development Inc., Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Lorain West for 65 residential units located on Lorain Ave. ( Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio. COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07 Indexes: 316-2026 From Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal, Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as MLK Plaza, Phase 1A at 9300 Wade Park Avenue (Ward 8), Cleveland, Ohio COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 08 Indexes: 317-2026 From Kevin Brown. Director of Senior Housing Development. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Colman Court for 33 units at 2025 W.65 Street. (Ward 7), Cleveland, Ohio COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 07 Indexes: 318-2026 From Jimmy McCune, Vice President-Development, Wallick Communities/WAM Ironwood Flats, LLC., Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for multifamily funding programs for the development known as Ironwood Flats for 62 units at 3051 East 63rd Street (Ward 3), Cleveland, Ohio. COMMUNICATIONS; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 03 Indexes: 319-2026 From Mayor Justin Bibb, City of Cleveland. Mayor’s nominations for members of Gateway Economic Development Corporation. Received. Davy, Bradford - Gateway Economic Development Corporation - appointment term expiration May 31, 2027. Teeuwen, Bonita G. - Gateway Economic Development Corporation - appointment term expiration May 31, 2027. Received. COMMUNICATIONS; MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Indexes: Page 2 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 320-2026 Oath of Office for Arin Miller Tait, Director of Department of Community Development, City of Cleveland. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; OATH OF OFFICE Indexes: 321-2026 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Nikki Hudson (Ward 11) to Lead Safe Advisory Board. COMMUNICATIONS; LEAD-SAFE ADVISORY BOARD ; WARD 11 Indexes: 322-2026 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Council Member Tanmay Shah ( Ward 12) to Cleveland Foundation Neighborhood Safety Fund Advisory Board. CLEVELAND FOUNDATION NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY FUND ADVISORY BOARD ; COMMUNICATIONS; WARD 12 Indexes: 323-2026 From Council President Blaine A. Griffin, Recommending approval of the appointment of Brook Sabin to Landmarks Commission. COMMUNICATIONS; LANDMARK COMMISSION Indexes: 327-2026 From Carolyn Dawson, COO, Famicos Foundation. Notice of intent to apply to Ohio Housing Finance Agency for Multifamily funding programs for the development known as Living at 55 for 63 units at 1401 East 55th Street ( Ward 8), Cleveland, Ohio. FAMICOS FOUNDATION; OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; WARD 08 Indexes: 324-2026 #10010772-1. New License Application, C1. T&K Merchandise Inc., 4166 East 71 St. ( Ward 2). LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 02 Indexes: 325-2026 #10013226-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, D5. Siam Café, 3951 St. Clair Ave., (Ward 8). LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 08 Indexes: 326-2026 #10010690-1. Transfer of Ownership Application, C2 C1. Giant Mart 4200 W. 130 St. (Ward 13). LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 13 Indexes: SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS •Condolence; Moment of Silence 286-2026 Condolence Resolution for Reuben Cary Harris, Jr. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin CONDOLENCES; WARD 06 Indexes: 289-2026 Condolence Resolution for Michael Jones Sponsors: Kevin Conwell CONDOLENCES; WARD 09 Indexes: Page 3 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 290-2026 Condolence Resolution for Raymond Minor Sponsors: Richard Starr CONDOLENCES; WARD 05 Indexes: 291-2026 Condolence Resolution for Kevin Hicks Sponsors: Richard Starr CONDOLENCES; WARD 05 Indexes: 292-2026 Condolence Resolution for Elizabeth Chandler Sponsors: Richard Starr CONDOLENCES; WARD 05 Indexes: 293-2026 Condolence Resolution for Dennis Williams Sponsors: Richard Starr CONDOLENCES; WARD 05 Indexes: 294-2026 Condolence Resolution for Margaret (nee Rollins) Laird Hamilton Sponsors: Blaine Griffin CONDOLENCES; WARD 06 Indexes: 295-2026 Condolence Resolution for Gloria Dean Peck Sponsors: Blaine Griffin CONDOLENCES; WARD 06 Indexes: 296-2026 Condolence Resolution for Ruby Moss Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Kevin Conwell, Austin Davis, Deborah Gray, Blaine Griffin, Kris Harsh, Stephanie Howse-Jones, Nikki Hudson, Joseph Jones, Brian Kazy, Michael Polensek, Jasmin Santana, Tanmay Shah, Charles Slife and Richard Starr CONDOLENCES; CITY COUNCIL Indexes: 297-2026 Condolence Resolution for Chief Magistrate Gregory F. Clifford, Esq. Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Kevin Conwell, Austin Davis, Deborah Gray, Blaine Griffin, Kris Harsh, Stephanie Howse-Jones, Nikki Hudson, Joseph Jones, Brian Kazy, Michael Polensek, Jasmin Santana, Tanmay Shah, Charles Slife and Richard Starr CONDOLENCES; CITY COUNCIL Indexes: 298-2026 Condolence Resolution for Jason Lamont Sweeney Sponsors: Blaine Griffin CONDOLENCES; WARD 06 Indexes: 329-2026 Condolence Resolution for Mila Chatman Sponsors: Michael Polensek CONDOLENCES; WARD 10 Indexes: Page 4 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 330-2026 Condolence Resolution for Amor Wilson Sponsors: Michael Polensek CONDOLENCES; WARD 10 Indexes: •Congratulations/Recognition/Appreciation/Commendation/Commemoration/Welcome 299-2026 Congratulations Resolution for Quality Electrodynamics (QED) Sponsors: Blaine Griffin CONGRATULATIONS; WARD 06 Indexes: 300-2026 Recognition Resolution for Aisha A. Samad Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 301-2026 Recognition Resolution for Fadeelah Nur Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 302-2026 Recognition Resolution for Queen Fatimah Chui Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 303-2026 Recognition Resolution for President Farhaanah Wilson Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 304-2026 Recognition Resolution for The Sisterhood of Masjid Al-Warith Deen Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 305-2026 Recognition Resolution for Sister Waheedah Jabir, MSSA Ramadan Iftar Honoree Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 306-2026 Recognition Resolution for Faten Husni Odehfor Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: 307-2026 Recognition Resolution for Nadiya A. Mumin Ramadan Iftar Honore Sponsors: Kevin Conwell RECOGNITION; WARD 09 Indexes: Page 5 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 308-2026 Recognition Resolution for East High School Class of 1966 Reunion Sponsors: Blaine Griffin RECOGNITION; WARD 06 Indexes: PRESENTATIONS FIRST READING LEGISLATION •Emergency Ordinances Referred 280-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more contracts with BancTec, Inc. for software support and maintenance services for its payment processing system, for the Division of Utilities Fiscal Control, Department of Public Utilities, for a period of two years. Sponsors: Brian Kazy, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request 280-2026-BancTec software support for processing system Attachments: 281-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more concession agreements for the operation of a first-class food and beverage service at the Cleveland City Hall Cafeteria, for a period not to exceed two-years, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request 281-2026-Conc Ag for food & beverage at City Hall cafeteria 281-2026-Legislative Summary-Cafeteria Lease 03092026 Attachments: 282-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into one or more concession agreements for the operation of a first-class food and catering service in the City Hall Rotunda, and for marketing the rental of the Rotunda for catered events, for a period not to exceed two years, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request 282-2026-Conc Ag for food and beverage at rotunda, City Hall cafeteria, and ma 282-2026-Legislative Summary-Catering in Rotunda 03092026 Attachments: Page 6 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 283-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an agreement with Miller Mosley Company d/b/a Buckeye Peach Group, LLC for the professional services necessary to assist Cleveland City Council with automated phone calls and text messages to relay pre-recorded messages to Cleveland residents. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin AGREEMENTS; CITY COUNCIL; CLERK OF COUNCIL; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS Indexes: 283-2026 Griffin-Miller Mosley Company dba Buckeye Peach Group 2026 Attachments: 309-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of repairing, constructing, or installing roadways and bridge improvements, including but not limited to, asphalt resurfacing, concrete repairs, bus pads, sidewalks, driveways aprons, curbs, brick streets, ADA-compliant curb ramps, minor bridge repairs and appurtenances, and crack sealing; authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into one or more public improvement requirement contracts for the making of the improvement; authorizing the director to apply for and accept any gifts or grants; for a period not to exceed two years. Sponsors: Kevin Bishop, Jasmin Santana, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request CAPITAL PROJECTS; CITY PLANNING COMMISSION; FINANCE DEPARTMENT; PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS Indexes: 309-2026 PIK Req K 2026-27 construction, roadway, bridges, bus pads, aprons 309-2026-Revised Legislative Summary 2026 and 2027 Concrete Requirement 309-2026 - 2026 and 2027 Concrete Requirement Contract Map Attachments: •Ordinances Referred 328-2026 AN ORDINANCE Changing the Use, Area & Height Districts of parcels of land north and south of Jefferson Avenue between West 6th Street and Thurman Street and establishing a zero (0) foot mapped building setback. (Map Change 2695). Sponsors: Austin Davis CITY PLANNING COMMISSION; WARD 07; ZONING Indexes: 328-2026 Zoning - Jefferson b. W 6 and Thurman Attachments: •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed Page 7 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 277-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the Hofbräuhaus Run on August 2, 2026, managed by Hermes Sports & Events. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin, Kevin Conwell, Stephanie Howse-Jones and Richard Starr HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS, INC. ; PERMITS; RACES; WARD 06; WARD 09; WARD 08; WARD 05 Indexes: 277-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Hofbrauhaus Run 8.2.2026 Ord. Attachments: 278-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Consenting and approving the issuance of a permit for the annual 4 Miles 4 Water event, on May 30, 2026, managed by Palmer Event Solutions. Sponsors: Austin Davis PERMITS; RACES; WARD 07 Indexes: 278-2026-FOR PASSAGE- 4 Miles 4 Water 5.30.2026 Attachments: 284-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Clerk of Council to enter into an Amendment to the subscription agreement with LexisNexis to increase the amount of the Agreement for Cleveland City Council. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin AGREEMENTS; CLERK OF COUNCIL Indexes: 284-2026 LexisAmd2026 Attachments: 287-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreement with MidTown Cleveland, Inc. for the 2026 Cleveland Asian Expo through the use of Ward 8 Casino Revenue Funds. Sponsors: Stephanie Howse-Jones AGREEMENTS; CASINO REVENUE FUNDS ; MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC.; SAFETY DEPARTMENT; WARD 08 Indexes: 287-2026 Asian Expo 2026 Ward 8 Attachments: 288-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into agreement with The Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation for the Annual Safety Series through the use of Ward 13 Discretionary Funds. Sponsors: Brian Kazy AGREEMENTS; BELLAIRE PURITAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; DISCRETIONARY REVENUE FUNDS ; WARD 13 Indexes: 288-2026 Summer Safety Series 2025 Ward 13 Kazy Attachments: •Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted Page 8 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 279-2026 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Withdrawing objection to a New C1 Liquor Permit at 6501 Avenue and repealing Resolution No. 243-2026 objecting to said permit. Sponsors: Nikki Hudson LIQUOR PERMITS; WARD 11 Indexes: 279-2026-FOR ADOPTION-WITHDRAW-NEW-6501 Denison Ave. (WARD 11) Attachments: SECOND READING LEGISLATION •Emergency Ordinances to be Read 117-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To make appropriations and provide current expenses for the daily operation of all municipal departments of the City of Cleveland for the fiscal year from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request BUDGET; FINANCE DEPARTMENT Indexes: 117-2026 2026-Mayor's Estimate Ordinance 2026-Mayors_Estimate 117-2026 Amend 117-2026 ( Budget 2026 ) 117-2026 as amended-desk copy-Final 2026 Schedule of Changes with Notes Attachments: •Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed 29-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to employ one or more professional consultants to develop and implement a comprehensive management training program. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS; TRAINING PROGRAMS Indexes: 29-2026 Prof Serv develop and implement comprehensive management training 29-2026 Legislative Summary 29-2026 Amend 29-2026 29-2026-as amended- desk copy-Final Attachments: Page 9 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 31-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity to enter into one or more contracts with Youth Opportunities Unlimited for the administration, implementation, and management of the City of Cleveland Summer 2026 Youth and Young Adult Employment Program and authorizing one or more contracts with public entities, individuals, or communities for purposes of implementing the program, for a period of eighteen months, with two options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request CONTRACTS; FINANCE DEPARTMENT; YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED Indexes: 31-2026 K w Youth Opportunities Unlimited YOU - youth summer employment 31-2026 Legislative Summary 31-2026 PRESENTATION YOU 2025 Summer Youth Employment Annual Report 31-2026 Amend 31-2026 31-2026-as amended-desk copy-Final Attachments: 93-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. PS2025-65 with Downtown Cleveland Alliance to maintain, manage, secure, and promote City-owned properties at the North Coast Harbor and to fulfill the Common Area Maintenance Agreement with the stakeholders of North Coast Harbor. Sponsors: Charles Slife, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request CONTRACTS; DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE ; NORTH COAST HARBOR; PORT CONTROL DEPARTMENT Indexes: 93-2026-Exercise option to renew K w Downtown Cleveland Alliance for North C 93-2026 Legislative Summary Attachments: 94-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to exercise the first option to renew Contract No. MA1505 RC 2024-02 with Air Force One, Inc. to provide for the labor, equipment and materials necessary to maintain, repair, test, inspect or enhance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the Department of Port Control. Sponsors: Charles Slife, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request PORT CONTROL DEPARTMENT; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS Indexes: 94-2026-Exercise option to renew req k with Air Force One Inc to maintain HVAC 94-2026 Legislative Summary Attachments: Page 10 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026 March 9, 2026 City Council Agenda - Final 180-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To amend Section 127.43 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 1421-07, passed November 19, 2007, relating to credit transfer and other payment processing services. Sponsors: Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request CODIFIED ORDINANCES; FINANCE DEPARTMENT Indexes: 180-2026 Amend CO 127.43 credit transfer and other payment processing servi 180-2026 Legislative Summary Attachments: 229-2026 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Health to enter into one or more contracts with The Urban League of Greater Cleveland for the purpose of providing facilitation, coordination and implementation support for the Racism as Public Health Crisis Coalition in order for the City to develop innovative solutions to address racial inequities and disparities that negatively impact public health systems, community outcomes and overall quality of life, for Department of Public Health, for a period of one year, with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Health. Sponsors: Kevin Conwell, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request CONTRACTS; HEALTH DEPARTMENT; PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS ; URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND Indexes: 229-2026 Dir Prof Serv with the Urban League for Racism as a Public Health Cr 229-2026- Legislative Summary- RAPHC-C General Fund 2026 (1) Attachments: THIRD READING LEGISLATION INTRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS MOTION TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCES ADJOURN Page 11 Cleveland City Council Printed on 3/9/2026