Committee of the Whole [AFTERNOON SESSION]
Cleveland City Council
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Monday, June 3, 2024
1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. EDT
601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)
Cleveland City Hall, Mercedes Cotner Room 217 (or watch on YouTube)
Cleveland City Council’s Committee of the Whole allows all 17 council members to meet and act as a committee. Essentially, it serves as an extra step in the process of vetting legislation before City Council officially votes on legislation.
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This meeting comes ahead of council’s June 3 Monday night meeting, its final scheduled meeting ahead of its summer break. Not everything on the agenda will be covered in this afternoon session and they may jump around out of order of the agenda. If council members discuss legislation that isn’t on the agenda, feel free to include that in your coverage.
Council members:
- Joe Jones
- Kevin Bishop
- Kerry McCormack
- Deborah Gray
- Richard Starr
- Blaine Griffin, council president
- Stephanie Howse-Jones
- Michael Polensek
- Kevin Conwell
- Anthony Hairston
- Danny Kelly
- Rebecca Maurer
- Kris Harsh
- Jasmin Santana
- Jenny Spencer
- Brian Kazy
- Charles Slife
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Live reporting by
Stesia Swain
Council members sound off on increasing campaign contribution limits
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Good Afternoon everyone! My name is Stésià and i’ll be live tweeting today’s Cleveland City Council Committee Of The Whole (Afternoon Session) Meeting that was scheduled to begin at 1pm today. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
12:53 PM Jun 3, 2024 CDT
Cleveland City Council’s Committee of the Whole allows all 17 council members to meet and act as a committee. Essentially, it serves as an extra step in the process of vetting legislation before City Council officially votes on legislation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters
@cledocumenters First being discussed is ordinance 161-2024. The representatives for this ordinance are pictured below.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Economic Development to enter into a grant agreement with Manufacturing Works, or its designee, to provide economic development assistance for the Cleveland Industrial Retention Initiative Program during the first half of 2024.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council Member Polensek expresses support of community projects of this nature and also the importance of gaining a better process to receive funding. Polensek explains that the city does not have enough funding to continue to provide these larger amounts of funding.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next being discussed is ordinance 443-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Determining the method of making the public improvement of constructing the Panna Lane Pump Station, Belvidere Avenue, Mannering Avenue, Courtland Avenue/Victory Boulevard, West 50th Street, Lawnview Avenue and Capitol Avenue Area sewer improvements,
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland including but not limited to, installing manholes and catch basins; authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more public improvement contracts to construct the improvement; and authorizing the director to employ one or more professional consultants
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 443-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 446-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland AN ORDINANCE To amend Sections 535.04, 535.05 and 535.06 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 178-2021, passed October 25, 2021, relating to water rates, affordability programs, and fees and charges for water service. #CLEDocumenters
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 446-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 447-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland AN ORDINANCE To amend Sections 543.02 and 543.03 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, as amended by Ordinance No. 1393-2019, passed October 25, 2021, relating to sewerage and service rates, fees and charges. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 447-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to employ one or more professional consultants to provide website hosting services, upgrades and/or enhancements as needed,
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 including maintenance, for a period of three years, with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Public Utilities. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 479-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 480-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter into one or more requirement contracts without competitive bidding with Northcoast Process Controls, Inc. for proprietary valves, actuators, appurtenances, and other components of the valve actuator
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 systems, and labor and materials needed to repair, replace, maintain, exercise, inspect, and test existing equipment, and to provide related services, for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, for a period not to exceed two years.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 480-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As this meeting my had began to run quickly, I will note each ordinance that I am able to so that the thread will continue to flow. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 474-2024
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to lease certain property located at 1201 North Marginal Road to the Cleveland Coordinating Committee for the Cod, Inc.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to lease certain property located at 1201 North Marginal Road to the Cleveland Coordinating Committee for the Cod, Inc.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 474-2024
for the purpose of operating a submarine museum and memorial, for a term of two years, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
for the purpose of operating a submarine museum and memorial, for a term of two years, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 474-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 475-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into a Lease Agreement with Wargo Law, LLC, for the lease of space in the Terminal Building at Burke Lakefront Airport
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 for operating a law firm, for a period of one year, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 475-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to employ one or more professional consultants to maintain, manage, secure, and promote City-owned properties at the North Coast Harbor
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 and to fulfill the Common Area Maintenance Agreement with the stakeholders of North Coast Harbor, for a period of one year, with three one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Port Control.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 476-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 476-2024 is introduced AS AMENDED and is approved AS AMENDED. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 524-2024 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into an amendment to Lease Agreement No. CT 3001 LS 2024-06 with MarKenCami, LLC to increase the leased premises located at Burke Lakefront Airport. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 524-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is 527-2024.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more contracts of blast resistant trash receptacles for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, for the Department of Port Control. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the purchase by one or more contracts of blast resistant trash receptacles for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, for the Department of Port Control. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 548-2024
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the 9-1-1 Plan of Cuyahoga County, dated March 6, 2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Approving the 9-1-1 Plan of Cuyahoga County, dated March 6, 2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 548-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 547-2024
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Nominating and voting on who should serve on Cuyahoga County’s 9-1-1 Program Review Committee. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Nominating and voting on who should serve on Cuyahoga County’s 9-1-1 Program Review Committee. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 547-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland There appears to be a section of legislation that Council Member Polensek says was not previously shared with him prior to today’s meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Due to the fast pace of the meeting I am unsure if the ordinance Polsenek is referring to is 630-2024 or 631-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is a video of Polensek’s decision on the ordinance he was referring to. I will clarify which ordinance it is between the two if i am able to. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland I am still unsure.
However, 630-2024 is being held.
631-2024 passes.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
However, 630-2024 is being held.
631-2024 passes.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council Member Polensek shares a message he received this afternoon regarding fireworks. Polensek requests that the laws that apply to fireworks be heavily enforced. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A notable moment of this meeting is the discussion of local dispensaries. These dispensaries are required to be at least 500 feet away from all churches, schools, daycares, parks, recreational centers, and libraries. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The conversation touches on the upcoming licensing acceptance for Recreational Marijuana Sales Applications beginning June 8th. As this conversation is lengthy and quick with not much literature provided, I have attached video in hopes that it may provide a better explanation
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This conversation stems from is ordinance 529-2024.
AN ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Section 347.191; and to amend Sections 343.01, 343.11 and 345.02, as amended by various ordinances, relating to adult use marijuana
AN ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, by enacting new Section 347.191; and to amend Sections 343.01, 343.11 and 345.02, as amended by various ordinances, relating to adult use marijuana
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland “Ohio’s top marijuana regulator says that while the state will open up applications for medical cannabis dispensaries to start selling to adult-use consumers by Friday, the exact timing for when they’ll be able to launch depends on whether they’ve satisfied a list of conditions.”
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 529-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next time is ordinance 546-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Economic Development to enter into a grant agreement with Variety Properties, LLC or designee to provide economic development assistance to partially finance costs associated with renovating the vacant Variety Theater building.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council Member Jones shares the sentiment that it is unfair that other sectors of society and political parties are not being held at the same level of accountability or following the same rules and himself and others. I am unclear
who this addresses, so i have added videos
who this addresses, so i have added videos
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council Member Conwell briefly touches on the costs of running elections increasing due to inflation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A large portion of this meeting is the discussion of ordinance 615-2024.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio 1976 by amending Section 110.02, as amended by Ordinance No. 105-16, passed February 8, 2016, related to limitations on campaign contributions.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council Member Maurer says that she does not support this legislation. As it was difficult for me to understand her exact reasoning, i
I have attached video. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
I have attached video. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council Member Starr fully agrees with this legislation and expressed disappointment with feeling a lack of neutral support from other officials as well as certain reporters and/or agencies in the city. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Starr’s point of view continued. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland CLARIFICATION: This ordinance was read as a different number during this meeting. I am unsure why. On the agenda I have it is listed as 161-2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Council President Griffin moves 615-2024 to be reconsidered during this evening’s meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Correction: 615-2024 will be CONSIDERED. Not RECONSIDERED. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 Next is ordinance 482-2024. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Mayor and the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to acquire and re-convey properties presently owned by Cleveland LD, LLC,
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 and/or its affiliates and designees, for the purpose of entering the chain of title prior to the adoption of tax increment financing legislation authorized under Section 5709.41 of the Revised Code.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 482-2024 is read as amended.
It is approved as amended. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
It is approved as amended. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 Next is Ordinance 166-2024. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Community Development to apply for and accept grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for PY2024 under the Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 1974, for the 2024 Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program, Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program; and authorizing contracts and other expenditures. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 166-2024 is amended. The amendments are not read as it is said that they were on the screen. I, however, was unable to view these amendments. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland An amendment is read. It is too quick for me to document. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 166-2024 is approved as amended. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 Next is ordinance 585-2024. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of Finance to employ one or more professional consultants, computer software developers, or vendors to acquire licenses for a grant management software system to manage and implement grants,
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 including related services, for the Division of Financial Reporting and Control, Department of Finance, for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew, exercisable by the Director of Finance. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 585-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 636-2024. This ordinance is not listed on the agenda but is quickly read. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 636-2024 stands approved and will be heard by the full council for consideration this evening. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 590-2024. AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION To adopt and declare a Tax Budget for the City of Cleveland for the year 2025 and submit it to the County Budget Commission as required by State Law, Chapter 5705 of the Revised Code. #CLEDocumenters
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 590-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 Next is 592-2024. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To authorize the Director of Finance to enter into an amendment to Contract No. 61386 with ADP, Inc. for licenses and services for an integrated payroll and human resources information system
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 to extend the term of the contract for up to one year, with one or more options to renew for an additional total term not to exceed two years, exercisable by the Director of Finance. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 592-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 241-2024. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Changing the name of Moulton/Scoutway Park in Ward 9 to “Shirley Chisholm Park”. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is resolution 530-2024 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Urging the Administration's Department of Public Works, Division of Recreation to improve pool policies for the benefit of resident patrons this summer. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 530-2024 is approved.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is ordinance 593-2024 as amended AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To supplement the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio 1976 by amending Section 459.11, as amended by Ordinance No. 1693-06, passed October 9, 2006, related to parking infraction fines.
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Councilman Kazy suggests that this ordinance be amended again, to strike the fee of $200 and insert $150. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ordinance 593-2024 is approved as amended. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Lastly is ordinance 620-2024. I’m unable to find the exact wording of this ordinance due to it not being listed on the agenda. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Following Council President’s request for support of this ordinance, all 17 Council Members have been added in support. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 620-2024 is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This meeting is adjourned. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This meeting was live streamed! To view, click here
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As always, thank you for tuning in! Have a wonderful week and see you next time!
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Cleveland City Council
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Cleveland City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Cleveland in Ohio. There are 17 elected Cleveland City Council members representing the 17 wards of the City of Cleveland. Each ward has approximately 25,000 residents. Council Members are elected to serve a four-year term. Council members serve two roles in their duties: to draft and enact legislation for the city of Cleveland and act as ombudsmen for their constituents.
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