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Legislation to create Colombian Cultural Garden introduced

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I’m Regina & I'II be live-tweeting today’s Cleveland City Council Meeting at 7 pm at Cleveland City Hall for @CLEdocumenters & @signalcleveland ! #CLEdocumenters #HappyMonday

05:44 PM May 6, 2024 CDT

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Take a look at today’s full agenda here:
Here are there first few pages…
cityofcleveland.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&…
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I will be attending this meeting in person but you can WATCH LIVE with me on @YouTube or @TV20Cleveland 👍🏾.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland The meeting should be starting soon #MondayFeeling
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland ✅Meeting was called to order at 7:04pm.
✅Roll Call.
✅Prayer/Moment of reflection.
✅Pledge of Allegiance.
✅Dispense with the journal.
✅Public Comments …
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland Public commenters have a 3 minute limit.
-There were 10 public comments heard today.
Topics included stopping/changing plans to turn Cudell Park into a school, the Cleveland Police Commission & New Era Cleveland.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland A few more snippets from public comments:
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS:
✅Special Resolutions:
Condolence & Recognition Resolutions were heard before a moment of silence.
✅ There were no presentations.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland Today’s @CleCityCouncil meeting was adjourned at 8:24pm.
-When it came to the legislation that was passed or referred, the summary was read directly from today’s agenda.
-Ward 5 Councilperson @R1chardStarr had a very sincere message to deliver.
Stay tuned for a full recap…
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr Reports & Communications
✅Communications:
From Director Martin Keane, Director of Public Utilities Department, City of Cleveland Notice of 3 grants accepted.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr *The Ohio Division of Liquor Control:
-Liquor Permit in Ward 6 for Tavern of Little Italy LLC.
*Plats:
-2 plats were approved without objection (see image).
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr ✅First Reading Legislation:
There were 7 Emergency Ordinances Referred (see images).
⭐️A Columbian Cultural Garden will be added along MLK Blvd. ⛲️
⭐️ A new contract for young adult violence intervention & prevention programs to reduce violent activity in “hot spot” areas.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr ⭐️Division of Recreation to improve pool policies for the benefit of resident patrons this summer.🏊🏾‍♀️🏊
⭐️ AN ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976 by enacting new Section 347.191; & to amend various ordinances, relating to adult use marijuana.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr ✅Second Reading Legislation:
There were 16 emergency ordinances passed including…
⭐️ A grant providing community outreach to educate people about the Crime Stoppers process in order to increase reporting of crimes & improve public safety in the @CityofCleveland.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr ⭐️Restrictions on the owner of a pro sports team that uses a tax-supported facility & receives financial assistance from the state or city to keep the @Browns in the City of Cleveland & protect the interests of the taxpayers w/ regard to their investment in the lakefront stadium.
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr @Browns @stephaniehowse @jennyspencercle @Griff4CLE6 “I just can’t understand how the Mayor and administration hires a guy, Phillip McHugh, with the background that he has.”
-Cleveland Ward 5 Councilman
@R1chardStarr
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@YouTube @TV20Cleveland @CleCityCouncil @CityofCleveland @R1chardStarr @Browns @stephaniehowse @jennyspencercle @Griff4CLE6 “I do have some concerns.”
-Cleveland City Council President @Griff4CLE6
“I’m asking you, you’ve got to move this guy.”
-Cleveland Ward 9 Councilman @kevinconwell216
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Until Next Time,
Regina