Cincinnati public meetings in 2021

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 21, 2021, was cancelled. This cancellation applies to all Cincinnati City Council Committee meetings for the remainder of December 2021.

• Notice of cancellation for all remaining December 2021 committee meetings

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for December 21, 2021, was cancelled. This notice applies to all Cincinnati City Council Committee meetings for the remainder of December 2021.

• Cancellation of all Cincinnati City Council Committee meetings for the rest of December 2021

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council meeting includes several mayoral appointments to local boards and committees. The agenda also features grant applications for public health and a budget transfer for golf course improvements.

• $800,000 transfer for golf course improvements including Reeves Driving Range
• $150,000 grant application for oral health care at Cincinnati Health Department centers
• $250,000 grant application for the Live-Work-Play Cincinnati program
• Removal of 'confinement in the workhouse' penalty from the Administrative Code
• Dedication of East McMillan Street and Auburn Avenue as public right-of-way

The Cincinnati City Council approved a series of measures to facilitate the redevelopment of the Lunken Airport Terminal Building, including a lease agreement with vR Hospitality LLC for up to 50 years, a 30-year property tax exemption for improvements, and a separate lease for a fixed-base operator business. The council also approved funding for recreation improvements, Red Bike expansion, and several tax abatements for housing developments, while a Madisonville parking study motion failed.

• Approved Lunken Airport Terminal Building lease to vR Hospitality LLC (up to 50 years) (8-0)
• Approved 30-year property tax exemption for Lunken Airport Terminal improvements (8-0)
• Approved $1.5M for Recreation Improvements capital project (8-0)
• Approved $500,000 for Red Bike Program Expansion to Bond Hill, Roselawn, Evanston, Avondale (8-0)
• Approved 15-year tax abatement for West End housing at 1904 Linn St, 2011 & 2025 Colerain Ave (8-0)
• Approved 15-year tax abatement for East Price Hill housing at 3108-3120 Warsaw Ave (8-0)
• Approved 12-year tax abatements for Over-the-Rhine housing at 2001 Vine St and 1209 Elm St (8-0)
• Failed Madisonville Business District parking study motion (4-4)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding city fund transfers and grant applications. Proposed items include funding for golf course repairs, recreation center improvements, and public health initiatives.

• $1,500,000 transfer for recreation center improvements and security upgrades
• $800,000 transfer for golf course repairs and Reeves Driving Range reconstruction
• $150,000 grant application for oral health care at Cincinnati Health Department centers
• Transfer of law enforcement grants up to $548,048.39 to the Cincinnati Police Department
• $30,000 parking study for the Madison and Whetsel Business District

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The City of Cincinnati’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for December 13, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing numerous appointments to the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board. The agenda also includes liquor permit applications for several businesses and a resolution honoring Bettye Torrey Oldham.

• Appointments and reappointments to the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board
• Resolution honoring Bettye Torrey Oldham (passed)
• Liquor permit application for Big Chill LLC at 5912 Hamilton Avenue (noted with objections)
• Liquor permit applications for Fountain Square Management Group LLC and Highland Coffee House LLC

Cincinnati City Council passed an emergency ordinance establishing e-scooter rental franchises (Enactment No. 0455-2021) after a prior version failed. Council also approved $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds for hazard pay to eligible city employees, excluding AFSCME members who already negotiated it. Numerous other ordinances were passed, including tax exemptions for residential developments, property sales, and grants for streetcar and recreation improvements.

• Passed e-scooter rental franchise ordinance (Enactment 0455-2021)
• Failed initial e-scooter ordinance (4-4 vote)
• Approved $1M hazard pay for city employees (Enactment 0453-2021)
• Approved $41K Fire Foundation donation for EMS bike unit (Enactment 0456-2021)
• Approved $800K for golf course improvements (referred to committee)
• Approved $1.5M for recreation improvements (referred to committee)
• Approved 12-year tax exemption for Farmers Hotel LLC (Enactment 0465-2021)
• Approved 12-year tax exemption for 726 E McMillan LLC (Enactment 0477-2021)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on designating St. Mark’s Church as a historic landmark and rezoning the Hollister Recreation Area for residential use. Other items include approving the Sayler Park Plan and creating a new outdoor refreshment area in Westwood.

• Designating St. Mark's Church at 3500 Montgomery Road as a local historic landmark
• Rezoning properties at 2429 Macaulay Street, 2434 Vine Street, and 13 E. McMillan Street for residential redevelopment
• Approving the Sayler Park Plan as the neighborhood planning guide
• Authorizing artwork installation on the Ohio Avenue Steps in the CUF neighborhood
• Creating a 'Westwood DORA' designated outdoor refreshment area

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee recommended passage of several items, including designating St. Mark's Church as a local historic landmark, rezoning properties in Mount Auburn for residential redevelopment, approving the Sayler Park Plan, granting an aerial easement, amending street use regulations, authorizing artwork on Ohio Avenue Steps, and creating the Westwood DORA. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Vice Chair Goodin absent. The committee also filed presentations and approved a report on curbside EV charging stations.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance designating St. Mark's Church (3500 Montgomery Rd) as historic landmark (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance rezoning 2429 Macaulay St, 2434 Vine St, 13 E. McMillan St from PR to OG for residential redevelopment (4-0)
• Recommended passage of resolution approving Sayler Park Plan as neighborhood planning guide (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance granting aerial easement to Textile Partners LLC over Elm, W 4th, McFarland Sts (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance amending Section 723-41 for revocable street privileges for minor right-of-way uses (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing artwork on Ohio Avenue Steps stairway (4-0)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance creating Westwood DORA outdoor refreshment area (4-0)
• Approved and filed report on assessing code changes for privately owned curbside EV charging stations

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will discuss ordinances regarding e-scooter rentals, water rate clarifications, and City Planning Director salaries. A presentation on Complete Streets is also scheduled.

• Establishing e-scooter rental franchises in Cincinnati
• Modifying summer and winter water rates for political subdivisions
• Updating the salary range for the City Planning Director
• Reviewing CUF parking proposal recommendations
• Presentation on Complete Streets by Nathan Alley

The Major Projects & Smart Government committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to establish e-scooter rental franchises in Cincinnati, with a 4-1 vote. It also recommended passage of an ordinance clarifying summer and winter water rates for political subdivisions. A report on CUF parking recommendations was filed, and a prior e-scooter ordinance was indefinitely postponed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance modifying water rate charges to political subdivisions (202103108)
• Filed report on CUF parking proposal recommendations (202103131)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance adjusting City Planning Director salary range (202103132) (4-1, Seelbach no)
• Indefinitely postponed original e-scooter franchise ordinance (202102322)
• Recommended passage of B-version e-scooter franchise ordinance (202103226) (4-1, Landsman no)
• Recommended passage of C-version e-scooter franchise ordinance (202103260) (4-1, Mann and Young no)
• Filed report on e-scooters in dense areas (202103258)

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding LGBT progress in Cincinnati over the last ten years. No other items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation: A Decade of LGBT Progress in Cincinnati

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee met on December 7, 2021, with all members present. The only agenda item was a presentation by Councilmember Seelbach titled 'A Decade of LGBT Progress in Cincinnati,' which was filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Filed presentation 202103259, 'A Decade of LGBT Progress in Cincinnati', submitted by Councilmember Seelbach.

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing motions to prohibit no-knock warrants and update the age limit for Taser use. Members are also discussing reports on police contact in African American communities and vehicle idling near greenspaces.

• Motion to change Taser administration age from 7 to 12 years
• Proposal to prohibit no-knock warrants
• Request for a report on prohibiting emergency vehicle idling near greenspaces
• Discussion of police contact and arrest statistics in African American communities
• Communication regarding illegal off-road vehicles in multiple neighborhoods

The Cincinnati Law & Public Safety Committee met on December 7, 2021, and filed all 15 agenda items without discussion or vote. These items included presentations, motions, and reports on topics such as the Emergency Communications Center Action Plan, taser use policy, no-knock warrants, and police traffic stop disparities. No substantive decisions were made; all items were simply filed.

• Filed Emergency Communications Center Action Plan presentation (201801843)
• Filed motion to update sexual harassment training and policy (201800526)
• Filed motion to study emergency vehicle idling reduction (201801145)
• Filed motion to change taser policy age from 7 to 12 (201801398)
• Filed motion to study police contact disparities (202000075)
• Filed motion to ban no-knock warrants (202001641)
• Filed UCPD-CPD Mutual Aid MOU presentation (202103256)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing budget recommendations from the Metropolitan Sewer District and presentations regarding Freedom Park. The agenda includes ordinances for streetcar maintenance grants, water service agreements with neighboring cities, and sewer payment relief reports.

• Transfer of $1,000,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for city employee hazard pay
• Grants up to $300,000 for streetcar inventory and $487,000 for parking expansion
• Acceptance of a $41,000 donation for the Fire Department's EMS Mountain Bike Unit
• Tax exemption for development at 4000 and 4004 Colerain Avenue
• Water service agreements with Woodlawn and North College Hill

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will review a report regarding Court Street traffic signals and a presentation from Arts Wave. The committee will also consider an ordinance to name part of Forest Avenue after Reverend Rousseau A. O’Neal II.

• Ordinance to name part of Forest Avenue as “Reverend Rousseau A. O’Neal II Way”
• Report regarding Court Street traffic signals
• Presentation from Arts Wave

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance declaring Forest Avenue between Harvey Avenue and Washington Avenue in Avondale as the honorary secondary name "Reverend Rousseau A. O'Neal II Way." The committee also approved and filed a City Manager's report on Court Street traffic signals, and filed a presentation from Arts Wave. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Vice Chair Sundermann absent.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202103225 for honorary street name 'Reverend Rousseau A. O'Neal II Way' on Forest Avenue in Avondale
• Approved and filed report 202103010 on Court Street traffic signals
• Filed Arts Wave presentation 202103253 from President & CEO Alecia Kintner

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a $1,000,000 allocation for hazard pay for eligible city employees. The agenda also includes grant applications for streetcar improvements and a tax exemption for development in Northside.

• Ordinance to transfer $1,000,000 for city employee hazard pay
• Rezoning 932 McPherson Avenue to allow a two-family dwelling
• Grant applications for streetcar maintenance and parking lot expansion
• 12-year tax exemption for The Farmers Hotel, LLC at 4000 and 4004 Colerain Avenue
• $41,000 donation from Cincinnati Fire Foundation for the EMS Mountain Bike Unit

Council approved an emergency ordinance transferring $1,000,000 from American Rescue Plan funds to provide hazard pay to eligible city employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, excluding AFSCME members who already negotiated it. Council also passed several other items, including a motion to study the federal Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, a motion to convert a low-utilization parking block to long-term metered parking, and numerous ordinances related to water agreements, grants, and property sales. Many other items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $1,000,000 transfer for hazard pay to eligible city employees (Enactment 0453-2021).
• Adopted motion to review the federal Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act for funding opportunities.
• Adopted motion to convert W 12th Street block to long-term metered parking.
• Passed ordinance naming a portion of Harrison Avenue 'Moon Tree Bridge' (Enactment 0441-2021).
• Passed emergency ordinance naming Considine Avenue 'Sergeant Charles F. Handorf Memorial Way' (Enactment 0442-2021).
• Passed emergency ordinance naming intersection 'Dr. Steven Reece Sr. Way' (Enactment 0443-2021).
• Approved multiple water service agreements with neighboring municipalities (Enactments 0444-0446, 0460-0461).
• Approved 12-year tax exemption for Farmers Hotel LLC redevelopment in Northside (Enactment 0465-2021).

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing ordinances regarding municipal contracts and capital improvements. These include water service agreements with neighboring cities and funding for fleet equipment replacements. The committee is also considering a motion to prepare the city for federal infrastructure funding opportunities.

• Motion to review the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act for grant opportunities
• Appropriation of $705,482.97 and $100,000 for fleet replacements and maintenance equipment
• Grant application up to $25,000 for urban forest restoration in Lower Price Hill and Queensgate
• Tax exemption for development at 312 Main Street in the Central Business District
• Property sale and development agreement for 1537 Marlowe Avenue in College Hill

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will review ordinances for honorary street names in Bond Hill, South Fairmount, and East Price Hill. The meeting also includes a motion to convert a block of W 12th Street into long-term metered parking.

• Motion to convert W 12th between Central Ave and Central Parkway to metered parking
• Honorary naming of Dr. Steven Reece Way at E Seymour St and Langdon Farm Rd
• Honorary naming of Moon Tree Bridge on Harrison Avenue
• Honorary naming of Sergeant Charles F. Handorf Memorial Way at Considine Ave and Warsaw Ave

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to give the intersection of East Seymour Street and Langdon Farm Road in Bond Hill the honorary secondary name of Dr. Steven Reece Sr. Way. The committee also recommended passage of an ordinance to name a portion of Harrison Avenue in South Fairmount as Moon Tree Bridge. A motion to convert an underutilized block of W 12th Street to long-term metered parking was adopted. An ordinance for the honorary naming of Considine Avenue as Sergeant Charles F. Handorf Memorial Way was also on the agenda.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202103144 naming the intersection of East Seymour Street and Langdon Farm Road as Dr. Steven Reece Sr. Way.
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202103109 naming a portion of Harrison Avenue in South Fairmount as Moon Tree Bridge.
• Adopted motion 202103114 to convert the block of W 12th Street between Central Ave and Central Parkway to long-term metered parking.
• Indefinitely postponed ordinance 202103091 for the honorary name Dr. Steven Reece Way.
• Agenda item 202103143 for Sergeant Charles F. Handorf Memorial Way was listed but no action is recorded in the minutes.

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for November 29, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented for this date.

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation concerning Gateway Plaza. No other substantive agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation by attorney Thomas Hodges on behalf of Gateway Plaza

The Law & Public Safety Committee convened on November 23, 2021, with all members present except Vice Chair David Mann and Council Member Betsy Sundermann, who were excused. The only item was a presentation by attorney Thomas Hodges on behalf of Gateway Plaza. No motions, approvals, or other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• No formal decisions were made during the meeting.
• Received a presentation from Thomas Hodges, attorney for Gateway Plaza.

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will review an ordinance regarding the months applicable to summer and winter water rates for political subdivisions. The meeting also includes a presentation on Complete Streets by Nathan Alley of the Sierra Club.

• Ordinance 202103108: Modifying Water Works seasonal rates for political subdivisions
• Presentation: Complete Streets by Nathan Alley, Sierra Club

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Economic Growth & Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, 2021, has been cancelled.

• No items were scheduled due to the meeting cancellation.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Cincinnati Budget and Finance Committee on November 22, 2021, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee met and reviewed five agenda items, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, or other formal actions on any of them. Items included honorary street names for Dr. Steven Reece, Dr. Steven Reece Sr., Moon Tree Bridge, and Sergeant Charles F. Handorf, plus a motion to convert a West End block to long-term metered parking. The minutes list the agenda and adjournment only, with no recorded decisions or outcomes.

• No decisions recorded — all five agenda items were presented without any noted vote, approval, or denial.
• Honorary street name for Dr. Steven Reece Way (East Seymour Street and Langdon Farm Road, Bond Hill) — item listed, no action recorded.
• Honorary street name for Dr. Steven Reece Sr. Way (same intersection) — item listed, no action recorded.
• Honorary street name Moon Tree Bridge (Harrison Avenue, South Fairmount) — item listed, no action recorded.
• Motion to convert W 12th block (between Central Ave & Central Parkway) to long-term metered parking — item listed, no action recorded.
• Honorary street name Sergeant Charles F. Handorf Memorial Way (Considine Avenue and Warsaw Avenue, East Price Hill) — item listed, no action recorded.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council passed several emergency ordinances, including approving up to $1.2 million in economic development revenue bonds for the Foundry urban renewal project and a 10-year, 50% job creation tax credit agreement with Divisions Maintenance Group, which plans to create 649 new jobs. The council also approved $945,000 for the Barrister affordable housing project, a 15-year tax exemption for Griffon Apartments, and a $70 million bond fund for Water Works capital improvements. All votes were unanimous with Councilmembers Landsman and Sundermann absent.

• Approved up to $1.2M in economic development revenue bonds for the Foundry project (Enactment 0434-2021).
• Approved a 10-year, 50% job creation tax credit for Divisions Maintenance Group, creating 649 jobs (Enactment 0435-2021).
• Approved $945,000 for the Barrister affordable housing project (Enactment 0436-2021).
• Approved a 15-year tax exemption for Griffon Apartments, creating 48 residential units (Enactment 0437-2021).
• Approved a $70M bond fund for Water Works capital improvements (Enactment 0440-2021).
• Approved $3,600 as a moral obligation payment for labor arbitration services (Enactment 0438-2021).
• Approved $1.2M for Fountain Place redevelopment (Enactment 0433-2021).
• Adopted motion to cancel Council sessions on Nov 24 and Dec 22, 2021.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing several ordinances related to city funding and development. Items include new bond funds for water infrastructure, tax credits for job creation in the Central Business District, and various redevelopment allocations.

• $70,000,000 bond fund for Water Works capital improvements
• Job Creation Tax Credit for 649 jobs at 505 Vine Street
• $1,200,000 transfer for Fountain Place Redevelopment at 50 West 5th Street
• $945,000 transfer for the Barrister Affordable Housing project
• $6,000 allocation to Whitney Strong Foundation

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for November 15, 2021, has been cancelled.

• Cancellation of the November 15, 2021, committee meeting

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council met to vote on several items including health department funding and local ordinances. The agenda included decisions on liquor permits, street renamings, and tenant rights in eviction cases. The council also addressed motions for additional stop signs and infrastructure improvements.

• Authorization to apply for a grant up to $1,000,000 for health center infrastructure
• Payment of $68,189.04 to Western Nursing Services for health department services
• Ordinance allowing tenants to use past due rent as a defense in eviction actions
• $15,000 donation from St. Rose Catholic Church for an East End parking lot
• Motion to investigate additional stop signs in Clifton, Northside, Downtown, and College Hill

Cincinnati City Council approved a labor management agreement with AFSCME locals, passed a zoning code cleanup ordinance, and renamed streets in honor of a fallen police officer and his K-9. Council also approved several smaller items, including a $68,189 moral obligation payment to Western Nursing Services and a $15,000 donation for a shared parking lot. A proposal to ban commercial horse-drawn carriages failed.

• Approved AFSCME labor management agreement (9-0)
• Passed zoning code amendments for clarity and development (9-0)
• Renamed Vine Street at Liberty as Clifford William George Way and Canine Bandit Way (9-0)
• Approved $68,189 moral obligation payment to Western Nursing Services (9-0)
• Accepted $15,000 donation from St. Rose Catholic Church for shared parking lot (9-0)
• Failed to adopt ordinance prohibiting commercial animal-drawn carriages (4-5)
• Approved renaming Missouri Avenue segment as Flinn Avenue (9-0)
• Adopted motion to study additional stop signs at five intersections (9-0)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee is reviewing presentations regarding text amendments to the City of Cincinnati’s Zoning Code and Land Development Code. The agenda also includes ordinances for boundary adjustments in the Oakley neighborhood and a use authorization for 4870 Winton Road.

• Boundary changes for 'Oakley Station' at Disney Street and Jared Ellis Drive
• Proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code and Land Development Code
• Emergency ordinance modifying various zoning provisions including animal keeping and parking
• Authorization of a day care center at 4870 Winton Road in Spring Grove Village

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to align zoning boundaries in Oakley with Disney Street and Jared Ellis Drive, and recommended a notwithstanding ordinance to allow a day care center at 4870 Winton Road. A proposed emergency ordinance to amend and repeal multiple zoning code sections failed to gain committee approval. Three presentations were filed without action.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to amend zoning map for Oakley Station (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of ordinance allowing day care at 4870 Winton Road (unanimous)
• Failed to recommend emergency ordinance amending zoning and land development codes (4 yes, 1 abstain)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a motion regarding additional stop signs at five intersections. Members will also consider an ordinance changing eviction defense rules for tenants. A report on police target range needs will also be presented.

• Motion to investigate additional stop signs at five intersections in Clifton, Northside, Downtown, and College Hill
• Ordinance amending landlord-tenant laws regarding eviction defenses for nonpayment of rent
• Report on Cincinnati Police Department Target Range Needs Assessment

The Law & Public Safety Committee recommended passage of an ordinance amending Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 871 to allow tenants to assert past-due rent as a defense in eviction actions for nonpayment. The committee also adopted a motion to study adding stop signs at five intersections and filed a police target range needs assessment report. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilmember Landsman absent.

• Recommended passage of ordinance amending Section 871-9 to recognize rent payment as eviction defense (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to study stop sign placement at five locations (unanimous)
• Filed Cincinnati Police Department Target Range Needs Assessment report

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to prohibit the use of animal-drawn carriages for commercial purposes. Members are also discussing a motion for a zero-tolerance policy regarding bigoted slurs by city employees or contractors. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation on economic mobility for Black women in Cincinnati.

• Ordinance to prohibit commercial use of animal-drawn carriages
• Motion for a zero-tolerance policy regarding racial or religious slurs
• Request for a report on an institutional racism task force feasibility
• Presentation on Black women's upward mobility in Cincinnati

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee recommended passage of an ordinance to prohibit the use of animal-drawn carriages for commercial purposes, amending multiple sections of the Cincinnati Municipal Code. The committee also filed a presentation on centering Black women's upward mobility in the regional economy, and filed two motions: one requesting a feasibility report on a task force to address institutional racism, and another calling for a zero-tolerance policy for bigoted slurs by city employees and contractors. No final votes were taken; all items were recommendations or filings for full Council consideration.

• Recommended passage of ordinance to prohibit commercial animal-drawn carriages
• Filed presentation on equitable economy centering Black women's upward mobility
• Filed motion for feasibility report on institutional racism task force
• Filed motion for zero-tolerance policy on bigoted slurs by city employees/contractors

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding city funding, donations, and labor agreements. This includes a request for a report on pedestrian safety improvements on Westwood Northern Blvd and the authorization of a federal grant application for health department renovations. The committee also addressed various equipment donations and service payments.

• Request for a report on funding for pedestrian safety on Westwood Northern Blvd
• Authorization to apply for a federal grant up to $1,000,000 for health department infrastructure
• Payment of $68,189.04 to Western Nursing Services for temporary health department staff
• Acceptance of a $15,000 donation from St. Rose Catholic Church for an East End parking lot
• Adoption of a new Council Code of Conduct

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will review presentations regarding housing code violations and home ownership resources. The agenda also includes ordinances for honorary street names and a portion of Missouri Avenue renaming.

• Renaming part of Missouri Avenue to Flinn Avenue
• Naming Vine Street at Liberty Street as Clifford William George Way
• Naming Liberty Street at Vine as Canine Bandit Way
• Presentation on housing code violation resources
• Presentation on home ownership resources

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance renaming a portion of Missouri Avenue in Columbia Tusculum as Flinn Avenue. It also recommended passage of an emergency ordinance for honorary street names honoring Officer Clifford William George and Canine Bandit. An earlier version of the honorary naming ordinance was indefinitely postponed. Two communications were filed without substantive action.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance renaming Missouri Ave (north of Newell Pl, south of Rushton Rd) to Flinn Ave (4-0)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance declaring Vine St at Liberty St as Clifford William George Way and Liberty St at Vine as Canine Bandit Way (4-0)
• Indefinitely postponed ordinance 202103052 (honorary naming of Clifford William George Way, earlier version)
• Filed communication from Paula Breeze (202103071)
• Filed presentation on Homeowner Assistance Programs by Markiea Carter (202103078)

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance that would allow tenants to use past due rent payments as a defense in eviction actions. The agenda also includes updates to public vehicle regulations and several street renaming proposals.

• Ordinance allowing tenants to use past due rent as a defense in eviction actions
• Prohibition of animal-drawn carriages for commercial purposes
• Renaming part of Missouri Avenue to Flinn Avenue in Columbia Tusculum
• Authorization of labor management agreement with AFSCME locals
• Granting permanent public utility easements for stormwater sewers in Riverside

The Cincinnati City Council met on November 3, 2021, and referred all proposed ordinances to various committees without taking final votes. Items included a tenant eviction defense amendment, a ban on commercial animal-drawn carriages, honorary street names, utility easements, a street renaming, a labor agreement, and an extension of the minority business program. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural referrals.

• Referred tenant eviction defense ordinance to Law & Public Safety Committee
• Referred animal-drawn carriage ban ordinance to Equity, Inclusion, Youth & The Arts Committee
• Referred honorary street name ordinances for Clifford William George Way and Canine Bandit Way to Neighborhoods Committee
• Referred stormwater utility easement acceptance to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred encroachment easement for Storrs Street to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred Missouri Avenue renaming to Flinn Avenue to Neighborhoods Committee
• Referred AFSCME labor management agreement to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred minority business program extension to Budget & Finance Committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The City of Cincinnati Budget and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 1, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for November 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing motions regarding pedestrian safety and infrastructure funding. The agenda includes ordinances for various grants, donations, and street name changes. Additionally, the council will consider establishing a new ethics counselor position.

• Creation of an ethics and good government counselor position with $300,000 in funding
• Application for a grant of up to $1,000,000 for Cincinnati Health Department infrastructure
• Payment of $68,189.04 to Western Nursing Services for health department staff
• Motion to investigate additional stop signs in Clifton, Northside, Downtown, and College Hill
• Authorization of property transfers to support the Cincinnati Zoo in Avondale

Council passed an emergency ordinance establishing a new ethics and good government counselor position in the Law Department, funded by a $375,000 transfer, and repealing the Office of Municipal Investigation. It also passed a new code chapter prohibiting campaign contributions from persons with a financial interest in city business. Several other ordinances and motions were adopted, including a lease with the Northside Business Association for the Lingo Street parking lot and a property transfer to the Cincinnati Zoo.

• Created ethics and good government counselor position with $375,000 funding (passed emergency)
• Enacted Chapter 119 prohibiting campaign contributions from persons with financial interest in city business (passed)
• Approved 20-year lease of Lingo Street parking lot to Northside Business Association (passed)
• Authorized property transfer to Cincinnati Zoo for parking lot and pedestrian bridge (passed emergency)
• Adopted motion to keep temporary Clifton Bike Lane pending final agreement
• Adopted motion for pedestrian safety enhancements in Northside
• Adopted motion to repair all city security cameras at $150,000 cost estimate
• Approved $68,189.04 payment to Western Nursing Services for temporary health department staff (referred to committee)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will discuss Department of Economic Inclusion certificate programs and a traffic code modification. The ordinance proposes changing Charles Street between Central Parkway and Elm Street to an eastbound one-way street.

• Converting Charles Street in Over-the-Rhine from two-way to eastbound one-way
• Presentation on Department of Economic Inclusion’s Certificate Programs
• Small Business Subcommittee discussion on DEI Certification Programs

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an ordinance that would convert the portion of Charles Street between Central Parkway and Elm Street in Over-the-Rhine from a two-way street to an eastbound one-way street. The committee also received a presentation on the Department of Economic Inclusion's certificate programs, which was filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance to make Charles Street one-way eastbound from Central Parkway to Elm Street (5-0)
• Filed presentation on Department of Economic Inclusion's Certificate Programs

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will consider an ordinance to facilitate road resurfacing on portions of Interstate 75. The agenda also includes a report regarding notice resources and practices for community councils and residents.

• Ordinance 202102854: Resurfacing rights-of-way including I-75 between Brent Spence Bridge and Western Hills Viaduct
• Report 202102833: Review of notice resources and practices for community councils and residents

The committee recommended passage of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to cooperate with ODOT to facilitate resurfacing of I-75 between the Brent Spence Bridge and the Western Hills Viaduct, plus the Sixth Street Expressway Ramps. A report on community council notice resources was filed, and a presentation on City Manager review was filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102854 authorizing cooperation with ODOT for I-75 resurfacing
• Filed report 202102833 on notice resources to community councils
• Filed presentation on City Manager review and evaluation

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee is scheduled to receive three presentations. These include Artworks 2021: Stronger Together, Produce Perks, and Step Up to Art.

• Artworks 2021: Stronger Together presentation
• Produce Perks presentation
• Step Up to Art presentation

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee received three presentations from local organizations: Artworks, Produce Perks, and Step Up to Art. All three presentations were filed, meaning they were received and placed on record, but no formal decisions were made.

• Filed Artworks 2021: Stronger Together presentation
• Filed Produce Perks presentation
• Filed Step Up to Art presentation

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider a motion to conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Hamilton, Teakwood, and Harbeson Avenues. This motion also proposes considering a traffic light as a potential traffic calming measure. Additionally, the committee will review speed zoning updates from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

• Motion for a traffic study at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue, Teakwood Avenue, and Harbeson Avenue
• Consideration of a traffic light as a potential traffic calming measure
• Review of 2021 Speed Zoning Updates from the Ohio Department of Transportation
• Presentation on Northside pedestrian safety

The Law & Public Safety Committee adopted a motion to conduct a traffic study on Hamilton Avenue, focusing on the intersection with Teakwood and Harbeson Avenues, and to consider installing a traffic light as a calming measure. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting yes. Two other items were filed: a communication from ODOT on speed zoning updates and a police presentation on Northside traffic analysis.

• Adopted motion for traffic study on Hamilton Ave at Teakwood and Harbeson (unanimous)
• Filed ODOT communication on 2021 Speed Zoning Updates
• Filed Northside Traffic Analysis presentation

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations from the Economic Development Reform Panel, including a new Council Code of Conduct. The agenda includes ordinances to prohibit campaign contributions from persons with financial interests in City business and to establish an ethics counselor position. Other items involve funding for park infrastructure and security camera repairs.

• Adoption of a Council Code of Conduct
• Prohibition on campaign contributions from persons with financial interest in City business
• Establishment of an ethics and good government counselor position via $375,000 transfer
• Estimated $150,000 for repairing city security cameras
• $825,500 transfer for Parks Department capital improvement projects

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance creating an ethics and good government counselor position, funded by $375,000 in transfers, and recommended a separate ordinance banning campaign contributions from those with financial interests in city business. The committee also adopted motions to fund security camera repairs and pedestrian safety improvements in Northside, and recommended several other ordinances including park infrastructure funding and a zoo property transfer. A proposed council code of conduct was held, and a similar campaign contribution ban was indefinitely postponed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance creating ethics counselor position with $375,000 in transfers (emergency)
• Recommended passage of ordinance prohibiting campaign contributions from persons with financial interest in city business (7-1, Seelbach no)
• Adopted motion to identify funds for security camera repairs ($150,000 estimate)
• Adopted motion for Northside pedestrian safety enhancements with VisionZero goals
• Recommended passage of ordinance for park infrastructure repairs ($825,500 transfer)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to lease Lingo Street Parking Lot to Northside Business Association (20 years)
• Recommended passage of ordinance for Cincinnati Zoo property transfer and easements
• Held ordinance adopting Council Code of Conduct

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will review a report on illegal dumping abatement in South Cumminsville and Fairmont. It will also consider ordinances for honorary street names on Seventh Street and Ward Street. A motion was submitted regarding the status of the temporary Clifton Bike Lane.

• Report on illegal dumping abatement in South Cumminsville, North, and South Fairmont
• Ordinance to move Jean-Robert de Cavel Way to Seventh Street at Vine Street
• Ordinance to name Ward Street at Prentice Street as Dr. Ralph Godfrey, Sr. Way
• Motion regarding the temporary Clifton Bike Lane status

The Neighborhoods Committee voted to keep the temporary Clifton Bike Lane in place pending a final agreement between the Clifton Town Meeting and the University of Cincinnati. It also directed the committee to convene a meeting by end of November 2021 and required a City Administration report to City Council by end of December 2021. Other actions included approving a report on illegal dumping and recommending passage of two street honorary naming ordinances.

• Adopted motion to keep temporary Clifton Bike Lane in place (4-0)
• Approved and filed report on illegal dumping abatement in South Cumminsville, North and South Fairmont (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance renaming Sixth Street between Main and Walnut to Jean-Robert de Cavel Way (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance naming Ward Street at Prentice Street as Dr. Ralph Godfrey, Sr. Way (4-0)
• Filed presentation on Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses
• Filed presentation on Renting Partnerships

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several appointments and city ordinances. Items include funding for park system repairs and requests for pedestrian safety improvements in Northside. The council is also considering liquor permit applications and grant acceptances.

• $825,500 appropriation for park infrastructure repairs
• Motion to request budget proposals for Northside pedestrian safety
• Ordinance renaming Ward Street at Prentice Street as Dr. Ralph Godfrey, Sr. Way
• Property transfer and easement agreement for the Cincinnati Zoo in Avondale
• $700,000 funding report request for Erie Avenue pedestrian safety

The Cincinnati City Council passed an emergency ordinance requiring all elected officials to adopt and abide by codes of conduct as recommended by the Economic Development Reform Panel. The council also adopted motions to report on pedestrian safety funding and to provide iPads for police Mobile Crisis Team personnel. Several other ordinances were passed, including funding transfers and grant acceptances.

• Passed emergency ordinance enacting code of conduct for elected officials (Enactment No. 0405-2021)
• Adopted motion to report on funding for pedestrian safety measures on Erie Avenue
• Adopted motion to report on providing iPads for police Mobile Crisis Team
• Passed ordinance accepting $15,000 grant from Cincinnati Recreation Foundation for youth sports (Enactment No. 0400-2021)
• Passed ordinance transferring $395,800 within General Fund and $161,845 from Stormwater Management Fund (Enactment No. 0401-2021)
• Passed ordinance authorizing grant applications for road, bridge, and stormwater projects (Enactment No. 0402-2021)
• Passed ordinance accepting $150,000 donation from Cincinnati Reds Community Fund for Avondale synthetic baseball field (Enactment No. 0403-2021)
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting stormwater utility easements (Enactment No. 0404-2021)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is considering several ordinances to implement recommendations from the Economic Development Reform Panel, including new codes of conduct for the Mayor and Council. Additionally, members will discuss funding for police technology, pedestrian safety on Erie Avenue, and various infrastructure projects.

• New ethics counselor position and campaign finance transparency system
• Prohibition on campaign contributions from persons with pending City business
• $150,000 Cincinnati Reds Community Fund donation for Avondale baseball field
• $15,000 grant from Cincinnati Recreation Foundation for youth sports
• Transfer of $395,800 within the General Fund for city department needs

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will hear presentations on replacing the CPD District 5 Headquarters and city policies for large item pick-ups. A motion was submitted to request a report on strengthening safeguards against errors in ballot language.

• Report on strengthening safeguards for ballot language
• Planning for replacement of CPD District 5 Headquarters
• Policies regarding large item pick-ups and illegal set-outs

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee adopted a motion requesting the administration prepare a report on steps to strengthen institutional safeguards against future errors in ballot language. The motion passed with three yes votes and one absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted motion 202102894 requesting report on ballot language safeguards (3-0, 1 absent)

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee scheduled a special meeting to discuss gun violence in Evanston. The agenda includes presentations from the Evanston Community Council and CPD District 2, followed by public comment.

• Discussion regarding Evanston gun violence
• Presentation by James Stallworth, President of Evanston Community Council
• Presentation by Capt. Danita Pettis, CPD District 2
• Public comment and community discussion

The Neighborhoods Committee held a special meeting to discuss gun violence in Evanston, hearing from community and police representatives. No formal decisions were made; the only action was filing item 202103008.

• Filed item 202103008

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several board reappointments and various city ordinances. The agenda includes requests for funding for pedestrian safety on Erie Avenue and Harrison Avenue. Additionally, the council will consider zoning amendments and liquor permit applications.

• $5,000,000 grant application for the Ludlow Avenue Safety Improvement project
• $150,000 donation from Cincinnati Reds Community Fund for an Avondale synthetic baseball field
• Motion to find $700,000 for pedestrian safety measures on Erie Avenue
• Transfer of $395,800 within the General Fund for city department needs
• $15,000 grant from Cincinnati Recreation Foundation for youth sports programs

The council approved applying for a $5,000,000 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for the Ludlow Avenue Safety Improvement project, which includes road diet, bike lanes, and pedestrian safety upgrades. It also passed several other ordinances, including accepting a $150,000 donation for an Avondale synthetic baseball field, a $90,000 USDA composting grant, and a $50,099 in-kind donation from the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. Several motions were adopted, including one to report on funding for pedestrian safety on Erie Avenue and another to study traffic on Hamilton Ave. Multiple appointments and street naming ordinances were also approved.

• Approved $5M grant application for Ludlow Ave safety improvements (8-0)
• Accepted $150,000 Cincinnati Reds Community Fund donation for Avondale synthetic baseball field (8-0)
• Accepted $90,000 USDA grant for community composting pilot (8-0)
• Accepted $50,099 in-kind donation from Cincinnati Parks Foundation (8-0)
• Adopted motion to report on $300,000+ funding for Harrison Ave safety countermeasures (8-0)
• Adopted motion to report on $700,000 funding for Erie Ave pedestrian safety (8-0)
• Adopted motion to study traffic on Hamilton Ave at Teakwood/Harbeson (8-0)
• Approved honorary street names: Lubavitcher Rebbe Way, Rev. Clarence S. Wallace Way, Rebecca Nored Ave, Lynwood L. Battle Jr. Place (8-0)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will consider a motion to request that the Administration re-publish downloadable one-page overviews of each TIF. The motion also proposes quarterly or semi-annual updates on all TIF spending for Council and communities. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on the Tax Abatement Lawsuit and the Residential Tax Abatement Program.

• Motion to request downloadable one-page overviews of each TIF
• Proposal for quarterly or semi-annual updates on all TIF spending
• Update on the Tax Abatement Lawsuit
• Update on the Residential Tax Abatement Program

The committee adopted a motion requesting the Administration re-publish downloadable one-page overviews of each Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for neighborhood leaders, and to provide quarterly or semi-annual updates to Council and communities on all TIF spending. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also filed a presentation on the Residential Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) 2021 program and received updates on the tax abatement lawsuit and residential tax abatement program.

• Adopted motion to re-publish TIF overviews and provide quarterly/semi-annual TIF spending updates (5-0)
• Filed presentation on Residential CRA 2021

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee will review a report regarding mental health services available to law enforcement officers. Presentations include the Cincinnati Police Department's Mental Health Response Team and representatives from University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

• Report 202102811 regarding mental health services for law enforcement officers
• Presentation: Mental Health Response Team within the Cincinnati Police Department
• Presentation: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry
• Presentation: Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

The Law & Public Safety Committee received presentations on mental health response teams and services, including from the Cincinnati Police Department's Mobile Crisis Team and Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. The only action taken was filing a report from the City Manager regarding mental health services available to law enforcement officers. No substantive decisions were made.

• Filed report on mental health services for law enforcement officers (Doc. #202100943)

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing ordinances to designate honorary secondary names for several city streets. These proposals include naming portions of Reinhold Drive, Reading Road, Southern Avenue, and Rockdale Avenue.

• Honorary name 'The Lubavitcher Rebbe Way' for Reinhold Drive
• Honorary name 'Reverend Clarence S. Wallace Way' at Reading Road and Forest Avenue
• Honorary name 'Rebecca Nored Avenue' for Southern Avenue in Mt. Auburn
• Honorary name 'Lynwood L. Battle, Jr. Place' at Rockdale Avenue and Washington Avenue

The Neighborhoods Committee met in special session and voted to recommend passage of four ordinances designating honorary secondary street names. All four items were approved by the three members present, with Vice Mayor Smitherman absent. The recommendations now go to the full Council for final action.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102836, designating Reinhold Drive as honorary 'The Lubavitcher Rebbe Way'
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102837, designating Reading Road at Forest Avenue as honorary 'Reverend Clarence S. Wallace Way'
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102885, designating Southern Avenue in Mt. Auburn as honorary 'Rebecca Nored Avenue'
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102886, designating Rockdale Avenue at Washington Avenue as honorary 'Lynwood L. Battle, Jr. Place'

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will review several grant applications and in-kind donations for city projects. This includes funding for road safety on Ludlow Avenue and a community composting pilot project. Members will also discuss funding sources for Harrison Avenue road repairs.

• $5,000,000 grant application for Ludlow Avenue Safety Improvement project
• Report on $300,000 funding for high friction surface at 2200 block of Harrison Avenue
• $90,000 USDA grant application for Cincinnati Community Composting Collaborative
• Acceptance of $50,099 in-kind donations from Cincinnati Parks Foundation
• Acceptance of $6,000 candy donation for Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee is considering ordinances to establish secondary honorary names for several Cincinnati streets. These proposals recognize individuals for their service and contributions to the city.

• Reinhold Drive to receive honorary name 'The Lubavitcher Rebbe Way'
• Reading Road at Forest Avenue to receive honorary name 'Reverend Clarence S. Wallace Way'
• Southern Avenue in Mt. Auburn to receive honorary name 'Rebecca Nored Avenue'
• Rockdale Avenue at Washington Avenue to receive honorary name 'Lynwood L. Battle, Jr. Place'

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several appointments to local advisory boards and considering street renaming ordinances. The agenda also includes motions regarding parking ticket amnesty and applications for various infrastructure grants.

• $5,000,000 grant application for Ludlow Avenue safety improvements
• Extension of parking ticket amnesty through December 31, 2021
• Renaming Southern Avenue in Mt. Auburn to 'Rebecca Nored Avenue'
• $400,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for a biochar production facility
• $57,000 payment to the Ohio Academic Resources Network for disaster recovery services

Council voted to extend the city's parking ticket amnesty period to December 31, 2021, meaning drivers only pay the original ticket cost with no additional penalties or fees. The amnesty applies to all unpaid tickets regardless of when they were issued. Council also passed several ordinances, including authorizing a grant application for the Ludlow Avenue safety project and approving a lease extension for Condor Air at Lunken Airport.

• Adopted motion to extend parking ticket amnesty to December 31, 2021, waiving penalties and fees on all unpaid tickets.
• Passed emergency ordinance amending the charter amendment ballot language to clarify 'median household income' as the compensation limit.
• Passed emergency ordinance authorizing application for up to $5,000,000 ODOT grant for Ludlow Avenue safety improvements.
• Passed emergency ordinance authorizing a 20-year lease renewal for Condor Air, Ltd. at Lunken Airport.
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting a $400,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for a biochar production facility.
• Passed ordinance transferring $95,336.23 for pedestrian safety improvement projects.
• Confirmed appointments of Susan Thomas to the Housing Advisory Board and Carl Hunt to the OTR South SID Board.
• Referred motion to report on funding for high friction surface and other safety measures on Harrison Avenue to Budget & Finance Committee.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing motions for roadway repairs and an extension of parking ticket amnesty. It is also considering various city contracts, grant applications, and fund allocations.

• Motion to fund repairs and traffic calming on Reading Road, Glenway, and other local roads
• Extension of parking ticket amnesty through December 31, 2021
• Allocation of $2.5 million from fleet replacement funds to remove the West Fork Incinerator
• $57,000 payment to The Ohio State University for internet services and disaster recovery
• Grant application for up to $400,000 for a biochar production facility

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding crash data and recommendations for the 2200 block of Harrison Avenue. This item was submitted by City Manager Paula Boggs Muething.

• Presentation on 2200 Block of Harrison Avenue crash data and recommendations

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee met on October 4, 2021, with all members present except David Mann. The only agenda item was a presentation submitted by City Manager Paula Boggs Muething regarding crash data and recommendations for the 2200 block of Harrison Avenue. The committee filed the presentation, taking no substantive action or decision.

• Filed presentation on 2200 Block of Harrison Avenue crash data and recommendations

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee held a special meeting to hear presentations about the Clifton Bike Lane. The agenda focused on stakeholder presentations and did not include legislative decisions.

• Presentation regarding the Clifton Bike Lane

The Neighborhoods Committee held a special meeting on September 30, 2021, at the Clifton Recreation Center. The only substantive item was a presentation on the Clifton bike lane by city and community representatives. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Heard presentation on Clifton bike lane from Dept. of Transportation and community groups

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance 202102882. This emergency ordinance proposes changing the income limit for Council members from median family income to median household income.

• Ordinance 202102882: updating compensation limits for Council members

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance amending a prior charter amendment to replace 'median family income' with 'median household income' as the limit on council compensation, aligning with ballot petition language. The recommendation passed 3-0 with Councilmember Young excused. A communication on municipal code provisions for city lawsuits was filed without action.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202102882 amending charter amendment language (3-0)
• Filed communication 202102884 on municipal code provisions for city lawsuits

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing a motion to extend the parking ticket amnesty period and fund repairs for several city roadways. The agenda also includes accepting various grants for biochar production and Avondale recreation spaces.

• Motion to extend parking ticket amnesty through December 31, 2021
• Funding request for repairs on Reading Road, Glenway, and Paddock Road
• $57,000 payment to The Ohio State University for internet services
• Acceptance of a $400,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for biochar production
• Donation of 500 Narcan kits valued at $42,000 to the Cincinnati Police Department

Cincinnati City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including $2.25 million in American Rescue Plan funds for a new Villages at Roll Hill Boys & Girls Club facility and $250,000 for a Safe and Clean Neighborhoods grant program. Council also passed a rezoning at 4325-4329 Red Bank Road, approved a property sale at Ridge and Alamo Avenues, and adopted motions on e-scooter safety data and youth job program waiting lists. Several items were referred to committees or held for further review.

• Approved $2.25M for Villages at Roll Hill Boys & Girls Club construction (9-0)
• Approved $250K for Safe and Clean Neighborhoods grant program (9-0)
• Rezoning at 4325-4329 Red Bank Road from MG to CG-A passed (9-0)
• Property sale at Ridge and Alamo Avenues to Barrow Outlot LLC passed (9-0)
• Adopted motion requesting e-scooter accident data and safety recommendations (9-0)
• Adopted motion to compile youth job program waiting lists (9-0)
• Approved $42K donation of 500 Narcan kits to police (9-0)
• Approved $14.3K in moral obligation payments for umpires and job fair services (9-0)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee will consider motions regarding community safety plans and e-scooter accident data. The meeting also includes presentations on crime, fire department staffing, and problem properties in Price Hill.

• Motion 202102500 to support community-driven safety plans
• Motion 202102821 requesting e-scooter accident data and usage recommendations
• Presentation on crime updates from the Cincinnati Police Department
• Presentation on Cincinnati Fire Department staffing
• Presentation regarding problem properties in Price Hill

The Law & Public Safety Committee adopted a motion requesting accident data on e-scooters in dense areas of Cincinnati and any administration recommendations for limiting their use to improve pedestrian safety. A motion to establish a renewed effort to support community-driven safety plans was indefinitely postponed. Three presentations were filed: one on housing issues causing excessive calls for service in Price Hill, and two on homicide trends from the Cincinnati Police Department.

• Adopted motion requesting e-scooter accident data and recommendations (7-0)
• Indefinitely postponed motion to support community-driven safety plans
• Filed presentation on housing issues causing excessive calls for service
• Filed presentation on homicide breakdown
• Filed presentation on 2021 homicide trends

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee is reviewing ordinances to rezone property in Madisonville and modify the Downtown Development Districts map. The committee will also discuss converting East Hollister Street to a two-way street and a motion regarding plasma center locations.

• Rezoning 4325-4329 Red Bank Road from manufacturing to commercial for retail and daycare
• Modifying the Downtown Development Districts map to include more property in the 'Downtown Core'
• Converting East Hollister Street between Auburn Avenue and Vine Street from one-way to two-way
• Motion to investigate zoning code updates regarding plasma center operations

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of a zoning change for 4325-4329 Red Bank Road in Madisonville, from Manufacturing General to Commercial General Auto-Oriented, to allow retail and daycare uses. The committee also recommended an emergency ordinance to expand the Downtown Core subdistrict overlay map, and a traffic code change to convert a portion of East Hollister Street to two-way traffic. A motion regarding plasma center regulations was referred to the City Manager for a report, and two presentations were filed.

• Recommended passage of rezoning at 4325-4329 Red Bank Road (5-0)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance to amend Downtown Development District map (5-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to convert East Hollister Street to two-way (5-0)
• Referred plasma center motion to City Manager for report
• Filed presentation on Red Bank Road zone change
• Filed presentation on Downtown Development District map amendment

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will hear presentations regarding the city's response to school bus route changes. The agenda also includes presentations on voter registration and complete streets.

• Presentation on City Response to Bus Route Changes for Schools
• Presentation on Complete Streets
• Presentation on voter registration

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee met on September 28, 2021, and filed three presentations: one on voter registration (202102846), one on the City's response to bus route changes for schools (202102847), and one on Complete Streets (202102857). No substantive decisions were made; all items were filed as informational.

• Filed voter registration presentation 202102846
• Filed City response to bus route changes for schools presentation 202102847
• Filed Complete Streets presentation 202102857

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will consider motions regarding youth employment and gender equity. One motion requests an investigation into waiting lists for city-supported youth job programs. Another proposes creating a Division of Gender Equity within the Office of Human Relations without immediate additional funding.

• Motion to determine collective waiting lists for city-supported youth job programs
• Proposal to establish a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations
• Implementation of recommendations from Ordinances 0091-2017 and 0092-2017

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee adopted a motion directing the Administration to work with youth job partners to determine the collective waiting list for all city-supported youth job programs. A separate motion to establish a Division of Gender Equity was indefinitely postponed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted motion to determine collective waiting list for youth job programs (unanimous)
• Indefinitely postponed motion to establish Division of Gender Equity

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing two items regarding honorary street names. One motion proposes a secondary street renaming at Washington Avenue and Rockdale Avenue to honor Lynwood Battle. An ordinance seeks to designate Sixth Street between Main Street and Walnut Street as Jean-Robert de Cavel Way.

• Motion for secondary street renaming at Washington Avenue and Rockdale Avenue to honor Lynwood Battle
• Ordinance declaring Sixth Street between Main Street and Walnut Street as Jean-Robert de Cavel Way

The Neighborhoods Committee voted unanimously to adopt a motion honoring Cincinnati native Lynwood Battle with a secondary street renaming at Washington Avenue and Rockdale Avenue. It also recommended passage of an ordinance giving Sixth Street between Main and Walnut the honorary name Jean-Robert de Cavel Way. A presentation titled 'MY WHY' was filed.

• Adopted motion to honor Lynwood Battle with secondary street renaming at Washington Avenue and Rockdale Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of ordinance naming Sixth Street between Main and Walnut as Jean-Robert de Cavel Way (unanimous)
• Filed presentation 'MY WHY' by Mary Beth Knight and Nisha Mahler

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several funding requests and ordinances. Items include allocating funds for a new Boys & Girls Club in Roll Hill and the Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus. The committee will also consider roadway repairs and American Rescue Plan fund transfers.

• $2,250,000 allocation for a new Boys and Girls Club in Roll Hill
• $500,000 transfer to the Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus project
• $250,000 appropriation for 'Safe and Clean Neighborhoods' projects
• Acceptance of 500 Narcan kits valued at $42,000 for the police department
• Sale of City property at Ridge and Alamo Avenues in Oakley

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council approved a major emergency ordinance establishing a $50,015,389 income tax refund reserve and transferring funds to various reserves and projects, including $1,000,000 for King Records Building Restoration, $1,000,000 for Central Parkway Streetscape, and $1,000,000 for Freedom Center Park. The council also passed an emergency ordinance authorizing the sale of city-owned property at 114-116 W. Elder Street to Nassau Avenue Investments for a mixed-use development with 16 residential units. Additionally, the council adopted a motion to establish performance measurement goals for eviction prevention funding distribution and confirmed numerous mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved $50,015,389 income tax refund reserve and fund transfers (emergency ordinance 0369-2021)
• Approved $1,000,000 for King Records Building Restoration (emergency ordinance 0369-2021)
• Approved $1,000,000 for Central Parkway Streetscape (emergency ordinance 0369-2021)
• Approved $1,000,000 for Freedom Center Park (emergency ordinance 0369-2021)
• Approved property sale and development agreement for 114-116 W. Elder Street (emergency ordinance 0368-2021)
• Adopted motion to establish performance measurement goals for eviction prevention funding
• Confirmed appointments to Housing Advisory Board, Civil Service Commission, and Children & Families Cabinet
• Referred $2,250,000 for Villages at Roll Hill Boys & Girls Club to Budget & Finance Committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing an emergency ordinance involving large-scale transfers to various city reserve funds and the establishment of an income tax refund account. The agenda also includes a motion to allocate $2,250,000 for a new Boys & Girls Club in Roll Hill. Additionally, members will discuss police wellness staffing and fire recruit funding.

• Allocation of $2,250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati for the Roll Hill community
• Transfer of $50,015,389 to a new Income Tax Reserve for Refunds account
• $1,000,000 appropriation for King Records Building Restoration in Evanston
• Creation of a full-time Cincinnati Police Wellness Coordinator position
• Request for Cincinnati Public Schools to report on COVID-19 relief fund expenditures

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance establishing a $50,015,389 income tax refund reserve and making related fund transfers, including $3.16M to working capital, $3.26M to economic downturn reserve, and $4.4M to weather/emergency reserve. The committee also recommended passage of an emergency ordinance authorizing the sale of city-owned property at 114-116 W. Elder Street to Nassau Avenue Investments, LLC for a mixed-use development. A motion to allocate $2,250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati for a Roll Hill club was held, and a resolution requesting Cincinnati Public Schools account for COVID-19 relief funds was filed with a 6-1 vote.

• Recommended passage (emergency) of ordinance 202102757/202102814 establishing a $50,015,389 income tax refund reserve and transferring funds to various reserves and capital projects.
• Recommended passage (emergency) of ordinance 202102805 authorizing sale of 114-116 W. Elder Street to Nassau Avenue Investments, LLC for mixed-use development.
• Held motion 202102469 to allocate $2,250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati for a Roll Hill club.
• Filed resolution 202102768 requesting Cincinnati Public Schools account for COVID-19 relief funds (6-1 vote, Sundermann no).
• Filed motion 202102770 to create a Police Wellness Coordinator position.
• Filed motion 202102708 to prioritize funding for Fire Recruit Classes #118 and #119.
• Filed report 202102269 on spin bicycles and Red Bike program expansion.
• Referred motion 202102715 on community-driven safety plans to City Manager for a report; adopted motion 202102772 on eviction prevention performance goals.

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee will hear presentations on several city initiatives. Topics include progress on the replacement of the District 5 Police Headquarters and efforts to address traffic crashes in the 2200 block of Harrison Avenue. The committee will also hear a presentation regarding reducing organic waste in landfills.

• Planning progress for replacement of District 5 Police HQ
• Timeline for addressing traffic crashes on Harrison Avenue
• Presentation on reducing organic waste in landfills

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee met on September 20, 2021, and received three presentations: progress on planning for the replacement of District 5 Police HQ, efforts and timeline to address chronic traffic crashes in the 2200 block of Harrison Avenue, and reducing organic waste in landfills. No formal decisions were made; the only action was filing a presentation submitted by Councilmember Sundermann from Amy Townsend-Small, Ph.D. on reducing organic waste in landfills.

• Filed presentation 'Reducing Organic Waste in Landfills' by Amy Townsend-Small, Ph.D. (202102818)

Neighborhoods Committee

This special meeting of the Cincinnati Neighborhoods Committee includes presentations from community groups representing Bond Hill and Roselawn. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Bond Hill community representatives
• Presentation: Roselawn community representatives

The Neighborhoods Committee held a special meeting and received a presentation from community advocates about the Bond Hill + Roselawn Plan. The presentation was filed with the clerk. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Filed presentation titled 'Bond Hill + Roselawn Plan' (202102803)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider a motion to evaluate staffing levels within the Cincinnati Fire Department and develop recruitment funding plans if a shortage is identified. Another motion proposes including all LLC members in agenda item summaries to improve transparency.

• Motion to evaluate Cincinnati Fire Department sworn strength and potential recruitment funding
• Motion to include all members of an LLC in the summary portion of agenda items

The Law & Public Safety Committee referred a motion to the City Manager for a report requiring LLC members to be listed in agenda items. It also adopted a motion directing the Administration to work with the Fire Chief to evaluate proper sworn staffing for the Cincinnati Fire Department and to plan for recruitment if a shortage is found.

• Referred motion 202102628 to the City Manager for a report, requiring LLC member lists in agenda items.
• Adopted motion 202102696, directing the Administration to evaluate CFD sworn staffing and plan for recruitment if needed.

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will review recommendations from the Property Tax Working Group. A motion was also submitted requesting an Administration report on inspection policies for high-rise buildings, specifically regarding flood zones and hillside overlay zoning.

• Property Tax Working Group Recommendations report
• Motion for a report on high-rise building inspection practices
• Proposed inspections for buildings in hillside overlay zoning and flood zones

The committee voted unanimously to adopt a motion directing the Administration to prepare a report on current policies and practices for inspecting high-rise buildings, including requirements for hillside overlay and flood zones. The report must outline susceptibilities in inspection standards and include recommendations from the Department of Buildings and Inspections to improve building safety. The committee also approved and filed two reports: the Property Tax Working Group Recommendations and a liquor permit application for Pearlstar Group LLC at 1220 Vine Street.

• Adopted motion for a report on high-rise building inspection policies and practices, including hillside and flood zone requirements
• Approved and filed the Property Tax Working Group Recommendations report
• Approved and filed the liquor permit application for Pearlstar Group LLC, DBA Pearlstar, at 1220 Vine Street

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will consider approving a revised safety plan for the Cincinnati Bell Connector and expanding the City of Cincinnati Children and Families Cabinet. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding electronic public meetings and a salary range modification for the Deputy Clerk.

• Approval of revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Cincinnati Bell Connector
• Adding members from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Cincinnati Public Schools to the Children and Families Cabinet
• Modifying the salary range for the Deputy Clerk position
• Resolution encouraging state-level changes to allow electronic public meetings through 2021

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee met on September 14, 2021, and recommended passage of all four agenda items. These included a resolution urging Ohio to extend remote meeting allowances, an ordinance approving the revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Cincinnati Bell Connector, an emergency ordinance adjusting the Deputy Clerk salary range, and an ordinance expanding the Children and Families Cabinet. No votes were recorded; the committee's recommendations will go to the full council.

• Recommended passage of resolution encouraging Ohio to allow remote public meetings until Dec 31, 2021
• Recommended passage of ordinance approving revised streetcar safety plan for Cincinnati Bell Connector
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance modifying Deputy Clerk salary range
• Recommended passage of ordinance adding members to Children and Families Cabinet from Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Public Schools

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing several large-scale fund transfers, including the creation of a $50 million reserve for potential income tax refunds. Discussion also includes funding for fire recruit classes and various infrastructure projects like Central Parkway Streetscape. Additionally, members will consider motions regarding community safety and new club allocations.

• Ordinance prohibiting campaign contributions from persons with financial interests in City business
• Transfer of $50,015,389 to create an Income Tax Reserve for Refunds
• Appropriation of $1,000,000 for the King Records Building Restoration in Evanston
• Motion to allocate $2,250,000 for a Boys & Girls Club in Roll Hill
• Ordinance authorizing up to $500,000 in judgment bonds for legal settlements

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee is reviewing a request for a new citywide community engagement plan with specific timelines and resources. Members are also discussing the Clifton Ave Bikeway Pilot Project and potential changes to traffic signals on Court Street to improve pedestrian safety.

• Request for a new community engagement plan with implementation details
• Proposal to maintain the Clifton Ave Bikeway Pilot Project during a community hearing
• Review of downtown traffic signal flash operations, specifically on Court Street
• Motion to consider changing one-way yield signals to all-way stops

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of an ordinance requesting the City Manager develop an additional community engagement plan with timeline and resources. A motion to keep the Clifton Ave Bikeway Pilot Project in place while scheduling a community hearing was held. A motion to review downtown late-night traffic signals, particularly along Court Street, was adopted.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102642 for a community engagement plan (3-0, Smitherman absent)
• Held motion 202102663 to keep Clifton Ave Bikeway Pilot Project in place and schedule a community hearing
• Adopted motion 202102664 to review downtown late-night traffic signals, including Court Street, with report in 45-60 days (3-0, Smitherman absent)

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing appointments to the Housing Advisory Board and Civil Service Commission. The agenda also includes ordinances for job creation tax credits, police recruitment grants, and funding for legal settlements. Additionally, members discussed fire department staffing levels and community safety plans.

• Tax exemption for a $11,771,503 hotel construction at 2654 Madison Road
• Job Creation Tax Credit for 55 new jobs at 201 E. Fifth Street
• Issuance of up to $500,000 in judgment bonds for legal settlements
• Application for a $180,000 grant for the police Cadet Program
• Special assessments for the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District

Cincinnati City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including issuing up to $500,000 in judgment bonds to pay a final judgment and costs, and establishing a $50,015,389 income tax refund reserve for 2021 withholding adjustments. Council also passed a tax credit agreement with Starstone US Intermediaries, Inc. for 55 new jobs, a 13-year tax exemption for a Hyde Park hotel project, and accepted a $500,000 donation for parks. Several other items were referred to committees, including motions on community-driven safety plans and fire department staffing.

• Approved issuance of up to $500,000 in judgment bonds (Enactment 0359-2021) and receipt/expenditure of $500,000 for settlements/judgments (Enactment 0360-2021).
• Approved emergency ordinance establishing a $50,015,389 income tax refund reserve and transferring funds for reserves and various projects (Enactment 0364-2021).
• Approved Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Starstone US Intermediaries, Inc. for 55 new jobs at 201 E. Fifth Street (Enactment 0349-2021).
• Approved 13-year tax exemption for Hyde Park Hotel Partners, LLC for a 103-room hotel at 2654 Madison Road (Enactment 0350-2021).
• Approved $500,000 donation from Cincinnati Park Board Commissioner’s Fund for parks operations (Enactment 0355-2021).
• Adopted motion for administration to report on implementing Economic Development Reform Panel recommendations.
• Adopted motion for report on feasibility/cost of crossing guards and school zone safety measures.
• Adopted motion to assess code changes for privately owned curbside EV charging stations.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to prohibit campaign contributions from persons with financial interests in City business. The agenda also includes a motion regarding vaccine status requirements for access to establishments and tax credits for job creation. Additionally, several donations and grant applications for city departments are up for review.

• Ordinance prohibiting campaign contributions from persons with financial interest in City business
• Motion regarding vaccine status requirements for access to establishments
• Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement for 55 new jobs at 201 E. Fifth Street
• $11,771,503 hotel construction tax exemption at 2654 Madison Road
• $500,000 donation from the Cincinnati Park Board Commissioner’s Fund

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will review a presentation on regional housing principles. It will also consider motions regarding code assessments for curbside EV charging stations and increasing crossing guard wages with CPS support.

• Motion to assess code changes for private curbside EV charging station installation
• Motion to increase crossing guard hourly wages to a minimum of $15
• Presentation on 'Embracing Growth: Principles for Regional Housing'

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is considering an ordinance to prohibit campaign contributions from persons with financial interests in City business. The agenda also includes motions regarding building inspections, the Clifton Ave Bikeway Pilot Project, and vaccine passport restrictions. Additionally, the council will review various appointments and tax agreements for local development.

• Ordinance prohibiting campaign contributions from persons with a financial interest in City business
• Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement for 55 new jobs at 201 E. Fifth Street
• $11,771,503 construction tax exemption for Hyde Park Hotel Partners, LLC
• Rezoning of 4325-4329 Red Bank Road to commercial general auto-oriented
• Motion to maintain the Clifton Ave Bikeway Pilot Project pending a community hearing

Cincinnati City Council approved placing a charter amendment on the November 2, 2021 ballot that would require council approval to commence litigation, set council salaries to median household income, require one-year residency for candidates, change vacancy filling, and more. The council also adopted motions for quarterly reports on water rate projects and ARPA spending, and approved several ordinances including a rezoning in Evanston and an equitable restrooms ordinance.

• Approved charter amendment for November ballot (9-0)
• Adopted motion for quarterly water rate project reports (9-0)
• Adopted motion for quarterly ARPA spending reports (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3201-3229 Woodburn Ave to residential (9-0)
• Approved equitable restrooms ordinance (9-0)
• Failed charter amendment requiring resignation for other office (3-6)
• Adopted motion to designate 6th St as 'Jean-Robert Way' (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to EIAAB and SWORWIB (9-0)

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to submit proposed changes to the City Charter to voters. These amendments include rules for council compensation, candidate residency requirements, and liability for public records violations. The agenda also includes verification of 5,237 signatures for a charter amendment petition.

• Ordinance 202102680 regarding City Charter amendments
• Proposal to limit Council compensation to the median family income
• Proposed one-year residency requirement for Mayor and Council candidates
• Verification of 5,237 signatures for a charter amendment petition

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a report on a gas station leak in West Price Hill. Agenda items also include motions for community safety plans and ordinances regarding an ethics counselor position and campaign finance disclosures.

• Report on a gas station leak in West Price Hill
• Motion to support community-driven safety plans
• Ordinance to establish an ethics and good government counselor position
• Ordinance requiring reporting of campaign contributions over $200
• Authorization for a public-facing campaign finance website

The Law & Public Safety Committee filed a report on a gas station leak in West Price Hill and held a motion to support community-driven safety plans. Two emergency ordinances on ethics and campaign finance were referred to the City Manager for a report. No final decisions were made on the held or referred items.

• Filed report on gas station leak in West Price Hill
• Held motion to support community-driven safety plans (5-2)
• Referred ordinance to establish ethics and good government counselor to City Manager for report
• Referred ordinance to modify campaign finance reporting requirements to City Manager for report

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing an emergency ordinance to rezone properties at 3201, 3215, 3223, and 3229 Woodburn Avenue. This would change the zoning from commercial neighborhood-pedestrian to residential multi-family. A presentation regarding this proposed zone change is also scheduled.

• Rezoning of 3201, 3215, 3223, and 3229 Woodburn Avenue
• Change from CN-P to RM-0.7 zoning district
• Presentation regarding proposed zone change in Evanston

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance to rezone four properties at 3201, 3215, 3223, and 3229 Woodburn Avenue in Evanston from CN-P (Commercial Neighborhood-Pedestrian) to RM-0.7 (Residential Multi-Family), in support of the Evanston Fire-Point Urban Renewal Plan. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmember Kearney absent. The committee also filed a presentation from the City Manager regarding the proposed zone change.

• Recommended passage of the emergency ordinance to rezone 3201, 3215, 3223, and 3229 Woodburn Avenue from CN-P to RM-0.7 (passed 4-0, Kearney absent).
• Filed the City Manager's presentation on the proposed zone change (no vote recorded).

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will review ordinances to establish e-scooter rental franchises and update building code safety inspections for concrete construction. The agenda also includes salary range changes for crime analyst positions and presentations on emergency rental assistance.

• Ordinance to establish e-scooter rental franchises
• Building code amendments for concrete construction safety inspections
• Salary range modifications for Senior Crime Analyst and Crime Analyst roles
• Presentation on the Emergency Rent and Utilities Program
• Information on the 'Access to Justice' Pilot Program for eviction prevention

The committee held an emergency ordinance to establish e-scooter rental franchises, meaning no action was taken on it. Members also received presentations on emergency rental assistance and an eviction prevention pilot program, and filed several older ordinances and memos. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural filings.

• Held e-scooter rental franchise ordinance (no vote)
• Filed ordinance on shoring inspections (202000415)
• Filed ordinance on Senior Crime Analyst salary range (201901805)
• Filed ordinance on Crime Analyst salary range (201901804)
• Filed presentation on Emergency Rent and Utilities Program (202102668)
• Filed FYI memo on Access to Justice Pilot Program (202102669)

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance requiring equal access to single-occupancy restrooms in public buildings and accommodations. A motion to create a Division of Gender Equity within the Office of Human Relations is also on the agenda. Additionally, the committee will hear a presentation regarding the Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses Trauma Recovery Center.

• Ordinance 202102521: Establishing 'Equitable Restrooms' in public buildings and places of public accommodation
• Motion 202102299: Creating a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations
• Presentation regarding Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses Trauma Recovery Center
• Communication regarding Salary History Work Group applications

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee recommended passage of an ordinance to require equal access to single-occupancy restrooms in public buildings and places of public accommodation, regardless of sex, gender identity, or other status. The committee held a motion to establish a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations, meaning no action was taken on it. Two items were filed: a presentation on the Trauma Recovery Center and a communication on Salary History Work Group applications. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102521 establishing Chapter 886 'Equitable Restrooms'
• Held motion 202102299 to establish a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations
• Filed presentation 201901572 on Trauma Recovery Center from Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses
• Filed communication 202000300 regarding Salary History Work Group applications

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hear presentations regarding the Neighborhood Summit and the Queen City Tour of Neighborhoods. Councilmember Mann has submitted a motion requesting that the Administration develop a long-term plan to address regular hundred-year flooding.

• Motion 202102460 for a long-term flood mitigation plan
• Presentation: Invest in Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Summit
• Presentation: Queen City Tour of Neighborhoods

The Neighborhoods Committee voted to adopt a motion directing the Administration to develop a long-term plan addressing the reality that hundred-year floods are now a regular challenge for the community. The motion was submitted by Councilmember Mann and passed with yes votes from Vice Mayor Smitherman, Vice Chair Sundermann, and Chairperson Kearney; Councilmember Young was absent. The committee also filed a presentation submitted by Councilmember Kearney from Mary Kidd Ray and Caitlin Siegel Hartzler titled 'Welcome to Kennedy Heights'.

• Adopted motion 202102460 directing the Administration to develop a long-term plan for addressing regular hundred-year floods
• Filed presentation 202102657 titled 'Welcome to Kennedy Heights' submitted by Councilmember Kearney

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing the city's approach to opioid-related litigation. A resolution expresses support for continuing claims against three main defendants and declining a proposed Ohio-only settlement agreement. An update memo regarding the litigation was also provided.

• Resolution 202102601: Support for pursuing claims against three defendants in opioid litigation
• Decision to decline the proposed Ohio-only settlement agreement
• Opioid Litigation Update memo from City Manager Paula Boggs Muething

Council voted down a resolution that would have supported the city continuing its own opioid litigation against three main defendants and not entering the proposed Ohio-only settlement. The resolution failed with 4 no votes, 3 yes votes, and 2 absent. An FYI memo on the opioid litigation update was filed without action.

• Resolution to support pursuing own opioid claims and not enter Ohio-only settlement failed (3-4, 2 absent)
• FYI memo on opioid litigation update filed

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing several mayoral appointments to various advisory boards. Additionally, members have introduced ordinances regarding restroom access and campaign finance transparency.

• Ordinance requiring equal access to single-occupancy restrooms in public buildings
• Motion requesting quarterly reports on water rate increase spending
• Emergency ordinance to establish an ethics and good government counselor position
• Proposed charter amendment for reporting political contributions over $200
• Motion for a long-term plan to address hundred-year flood risks

Cincinnati City Council approved a $31.25 million federal COPS grant to fund up to 250 new police officer positions over five years, and passed numerous other ordinances including tax exemptions for developments, affordable housing funding, and a $2 million bond for economic development. A proposed charter amendment to raise the earnings tax for affordable housing failed 2-7. Many items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $31.25M COPS grant for 250 new police officers (9-0)
• Failed charter amendment for 0.1% earnings tax for affordable housing (2-7)
• Approved $2M bond for economic development improvements (9-0)
• Approved $2.35M for OTR affordable housing developments (9-0)
• Approved 10-year tax exemption for Bleh Property Holdings (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for CH KeyMark LLC (9-0)
• Approved $1.9M for West Price Hill development (9-0)
• Approved $740,000 for COVID-19 supplies (9-0)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee is reviewing a motion to create a Master Plan for street calming and pedestrian safety. The committee will also discuss a resolution expressing support for the federal 'Jaime’s Law.' Presentations regarding gun violence solutions are also scheduled.

• Motion to create a Master Plan for street calming and pedestrian safety
• Resolution supporting federal S. Bill 1237, 'Jaime’s Law'
• Presentations on gun violence solutions

The Law & Public Safety Committee voted to adopt a motion directing the City Administration to create a Master Plan for street calming and pedestrian safety. The committee also recommended passage of a resolution supporting S. Bill 1237, 'Jaime's Law,' which aims to address gun-related injuries and deaths. Both items were approved with one dissenting vote on the resolution.

• Adopted motion for street calming and pedestrian safety master plan (6-0)
• Recommended passage of resolution supporting Jaime's Law (5-1)

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will consider a motion to create a Division of Gender Equity within the Office of Human Relations. This division would implement recommendations from previous gender equality studies and task force reports. The proposal does not immediately require additional staff or funding.

• Motion 202102299 to establish a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations

The committee reviewed a motion to establish a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations, but took no action, holding the item instead. The motion, if passed, would implement recommendations from the City's Gender Equality Task Force without immediate additional staff or funding.

• Held motion 202102299 to establish a Division of Gender Equity (no vote)

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will consider ordinances to establish e-scooter rental franchises and update wireless communication regulations. Discussions include a report on 5G network safety and DOTE's pedestrian safety processes. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer certain roles to the Department of City Planning and Engagement.

• Ordinance establishing e-scooter rental franchises
• Ordinance updating wireless communication facility regulations
• Report on 5G networks safety and city regulation ability
• Presentation on pedestrian safety and traffic calming projects
• Ordinance transferring Zoning Administrator and Urban Conservator roles

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee met on August 3, 2021, and recommended passage of two emergency ordinances: one updating wireless communications facility regulations to align with state and federal law, and another transferring zoning administrator and urban conservator roles from Buildings and Inspections to City Planning. An e-scooter rental franchise ordinance was held, and two reports were filed. No final votes were taken; all actions are committee recommendations.

• Recommended passage of wireless communications facility ordinance (202102323)
• Recommended passage of zoning administrator/urban conservator transfer ordinance (202102567)
• Held e-scooter rental franchise ordinance (202102322)
• Filed report on 5G networks safety and city regulation (202102462)
• Filed presentation on pedestrian safety and traffic calming (202102490)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing Ordinance 202102321 to accept the dedication of approximately 0.211 acres as a public right-of-way. This action involves portions of Kellogg Avenue located in the East End neighborhood.

• Ordinance 202102321: Dedication of 0.211 acres on Kellogg Avenue for street purposes

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance accepting and confirming the dedication of approximately 0.211 acres of real property as public right-of-way for street purposes, specifically portions of Kellogg Avenue in the East End neighborhood. The vote was 4-0 with Councilmember Sundermann absent. The recommendation will go to the full council for final action.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202102321 accepting Kellogg Ave right-of-way dedication (4-0, Sundermann absent)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several funding requests and grant applications. These include allocations for police staffing, community centers, and infrastructure projects. The agenda also covers various state and federal grants for public health and law enforcement.

• $31,250,000 DOJ grant application to hire up to 250 police officers over five years
• $2,250,000 allocation for a new Boys & Girls Club in Roll Hill
• $2,500,000 from fleet funds to remove the West Fork Incinerator
• $1,350,000 federal grant for River Road rehabilitation
• $2,350,000 transfer for affordable housing in Over-the-Rhine

Neighborhoods Committee

The meeting includes presentations regarding the Domestic Violence Enhancement Response Team and the Neighborhood Summit. The committee will also review four ordinances to establish honorary street names in Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn, and Avondale.

• Ordinance 202102514: David L. Cole Memorial Way at Gilbert Avenue and Florence Avenue
• Ordinance 202102515: Pope-Jeter Memorial Way at Vine Street and McMillan Street
• Ordinance 202102516: Alvertis W. Bishop Way on Rockdale Avenue
• Ordinance 202102517: James T. Aglamesis Way on Allston Street

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of four ordinances to give honorary secondary street names in memory of Cincinnati Police Officers David L. Cole, Daniel J. Pope, and Ronald D. Jeter, and community figures Alvertis W. Bishop and James T. Aglamesis. All four recommendations passed with three yes votes (Young, Sundermann, Kearney) and one excused (Smitherman). A presentation on the Domestic Violence Enhancement Response Team (DIVERT) was filed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102514 naming Gilbert Avenue at Florence Avenue as David L. Cole Memorial Way (3-0, Smitherman excused)
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102515 naming Vine Street at McMillan Street as Pope-Jeter Memorial Way (3-0, Smitherman excused)
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102516 naming Rockdale Avenue as Alvertis W. Bishop Way (3-0, Smitherman excused)
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102517 naming Allston Street as James T. Aglamesis Way (3-0, Smitherman excused)
• Filed presentation 202102574 on DIVERT from Women Helping Women

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on Cincinnati Fire Department staffing growth. It will also consider ordinances to amend the City Charter by establishing a 0.1% earned income tax levy for low-income housing needs. This amendment would increase the overall City earnings tax rate from 1.8% to 1.9%.

• Presentation on Cincinnati Fire Department staffing growth
• Ordinance to establish a 0.1% earned income tax levy for affordable housing
• Proposed increase of City earnings tax rate from 1.8% to 1.9%

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee voted 2-1 to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance that would place a 0.1% earned income tax levy for affordable housing on the ballot, raising the city's earnings tax from 1.8% to 1.9%. A prior version of the ordinance was indefinitely postponed. The committee also heard a presentation on future fire department staffing.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202102537 to submit 0.1% affordable housing levy to voters (2-1, Kearney and Young yes, Sundermann no)
• Indefinitely postponed ordinance 202102397, an earlier version of the same levy proposal (3-0)

Neighborhoods Committee

This special meeting features presentations from the East Westwood Improvement Association and Villages of Roll Hill. The CPD District 3 Commander will also present. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• East Westwood: Movement with Progress presentation
• Villages of Roll Hill presentation
• Westwood Civic Association presentation
• CPD District 3 Commander presentation

The Neighborhoods Committee held a special meeting at Roll Hill School with all members present. The only agenda item was a presentation from the East Westwood Improvement Association and partners on 'East Westwood: Movement with Progress.' No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Cincinnati City Council's Budget and Finance Committee cancelled its meeting scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

• Meeting cancellation

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing a proposed charter amendment to establish a 0.1% earned income tax levy for affordable housing. The agenda also includes motions to allocate $2.5 million for the removal of the West Fork Incinerator and to authorize large bond issuances for street and building improvements.

• Charter amendment for a 0.1% earned income tax levy for affordable housing
• Allocation of $2.5 million from fleet funds to remove the West Fork Incinerator
• Authorization of $29,540,000 in bonds for street improvements
• Establishment of a Division of Gender Equity in the Office of Human Relations
• Acceptance of up to $146,000 grant for police bulletproof vests

The Cincinnati City Council approved the FY2022 General Fund operating budget of $440,788,700, along with a capital improvement budget, and authorized multiple bond issuances for street, building, equipment, stormwater, recreation, and park improvements. The council also passed ordinances increasing water rates by 3.75% in 2022 and 5.55% annually from 2023 through 2026, and established a new sidewalk vending district near TQL Stadium. Several motions were adopted, including $50,000 for the Citizen Complaint Authority and $500,000 for the First Lutheran Bell Tower stabilization.

• Approved FY2022 General Fund operating budget of $440,788,700 (Enactment No. 0243-2021).
• Approved FY2022 Capital Improvement Program and Budget (Enactment No. 0246-2021).
• Passed water rate increases: 3.75% in 2022 and 5.55% annually 2023-2026 (Enactment No. 0248-2021).
• Authorized $29,540,000 in bonds for street improvements (Enactment No. 0249-2021).
• Authorized $6,365,000 in bonds for public building improvements (Enactment No. 0250-2021).
• Authorized $13,845,000 in bonds for equipment improvements (Enactment No. 0251-2021).
• Authorized $13,408,000 in notes for street improvements (Enactment No. 0253-2021).
• Adopted motion to set aside $500,000 for First Lutheran Bell Tower stabilization (Doc. #202102405).

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will review presentations on transit-oriented development and pedestrian safety. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding streetcar maintenance, sidewalk repairs in Mount Washington, and remote meeting procedures.

• New 'Streetcar Power-Down and Shutdown Work Permit' for right-of-way construction
• Sidewalk, curb, and gutter repairs in the Mount Washington neighborhood
• Salary range establishment for the new Director of Procurement
• Permission for certain city bodies to conduct remote public meetings
• Expansion of voting members for the City of Cincinnati Children and Families Cabinet

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee met on June 22, 2021, and took action on several items. The committee referred a presentation on transit-oriented development to the City Manager for a report. It also recommended passage of ordinances establishing a Director of Procurement classification, creating streetcar power-down work permits, declaring sidewalk repairs in Mount Washington, allowing remote public meetings for city bodies, and expanding the Children and Families Cabinet.

• Referred presentation on transit-oriented development to City Manager for a report
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Director of Procurement classification and salary schedule
• Recommended passage of ordinance creating streetcar power-down and shutdown work permit framework with penalties
• Recommended passage of emergency resolution declaring sidewalk repairs in Mount Washington and assessing abutting properties
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance allowing remote public meetings for city bodies except Council and its committees
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending Ordinance 0008-2021 to expand Children and Families Cabinet membership

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will review the Mohawk Area Plan for Over-the-Rhine and ordinances regarding office use in Walnut Hills and parking requirements in Camp Washington. The agenda also includes proposals for a mural installation in East Walnut Hills and a report on property tax recommendations.

• Approval of the Mohawk Area Plan for Over-the-Rhine
• Office use authorization for 2215 Fulton Avenue in Walnut Hills
• Establishment of Urban Parking Overlay District #2 in Camp Washington
• Mural installation at William Howard Taft Road and Woodburn Avenue
• Property Tax Working Group Recommendations report

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of the Mohawk Area Plan as the planning guide for the Mohawk Area in Over-the-Rhine. It also recommended approval of ordinances to allow an office at 2215 Fulton Avenue in Walnut Hills despite zoning and parking rules, to establish Urban Parking Overlay District #2 in Camp Washington, and to authorize a mural on a retaining wall at William Howard Taft Road and Woodburn Avenue in East Walnut Hills. A report on Property Tax Working Group Recommendations was held, and four presentations were filed.

• Recommended passage of the Mohawk Area Plan (Resolution 202102032) as the planning guide for the Mohawk Area in Over-the-Rhine.
• Recommended passage of an ordinance (202102135) to allow office use at 2215 Fulton Avenue in Walnut Hills, waiving zoning and parking requirements.
• Recommended passage of an ordinance (202102149) establishing Urban Parking Overlay District #2 in Camp Washington to lift minimum off-street parking requirements.
• Recommended passage of an emergency ordinance (202102353) to authorize a mural on the retaining wall at William Howard Taft Road and Woodburn Avenue in East Walnut Hills.
• Filed four presentations (202102270, 202102271, 202102272, 202102318) related to the above items.
• Held a report (202102393) on Property Tax Working Group Recommendations.

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee will review reports on marijuana-related citations and funding for Public Services crews. The committee will also consider a motion regarding the feasibility of moving police training to a new gun firing range. Presentations include updates on gun violence and North Avondale neighborhood association representatives.

• Motion to request information on needs for a new police firing range
• Report on marijuana-only warnings, citations, and arrests for April 2021
• Report regarding additional crews and funding for Public Services
• Gun violence update from the Cincinnati Police Department

The Law & Public Safety Committee adopted a motion by Councilmember Kearney directing the City Administration to request information from the Cincinnati Police Department on the needs for a new gun firing range, and to prepare a report on negotiations with the City of Evendale regarding the existing range and the feasibility and costs of moving training to a new facility. The vote was 5-2, with Vice Chair Mann and Councilmember Landsman absent. The committee also filed three reports, including the April 2021 marijuana-only warnings/citations/arrests monthly report, a report on additional crews and funding for Public Services, and a presentation from Police Chief Eliot Isaac on gun violence.

• Adopted motion 202102162 to study police gun range needs and Evendale negotiations (5-2)
• Filed marijuana-only warnings/citations/arrests monthly report for April 2021 (202101927)
• Filed report on additional crews and funding for Public Services (202102065)
• Filed presentation on gun violence by Police Chief Eliot Isaac (202102416)

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will review FY2022-2023 recommendations for the City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund. The agenda also includes presentations regarding equity, youth, and inclusion, as well as the American Cancer Society.

• Presentation regarding Equity, Youth, and Inclusion
• Presentation regarding the American Cancer Society
• FY2022-2023 Human Services Fund recommendations

The committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance transferring $12,000 from Councilmember Kearney's budget to fund three local nonprofits: $4,000 each for Childhood Food Solutions, Women of Alabaster, and First Step Home. The recommendation was made after presentations on equity, youth, inclusion, the American Cancer Society, and the Human Services Fund. All three presentations were filed, and the ordinance was recommended for passage as an emergency.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202102417, transferring $12,000 to three nonprofits ($4,000 each).
• Filed presentation 202102394 on Equity, Youth, and Inclusion.
• Filed presentation 202102319 on the American Cancer Society.
• Filed presentation 202102320 on the City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing multiple ordinances for large-scale bond issuances to fund street, water, and building improvements. The agenda also includes proposals for property tax exemptions and development agreements in the East End and Central Business District.

• Bond issuance of $29,540,000 for street improvements
• Water System Revenue bonds up to $70,000,000 for financing improvements
• Development agreement with East End Development LLC for Walworth Avenue redevelopment
• Tax exemption for Curtis Street Investments, LLC at 921-925 Curtis Street
• Transfer of $50,000 for security during the 'Bones & All' film production

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of the FY2022 General Fund Operating Budget ordinance (202102158) totaling $440,788,700, along with the Capital Improvement Program budget (202102175) and several related funding measures. It also approved a water rate increase ordinance (202102132) with a 3.75% increase in 2022 and 5.55% annually from 2023-2026, and recommended passage of the East End development agreement with East End Development LLC (202102267). Several motions were filed or referred, including funding for the Citizen Complaint Authority and various community projects.

• Recommended passage of FY2022 General Fund Operating Budget of $440,788,700 (202102158)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program budget for FY2022 (202102175) 8-0
• Approved water rate increases: 3.75% in 2022, 5.55% 2023-2026 (202102132) 5-3
• Approved $50,000 transfer for film production security for 'Bones & All' (202102280) 5-3
• Approved East End development agreement with East End Development LLC (202102267) 7-1
• Approved sidewalk vending district near TQL Stadium (202102153) 6-2
• Approved $1,368,235 transfer for leveraged support, audit, and tax abatement study (202102259)
• Approved $695,000 transfer for various community programs including DVERT, CCA, and Playhouse in the Park (202102341) 8-0

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing proposals to rename local landmarks. This includes designating a crosswalk in Avondale as “Shareese ‘ReRe’ Crossing” and renaming the Reeves Annex Building in Linwood.

• Ordinance for “Shareese ‘ReRe’ Crossing” at Vine Street and Ehrman Street
• Ordinance to rename Reeves Annex Building to “Tony Yates Junior Golf Learning Center”
• Presentation regarding the renaming of the Reeves Annex Building at Lunken Playfields

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to give the crosswalk at Vine and Ehrman Streets in Avondale the honorary name 'Shareese 'ReRe' Crossing' in memory of Shareese Lattimore. The committee also recommended passage of an ordinance to rename the Reeves Annex Building in Linwood the 'Tony Yates Junior Golf Learning Center.' Two presentations were filed: one on the proposed renaming and one from Mt. Airy CURE.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202102212 to name the crosswalk 'Shareese 'ReRe' Crossing' (unanimous).
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202102245 to rename the Reeves Annex Building the 'Tony Yates Junior Golf Learning Center' (unanimous).
• Filed presentation 202102282 on the proposed Reeves Annex renaming.
• Filed presentation 202102390 from Mt. Airy CURE.

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several bond issuances for street, water, and park improvements. The agenda also includes motions to allocate funds for neighborhood programs in Avondale and the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion. Additionally, members are considering funding for the Citizen Complaint Authority.

• $400,000 to hire four staff members for the Citizen Complaint Authority
• $29,540,000 bond issuance for street improvements
• $90,000 for Avondale neighborhood safety and art projects
• $25,000 for the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion
• $50,000 for security during 'Bones & All' film production

The council passed several emergency ordinances, including a $5,035,472 operating budget for the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar for FY2022, a $13,597,701.60 federal SAFER grant to fund 40 firefighter recruits for three years, and multiple Community Reinvestment Area tax exemption agreements for developments in Walnut Hills, the Central Business District, and Mt. Auburn. It also approved a resolution urging the Ohio Senate to remove a budget amendment mandating municipal income tax refunds for remote workers, and adopted motions to prepare ordinances for budget amendments, including $500,000 for the Playhouse and $250,000 for DVERT. Several items were referred to committees, including funding for the Citizen Complaint Authority and the Contemporary Arts Center.

• Approved $5,035,472 FY2022 operating budget for Cincinnati Bell Connector (8-1, Sundermann no)
• Approved $13,597,701.60 SAFER grant for 40 firefighter recruits (unanimous)
• Approved $325,000 leveraged support for African American Chamber of Commerce (unanimous, Kearney excused)
• Approved $50,000 transfer for security for 'Bones & All' film production (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for Curtis Street Investments LLC in Walnut Hills (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for CLC 300 Main Street LLC in Central Business District (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for Textile Partners LLC at 205 W. Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging Ohio Senate to remove remote work tax refund mandate (unanimous)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing the proposed $440,788,700 annual budget for fiscal year 2022. The agenda also includes several grant applications and capital requests for local organizations.

• Proposed $440,788,700 FY 2022 General Fund operating budget
• $13,597,701.60 FEMA grant application for Cincinnati Fire Department recruits
• $142,438.85 transfer for Inwood Park playground equipment
• New sidewalk vending district near TQL Stadium in the West neighborhood
• 12-year tax exemption for development at 18 Mulberry Street

The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee recommended passage of multiple ordinances, including the FY2022 General Fund operating budget appropriation of $440,788,700 (held), a $13.6 million SAFER grant for firefighter recruits, and a $5.04 million streetcar operations budget. It also recommended passage of a resolution urging the Ohio Senate to remove a retroactive tax refund mandate, and approved a motion to draft ordinances for specific operating and capital budget amendments. Several other items, including water rate increases and various funding motions, were held.

• Recommended passage of resolution urging Ohio Senate to remove retroactive municipal income tax refund mandate (Enactment 0045-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $165,000 grant for Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (Enactment 0230-2021)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $13,597,701.60 SAFER grant for 40 firefighter recruits (Enactment 0232-2021)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $230,010 General Fund and $226,386 Restricted Funds transfers (Enactment 0234-2021)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $3,000 Interact for Health COVID-19 education grant (Enactment 0235-2021)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $14,281.40 moral obligation payment to Cascade Engineering (Enactment 0237-2021)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for $5,035,472 Cincinnati Bell Connector FY2022 budget (Enactment 0236-2021)
• Adopted motion to draft ordinances for operating budget amendments totaling $1,295,000 (Enactment 0243-2021)

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for June 14, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation notice.

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing several capital requests for local parks, trails, and non-profit organizations. The agenda also includes motions regarding roadway repairs and various liquor permit applications.

• Ordinance to increase water rates by 3.75% in 2022 and 5.55% annually through 2026
• $13,597,701.60 FEMA grant application to fund up to 40 fire department recruits
• $4,000,000 request for the extension of Mill Creek and Ohio River Trails
• $500,000 allocation to Playhouse in the Park for a new facility
• $2,250,000 capital request for the Boys and Girls Club at Roll Hill

Cincinnati City Council passed the FY2022 General Fund operating budget of $440,788,700 and the Capital Improvement Program budget, along with ordinances authorizing water rate increases (3.75% in 2022, 5.55% annually 2023-2026) and a $5,035,472 operating budget for the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar. Council also approved numerous Community Reinvestment Area tax exemption agreements for residential and commercial developments across several neighborhoods, and a $13.6 million federal grant to fund 40 new firefighter recruits. Several other items were referred to committees, including motions for road repairs and capital requests for various community projects.

• Approved FY2022 General Fund operating budget of $440,788,700 (9-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program budget for FY2022 (9-0)
• Approved water rate increases: 3.75% in 2022, 5.55% annually 2023-2026 (9-0)
• Approved $5,035,472 operating budget for Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar (9-0)
• Approved $13,597,701.60 FEMA SAFER grant for 40 firefighter recruits (9-0)
• Approved 12-year tax exemption for Moerlein Mansion LLC, 18 Mulberry St (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for LPH Thrives LLC, Lower Price Hill (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for Blair Lofts I, Avondale (9-0)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 operating and capital budgets. No other specific items are listed on this agenda.

• FY 22 Operating & Capital Budget public hearing

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Law and Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion.

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing Motion 202102060, which proposes that City Administration and community council leadership develop recommendations to codify how the City notifies neighborhoods about development in adjacent communities. This follows discussions regarding boundaries in Clifton, CUF, and Corryville.

• Motion 202102060: Proposal to create new recommendations for notifying neighborhoods of development issues in adjacent areas.

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to adopt a motion directing the City Administration, in collaboration with Invest in Neighborhoods and Community Councils leadership, to develop recommendations for codifying how the city engages citizens on development issues affecting their neighborhoods. The motion was introduced by Councilmembers Mann, Kearney, Seelbach, and Sundermann, and passed with all five committee members voting yes.

• Adopted motion 202102060 to review neighborhood notification and engagement practices (5-0)

Major Projects & Smart Government

The meeting includes an update on the Greater Cincinnati Water Works Lead Program. Members will also discuss new regulations for e-scooters and property appropriation for the Riverside Drive Hillside Stabilization Project. Additionally, a motion was made to review resident notification practices for zoning and building issues.

• Update on Greater Cincinnati Water Works Enhanced Lead Program
• Designation of certain bike routes as U.S. Bicycle Routes
• New salary range for Maintenance Planner/Scheduler classification
• Request for report on resident notification for zoning and building issues
• Property appropriation for Riverside Drive Hillside Stabilization Project

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee recommended passage of a resolution supporting the designation of certain city bike routes as U.S. Bicycle Routes, and recommended passage of emergency ordinances for a new Maintenance Planner/Scheduler classification, Riverside Drive Hillside Stabilization property appropriation, and e-scooter regulation amendments. The committee also adopted a motion requesting a report on public notice practices for zoning and other matters. All items were filed or recommended for full Council action.

• Filed GCWW lead program update (202102115)
• Recommended passage of U.S. Bicycle Routes support resolution (202102024)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for Maintenance Planner/Scheduler classification (202102025)
• Adopted motion requesting report on public notice practices (202102083)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for Riverside Drive Hillside Stabilization property appropriation (202102090)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending e-scooter regulations (202102101)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the FY 22 Operating & Capital Budget. The agenda also includes roll call, presentations, and speakers.

• FY 22 - Operating & Capital Budget Public Hearing

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing a motion to establish a program to assist homeowners facing foreclosure due to COVID-19 related tax delinquencies. The proposal includes a request for the City Administration to identify funding sources such as the Homeowner Assistance Fund. Other agenda items include budget discussions for greenspace maintenance and various development tax exemptions.

• $4,210,000 projected cost for Property Tax Delinquency Program
• $1 million motion for First Lutheran Church Bell Tower preservation in Over the Rhine
• $300,000 appropriation for Blair Lofts I affordable housing in Avondale
• $150,000 transfer to audit economic development deals from 2018 to 2020
• Up to $125,000 grant application for police mental health and wellness

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of 15 ordinances, including several Community Reinvestment Area tax exemption agreements for housing developments in Over-the-Rhine, Lower Price Hill, and Avondale, as well as funding for a police mental health grant and an audit of economic development deals. The committee also filed reports on the April finance report, ARP funds for small businesses, and greenspace maintenance, and held a motion for $1 million for the First Lutheran Church Bell Tower. A motion to establish a property tax delinquency program was referred to the City Manager for a report.

• Recommended passage of 15 ordinances, including tax exemptions for Blair Lofts, 1410 Vine, 60 E. McMicken, Broadway Square IV, 1623 Pleasant, and LPH Thrives
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $34,560 grant for internship program
• Recommended passage of ordinance transferring $150,000 for audit of economic development deals
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting up to $125,000 for police mental health and wellness
• Recommended passage of ordinance establishing Schmidlapp Endowments fund for music events in parks
• Referred motion for property tax delinquency program report to City Manager
• Held motion for $1 million for First Lutheran Church Bell Tower preservation
• Filed reports on April finance, ARP funds for small businesses, and greenspace maintenance

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will hear presentations regarding Cincinnati State and single-family home zoning reform. The committee will also consider motions to establish secondary honorary names for sections of Ezzard Charles Drive.

• Presentation: Cincinnati State overview
• Presentation: Single Family Homes: Zoning and Reform
• Motion to name a section of Ezzard Charles Drive 'Police Memorial Way'
• Motion to designate part of Ezzard Charles Drive as 'Police Memorial Drive'

The Neighborhoods Committee voted unanimously to adopt a motion giving the section of Ezzard Charles Drive between Central Parkway and Central Avenue the honorary secondary name 'Police Memorial Way.' It also approved a related motion to prepare an ordinance designating the one-block portion in front of the Cincinnati Police Memorial as 'Police Memorial Drive.' Two presentations were filed: one from Cincinnati State and one on single-family home zoning.

• Adopted honorary street name 'Police Memorial Way' for Ezzard Charles Drive (4-0)
• Adopted motion to prepare ordinance for 'Police Memorial Drive' on one-block portion (4-0)
• Filed Cincinnati State overview presentation (202102160)
• Filed 'Zoned to Shrink' single-family zoning presentation (202102166)

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing a proposal for a $4,210,000 program to assist homeowners facing property tax delinquency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other items include budget requests for historic preservation and various tax exemption agreements for local developments.

• Proposed $4,210,000 Cincinnati Property Tax Delinquency Program to prevent pandemic-related foreclosures
• $300,000 appropriation for the Blair Lofts I affordable housing development in Avondale
• $1 million budget request for the preservation of the First Lutheran Church Bell Tower in Over the Rhine
• Tax exemption agreement for LPH Thrives, LLC with an estimated construction cost of $9,415,634
• $125,000 grant application for Cincinnati Police Department mental health and wellness efforts

Cincinnati City Council approved a $7,178,997.50 Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act to help households behind on rent and utilities due to COVID-19. The council also passed several other ordinances, including accepting a $505,000 donation for streetcar operations, approving multiple tax abatements for housing developments, and accepting grants for road and bridge projects. Several motions and ordinances were referred to committees for further review, including a proposal for a property tax delinquency program and a request to name a street 'Police Memorial Way.'

• Approved $7,18M Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) program (9-0)
• Accepted $505,000 donation for streetcar operations (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax abatement for 47-unit Lower Price Hill housing project (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax abatement for 64-unit Avondale housing project (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax abatement for 57-unit Northside senior housing project (9-0)
• Approved $3.7M in state grants for road safety projects (9-0)
• Approved $1M in grants for Western Hills Viaduct construction (9-0)
• Approved Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District services plan (9-0)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 operating and capital budgets.

• FY 22 Operating & Capital Budget Public Hearing

The Budget and Finance Committee convened a public hearing on the FY22 operating and capital budget. The meeting included a presentation by Assistant City Manager Chris Bigham and public testimony from 26 speakers, both in person and remotely. No formal decisions were made; the hearing was for public input only.

• Held public hearing on FY22 operating and capital budget
• Received presentation from Assistant City Manager Chris Bigham
• Heard testimony from 26 public speakers

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing the recommended FY 2022-2023 biennial budget and several grant applications. Proposed items include accepting donations for streetcar maintenance and park design, as well as approving tax exemptions for Northside residential development.

• Acceptance of up to $7,178,997.50 from the American Rescue Plan for emergency rental assistance
• Tax exemption for new residential construction at 4145 Apple Street
• Up to $505,000 donation from CinciVTICA, LLC for streetcar operations
• Up to $3,706,540 in OPWC grants for Auburn Avenue and other road improvements
• Up to $500,000 donation from Cincinnati Parks Foundation for Smale Riverfront Park design

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of 14 items, including accepting $7,178,997.50 in federal American Rescue Plan funds for an Emergency Rental Assistance program, approving a $505,000 donation for streetcar operations, and accepting $3.7M in state grants for road projects. All items were recommended for passage, with several marked as emergency. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $7,178,997.50 federal ERA2 rental assistance (emergency)
• Approved $505,000 CinciVTICA donation for streetcar operations (emergency)
• Approved $500,000 Cincinnati Parks Foundation donation for Smale Riverfront Park design (emergency)
• Approved $3,706,540 OPWC grants for Auburn Ave, Fairbanks/Delhi Aves, River Rd/Thornton Av (emergency)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for Apple Street Senior LLC (57 units, Northside) (emergency)
• Approved $6M federal transportation grant applications and $750K OKI grant (emergency)
• Approved $1M STBG and $125K Hamilton County match for Western Hills Viaduct (emergency)
• Approved $600K in-kind donation for Avondale and Rockdale recreation areas (emergency)

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for June 1, 2021, has been cancelled.

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing several funding requests, including over $7 million in federal funds for an emergency rental assistance program. Other items include infrastructure grants and a motion to redirect mural repainting funds toward business development grants.

• $7,178,997.50 in ARPA funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) program
• Up to $3,706,540 in OPWC grants for Auburn Avenue and safety improvements on Fairbanks and Delhi Avenues
• A 15-year tax exemption for residential construction at 4145 Apple Street
• Motion to redirect Black Lives Matter Mural repainting funds toward Black-owned business grants
• Up to $500,000 from the Cincinnati Parks Foundation for Smale Riverfront Park design

Cincinnati City Council passed an emergency ordinance to transfer $125,000 to restore the Black Lives Matter mural on Plum Street and install a historical plaque. A motion to suspend Councilmember Wendell Young failed, with six voting yes, one excused, and two abstaining. Council also approved numerous other items including tax exemptions for housing developments, grant acceptances, and various ordinances.

• Approved $125,000 for Black Lives Matter mural restoration and plaque (emergency)
• Failed motion to suspend Councilmember Wendell Young (6-0-2, 1 excused)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 57-unit Apple Street Senior housing (emergency)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 78-unit Pendleton housing project (emergency)
• Approved tax exemptions and development agreement for Oakley Yards project (emergency)
• Approved $7,178,997.50 for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) program (emergency)
• Approved $2,800,000 for COVID-19 hazard pay for employees (emergency)
• Adopted motion to delay city worker return to office until Sept. 13, 2021

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will consider a motion regarding return-to-work dates and flexible schedules for city employees. The agenda includes ordinances for municipal salary adjustments and signage upgrades near Beechmont Circle. Presentations on the Vision Zero Program and Cincinnati Preschool Promise are also scheduled.

• Motion to delay city worker return to work until September 13, 2021
• Salary range modification for Water Works Construction Inspector
• Signage upgrades near Beechmont Circle in Linwood
• New salary schedule for Senior Emergency 911 Operator
• Salary establishment for Emergency Communications Instructor

The committee adopted a motion to delay the return of city workers to Monday, September 13, 2021, after Labor Day, and to allow flexible schedules for child pick-up and drop-off. It also recommended passage of several ordinances, including emergency salary adjustments for Water Works Construction Inspector and Senior Emergency 911 Operator positions, and a new Emergency Communications Instructor classification. Presentations on Vision Zero and Preschool Promise were filed without action.

• Adopted motion to delay city worker return to Sept 13, 2021 (202101658)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance modifying Water Works Construction Inspector salary range (202101581)
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing signage upgrades near Beechmont Circle (202101615)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing Senior Emergency 911 Operator classification (202101670)
• Recommended passage of ordinance establishing Emergency Communications Instructor classification (202101880)
• Filed 2019 DOTE Infrastructure Reports (202001056)
• Filed Vision Zero Program presentation (202101992)
• Filed Preschool Promise presentation (202102053)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will consider an emergency ordinance to amend the Administrative Code regarding the Department of City Planning. The proposal would designate the department as the primary facilitator for community engagement related to land use and development. Presentations from the Small Business Subcommittee are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 202102043: Amending Department of City Planning duties
• Presentations by LeValley Group and Hunn Construction

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance that amends the Administrative Code to establish the Department of City Planning as the primary facilitator of community engagement for planning, land use, and development matters. The recommendation was approved by all five members present. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included presentations from two small businesses.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202102043 (5-0)
• Heard presentations from LeValley Group and Hunn Construction

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee will review presentations on SAVER In Car Mapping and officer wellness. The committee will also consider a resolution supporting the continued existence of the federal consent decree for the Cincinnati Police Department.

• Resolution 202102046 regarding the police consent decree
• Presentation on SAVER In Car Mapping
• Presentation on officer wellness

The Law & Public Safety Committee recommended passage of a resolution supporting the continued existence of the federal consent decree regarding hiring and promotions within the Cincinnati Police Department, and encouraging the United States to maintain it. The vote was 5-0 in favor, with Vice Chair Mann and Councilmember Kearney excused. A presentation on the SAVER in Car Mapping program was filed.

• Recommended passage of resolution 202102046 supporting the police consent decree (5-0)
• Filed presentation 202102052 on SAVER in Car Mapping

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding city payments and grant applications. Items include funding for police reform services, sidewalk repairs, and large-scale housing projects. The agenda also includes budget transfers for pandemic hazard pay and mural restoration.

• $175,000 grant application to expand Mobile Crisis Response Services
• 15-year tax exemption for a $54,000,000 development at 2800 Robertson Avenue
• $125,000 transfer to restore the Black Lives Matter mural on Plum Street
• $2,800,000 appropriation from American Rescue Plan funds for employee hazard pay
• 15-year tax exemption for a $10,000,000 residential project in Pendleton

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of multiple ordinances to the full City Council, including $2.8 million in COVID-19 hazard pay for employees, a $175,000 police reform grant for mobile crisis response, and three tax exemption agreements for the Oakley Yards development (393 apartments, senior housing, and mixed-use). The committee also adopted a motion to apply for a $6 million grant for the Ohio River Trail. All items were recommended or adopted without recorded opposition.

• Recommended passage of $2.8M hazard pay ordinance for COVID-19
• Recommended passage of $175,000 police reform grant for mobile crisis response
• Recommended passage of 15-year, 90% tax exemption for 393-unit Oakley Yards apartments
• Recommended passage of 15-year, 45% tax exemption for senior housing at Oakley Yards
• Recommended passage of development agreement with Oakley Yards Land, LLC
• Adopted motion to apply for $6M grant for Ohio River Trail
• Recommended passage of $10,000 moral obligation payment to Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled
• Recommended passage of $125,000 transfer to restore Black Lives Matter mural

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will consider motions for traffic speed reduction on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle and litter removal in Fairmont and South Cumminsville. The agenda also includes presentations on lead programs and ordinances to name a section of Oak Street as Bennington-Seiffert Memorial Way.

• Motion to report on costs for reducing traffic speed on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle
• Presentation regarding the GCWW Enhanced Lead Program Update
• Ordinances naming Oak Street at May Street as Bennington-Seiffert Memorial Way
• Report on the Livingston Street Residential Parking Permit Area
• Motion for litter removal in North and South Fairmont and South Cumminsville

The Neighborhoods Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of two ordinances designating Oak Street at May Street as Bennington-Seiffert Memorial Way, honoring Cincinnati Police Officers Dennis Bennington and Robert Seiffert. The committee also adopted motions to study traffic speed reduction on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle and to clean litter in North and South Fairmont and South Cumminsville. Presentations on the GCWW lead program and Madisonville were filed.

• Recommended passage of ordinance naming Oak Street at May Street as Bennington-Seiffert Memorial Way for Officer Dennis Bennington (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of ordinance naming Oak Street at May Street as Bennington-Seiffert Memorial Way for Officer Robert Seiffert (unanimous)
• Adopted motion for administration to report on traffic speed reduction on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle (unanimous)
• Adopted motion for administration to clean litter in North and South Fairmont and South Cumminsville (unanimous)
• Filed GCWW Enhanced Lead Program Update presentation
• Filed Madisonville 'The Road So Far' presentation
• Filed Groundwork Ohio River Valley presentation

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing several grant applications, including funds for the Ohio River Trail and police reform services. The agenda also includes liquor permit reviews and special event permits for local festivals.

• Motion to apply for a $6,000,000 grant for the Ohio River Trail
• Ordinance to apply for a $175,000 Police Reform and Racial Justice Grant
• Ordinance establishing salary ranges for Emergency Communications Instructors
• Ordinance authorizing a $120,000 grant for the LeBlond Walking Trail
• Special event permit applications for Celtic Festival and Ohio River Paddlefest

Cincinnati City Council approved a $22,819,722 General Fund transfer to realign department funds, and authorized $6.25 million in judgment bonds for settlements. Council also passed a $1 million appropriation for the Martin Luther King Jr. Monument, a $500,000 Avondale Town Center improvement transfer, and a $9.9 million HOME-ARP fund allocation. Several other items were referred to committees, including a $6 million Ohio River Trail grant application and a 15-year tax exemption for a 393-unit Oakley development.

• Approved $22,819,722 General Fund transfer (emergency, 8-0)
• Authorized $6,250,000 judgment bonds for settlements (emergency, 8-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 for MLK Jr. Monument restoration (emergency, 8-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer for Avondale Town Center improvements (emergency, 8-0)
• Approved $9,900,000 HOME-ARP fund allocation (emergency, 5-3)
• Adopted motion for $100,000 spin bikes and $500,000 Red Bike expansion (8-0)
• Adopted motion to apply for LEMHWA police wellness grant (8-0)
• Failed community council boundary map amendment (4-4)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing ordinances to establish new project accounts using American Rescue Plan funds. These measures involve transferring and appropriating money from the Home Investment Trust Fund 411 and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469.

• Ordinance 2021019911: $9,900,000 transfer for HOME-ARP projects and $19,570,000 from Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469
• Ordinance 202101993: $9,923,076 transfer for HOME-ARP projects and $19,570,472 from Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of two emergency ordinances allocating federal American Rescue Plan funds. The first ordinance transfers $9.9 million for HOME-ARP eligible housing projects and $19.57 million for Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects. The second ordinance transfers $9,923,076 for HOME-ARP projects and $19,570,472 for Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects. Both ordinances were recommended for passage with unanimous votes.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 0166-2021 allocating $9.9M for HOME-ARP housing projects and $19.57M for Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202101993 allocating $9,923,076 for HOME-ARP projects and $19,570,472 for Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects (unanimous)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will consider several motions and ordinances, including large-scale transfers within the General Fund and American Rescue Plan Act allocations. Items include funding for police wellness, recreation center equipment, and a new outdoor dining grant program. The agenda also covers street renaming and development agreements in Clifton Heights.

• Issuance of up to $6,250,000 in judgment bonds to pay for city settlements and judgments
• $100,000 for new spin bicycles at Hirsch, College Hill, and Mt. Washington recreation centers
• $500,000 expansion of the Red Bike program to include Bond Hill, Roselawn, Evanston, and Avondale
• Establishment of a $1,000,000 Outdoor Dining Grant Program using ARPA funds
• Transfers of approximately $18.9 million and $22.8 million within the General Fund for department needs

The Budget and Finance Committee adopted an amended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditure motion (202101908) with a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Young voting no. A competing ARPA allocation motion (202101956) failed 3-4. The committee also recommended passage of numerous emergency ordinances, including fund transfers, a $6.25M judgment bond issuance, and a development agreement for the Clifton Heights project.

• Adopted amended ARPA expenditure motion (202101908) (6-1)
• Failed ARPA allocation motion (202101956) (3-4)
• Recommended passage of $18.9M General Fund transfer ordinance (202101600)
• Recommended passage of $22.8M General Fund transfer ordinance (202101898)
• Recommended passage of $6.25M judgment bond issuance (202101697)
• Recommended passage of development agreement for Clifton Heights redevelopment (202101882)
• Recommended passage of $1M for MLK Jr. Monument restoration (202101916)
• Recommended passage of Avondale Town Center improvements funding (202101664)

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing an ordinance to remove density limitations in specific zoning districts. The agenda also includes motions regarding police wellness grants and funding for recreation center equipment.

• Ordinance to remove density limitations in certain zoning districts
• $500,000 expansion of the Red Bike program to four neighborhoods
• Authorization of $6,250,000 in judgment bond proceeds for city settlements
• $100,000 for new spin bicycles at three recreation centers
• $500,000 for Avondale Town Center tenant improvements

Cincinnati City Council approved several ordinances, including issuing up to $6.25 million in judgment bonds to pay a final judgment, rezoning 4804-4810 Whetsel Avenue to allow a new restaurant, and accepting an in-kind donation from FC Cincinnati for a mini-pitch soccer facility. The council also passed emergency ordinances for police and fire exam testing payments, Avondale Town Center improvements, and a FEMA port security grant. Motions to study traffic speed on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle and to create a Department of Public Information and Transparency were adopted.

• Approved issuance of up to $6.25M judgment bonds (Enactment 0176-2021)
• Approved rezoning at 4804-4810 Whetsel Ave to T5MS-O for a restaurant (Enactment 0158-2021)
• Accepted FC Cincinnati in-kind donation for mini-pitch soccer facility at North Avondale Recreation (Enactment 0159-2021)
• Approved $8.36M fund transfers and $1.18M appropriations for city departments (Enactment 0161-2021)
• Approved FEMA Port Security Grant up to $171,325 for police and fire equipment (Enactment 0162-2021)
• Approved $7,500 in council funds to three nonprofits (Enactment 0164-2021)
• Adopted motion to study traffic speed reduction on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle
• Adopted motion to study creating a Department of Public Information and Transparency

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will consider ordinances to rezone property in Madisonville to facilitate a new restaurant. The agenda also includes proposals to modify the boundaries for the Clifton Town Meeting and CUF Community Councils.

• Rezoning 4804-4810 Whetsel Avenue in Madisonville to allow for a new restaurant
• Modifying community council representation boundaries for Clifton Town Meeting and CUF
• Presentation regarding community council boundary modifications
• Presentation regarding the Whetsel Avenue zone change

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee held a public hearing and unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances: one to modify community council boundaries for Clifton Town Meeting and CUF, and another to rezone 4804-4810 Whetsel Ave in Madisonville from T4N.SF and T4N.SF-O to T5MS-O to allow a new restaurant. Both recommendations passed 5-0. The committee also filed two related presentations and heard from K&J Seafood owners.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202101410 to amend community council representation boundaries (5-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202101479 to rezone 4804-4810 Whetsel Ave to T5MS-O (5-0)
• Filed presentation 202101655 on community council boundary changes (5-0)
• Filed presentation 202101656 on Whetsel Ave zone change (5-0)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider a motion requesting a report on establishing a new Department of Public Information and Transparency. Members will also discuss a resolution regarding the extension of eviction moratoriums and an ordinance for campaign finance disclosures. Other items include updates on the Livingston Task Force and an audit of Council activities.

• Motion for a report on establishing a Department of Public Information and Transparency
• Resolution urging Hamilton County Municipal Court to extend the eviction moratorium
• Ordinance amending campaign finance disclosure and reporting requirements
• Report on the cost and timeline for an audit of Council activities
• Report on marijuana-only warnings, citations, and arrests for March 2021

The Law & Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to adopt a motion directing the administration to prepare a report on establishing a Department of Public Information and Transparency, including costs and potential use of American Rescue Plan funds. An ordinance to amend campaign finance disclosure requirements failed on a 1-5 vote with one abstention. Several reports were filed, including jurisdiction agreements, the Livingston Task Force update, an audit of Council activities, and a marijuana enforcement monthly report.

• Adopted motion to study creating a Department of Public Information and Transparency (7-0)
• Failed ordinance to amend campaign finance disclosure reporting (1-5, 1 abstention)
• Filed report on jurisdiction agreements (202001680)
• Filed report on Livingston Task Force update (202101490)
• Filed report on cost and timeline of Council activities audit (202101531)
• Filed marijuana-only warnings/citations/arrests monthly report for March 2021 (202101523)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding fund transfers and grant applications. Key items include allocating American Rescue Plan funds for affordable housing, trail expansions, and an outdoor dining program. The meeting also includes presentations from various community organizations.

• $2,500,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• $3,000,000 for the Oasis Trail project
• $1,000,000 for an Outdoor Dining Grant Program
• $85,000 in-kind donation from FC Cincinnati for North Avondale Recreation
• $1,800,000 for Mt. Airy Trails expansion

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee recommended passage of several emergency ordinances, including accepting an $85,000 in-kind donation from FC Cincinnati for a mini-pitch soccer facility, authorizing $11,539.85 in moral obligation payments, transferring $8,362,331 within Restricted Funds, accepting a $171,325 FEMA Port Security Grant, and appropriating $7,500 to local non-profits. All American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding ordinances and motions were held, with no final decisions made on ARP allocations. The committee also held an ordinance to repeal a Residential Parking Permit Area on Bellevue Avenue in Corryville.

• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting FC Cincinnati mini-pitch donation (Enactment No. 0159-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing $11,539.85 in moral obligation payments (Enactment No. 0160-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance transferring $8,362,331 within Restricted Funds (Enactment No. 0161-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $171,325 FEMA Port Security Grant (Enactment No. 0162-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance appropriating $7,500 to Lighthouse Youth Services, Cincinnati Union Bethel, and Queen City Bulldog Rescue (Enactment No. 0164-2021)
• Held ordinance to repeal Residential Parking Permit Area on Bellevue Avenue in Corryville
• Held all American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding ordinances and motions

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Cincinnati City Council's Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021, has been cancelled.

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing a report regarding outdoor dining in neighborhoods and the Parklet Program. The committee is also considering a motion to request a feasibility study for planting Japanese cherry trees near Mirror Lake in Eden Park.

• Report on Outdoor Dining in Neighborhoods
• Motion for a feasibility report on planting cherry trees near Eden Park’s Mirror Lake

The Neighborhoods Committee filed a City Manager's report on outdoor dining in neighborhoods and adopted a motion requesting a report on planting Japanese cherry trees near Eden Park's Mirror Lake to honor Helen Taft. Four presentations were received, including updates on the Imperial Theatre, Homebase, Madisonville's Queen City Tour, and Helen Taft recognition. All votes were unanimous.

• Filed outdoor dining report (4-0)
• Adopted motion for cherry tree feasibility report (4-0)

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several funding allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act, including grants for performing arts and restaurant stimulus. The agenda also includes a declaration of a public emergency due to COVID-19. Other items involve budget transfers and equipment grant applications.

• $7,000,000 appropriation for Performing Arts Support Grants via ARPA funds
• $4,000,000 appropriation for Restaurant Grants Phase II
• $2,000,000 appropriation for Outdoor Dining & Pedestrian Safety Improvements
• Acceptance of an $85,000 in-kind donation from FC Cincinnati for a North Avondale soccer pitch
• Application for up to $171,325 in FEMA grants for police and fire equipment

Cincinnati City Council passed multiple emergency ordinances appropriating American Rescue Plan funds, including $7 million for performing arts support grants, $4 million for restaurant grants, $2 million for outdoor dining and pedestrian safety improvements, and $2.5 million for a minority business accelerator. Council also approved $18.7 million and $67.5 million for COVID-related expenses, $9.9 million for health centers, and $9.9 million for homelessness services. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Kearney excused on two items.

• Approved $7M Performing Arts Support Grants (unanimous)
• Approved $4M Restaurant Grants Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved $2M Outdoor Dining & Pedestrian Safety Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M Minority Business Accelerator/Ascend (unanimous, Kearney excused)
• Approved $18.7M FY 2021 COVID Expenses for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $67.5M FY 2022 COVID Expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $9.9M HOME-ARP for homelessness services (unanimous)
• Approved $9.9M Funding for Health Centers (unanimous)

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for May 3, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only a notice of cancellation.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing several proposals for allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These include requests for affordable housing, healthcare infrastructure, and community programs. The committee will also review economic forecasts and reports on city finance.

• Proposal to deposit $50 million from ARPA into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Motion to allocate $2.8 million from ARPA to UC Health for an EMS canopy on Goodman Street
• Motion to allocate $450,000 from ARPA for accessible bathrooms at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center
• Proposal to allocate $1 million from ARPA to return the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue to Reading Rd. and MLK Dr.
• Ordinance regarding an encroachment easement for Vision Cincinnati, LLC at Seventh and Race Streets

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several emergency ordinances appropriating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including $18.7 million to reimburse the General Fund for COVID-related Cincinnati Fire Department personnel expenses, $20.6 million to replace lost revenue in various restricted funds, and $9.975 million for health center support. The committee also recommended passage of ordinances for a $2.5 million minority business accelerator program, $7 million in performing arts support grants, $4 million in restaurant grants, and $2 million for outdoor dining and pedestrian safety improvements. A motion to expedite payment to contracted Human Services agencies was adopted, and an ordinance granting an encroachment easement to Vision Cincinnati, LLC was recommended for passage. Most other items, including numerous ARPA funding requests and several ordinances, were held.

• Adopted motion to expedite payment to Human Services agencies under contract
• Recommended passage of $18.7M ARPA ordinance for COVID Fire Department expenses (Enactment 0151-2021)
• Recommended passage of $20.6M ARPA ordinance for restricted funds revenue replacement (Enactment 0154-2021)
• Recommended passage of $9.975M ARPA health centers grant ordinance (Enactment 0155-2021)
• Recommended passage of $2.5M ARPA ordinance for Minority Business Accelerator/Ascend (Enactment 0146-2021)
• Recommended passage of $7M ARPA ordinance for Performing Arts Support Grants (Enactment 0147-2021)
• Recommended passage of $4M ARPA ordinance for Restaurant Grants Phase II (Enactment 0148-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance granting encroachment easement to Vision Cincinnati, LLC (Enactment 0156-2021)

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is voting on several American Rescue Plan Act allocations and tax exemptions for residential and commercial developments. The body is also reviewing campaign finance disclosure rules and liquor permit applications.

• Allocation of $2.8 million from American Rescue Plan Act to UC Health for the Goodman Street EMS Canopy
• Allocation of $450,000 from American Rescue Plan Act for inclusive bathrooms at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center
• Allocation of up to $300,000 from American Rescue Plan Act to Flywheel Social Enterprise
• 15-year tax exemption for 26 affordable rental units at 835-849 Oak Street ($3,592,000 cost)
• 15-year tax exemption for a 20-room boutique hotel at 1923-1927 Elm Street and 205-207 Henry Street ($4,147,682 cost)

The council passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting eviction actions based solely on nonpayment of rent while the state of emergency declared by Ohio's governor on March 9, 2020, remains in effect. The vote was 8-1, with Councilmember Sundermann voting no. A related ordinance to allow tenants to assert payment of rent as a defense in eviction actions failed, with a 5-4 vote. Several other items were approved, including tax exemptions for affordable housing and commercial projects, a lease with UC Health, and a rezoning in the East End.

• Passed emergency ordinance banning evictions for nonpayment of rent during state of emergency (8-1)
• Failed ordinance allowing tenants to assert rent payment as defense in eviction actions (5-4)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 26 affordable units at 835-849 Oak St, Walnut Hills (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 8 apartments at 1646 Vine St, Over-the-Rhine (unanimous)
• Approved 62-year lease with UC Health for Goodman Street and Highland Avenue in Corryville (8-0, Goodin excused)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 20-room boutique hotel at 1923-1927 Elm St (unanimous)
• Passed commercial waste franchise ordinance amendments (8-1, Sundermann no)
• Rezoned 975 Adams Xing from PD-17 to DD-B (unanimous)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to rezone property at 975 Adams Xing from Planned Development District No. 17 to DD-B zoning. A presentation regarding this proposed zone change is also scheduled. Additionally, the Small Business Subcommittee will hear presentations from business representatives.

• Ordinance 202101294 to rezone 975 Adams Xing in East End
• Presentation regarding a proposed zone change at 975 Adams Xing
• Small Business Subcommittee presentations from Tracy Schwegmann and Jim Moehring

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee held a public hearing and recommended passage of an ordinance to rezone 975 Adams Xing in the East End from Planned Development District No. 17 to the DD-B (Downtown Development-Downtown Residential) zoning district. The recommendation was approved with four yes votes (Chairperson Smitherman, Councilmembers Sundermann, Keating, Kearney) and one absence (Vice Chair Goodin). The committee also filed a presentation on the proposed zone change and received a presentation on Covid-19 small business impact.

• Recommended passage of ordinance 202101294 to rezone 975 Adams Xing from PD-17 to DD-B (4-0, Goodin absent)
• Filed presentation 202101532 on proposed zone change at 975 Adams Xing
• Received presentation 202101570 on Covid-19 small business impact

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee is reviewing measures to extend the eviction moratorium and provide tenants with a defense against evictions for nonpayment of rent. The committee will also consider a motion regarding the creation of a Department of Public Information and Transparency. Presentations include updates on UC Health and the Greater Cincinnati Water Works Enhanced Lead Program.

• Resolution urging Hamilton County Municipal Court to extend the eviction moratorium
• Ordinance prohibiting evictions for nonpayment of rent during the State of Emergency
• Ordinance allowing tenants to use proof of rent payment as a defense in eviction actions
• Motion regarding the establishment of a Department of Public Information and Transparency
• Update on the Greater Cincinnati Water Works Enhanced Lead Program

The Law & Public Safety Committee voted to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance prohibiting eviction actions based solely on nonpayment of rent during the state of emergency declared on March 9, 2020. The committee also recommended a related ordinance allowing tenants to assert payment of rent as a defense in eviction cases. Several other items were held, filed, or indefinitely postponed, including a resolution urging the county court to extend the eviction moratorium and a motion to study a new public information department.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance prohibiting eviction for nonpayment during state emergency (5-1, Goodin absent)
• Recommended passage of ordinance allowing rent payment as defense in eviction actions (3-3, Goodin absent)
• Held report on jurisdiction agreements (202001680)
• Filed report on implementing Cincinnati Black United Front and Ohio Justice and Policy Center recommendations (202002155)
• Filed report on CPD response to police reform report (202002158)
• Held resolution urging Hamilton County Municipal Court to extend eviction moratorium (202101427)
• Indefinitely postponed original eviction ordinance (202101428)
• Indefinitely postponed original landlord-tenant amendment (202101429)

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The Committee will hear a presentation regarding assistive technology for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Committee will also consider a motion to appoint Anthony Johnson to the Salary History Working Group.

• Presentation: Lifting Up Our Neighbors with Developmental Disabilities Through Assistive Technology
• Motion to appoint Anthony Johnson to the Salary History Working Group

The committee filed a presentation from Xavier University students on assistive technology for neighbors with developmental disabilities. It also filed a motion to appoint Anthony Johnson to the Salary History Working Group. No substantive decisions were made; both items were filed without vote.

• Filed presentation on assistive technology for developmental disabilities
• Filed motion to appoint Anthony Johnson to Salary History Working Group

Neighborhoods Committee

This special meeting includes an operation update regarding the Citizen Complaint Authority. The discussion will feature presentations from the Cincinnati Black United Front and the Executive Director of the Citizen Complaint Authority.

• Citizen Complaint Authority operation update
• Presentation by Mrs. Iris Roley, Project Manager for Cincinnati Black United Front
• Presentation by Mr. Gabe Davis, Executive Director of the Citizen Complaint Authority

The Neighborhoods Committee held a special meeting to receive an update on the Citizen Complaint Authority (CCA). Presentations were given by Iris Roley of the Cincinnati Black United Front and Gabe Davis, CCA Executive Director. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received CCA update presentation (no vote)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing several proposals to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing, business, and neighborhood projects. The agenda also includes tax exemptions for new developments in Walnut Hills and Over-the-Rhine.

• $50 million ARPA deposit into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• $3 million ARPA allocation to Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitor Bureau
• $2 million ARPA funding for the HARBOR homeowner assistance program
• 15-year tax exemption for development at 835-849 Oak Street
• $100,000 ARPA allocation for the Neighborhood Street Calming Program

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including a $95,035 FEMA grant for fire department gear washers and drying cabinets, three Community Reinvestment Area tax exemptions for affordable housing and commercial projects, a 62-year lease with UC Health, and amendments to commercial waste franchise rules. The committee also recommended extending existing waste franchise agreements for two years. All other agenda items, including numerous American Rescue Plan funding motions and ordinances, were held without action.

• Recommended passage of $95,035 FEMA grant for fire gear washer and drying cabinets (202101449)
• Recommended passage of 15-year tax exemption for 26 affordable units at 835-849 Oak St. (202101475)
• Recommended passage of 15-year tax exemption for 8 apartments at 1646 Vine St. (202101476)
• Recommended passage of 62-year lease with UC Health for Goodman/Highland streets (202101477)
• Recommended passage of 15-year tax exemption for 20-room hotel at 1923-1927 Elm St. (202101480)
• Recommended passage of commercial waste franchise code amendments (202101481)
• Recommended passage of two-year extension of existing waste franchise agreements (202101482)
• Held all American Rescue Plan funding motions and ordinances (items 9-31)

Cincinnati City Council

The council is considering motions to use American Rescue Plan funds for the Wesley Chapel Mission Center and anti-human trafficking programs. The agenda also includes a $500,000 grant for the Wasson Way Trail and reports on the impact of Issue 3 on retirement funds.

• $500,000 grant for construction of Wasson Way Trail Phases 4 and 5
• $60,000 allocation for anti-human trafficking programs
• Tax exemption for $3,592,000 development at 835-849 Oak Street
• Rezoning of Whetsel Avenue to facilitate a new restaurant
• $95,035 grant for Cincinnati Fire Department equipment

The council voted unanimously to accept up to $291,590,000 from the U.S. Treasury's American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 recovery, establishing a new Local Fiscal Recovery fund. It also passed several ordinances accepting federal grants for housing, lead hazard control, and firefighter equipment, and approved a motion to study virtual participation options for public meetings.

• Accepted up to $291,590,000 in American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $11,603,976 HUD Community Development Block Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500,000 HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,281,332 for Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (unanimous)
• Accepted $997,610 for Emergency Solutions Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 Clean Ohio Trails Fund for Wasson Way Trail Phases 4-5 (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to study virtual participation for council and public (unanimous)
• Referred Wesley Chapel Mission Center funding request to Budget & Finance Committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing proposals to use American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for local recovery. Items include grants for performing arts, restaurant support, and outdoor dining improvements. The committee is also considering motions for affordable housing and neighborhood infrastructure projects.

• Establishment of Fund 469 to receive up to $291,590,000 from the American Rescue Plan
• $7,000,000 appropriation for Performing Arts Support Grants
• $4,000,000 for Restaurant Grants Phase II
• Motion to allocate $50,000,000 from ARP funds to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• $1,000,000 for Neighborhood Outdoor Dining and $2,000,000 for urban core dining improvements

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance to establish a Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and accept up to $291,590,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act. The committee also recommended passage of several other ordinances, including HUD grants for lead hazard control, HIV/AIDS housing, HOME investments, emergency shelter, and community development, as well as a tax exemption for a restaurant in College Hill. Several proposed allocations of ARP funds for specific programs were held for further consideration.

• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept up to $291,590,000 in ARP funds (Emergency, Enactment 0135-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept $3.5M HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grant (Emergency, Enactment 0130-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept $1,281,332 for HIV/AIDS housing (Emergency, Enactment 0131-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept $2,737,925 for HOME Investment Partnerships (Emergency, Enactment 0132-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept $997,610 for Emergency Solutions Grant (Emergency, Enactment 0133-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept $11,603,976 for Community Development Block Grant (Emergency, Enactment 0136-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to modify Sewer Construction Inspector salary range (Emergency, Enactment 0125-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance to accept $500,000 for Wasson Way Trail Phases 4-5 (Enactment 0126-2021)

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Green Cincinnati Plan. It will also consider a motion to pursue policy changes that allow for indefinite virtual access to public comment and voting during meetings.

• Presentation: Update on the Green Cincinnati Plan
• Motion 202101406: Pursuing policy changes for permanent virtual participation in city council business

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee adopted a motion directing the City Administration to pursue policy changes to indefinitely preserve full virtual participation in city council business for the public, mayor, and councilmembers, including virtual voting. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also filed a presentation on the Green Cincinnati Plan.

• Adopted motion 202101406 to pursue permanent virtual participation options (5-0)
• Filed presentation 202101488 on the Green Cincinnati Plan

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to allocate American Rescue Plan funds toward performing arts, outdoor dining, and restaurant grants. The agenda also includes motions regarding eviction protections and the creation of a new public information department. Several appointments to city boards are up for confirmation.

• $7 million for "Performing Arts Support Grants"
• $1 million for neighborhood outdoor dining improvements
• $4 million for "Restaurant Grants Phase II"
• Ordinance prohibiting evictions based solely on nonpayment of rent
• Motion to create a Department of Public Information and Transparency

Council established the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to accept up to $291,590,000 from the American Rescue Plan and referred several ARP-funded grant programs (performing arts, outdoor dining, restaurant grants) to committee. It also passed ordinances for a $4M COVID-19 health grant, a $1.28M HIV/AIDS housing grant, and a $2.74M HOME grant, among others. Several zoning changes for the Cincinnati Zoo and a $34M affordable housing loan pool application were approved.

• Established Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 469 to accept up to $291,590,000 from American Rescue Plan (Enactment 0135-2021)
• Approved $4,000,000 COVID-19 health grant from HHS for vulnerable communities (Enactment 0113-2021)
• Approved $1,281,332 HUD grant for Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (Enactment 0131-2021)
• Approved $2,737,925 HOME Investment Partnerships grant (Enactment 0132-2021)
• Approved $997,610 Emergency Solutions Grant (Enactment 0133-2021)
• Approved $34,000,000 Section 108 loan application for affordable housing (Enactment 0122-2021)
• Rezoned properties at 3438-3452 Vine St and 3502-3526 Vine St to Park and Recreation for Cincinnati Zoo (Enactments 0120-2021, 0124-2021)
• Approved sale of 2.8484 acres at 1630 West North Bend Rd to D-HAS Development for $1.00 (Enactment 0117-2021)

Major Projects & Smart Government

The meeting includes presentations regarding the Western Hills Viaduct Replacement and the Children and Families Cabinet application process. The Department of Transportation & Engineering will provide an update on the viaduct.

• Western Hills Viaduct Replacement update
• Children and Families Cabinet application process presentation

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee met and received two presentations, both of which were filed. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Filed Western Hills Viaduct Replacement presentation
• Filed Children and Families Cabinet presentation

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning requests to unify the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden's zoning district. The committee is also considering a $34,000,000 loan application for affordable housing projects. Additionally, members will discuss transitional housing developments on Goethe Street in Mt. Auburn.

• Renovation and construction of transitional housing on Goethe Street in Mt. Auburn
• Rezoning Avondale and Corryville properties to Park and Recreation for the Cincinnati Zoo
• Expansion of a Cincinnati Zoo parking lot at Vine Street and Erkenbrecher Avenue
• Designating the Housing Advisory Board's role in affordable housing policy priorities
• Authorization of up to $34,000,000 in Section 108 Loan funding for affordable housing

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an ordinance authorizing renovation and construction of transitional housing on Goethe Street in Mt. Auburn, despite zoning and parking restrictions. It also recommended passage of four ordinances to rezone various properties around the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden into a single Park and Recreation district, and approved an emergency ordinance designating the Housing Advisory Board to set affordable housing policy priorities. Additionally, the committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $34 million in Section 108 loan funding for affordable housing. Two presentations were filed, and one zoning ordinance for the Zoo was indefinitely postponed.

• Recommended passage of Goethe Street transitional housing ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Zoo rezoning at 3438-3452 Vine St (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Zoo rezoning at Vine St & Erkenbrecher Ave (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Zoo rezoning at 3502-3526 Vine St (5-0)
• Indefinitely postponed Zoo rezoning covering 3502-3526 Vine St, 3429-3447 Vine St, 3412-3416 Marmet Ave (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Housing Advisory Board ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended passage of $34M Section 108 loan application ordinance (5-0)
• Filed presentations on Goethe St and Zoo zone changes

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss reports regarding the Cincinnati Police Department's response to police reform and racial justice. Members will also review recommendations from the Cincinnati Black United Front and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center. Presentations include the impact of COVID-19 on community non-profits and an annual liquor hearing.

• Implementation of Cincinnati Black United Front and Ohio Justice and Policy Center recommendations
• CPD response to report on police reform and racial justice
• Report regarding Jurisdiction Agreements
• Legality of motion directing amendments to administrative procedures
• Presentation on COVID-19 impacts on community non-profits

The Law & Public Safety Committee held three reports related to police reform and jurisdiction agreements, filed a communication on the legality of administrative procedure amendments, and indefinitely postponed an emergency resolution objecting to a liquor permit renewal for PRVLGD Lounge & Bistro. No substantive decisions were made; all items were either held, filed, or postponed.

• Held jurisdiction agreements report (202001680)
• Held motion to implement Cincinnati Black United Front and Ohio Justice and Policy Center recommendations (202002155)
• Held CPD response to report on police reform and racial justice (202002158)
• Filed communication on legality of motion directing amendments to administrative procedures (202100223)
• Indefinitely postponed emergency resolution objecting to D5/D6 liquor permit renewal for PRVLGD Lounge & Bistro (202101421)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is considering several motions to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds toward affordable housing, homeowner assistance, and street calming programs. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding federal health grants and new mobile food vending zones in Westwood.

• $50 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• $2 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act to the HARBOR homeowner assistance program
• $350,000 allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act for St. Mark Church in Evanston
• $100,000 allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act for the Neighborhood Street Calming Program
• Ordinance to apply for a $4 million federal grant for COVID-19 health efforts

The Budget and Finance Committee held several items related to allocating American Rescue Plan funds, including proposals for speed humps, a church purchase, housing assistance, and an affordable housing trust fund deposit. The committee approved and filed the February finance report and recommended passage for several ordinances, including a $4 million COVID-19 grant, encroachment easements, a lease agreement, a land sale for development, and a capital fund transfer. A mobile food vending ordinance for Ruehlman Place was passed, while a similar one for Harrison Avenue was postponed. A salary range modification for a construction inspector position was also held.

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. Councilmember Mann submitted a motion requesting an administration review of traffic and pedestrian safety near 3600 Vine Street in Avondale.

• Motion to review traffic and pedestrian safety recommendations near 3600 Vine Street
• Presentation by College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation

The Neighborhoods Committee heard a presentation from the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation and adopted a motion directing the administration to review the circumstances of a child pedestrian's death near 3600 Vine Street in Avondale and develop traffic safety recommendations. The motion was adopted as listed on the agenda.

• Adopted motion to review fatal pedestrian crash and develop safety recommendations (202101271)

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing motions to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds toward affordable housing, homeowner repairs, and street calming programs. The agenda also includes several board reappointments and ordinances regarding grants and land use.

• $50 million deposit into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund from ARPA funds
• $2 million allocation for the HARBOR homeowner assistance program
• $4 million grant application to support COVID-19 health efforts
• $100,000 for the Neighborhood Street Calming Program
• Rezoning of 975 Adams Xing in the East End neighborhood

The council passed an ordinance authorizing the city manager to apply for up to $150 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Western Hills Viaduct replacement, with a 7-0 vote (two absent). It also approved several other items, including accepting a $10,000 grant from Cincinnati Children's Hospital for COVID-19 vaccinations, a tax exemption for a residential project in Over-the-Rhine, and a resolution for street lighting assessments. Several motions and ordinances were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $150M grant application for Western Hills Viaduct replacement (7-0)
• Accepted $10,000 grant from Cincinnati Children's Hospital for COVID-19 vaccinations (7-0)
• Approved 8-year tax exemption for 6 residential units at 17 E. 15th St. (7-0)
• Approved encroachment easements for 2445 Gilbert LLC in Walnut Hills (7-0)
• Vacated and sold Bartle Avenue right-of-way to Uptown Transportation Authority (7-0)
• Approved street lighting assessment resolution for Lighting Group 1 (7-0)
• Referred $100K speed hump program funding motion to Budget & Finance Committee
• Referred $50M affordable housing trust fund motion to Budget & Finance Committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding infrastructure grants, land use, and tax exemptions. Items include a new mobile food vending zone in Westwood and a $10,000 grant for COVID-19 vaccinations.

• $150,000,000 grant application for Western Hills Viaduct construction
• New mobile food vending zone on Harrison Avenue in Westwood
• $10,000 grant from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for COVID-19 vaccinations
• 8-year tax exemption for residential remodeling at 17 E. 15th Street ($300,000 cost)
• Motion requesting a report on COVID-19 compliance at the Banks DORA

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $150 million in state funds for the Western Hills Viaduct replacement, accepting a $10,000 COVID-19 vaccination grant from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and approving a tax exemption for a residential rehab in Over-the-Rhine. Two items were held: a memo on federal recovery fund priorities and an ordinance on mobile food vending in Westwood. The committee also referred a motion to the city administration for a report on COVID precautions at the Banks DORA.

• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing application for up to $150,000,000 from Ohio DOT for Western Hills Viaduct replacement (Enactment No. 0106-2021).
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting artwork donation from CBRE (Enactment No. 0107-2021).
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $10,000 grant from Cincinnati Children's Hospital for COVID-19 vaccinations (Enactment No. 0108-2021).
• Recommended passage of ordinance granting encroachment easements to 2445 Gilbert, LLC (Enactment No. 0109-2021).
• Recommended passage of ordinance to vacate and sell Bartle Avenue right-of-way to Uptown Transportation Authority, LLC (Enactment No. 0110-2021).
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance approving 8-year tax exemption for 17E-Fifteen LLC (Enactment No. 0111-2021).
• Recommended passage of resolution declaring necessity of assessing properties for street lighting (Enactment No. 0027-2021).
• Held items on federal recovery fund priorities and mobile food vending on Harrison Avenue; referred motion on DORA COVID precautions to city administration.

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Cincinnati City Council’s Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for April 5, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing motions to fund a new police headquarters and renovate Evanston Field House using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes a grant application for the Western Hills Viaduct replacement. Additionally, council members are discussing budget policies for the 2022 fiscal year.

• Proposal to allocate $20-$25 million for a new CPD District 5 headquarters
• Grant application for up to $150 million for Western Hills Viaduct replacement
• New mobile food vending zone on Harrison Avenue in Westwood
• Estimated $275,000-$396,000 renovation for Evanston Field House
• Tax exemption for residential construction at 17 E. 15th Street

The Cincinnati City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a budget policy direction for FY 2022, multiple tax exemption agreements for property improvements in Over-the-Rhine, and grants for COVID-19 vaccination and dental equipment. The council also adopted motions to establish a small business subcommittee and to request reports on public services and affordable housing policies.

• Adopted FY 2022 General Fund budget policy direction (8-0)
• Passed $303,230 grant from Get Vaccinated OHIO for child immunizations (8-0)
• Passed $20,000 Delta Dental Foundation grant for COVID-19 dental equipment (8-0)
• Passed $60,850 General Fund and $1,744,743 Restricted Funds transfers (8-0)
• Passed $200,000 grant application for Riverside Boat Ramp improvements (8-0)
• Approved 15-year tax exemptions for properties at 64, 116, and 56 E. McMicken Ave. and 18 W. Elder St. (8-0, Keating excused on some)
• Approved 4-year job creation tax credit for Luma Financial Technologies (8-0)
• Adopted motion to establish small business subcommittee (8-0)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will review communications regarding a proposed ban on no-knock warrants and the legality of obtaining such warrants under the Ohio Revised Code. Members will also discuss reports related to police reform, racial justice, and the implementation of recommendations from the Cincinnati Black United Front. Additionally, the committee will consider a request for a report on the funding and crews needed for sanitation, snow removal, and street maintenance.

• Proposed ban on no-knock warrants
• Solicitor’s opinion concerning No Knock Warrants
• Implementation of Cincinnati Black United Front recommendations
• CPD response to Police Reform and Racial Justice report
• Report request for sanitation, snow removal, and street paving funding

The Law & Public Safety Committee held seven agenda items. Six items, including communications and reports on no-knock warrants and police reform, were held. The committee adopted a motion by Councilmember Landsman directing the administration to report on the additional crews and funding needed for optimal sanitation, road treatment, snow removal, and street paving. A presentation on the FirstNet public safety broadband network was filed.

• Adopted motion 202101104: Administration to report on crews/funding for optimal public services (sanitation, road treatment, snow removal, paving)
• Held communication 202001725: Support for no-knock warrant ban
• Held communication 202001974: Ohio law on no-knock warrants
• Held memo 202002015: Solicitor's opinion on no-knock warrants
• Held report 202002155: Black United Front and Ohio Justice and Policy Center recommendations
• Held report 202002158: CPD response to police reform report
• Held communication 202100223: Legality of motion directing administrative procedure amendments
• Filed presentation 202101269: FirstNet public safety broadband network

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee will receive a presentation regarding the Cincinnati Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccination update. This item was submitted by City Manager Paula Boggs Muething.

• Presentation on COVID-19 vaccination efforts

The committee received a presentation from the City Manager regarding the Cincinnati Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination update. The presentation was filed, meaning no formal action was taken on it. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Filed the presentation on the COVID-19 vaccination update (202101245)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will review a communication regarding the Central Parkway Planning Effort. Members will also consider a motion asking the Administration to advise if Council can limit new subsidized housing development in neighborhoods where such units comprise 50 percent or more of existing stock.

• Communication regarding Central Parkway Planning Effort
• Motion to investigate limits on new subsidized housing based on neighborhood concentration

The committee adopted a motion requesting the Administration to advise whether Council may limit new subsidized housing units in neighborhoods where such units already make up 50% or more of the housing stock. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember Kearney voting no. A communication from the Over-The-Rhine Community Council regarding the Central Parkway Planning Effort was filed.

• Adopted motion to seek legal advice on limiting subsidized housing in neighborhoods with 50%+ such units (4-1)
• Filed communication from Over-The-Rhine Community Council on Central Parkway Planning Effort

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Committee is reviewing policy guidelines for the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Operating Budget, including plans to use federal stimulus funds to offset a projected $30 million revenue gap. Members are also considering motions to fund police recruitment and address staffing shortages through the American Rescue Plan. Additionally, the agenda includes several ordinances regarding grants and tax exemptions for local development projects.

• Motion to use federal stimulus funds to address a projected $30 million budget gap
• Motion for $1,400,000 to fund 43 police recruits via COPS and American Rescue Plan funds
• Tax exemption agreements for construction projects at 64 and 116 E. McMicken Avenue
• Ordinance to accept a $303,230 grant for childhood immunization programs
• Job Creation Tax Credit for Luma Financial Technologies, LLC to support 58 new jobs

Neighborhoods Committee

The March 29, 2021, Neighborhoods Committee meeting consists of scheduled presentations from community organizations. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation by W.I.N. Building Sustainable Communities
• Presentation by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
• Presentation regarding the Queen City Tour of Neighborhoods

The committee received presentations from Working In Neighborhoods, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and the East Price Hill Improvement Association. No substantive decisions were made; the items were filed.

• Filed presentation from Working In Neighborhoods
• Filed presentation from Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
• Filed presentation from East Price Hill Improvement Association

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several motions to allocate American Rescue Plan funds toward police recruitment, staffing shortages, and closing budget deficits. The agenda also includes ordinances for property tax exemptions in Over-the-Rhine and various public health grants.

• Motion to fund new police recruits and youth programs using ARPA funds
• $1,400,000 motion for 43 additional police recruits
• Tax exemption agreements for developments at 64 E. McMicken and 116 E. McMicken
• Job creation tax credit for Luma Financial Technologies (58 new jobs)
• $303,230 grant acceptance for child immunization initiatives

The council adopted a motion directing the administration to study depositing $50 million from the American Rescue Plan into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It also passed several ordinances, including grants for vaccination, dental equipment, and a police training grant, and referred multiple ARP-related spending proposals to committee.

• Adopted motion to study $50M ARP deposit into Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Passed resolution condemning anti-Asian hate crimes (Enactment 0024-2021)
• Passed $303,230 vaccination grant ordinance (Enactment 0095-2021)
• Passed $20,000 dental equipment grant ordinance (Enactment 0096-2021)
• Passed $60,850 general fund transfer ordinance (Enactment 0097-2021)
• Passed $200,000 Riverside boat ramp grant ordinance (Enactment 0098-2021)
• Passed $150,000 sewage treatment loan ordinance (Enactment 0087-2021)
• Passed $100,000 Ezzard Charles statue plaza donation ordinance (Enactment 0090-2021)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing budget policy directions that address a projected $30 million revenue gap using federal stimulus funds. Members are also requesting reports on utilizing American Rescue Plan funds for affordable housing and small business recovery. The agenda includes several grant applications and funding requests for city infrastructure and community projects.

• Policy guidelines for the FY 2022 budget including a projected $30 million revenue gap
• Request for report on using $50 million from the American Rescue Plan for affordable housing
• Request for report on using American Rescue Plan funds to aid small businesses
• Proposed $3,000,000 funding for the Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus
• Ordinance to apply for up to $500,000 for the Wasson Way Trail project

The Budget and Finance Committee held a meeting on March 22, 2021, where it held several items, including a motion setting budget policy direction for the FY2022 General Fund Operating Budget and presentations from city departments. The committee adopted motions requesting reports on the impact of remote work on tax revenue, comparing development analyses, and exploring the use of American Rescue Plan funds for affordable housing, small business aid, and a specific project. It also recommended passage of several ordinances, including one to name a street in honor of Pat Barry and others related to grants and assessments.

• Held: Motion 202101189 setting FY2022 budget policy direction (balanced budget, use of federal stimulus, police/fire staffing).
• Held: Presentations from Enterprise Technology Solutions, Office of Environment & Sustainability, Finance, Human Resources, and MORTAR.
• Adopted: Motion 202101152 to report on revenue loss if 10/20/30% of non-resident workers no longer pay city earnings tax.
• Adopted: Motion 202101076 to compare Balanced Development Priorities Analysis to Peaslee Neighborhood's Developer Questionnaire.
• Adopted: Motion 202101049 to report on feasibility of depositing $50M from American Rescue Plan into Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
• Adopted: Motion 202101124 to report on using American Rescue Plan funds for small business and neighborhood business district relief.
• Adopted: Motion 202101131 to draft ordinance providing $3,000,000 for Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus in East Price Hill.
• Recommended Passage: Ordinance 202101182 to name Hatch Street as Pat Barry Way; also recommended passage of several other ordinances (e.g., grants for sewage systems, Wasson Way Trail, urban forestry, Ezzard Charles statue plaza, nature playscape, school threat assessment).

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will review a report on groundwater training and discuss regulations for 5G technology. A motion was submitted requesting that the Administration advise Council on methods for regulating 5G small cell system towers under city codes.

• Motion to request administration advice on regulating 5G small cell system towers
• Report regarding Greater Cincinnati Foundation's All in Cincinnati Coalition Groundwater training

The Education, Innovation & Growth Committee filed a report from the City Manager regarding Greater Cincinnati Foundation's All in Cincinnati Coalition Groundwater training. The committee also adopted a motion requesting the Administration advise Council on all potential methods of regulating 5G small cell system towers under the City's Municipal, Administrative, and Zoning Codes. Councilmember Mann was absent for the vote on the motion.

• Filed report 202100908 on Greater Cincinnati Foundation's All in Cincinnati Coalition Groundwater training.
• Adopted motion 202101145 requesting Administration advice on regulating 5G small cell towers under city codes.

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing several mayoral reappointments to various advisory boards, including the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board. The council also passed resolutions recognizing individuals for their community contributions during Women's History Month.

• Reappointments to the Cincinnati Accessibility Board of Advisors
• Reappointments to the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board
• Reappointment to the Hamilton County Convention Facilities Authority
• Reappointment to the Citizen Complaint Authority Board
• Resolutions honoring Hope Dudley, Judge Marilyn Zayas, and Scarlet Hudson

The council approved a $1.7 million state capital budget grant for the Smale Riverfront Park extension, along with several other ordinances and resolutions. It also confirmed numerous board reappointments and referred several motions to committees for further study.

• Approved $1.7M state grant for Smale Riverfront Park extension (Enactment 0076-2021).
• Approved ordinance authorizing renovation and new construction for transitional housing on Goethe Street (Enactment 0119-2021).
• Approved $150M grant application for Western Hills Viaduct construction (Enactment 0080-2021).
• Approved $100K donation for Ezzard Charles statue plaza in Laurel Park (Enactment 0090-2021).
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 100 E. McMicken Ave. renovation (Enactment 0084-2021).
• Adopted motion to rename Hatch Street to Pat Barry Way (202100906).
• Adopted motion for report on police mental health services (202100943).
• Referred motion to draft ordinance for $3M Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus funding to Budget & Finance Committee (202101131).

Major Projects & Smart Government

The Cincinnati City Council's Major Projects and Smart Government Committee meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will review several reports regarding police reform, including the use of non-lethal force in riot control. Members will also discuss communications related to a proposed ban on no-knock warrants. Additionally, a motion was introduced requesting reports on mental health services for law enforcement officers.

• Report on Use of Non-Lethal Force in Riot Control
• Proposed ban on no-knock warrants
• Citizen Complaint Authority recommendations and CPD improvement
• Motion regarding mental health services for law Emforcement officers
• Special Event Permit Application for Hyde Park Farmers Market

The Law & Public Safety Committee met and took action on several items. The most significant decision was adopting an amended motion requiring the Administration to report on mental health services available to law enforcement officers, including counseling and training, and the number of officers using those services. The committee also filed reports on non-lethal force in riot control, Citizen Complaint Authority recommendations, and a legal opinion on the Mayor's development contract authority. Several items, including reports on jurisdiction agreements and no-knock warrants, were held without action.

• Adopted as amended: Motion to require a report on mental health services for police officers and usage numbers (202100943).
• Filed: Report on Use of Non-Lethal Force in Riot Control (202001354).
• Filed: Citizen Complaint Authority Recommendations and CPD Improvement Report 1 (202002091).
• Filed: Report on Motion to Implement Cincinnati Black United Front and Ohio Justice and Policy Center Recommendations (202002155).
• Filed: Report on CPD Response to Report on Police Reform and Racial Justice (202002158).
• Filed: Special Event Permit Application for Hyde Park Farmers Market (202100646).
• Filed: Report on legality of Mayor's authority to negotiate development contracts (202100909).
• Filed: Citizen Complaint Authority Update presentation (202101153).

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The Cincinnati City Council's Equity, Inclusion, Youth and the Arts Committee meeting was scheduled for March 16, 2021. This meeting has been cancelled.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation.

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee will review a report regarding affordable housing recommendations submitted by City Manager Paula Boggs Muething. Presentations are scheduled from the Administration and The Peaslee Group.

• Report 202101105 on Affordable Housing Recommendations
• Presentation by The Peaslee Group
• Presentation by Administration

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee met and received three items related to affordable housing, all of which were filed. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting. The items included a city manager's report on affordable housing recommendations and two presentations on increasing housing affordability.

• Filed report on Affordable Housing Recommendations (doc #202101105)
• Filed presentation 'Increasing Housing Affordability in Cincinnati' (doc #202101168)
• Filed presentation 'Communities Act Now' from Peaslee Neighborhood Center (doc #202101202)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting a $1.7 million state grant for the Smale Riverfront Park extension, applying for a $150 million federal grant for the Western Hills Viaduct, and accepting a $91,162 federal grant for Lunken Airport. The committee also recommended passage of a resolution declaring the necessity of improving Walworth Avenue, and approved a report on the city's finances. One item, modifying the salary range for Water Works Construction Inspector, was held.

• Recommended passage of resolution declaring necessity of Walworth Avenue improvements (emergency).
• Filed report on Walworth HOMEARAMA Project Costs.
• Filed petition for special assessments for Walworth Junction.
• Approved and filed Finance and Budget Monitoring Report for period ending January 31, 2021.
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $1.7M state grant for Smale Riverfront Park extension (emergency).
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing application for up to $400,000 Safe Routes to School grant.
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing payment of $52,144.05 to Governmentjobs.com for NeoGov subscription (emergency).
• Recommended passage of ordinance authorizing application for up to $150M federal grant for Western Hills Viaduct.

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will review motions regarding street renaming and residential parking permit feasibility on Livingston Street. It will also consider ordinances for special assessments to fund a 243-foot retaining wall on Peete Street. Several neighborhood group presentations are also scheduled.

• Motion to rename Hatch Street, between Louden and Wareham Streets, to Pat Berry Way
• Feasibility report request for a Residential Parking Permit Area on Livingston Street
• Ordinance for property assessments to fund a 243-foot retaining wall on Peete Street
• Special assessments for public improvements near Mulberry Street

The Neighborhoods Committee voted unanimously to adopt a motion to make a secondary name change to Hatch Street, between Louden and Wareham Streets, to Pat Berry Way. It also approved a motion to have the administration prepare a report on creating a Residential Parking Permit Area on Livingston Street in the West End. The committee recommended passage of two ordinances related to a retaining wall along Peete Street, including an emergency ordinance to proceed with property assessments and a regular ordinance to levy special assessments for the wall's construction.

• Adopted motion 202100906 to make a secondary name change to Hatch Street to Pat Berry Way.
• Adopted motion 202100950 to prepare a report on a Residential Parking Permit Area on Livingston Street.
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202100932 to proceed with property assessments for a retaining wall on Peete Street.
• Recommended passage of ordinance 202100933 to levy special assessments for the retaining wall on Peete Street.

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing an amended emergency order that would prohibit the public from attending City meetings in person until April 18, 2021. The agenda also includes a statement regarding the Mayor's declaration of emergency for COVID-19 and several mayoral reappointments to local boards.

• Amended joint emergency order prohibiting in-person public attendance at City meetings
• Statement regarding the Mayor's declaration of emergency for COVID-19
• Reappointments to the Cincinnati Accessibility Board of Advisors (CABA)
• Reappointments to the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board (SWORWIB)

The council passed an emergency ordinance appropriating $9,072,946 for an Emergency Rental Assistance program as part of the city's COVID-19 response. It also passed an emergency ordinance establishing a new policy for evaluating real property tax incentives, and approved a resolution encouraging the governor to include service workers in the current COVID-19 vaccination phase. Several other items were passed, including a water service agreement extension and a grant for a park pavilion.

• Approved $9,072,946 for Emergency Rental Assistance program (Enactment No. 0074-2021).
• Passed emergency ordinance establishing a policy for evaluating real property tax incentives (Enactment No. 0070-2021).
• Passed resolution encouraging Governor DeWine to include service workers in current COVID-19 vaccination phase (Enactment No. 0018-2021).
• Passed ordinance extending water service agreement with Boone-Florence Water Commission and others to 2033 (Enactment No. 0071-2021).
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting $80,000 for Stanbery Park Pavilion (Enactment No. 0072-2021).
• Passed ordinance accepting $5,000 grant for Employee Recognition Program (Enactment No. 0073-2021).
• Adopted motion that Balanced Development Scorecard policy applies over existing commercial CRA policy.
• Adopted motion for report on funding options for Urban League youth mentoring pilot program.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing FY 2022-2023 biennial operating budgets for several city departments. It is also considering an emergency appropriation of $9,072,946 for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program. Additionally, the agenda includes establishing policies for evaluating real property tax incentives.

• Appropriation of $9,072,946 for Emergency Rental Assistance
• Acceptance of $80,000 for Stanbery Park Pavilion
• Extension of Water Service Agreement with Boone-Florence through 2033
• FY 2022-2023 Biennial Operating Budget presentations
• Establishment of policy for evaluating real property tax incentives

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance appropriating $9,072,946 for an Emergency Rental Assistance program as part of the city's COVID-19 response. It also recommended passage of ordinances extending water service agreements, accepting $80,000 for Stanbery Park Pavilion, and accepting a $5,000 grant for an employee recognition program. The committee adopted a motion requesting a report on funding for an Urban League youth mentoring pilot program. A policy for evaluating real property tax incentives was recommended for passage as an emergency ordinance.

• Recommended passage of $9,072,946 emergency appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance (Enactment No. 0074-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance extending water service agreements with Boone-Florence Water Commission and City of Florence, KY to 2033 (Enactment No. 0071-2021)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $80,000 for Stanbery Park Pavilion (Enactment No. 0072-2021)
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting $5,000 grant for Employee Recognition Program (Enactment No. 0073-2021)
• Adopted motion for report on funding options for Urban League H.O.C.C. Academy youth mentoring pilot program
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance establishing policy for evaluating real property tax incentives (Enactment No. 0070-2021, 7-2 vote)
• Indefinitely postponed two prior ordinances on real property tax incentive policy
• Approved and filed report on implementation of Tax Increment Finance District Policy for Affordable Housing

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee will hold a town hall regarding the impacts of virtual and hybrid learning in Cincinnati Public Schools. Members will also consider motions requesting reports on smart city technology projects and the fiscal impact of a proposed $50 million annual affordable housing expenditure.

• Town hall regarding CPS virtual and hybrid education
• Motion for report on smart city technology and Fybr platform feasibility
• Request for legal and service impact analysis of $50 million housing proposal

The committee adopted a motion requesting a report on smart city technology projects and the feasibility of a Fybr-style platform. A second motion regarding a charter amendment for affordable housing was filed, and a presentation on CPS COVID-19 support was also filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted motion 202100599: City Administration to prepare a report on smart city technology projects and feasibility of a Fybr-like platform.
• Filed motion 202100827: Request for City Solicitor opinion and City Manager report on the proposed $50 million affordable housing charter amendment.
• Filed presentation 202100936: City Administration update on initiatives to support CPS COVID-19 response.

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several funding measures, including a $9 million appropriation for COVID-19 emergency rental assistance. The agenda also includes payments for opioid response services and the acceptance of state funds for park improvements. Other items involve street renaming and reports on traffic safety.

• $9,072,946 appropriation for an Emergency Rental Assistance program
• $302,191.90 payment to UMADAOP and Talbert House for opioid response services
• Acceptance of $80,000 in state funds for the Stanbery Park Pavilion
• Motion to rename Hatch Street between Louden and Wareham Streets to Pat Berry Way
• Annexation of 10.786 acres owned by The Seven Hills School

Council passed an emergency ordinance to place a charter amendment on the ballot requiring a permanent $50 million annual city contribution to a restricted fund for low-income housing. The measure, which passed 8-1 with President Pro Tem Seelbach voting no, will be submitted to voters. Council also approved over $9 million in emergency rental assistance and confirmed two appointments to the OTR South Special Improvement District Board.

• Passed emergency ordinance to submit a charter amendment to voters creating a $50 million annual affordable housing fund (Enactment No. 0066-2021).
• Appropriated $9,072,946 for an Emergency Rental Assistance program as part of the COVID-19 response (Enactment No. 0074-2021).
• Confirmed Christian Gill and Tammie Scott to the OTR South Special Improvement District Board.
• Passed a resolution recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women's Day and March 2021 as Women's History Month (Enactment No. 0016-2021).
• Adopted a motion to study expanding outdoor dining to other neighborhoods, with a report due in 30 days.
• Adopted a motion to report on the December 2020 BP gas station leak and compile a list of other aging gas stations posing similar risks.
• Passed an ordinance accepting the annexation of approximately 10.786 acres owned by The Seven Hills School (Enactment No. 0064-2021).
• Passed an ordinance authorizing a $302,191.90 moral obligation payment to UMADAOP and Talbert House for opioid response services (Enactment No. 0062-2021).

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee is reviewing several ordinances to update salary ranges for various city inspector and technician positions. The agenda also includes an authorization for easements to allow the State of Ohio to build highway structures over downtown parking lots.

• Easements for state highway construction at Crossett parking lots
• Salary range updates for Sewer Construction Inspector
• Salary schedule changes for Permit Technician 1, 2, and 3
• Salary range updates for Water Works Construction Inspector
• Salary range updates for Wastewater Collection Inspector

The Major Projects and Smart Government Committee recommended passage of emergency ordinances to adjust salaries for Permit Technicians 1-3 and Water Works Construction Inspectors, and referred similar salary changes for Sewer Construction Inspectors and Wastewater Collection Inspectors to committee. It also recommended passage of an ordinance granting easements to ODOT for highway structures over city-owned Crossett parking lots, and adopted a motion to move the Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting to Mondays at 11:00 am, Week B.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202100668 to modify salary schedules for Permit Technician 1, 2, and 3.
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202100669 to modify salary range for Water Works Construction Inspector.
• Referred ordinance 202100672 to committee to modify salary range for Sewer Construction Inspector.
• Referred ordinance 202100671 to committee to modify salary range for Wastewater Collection Inspector.
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance 202100675 to grant aerial and temporary easements to ODOT for highway structures over Crossett parking lots.
• Adopted motion 202100793 to permanently move the Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting to Mondays at 11:00 am, Week B.

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear presentations on Ohio police reform and CPD attrition numbers. Agenda items include discussions regarding no-knock warrant regulations and solicitor opinions. A motion was also submitted requesting a report on a gasoline leak at a West Eighth Street gas station.

• Communications regarding support for a ban on no-knock warrants
• Motion for a report on a gasoline leak at West Eighth Street and Pedretti Avenue
• Report on the use of non-lethal force in riot control
• Review of CPD improvement recommendations
• Special event permit application for Hyde Park Farmers Market

The Law & Public Safety Committee held 12 items and filed 3 reports, including the January marijuana enforcement report and a CAHOOTS emergency response report. The committee adopted a motion directing the administration to report on the December 2020 BP gas station leak on West Eighth Street and Pedretti Avenue, including remediation efforts, resident compensation claims, and a list of other aging gas stations posing similar risks. All other agenda items were held without action.

• Adopted motion 202100850: Administration to report on the BP gas station leak and compile a list of at-risk aging gas stations.
• Held report 202001354: Use of Non-Lethal Force in Riot Control.
• Held report 202001680: Jurisdiction Agreements.
• Held communications 202001725, 202001974, 202002015: No-knock warrant-related items.
• Held reports 202002091, 202002155, 202002158: Police reform and citizen complaint items.
• Held communication 202100223: Legality of motion on administrative procedures.
• Held report 202100646: Hyde Park Farmers Market special event permit.
• Filed reports 202100647 (marijuana enforcement), 202002154 (CAHOOTS), and 202100878 (CPD budget presentation).

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will hear an administration response regarding the Affordable Housing Charter Amendment. Representatives from CMHA, Bethany House, and Ascent Real Estate Capital are scheduled to participate.

• Administration response to the Affordable Housing Charter Amendment

The committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance that would submit a charter amendment to voters. The amendment would create a restricted fund with a permanent annual contribution of $50 million from city funds to build and preserve housing affordable to low-income households. The committee also filed three presentations on the amendment's impact and related housing efforts.

• Recommended passage (emergency) of ordinance 202100874, a charter amendment for a $50M annual affordable housing fund — passed unanimously
• Filed presentation 202100873 on the impact of a $50 million general fund reduction
• Filed presentation 202100879 from CMHA CEO Gregory Johnson on transformation
• Filed presentation 202100880 from Bethany House CEO Susan Schiller titled 'One step Closer to Home'

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will hear presentations from various organizations regarding human services and the arts. The agenda also includes a review of a City Manager report concerning an Animal Abuse Database.

• Presentation on United Way Human Service Funding
• Presentation on Santa Maria Community Services
• Presentation on Bethany House
• Presentation on Playhouse in the Park
• Report 202100690 regarding Animal Abuse Database

The committee filed a report on an animal abuse database (Motion #202001852) without further action. The meeting also included presentations on poetry, United Way human service funding, and local organizations.

• Filed animal abuse database report (Motion #202001852)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing biennial budget needs for the Health Department and Department of Public Services. The agenda also includes discussions on property tax incentive evaluation policies and transit funding applications.

• $302,191.90 payment to UMADAOP and Talbert House for opioid response services
• Establishment of City Council policy for evaluating real property tax incentives
• Transfer of up to $33,333 for the Wasson Way Trail project
• Annexation of 10.786 acres owned by The Seven Hills School
• Application for Ohio Department of Transportation transit funding

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of four ordinances, including emergency measures for an ODOT transit grant application, opioid response payments to UMADAOP and Talbert House, and the annexation of Seven Hills School land, as well as a donation transfer for the Wasson Way Trail. Two presentations on Health Department and Public Services budget needs were held, as were several items related to a proposed development scorecard policy. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended passage (emergency) of ordinance authorizing application for ODOT transit funding (Enactment No. 0061-2021).
• Recommended passage (emergency) of ordinance authorizing $302,191.90 payment to UMADAOP and Talbert House for opioid response services (Enactment No. 0062-2021).
• Recommended passage of ordinance transferring $33,333 donation from School Outfitters for Wasson Way Trail (Enactment No. 0063-2021).
• Recommended passage (emergency) of ordinance confirming annexation of 10.786 acres owned by The Seven Hills School (Enactment No. 0064-2021).
• Held presentation on Health Department FY 2022-2023 budget needs.
• Held presentation on Department of Public Services FY 2022-2023 budget needs.
• Held ordinance and communications related to a real property tax incentive policy and Balanced Development Scorecard.
• Held presentation from Peaslee Neighborhood Center on equitable development rubric.

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will review an ordinance regarding street dedication in the Northside neighborhood. The committee will also consider motions requesting reports on traffic safety on Paddock Road and the expansion of outdoor dining.

• Ordinance 202100745: Dedicating property as public right-of-way for Colerain Avenue, Blue Rock Street, and Elmore Street in Northside.
• Motion 202100757: Requesting a report on reducing traffic speed on Paddock Rd and the costs of available traffic calming measures.
• Motion 202100636: Requesting an administration report on expanding outdoor dining to other neighborhoods within 30 days.

The Neighborhoods Committee unanimously approved an emergency ordinance dedicating portions of Colerain Avenue, Blue Rock Street, and Elmore Street in Northside as public right-of-way. It also adopted two motions: one directing the administration to prepare a report on reducing traffic speed on Paddock Road and listing traffic calming measures with costs, and another to study expanding outdoor dining to other neighborhoods within 30 days. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved emergency ordinance dedicating street portions on Colerain Ave, Blue Rock St, Elmore St in Northside (4-0)
• Adopted motion for traffic speed reduction report on Paddock Rd from Reading Rd to Tennessee Ave (4-0)
• Adopted motion for outdoor dining expansion report due in 30 days (4-0)

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing an emergency order to prohibit in-person attendance at meetings through March 14, 2021. Members are also discussing the legal and financial impacts of a proposed charter amendment for $50 million in annual affordable housing spending. Additionally, the agenda includes various liquor permit applications and infrastructure ordinances.

• Emergency order prohibiting in-person attendance at City meetings through March 14, 2021
• Motion to analyze a proposed $50 million annual expenditure for affordable housing
• $302,191.90 payment for opioid response services to UMADAOP and Talbert House
• Annexation of 10.786 acres owned by The Seven Hills School
• Transfer of up to $33,333 in donations to the Wasson Way Trail project

Council filed an amended joint emergency order extending the prohibition on in-person public attendance at city meetings through Sunday, March 14, 2021, to reduce COVID-19 spread. Council also passed several resolutions, including recognizing the Black Round Table, Renee Mahaffey Harris, and Iris Roley for Black History Month, and supporting Amtrak's proposed passenger rail expansion in Ohio. Multiple ordinances were passed, including authorizing a $302,191.90 payment to UMADAOP and Talbert House for opioid response services, and approving a 15-year tax exemption for a property at 119 E. McMicken Avenue.

• Filed an amended joint emergency order prohibiting in-person public attendance at city meetings through March 14, 2021.
• Passed a resolution recognizing the Black Round Table at the University of Cincinnati during Black History Month 2021.
• Passed a resolution recognizing Renee Mahaffey Harris for her advocacy on behalf of underserved populations.
• Passed a resolution recognizing Iris Roley for her leadership in public safety and criminal justice reform.
• Passed a resolution supporting Amtrak's proposed expansion of passenger rail services in Ohio.
• Passed an ordinance authorizing a $302,191.90 payment to UMADAOP and Talbert House for opioid response services.
• Passed an ordinance authorizing a 15-year tax exemption for improvements at 119 E. McMicken Avenue.
• Passed an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute fire fighters labor management agreements with Local 48.

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The Education, Innovation and Growth Committee meeting scheduled for February 23, 2021, has been cancelled.

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing budget needs for the Recreation and Parks departments. It is also considering policies for real property tax incentives and traffic calming maintenance.

• $110,000 grant application for drug task force investigations
• Tax exemption for $822,500 remodeling at 119 E. McMicken Avenue
• FY 2022-2023 budget needs for Recreation and Parks departments
• Labor management agreements with IAFF Local 48
• Policy for evaluating real property tax incentives

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute updated labor agreements with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 48. The committee also recommended passage of an emergency ordinance accepting a $110,000 state grant for drug task force investigations and a 15-year tax exemption for a mixed-use redevelopment at 119 E. McMicken Avenue. A motion on traffic calming and greenspace maintenance was amended and referred to the City Manager for a report. Several items, including budget presentations and a tax incentive policy, were held.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for firefighter labor agreements (IAFF Local 48)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $110,000 RecoveryOhio grant for drug task force investigations
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for 15-year CRA tax exemption at 119 E. McMicken Ave.
• Amended and referred motion on traffic calming and greenspace maintenance to City Manager for report
• Approved and filed Finance and Budget Monitoring Report for period ending Dec. 31, 2020
• Held Recreation Department FY 2022-2023 budget presentation
• Held Parks Department FY 2022-2023 budget presentation
• Held ordinance establishing policy for evaluating real property tax incentives

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing a $2.2 million award to support COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. The agenda also includes salary updates for city inspectors and motions regarding parking amnesty and neighborhood property values.

• $2,225,293 CDBG award for COVID-19 response
• Tax exemption for $822,500 renovation at 119 E. McMicken Avenue
• Up to $110,000 grant for drug task force investigations
• Salary schedule updates for Permit Technicians and inspectors
• Motion for a parking amnesty period in March 2021

The council passed several emergency ordinances, including accepting $2,225,293 in CDBG funds for COVID-19 response, authorizing outdoor dining on sidewalks and streets, and designating the Mercantile Library as a historic landmark. It also adopted motions to study affordable housing policies, parking amnesty, and safety improvements at District 2 police headquarters. All votes were unanimous (9-0) unless noted.

• Approved $2,225,293 CDBG COVID-19 response funds (9-0)
• Approved outdoor dining on sidewalks and streets (9-0)
• Designated Mercantile Library as historic landmark (8-0, Goodin excused)
• Adopted motion to study inclusionary affordable housing policy (9-0)
• Adopted motion to study parking amnesty for unpaid tickets (9-0)
• Adopted motion to study safety at District 2 police headquarters (9-0)
• Approved $57,750 for Parks Operations Center (9-0)
• Approved 15-year tax exemption for 119 E. McMicken Ave. (referred to committee)

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee will review reports regarding a bike lane feasibility study for Clifton Avenue and a parking analysis for Madisonville NBD. An emergency ordinance is proposed to facilitate sidewalk and ramp installations along western Reading Road. The committee will also consider appointing a new Vice Chair for the Neighborhoods Committee.

• Sidewalk and access ramp installation on western Reading Road (U.S. Route 42) in Roselawn
• Feasibility of a two-way protected bike lane on Clifton Avenue
• Parking analysis of Madisonville NBD
• Appointment of Betsy Sundermann as Vice Chair of the Neighborhoods Committee

The Major Projects & Smart Government Committee filed two reports, adopted a motion appointing Councilmember Betsy Sundermann as Vice Chair of the Neighborhoods Committee, and recommended passage of an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to cooperate with ODOT to install ADA-compliant sidewalks and access ramps on the western side of Reading Road in Roselawn. The ordinance was enacted as No. 0057-2021.

• Filed report on Clifton Avenue two-way protected bike lane feasibility
• Filed report on Madisonville NBD parking analysis
• Adopted motion appointing Councilmember Betsy Sundermann as Vice Chair of the Neighborhoods Committee
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for Reading Road sidewalk installation (enacted as 0057-2021)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will review several reports regarding police reform, including the use of non-lethal force and no-knock warrants. Members are also considering an emergency ordinance for financial disclosures and safety solutions for District 2 headquarters. An update on the West Price Hill gas leak is also scheduled.

• Emergency ordinance requiring Council and Mayor to disclose gifts or services of $75 or more
• Proposed ban on no-knock warrants
• Report on use of non-lethal force in riot control
• Safety and parking solutions for District 2 headquarters
• West Price Hill gas leak update

The Law & Public Safety Committee held 10 items and adopted one motion. The adopted motion directs the City Administration to report on safety solutions for the dangerous crossing on Erie Avenue at District 2 Police Headquarters, including crosswalk/light options and parking solutions for personnel and visitors. The committee also recommended passage of an emergency ordinance requiring disclosure of gifts, loans, or services totaling $75 or more by Council members and the Mayor.

• Adopted motion for safety and parking report at District 2 headquarters (7-0)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending financial disclosure requirements (5-0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)
• Held report on non-lethal force in riot control
• Held report on jurisdiction agreements
• Held communications regarding no-knock warrant ban
• Held report on Citizen Complaint Authority recommendations
• Held report on Cincinnati Black United Front recommendations
• Referred motion on Mayor's development contract authority to City Manager for a report

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will review a proposal to allow outdoor dining in public street and sidewalk areas. The agenda also includes discussions regarding historic landmark designation for 414 Walnut Street and property appropriation for the Auburn Avenue Improvement Project.

• Designating the Mercantile Library Building at 414 Walnut Street as a historic landmark
• Declaring intent to appropriate property for the Auburn Avenue Improvement Project
• Authorizing revocable street privileges for outdoor dining on public sidewalks and streets

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance designating the Mercantile Library Building at 414 Walnut Street as a historic landmark. It also recommended passage of an emergency ordinance declaring intent to appropriate property for the Auburn Avenue Improvement Project, and recommended passage of an ordinance modifying outdoor dining regulations. A presentation on the landmark designation was filed.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance designating Mercantile Library Building as historic landmark (3-0, Goodin excused)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance for Auburn Avenue Improvement Project property appropriation (4-0)
• Filed presentation on proposed Mercantile Library landmark ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance modifying outdoor dining regulations and revocable street privileges (4-0)

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee is reviewing a motion to have the City Administration prepare recommendations for an inclusionary affordable housing policy. The proposal would require certain new commercial housing projects to include units at 60% or less of the Area Median Income in exchange for municipal benefits. A draft ordinance is requested by the end of February 2021.

• Motion 202100584 regarding inclusionary affordable housing policy
• Presentation on preventing youth suicide in Cincinnati
• Presentation on transgender youth in sports
• Presentation regarding Gallery at Gumbo Shop Talk

The committee adopted a motion directing the administration to prepare a report and recommendations on an inclusionary affordable housing policy, requiring new commercial housing projects of a certain size to include affordable units at 60% or less of Area Median Income as a condition for municipal benefits. The motion also calls for a 30-day public comment period and a draft ordinance by end of February 2021. A presentation on the Gallery at Gumbo Shop Talk was filed.

• Adopted motion for inclusionary housing policy report (unanimous)
• Filed presentation on Gallery at Gumbo Shop Talk

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing budget needs for the Police Department and Emergency Communications Center. The agenda also includes a $2,225,293 Community Development Block Grant for COVID-19 response. Additionally, members will consider city staffing reports and vending fee adjustments.

• Appropriation of $2,225,293 in CDBG funds for COVID-19 prevention and response
• Transfer of $57,750 for the Parks Operations Center replacement facility
• Acceptance of a $62,500 virtual reality system and $24,650 course donation for police use
• Sale of 0.1033 acres of Lang Street in Mt. Auburn to David G. Bird
• Lease agreement with Tender Mercies, Inc. for Doerr Alley in Over-the-Rhine

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed presentations on Police and Emergency Communications Center budget needs, and recommended passage of six ordinances, including emergency measures for Parks Operations Center funding, a Pan African flag donation, a police virtual reality system donation, and COVID-19 CDBG funds. It also approved and filed reports on staffing needs and vending lease fee adjustments, and referred a motion on human services grant contracts to the City Manager for a report.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance authorizing $57,750 transfer for Parks Operations Center
• Recommended passage of ordinance to vacate and sell Lang Street right-of-way to David G. Bird
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting Pan African flag donation for Black History Month
• Recommended passage of ordinance to lease Doerr Alley portion to Tender Mercies, Inc. for five years
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting Apex Officer VR system and de-escalation course for CPD
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance accepting $2,225,293 CDBG award for COVID-19 response
• Approved and filed reports on city staffing needs and vending lease fee adjustments
• Referred motion on human services grant contract timing to City Manager for report

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing a report regarding parking meters at Hamilton Avenue and Hoffner Street. Councilmember Kearney submitted motions for a report on property value, tax, and rent changes across all 52 neighborhoods from 2010 to 2020. A second motion proposes a March 2021 parking ticket amnesty period to waive late fees and towing costs.

• Report on parking meters along Hamilton Avenue and Hoffner Street
• Motion requesting data on property values and rents (2010-2020)
• Motion for a March 2021 parking ticket amnesty period

The Neighborhoods Committee adopted two motions. The first directs the City Administration to report on property value, tax, and rent increases across Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods from 2010-2020, including relief options for low- and moderate-income residents, within 60 days. The second requests a report and recommendations for a March 2021 parking ticket amnesty period, allowing payment of base fines without late fees. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted motion for report on property values, taxes, and rent by neighborhood (4-0)
• Adopted motion for parking amnesty report and recommendations (4-0)

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing a motion to direct the Administration to prepare recommendations for an inclusionary affordable housing policy. This proposed policy would require certain large commercial housing projects to include units at or below 60% of the Area Median Income to receive municipal benefits. The agenda also includes motions regarding smart city technology and a potential parking amnesty period.

• Motion for an inclusionary affordable housing policy report
• Ordinance transferring $57,750 to the Parks Operations Center project account
• Donation of a $62,500 virtual reality system and $24,650 training course for the Police Department
• Motion for a parking amnesty period in March 2021
• Ordinance to lease part of Doerr Alley in Over-the-Rhine to Tender Mercies, Inc.

The council passed an emergency ordinance to place a charter amendment on the ballot that would allow suspension and removal of council members under certain criminal charges, require ethics training, and restrict successor designation changes. It also approved several ordinances, including funding for the Reeves Driving Range reconstruction and a DORA at The Banks, and referred multiple motions to committees for further study.

• Passed charter amendment on council suspensions and ethics training (8-1)
• Approved $775,000 for Reeves Driving Range reconstruction (9-0)
• Approved $90,398.36 payment to Nuveen Asset Management (9-0)
• Approved utility easement for Duke Energy at 2026 Seymour Ave (7-2)
• Approved $150,000 for E. Freedom Way public improvements (9-0)
• Approved DORA at The Banks ordinance (9-0)
• Confirmed Chelsey Pettyjohn as Deputy Clerk (9-0)
• Referred inclusionary housing report motion to committee

Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

The committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to the City Charter concerning the conduct of council members following criminal charges or indictments. The agenda also includes a motion to encourage city leadership to participate in groundwater training.

• Ordinance 202002233: Prohibiting successor certificate revisions after felony indictments
• Ordinance 202002238: Rules for council member suspension, removal, and ethics training
• Motion 202100217: Encouraging city leadership to attend groundwater training
• Ordinance 202100629 (Version B): Amendments regarding council member suspension and removal

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing the Cincinnati Fire Department’s biennial operating budget needs. The agenda also includes ordinances for capital improvements at Reeves Driving Range and E. Freedom Way, along with new policies for evaluating real property tax incentives.

• $775,000 appropriation for Reeves Driving Range Reconstruction
• $150,000 transfer for E. Freedom Way public improvements
• $90,398.36 payment to Nuveen Asset Management, LLC
• Utility easement for Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. at 2026 Seymour Avenue
• Policy establishment for evaluating real property tax incentives

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including $775,000 for reconstructing the Reeves Driving Range, a $90,398.36 payment to Nuveen Asset Management, a utility easement for Duke Energy, $150,000 for East Freedom Way improvements, and a DORA at The Banks. Items on fire recruit funding, tax incentive policy, and the Balanced Development Scorecard were held without action.

• Recommended passage of $775,000 transfer for Reeves Driving Range Reconstruction (Enactment 0040-2021)
• Recommended passage of $90,398.36 payment to Nuveen Asset Management (Enactment 0041-2021)
• Recommended passage of utility easement for Duke Energy at 2026 Seymour Avenue (Enactment 0042-2021)
• Recommended passage of $150,000 for E. Freedom Way public improvements (Enactment 0043-2021)
• Recommended passage of DORA at The Banks ordinance (Enactment 0044-2021)
• Held motion for 40 fire recruits in FY22 budget and SAFER grant pursuit
• Held ordinance on real property tax incentive policy
• Held motion on Balanced Development Scorecard policy conflict

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to authorize outdoor dining on public sidewalks and streets. The agenda also includes motions for reports on neighborhood property value increases and safety solutions near the District 2 Police Headquarters.

• Ordinance authorizing street privileges for outdoor dining
• Motion for a report on property value, tax, and rent increases in 52 neighborhoods
• Motion for safety and parking solutions at District 2 Police Headquarters
• $775,000 appropriation for Reeves Driving Range Reconstruction
• Reports regarding police reform and non-lethal force use

Cincinnati City Council approved a $2,297,961 General Fund transfer for Early Retirement Incentive Program savings reconciliation and department needs, and adopted a motion directing the administration to pursue $1,000 hazard pay for lower-wage frontline city workers. Council also passed several zoning changes, including rezonings in Oakley, Camp Washington, Northside, and Avondale, and approved a development agreement for the OTR Project Partners project at 1617 Elm Street and 1621 Logan Street. Numerous appointments and reappointments to the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board were confirmed.

• Approved $2,297,961 General Fund transfer (9-0)
• Adopted motion for $1,000 hazard pay for frontline workers (9-0)
• Passed rezoning at 3628-3640 Madison Road to CG-A (9-0)
• Passed rezoning at 1333 Arlington Street to PD 90 Crosley Building (9-0)
• Passed rezoning at 4164 Dane Avenue to PD 91 Northside Scholar House (8-0, Keating excused)
• Passed rezoning at 548 & 588 Blair Avenue to RM-0.7 (9-0)
• Passed development agreement with OTR Project Partners, LLC (6-3)
• Confirmed 27 SWORWIB appointments/reappointments (9-0)

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing several rezoning requests for multi-family housing and commercial uses in neighborhoods like Oakley and Avondale. The agenda also includes proposals for historic landmark designation and a $150,000 minority real estate development program. Additionally, members will discuss development agreements for projects in Over-the-Rhine.

• Rezoning "Firehouse Row" to include adjacent properties for multi-family buildings
• Historic landmark designation for 3700 Reading Road in Avondale
• Development agreement with OTR Project Partners, LLC at 1617 Elm and 1621 Logan Street
• Proposed $150,000 Minority Real Estate Development Capacity Building Program
• Rezoning 3628-3640 Madison Road for new commercial uses in Oakley

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee recommended passage of six zoning changes and a historic landmark designation, all with unanimous votes (except one excused absence). It also recommended passage of a development agreement for the OTR project at 1617 Elm and 1621 Logan Streets, after indefinitely postponing an earlier version. The committee adopted motions to update overlay district maps, create a minority developer mentorship program, pursue parking/density waivers for affordable housing, and produce an affordable housing report.

• Recommended passage of PD-78 Firehouse Row amendment for two multi-family buildings (4-0)
• Recommended passage of Madison Road rezoning to CG-A for commercial uses (4-0)
• Recommended passage of historic landmark designation for South Crescent Arms Apartments (4-0)
• Recommended passage of 1333 Arlington Street rezoning to PD-90 Crosley Building (4-0)
• Recommended passage of 4164 Dane Avenue rezoning to PD-91 Northside Scholar House (3-0, Keating excused)
• Recommended passage of 548 and 588 Blair Avenue rezoning to RM-0.7 (4-0)
• Indefinitely postponed original OTR development agreement ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted motion for affordable housing report and subcommittee (4-0)

Major Projects & Smart Government

The February 2, 2021, meeting of the Major Projects & Smart Government committee was cancelled. No other agenda items were provided.

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

The committee will hear presentations regarding poetry and the Creative Time Project in Cincinnati art installation. The meeting also includes updates and announcements.

• Poetry presentation by Vernon Jackson
• Creative Time Project in Cincinnati - Art Installation presentation
• Updates and announcements

Law & Public Safety Committee

The Law & Public Safety Committee is reviewing items related to police procedures and city oversight. The agenda includes discussions on no-knock warrants and a motion for a forensic audit of development deals from the last three years. Members will also consider updates regarding eviction prevention data systems.

• Ordinance to add "gender identity" and "gender expression" to criminal intimidation protections
• Motion to solicit a quote for a forensic audit of development deals from the past three years
• Motion to pursue an RFI for a shared data system for eviction prevention
• Request for an update on accessing Hamilton County eviction filing data

The Law & Public Safety Committee voted to adopt a motion seeking a quote for a forensic audit of development deals before council, and two motions related to eviction prevention data systems. It also recommended passage of an ordinance adding gender identity and expression to criminal intimidation protections, and filed a motion questioning the mayor's authority over development contracts.

• Adopted motion to solicit quote for forensic audit of development deals (7-0)
• Adopted motion to pursue RFI for shared eviction prevention data system (6-0, Mann absent)
• Adopted motion to request update on eviction filing data from Clerk of Courts (6-0, Mann absent)
• Recommended passage of ordinance adding gender identity/expression to criminal intimidation protections (7-0)
• Filed motion asking City Solicitor for opinion on mayor's authority over development contracts
• Indefinitely postponed ordinance on criminal intimidation (earlier version)
• Approved and filed report on text messages
• Held multiple items including jurisdiction agreements and no-knock warrant communications

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing motions regarding hazard pay for frontline workers and funding for new fire recruits. The agenda also includes ordinances for accepting grants and a large transfer within the General Fund.

• Motion for $1,000 "Hazard Pay" for low-wage frontline workers
• Ordinance to accept up to $126,000 from ODOT for Kirby and Bruce intersection safety
• Ordinance authorizing a $2,297,961 transfer within the General Fund
• Motion to prioritize FY22 budget funding for 80 fire recruits
• Ordinance to accept up to $10,000 from Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation for community centers

The Budget and Finance Committee adopted a motion recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of African American city employees. It also approved a motion directing the administration to pursue $1,000 hazard pay for lower-wage frontline workers, and referred two other motions for reports. Several ordinances were recommended for passage, including grant acceptances and a fund transfer.

• Adopted motion recognizing Black History Month and African American city employees (8-0)
• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance amending Economic Development Reform Panel appointments (7-1)
• Adopted motion for $1,000 hazard pay for lower-wage frontline workers (6-2)
• Adopted motion to study debt forgiveness for affordable housing (7-1)
• Adopted motion to study MSD Home Rule savings for low-income ratepayers (8-0)
• Held motion for FY22 funding for fire recruit classes
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation grant up to $10,000
• Recommended passage of ordinance accepting ODOT safety grant up to $126,000 for Kirby & Bruce intersection

Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will review presentations from the Evanston Community Council and the Invest in Neighborhoods Board. The agenda also includes an ordinance naming a new street in Sayler Park as 'Trison Drive'.

• Ordinance 202100176 naming a new street in Sayler Park as 'Trison Drive'
• Presentation: Queen City Neighborhoods' Tour by Evanston Community Council
• Presentation: Invest in Neighborhoods Board
• Presentation: Adaptive Placemaking Toolkit by Yards & Co.

The Neighborhoods Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an ordinance naming a new street in Sayler Park as 'Trison Drive'. The committee also filed a presentation on the 2019-2029 Evanston Plan from the Evanston Community Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance naming new Sayler Park street 'Trison Drive' (unanimous)
• Filed presentation on 2019-2029 Evanston Plan

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several appointments to the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board. The agenda also includes motions for $1,000 hazard pay for certain frontline workers and a request for information regarding an eviction prevention data system.

• Ordinance amending Economic Development Reform Panel reporting date
• Motion for $1,000 hazard pay for AFSCME frontline workers
• Request for information on an eviction prevention data system
• Multiple appointments to the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee will review the fiscal year 2022 budget schedule and a finance monitoring report. Members will also consider ordinances to accept federal rental assistance funds and a donation for city parks.

• Ordinance to accept up to $9,072,046 from the U.S. Department of Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance
• Ordinance to accept a $600,000 donation from the Cincinnati Park Board Commissioner’s Fund for park maintenance and supplies
• Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022 Biennial Budget schedule
• Report on Finance and Budget Monitoring through November 30, 2020

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of two emergency ordinances: accepting a $600,000 donation from the Cincinnati Park Board Commissioner's Fund for park operations and maintenance, and accepting up to $9,072,046 in federal funds for an Emergency Rental Assistance program to help households affected by COVID-19. Both were recommended for passage as emergency measures. The committee also filed a report on the city's finances and a presentation on the FY 2022-2023 budget process.

• Approved $600,000 park donation acceptance (emergency ordinance, recommended passage)
• Approved $9,072,046 federal rental assistance acceptance (emergency ordinance, recommended passage)
• Filed Finance and Budget Monitoring Report for period ending Nov 30, 2020
• Filed presentation on FY 2022-2023 Biennial Budget Process

Cincinnati City Council

The City Council meeting includes items regarding an updated COVID-19 emergency declaration and several board appointments. The agenda also contains motions for a forensic audit of development deals and updates to neighborhood boundary maps.

• Ordinance to add "gender identity" and "gender expression" to criminal intimidation protections
• Authorization to accept a $600,000 donation for city parks and horticultural supplies
• Motion to solicit a quote for a forensic audit of development deals from the last three years
• Designation of the Mercantile Library Building at 414 Walnut Street as a historic landmark
• Report on the feasibility of a two-way protected bike lane on Clifton Avenue

Cincinnati City Council passed multiple emergency ordinances, including accepting a $600,000 donation for parks, a $391,950 grant for diesel vehicle replacement, and creating a designated outdoor refreshment area at The Banks. The council also confirmed 10 appointments to the Economic Inclusion Advocacy and Accountability Board (EIAAB) and passed an ordinance allowing EIAAB members to serve two additional three-year terms. Several items were referred to committees, including a proposal to add gender identity and expression to criminal intimidation protections.

• Confirmed 10 EIAAB appointments (all yes votes)
• Passed ordinance allowing EIAAB members to serve two additional three-year terms (9-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting $600,000 donation for parks (9-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance accepting $391,950 grant for diesel vehicle replacement (9-0)
• Passed emergency ordinance creating DORA at The Banks (9-0)
• Passed ordinance accepting $20,000 grant for Vision Zero billboard campaign (9-0)
• Adopted motion to return Budget and Finance Committee to weekly meetings (9-0)
• Referred OTR development agreement to Economic, Growth & Zoning Committee (7-2)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a communication regarding the legality of motions to amend administrative procedures. This item was submitted by Vice Mayor Smitherman to City Manager Paula Boggs Muething.

• Communication concerning the legality of motions directing amendments to administrative procedures

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee will consider an amendment to Planned Development District No. 76 to facilitate a new mixed-use development at W. Liberty Street and Elm Street. The agenda also includes the creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area at The Banks and a development agreement for residential and commercial space in Over-the-Rhine.

• Rezoning for mixed-use development at W. Liberty Street and Elm Street
• Creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area known as “DORA at The Banks”
• Development agreement with OTR Project Partners, LLC for 1617 Elm Street and 1621 Logan Street

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance approving a major amendment to Planned Development District No. 76, which rezones adjacent property from CC-A to PD-76 for a mixed-use development at W. Liberty and Elm Streets in Over-the-Rhine. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of ordinances creating a designated outdoor refreshment area at The Banks and authorizing a development agreement with OTR Project Partners, LLC for residential and commercial space at 1617 Elm and 1621 Logan Streets. A presentation on the PD-76 zone change and a communication from John Walter regarding the public hearing were filed without action.

• Approved PD-76 major amendment and rezoning for Liberty & Elm mixed-use development (4-0)
• Approved creation of DORA at The Banks outdoor refreshment area (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with OTR Project Partners, LLC for 1617 Elm and 1621 Logan Streets (4-0)
• Filed presentation on PD-76 zone change and major amendment
• Filed communication from John Walter regarding Liberty and Elm public hearing

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee is considering a motion to return the Budget and Finance Committee to weekly meetings on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. It is also reviewing proposals to modernize lobbyist registration through a web portal and appoint a new committee vice chair.

• Return Budget and Finance Committee to weekly Monday meetings
• Modernize Lobbyist Registration process via a new web portal for filing and fees
• Appoint Jan-Michele Kearney as Vice Chair of the Education, Innovation, & Growth Committee

The Major Projects and Smart Government Committee adopted three motions. It approved a motion to return the Budget and Finance Committee to weekly Monday meetings at 1:00 p.m., a motion to modernize the lobbyist registration process with a web portal, and a motion to appoint Councilmember Jan-Michele Kearney as Vice Chair of the Education, Innovation, & Growth Committee. All motions were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Adopted motion to return Budget and Finance Committee to weekly Monday 1:00 p.m. meetings
• Adopted motion to modernize lobbyist registration with a web portal for filing and payment
• Adopted motion to appoint Jan-Michele Kearney as Vice Chair of Education, Innovation, & Growth Committee

Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee

This meeting consists of scheduled presentations to the committee. Presenters include Fanon Rucker, representatives from ArtWorks, and the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Poetry presentation by Fanon Rucker
• ArtWorks presentation by Colleen Houston and Sidney Fine
• Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County presentation by Gina Marsh

The Equity, Inclusion, Youth, & The Arts Committee met and received two presentations: one from ArtWorks Cincinnati and one from the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County. Both presentations were filed with no substantive decisions made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Filed ArtWorks Cincinnati presentation (202100256)
• Filed Human Services in Cincinnati presentation (202100257)

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is considering several ordinances regarding grant acceptances and fund appropriations. Members are also reviewing a request from the Cincinnati Retirement System Board.

• Ordinance to allow two additional three-year terms for MWBE Board members
• Grant of up to $160,000 from the State of Ohio for Title III investigations
• Motion requesting a report on arena vendor lease fee impacts due to pandemic attendance
• Ordinance regarding special assessment projects at 2347 Reading Road
• Grant of up to $391,950 for diesel vehicle replacement

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of an emergency ordinance amending the Cincinnati Retirement System's Administrative Code to align with the Collaborative Settlement Agreement in Sunyak v. City of Cincinnati. The committee also recommended passage of several grant acceptances, including $391,950 from Ohio EPA for diesel fleet replacements and $20,000 for a Vision Zero billboard campaign. A motion to study a vending lease fee freeze at arenas was adopted, as was a motion to identify city departments needing additional staff. The committee filed a communication from the CRS Board requesting two changes to the pension ordinance.

• Recommended passage of emergency ordinance harmonizing retirement code with Sunyak settlement (8-0)
• Adopted motion for report on arena vending lease fee freeze impact
• Adopted motion for report on city departments needing additional staff
• Recommended passage of $20,000 Devou Good Foundation grant for Vision Zero billboards
• Recommended passage of $20,000 Cincinnati Fire Foundation donation for EMS Mountain Bike Unit
• Recommended passage of $391,950 Ohio EPA grant for diesel fleet replacements
• Recommended passage of $160,000 state grant for Title III investigations
• Filed CRS Board communication requesting two changes to pension ordinance

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee will review an ordinance naming a new street in Oakley as 'Jared Ellis Drive.' The committee will also discuss a report regarding the process for a potential name change for Reading Road.

• Ordinance 202002335: Naming a new street in Oakley as 'Jared Ellis Drive'
• Report 202002190: Process for potential name change for Reading Road
• Presentation on home ownership by the Community Leadership Center Institute
• Presentation on Lower Price Hill neighborhoods

The Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of an ordinance to name a new street in Oakley as 'Jared Ellis Drive.' A report on a potential name change for Reading Road was filed, and a presentation on the proposed street name was also filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of ordinance naming new Oakley street 'Jared Ellis Drive'
• Filed report on process for potential Reading Road name change
• Filed presentation on proposed Jared Ellis Drive street name

Cincinnati City Council

The council is reviewing motions to amend CPD warrant execution procedures and to release text messages related to the 'Gang of 5.' The agenda also includes items for historic landmark designation and urban forestry maintenance.

• Motion to amend CPD procedures to limit no-knock raids
• Motion to release over 2,000 text messages associated with the 'Gang of 5'
• Ordinance designating South Crescent Arms Apartments at 3700 Reading Road as a historic landmark
• Resolution for shade tree maintenance in the Urban Forestry Maintenance District
• Ordinance authorizing an aerial encroachment easement at 721 Main Street

Cincinnati City Council

The Cincinnati City Council held a special session on January 8, 2021. The agenda included a resolution expressing condemnation of the insurrection and violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

• Resolution 202100066: Expressing condemnation of the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection and violence

At a special session on January 8, 2021, Cincinnati City Council considered two resolutions condemning the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The first resolution (202100066), submitted by Councilmember Young, was filed without a vote. The second resolution (202100075), submitted by Councilmembers Young and Kearney, passed unanimously with all nine members voting yes, becoming Enactment No. 0003-2021.

• Filed resolution 202100066 condemning Capitol insurrection (no vote)
• Passed resolution 202100075 condemning Capitol insurrection (9-0, Enactment No. 0003-2021)

Cincinnati City Council

Cincinnati City Council is reviewing several appointments to local boards and commissions. The agenda includes motions regarding arena vendor fees and city department staffing reports. Additionally, the council will consider various liquor permit applications and grant acceptances.

• Rezoning 3628-3640 Madison Road for commercial use
• Development plan amendment for "Firehouse Row" to include multi-family buildings
• Acceptance of a $160,000 grant for Title III investigations
• Appointment of Elizabeth Keating as interim replacement for Alexander Sittenfeld
• Acceptance of a $20,000 grant for Vision Zero billboard campaign

Cincinnati City Council approved the 2022 calendar year operating budget and several emergency COVID-19 relief measures, including a $29,352.38 payment for contact tracing services and a six-month deferral of 2021 dance hall licensing fees. Council also confirmed multiple mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions, and referred several ordinances and reports to committees for further review.

• Adopted 2022 operating budget (Version C) as emergency (Enactment 0001-2021)
• Approved $29,352.38 emergency payment for COVID-19 contact tracing services (Enactment 0001-2021)
• Deferred 2021 dance hall licensing fees for six months due to COVID-19 (Enactment 0006-2021)
• Approved $1.85M in OPWC grants for street rehabilitation projects (Enactment 0005-2021)
• Confirmed appointments to Internal Audit Committee, Park Commissioners, Port Authority, Elections Commission, and Art Museum
• Approved sale of city property near Harriet Beecher Stowe House to Ohio History Connection (Enactment 0002-2021)
• Approved 20-year lease of Baldwin Alley to OTR Collective LLC (Enactment 0004-2021)
• Established Children and Families Cabinet (Enactment 0008-2021)

Law & Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss motions to change how development agreements are negotiated and create a commission to study the process. The agenda also includes proposals for a new local ethics commission and updated financial disclosure rules for city officials.

• Motion to separate development negotiations from final decisions
• Proposal for a nine-member 'Commission To Clean Up City Council'
• Motion to establish a Cincinnati Ethics Commission
• Ordinance requiring Mayor and Council to disclose gifts or services of $75 or more

The Law & Public Safety Committee reviewed four motions and one ordinance aimed at reforming development negotiations and ethics oversight. All items were referred to the City Manager for a report, except one motion to establish a commission to study the development process, which was filed. No final decisions were made; the committee only forwarded items for further review.

• Referred motion to separate development negotiations from final decisions to City Manager for report
• Filed motion to establish a Commission To Clean Up City Council
• Referred motion to create a Cincinnati Ethics Commission to City Manager for report
• Referred emergency ordinance to require disclosure of gifts over $75 to City Manager for report

Economic Growth & Zoning Committee

The committee is reviewing an emergency ordinance to authorize the installation and maintenance of mural and sculpture arches in the public right-of-way on Maryland Avenue. A presentation regarding a proposed ordinance for the Lower Price Hill and East Price Hill neighborhoods is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 202002062 (Emergency): Authorizing mural and sculpture arches on Maryland Avenue
• Presentation 202002350: Regarding a proposed ordinance for Maryland Avenue

The Economic Growth & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to install and maintain mural and sculpture arches in public right-of-way on Maryland Avenue in Lower Price Hill and East Price Hill, notwithstanding conflicting transportation rules or municipal code provisions. A related presentation on the proposed ordinance was filed.

• Approved emergency ordinance 202002062 to install mural and sculpture arches on Maryland Avenue (3-0)
• Filed presentation 202002350 regarding the proposed notwithstanding ordinance

Major Projects & Smart Government

The committee is considering an emergency ordinance to create a Children and Families Cabinet. This cabinet would advise the Mayor and Council on policy initiatives and monitor data regarding safety, housing, health, and career opportunities for families in Cincinnati.

• Emergency ordinance to establish a City of Cincinnati Children and Families Cabinet
• Motion by Councilmember Seelbach to be removed from the Education, Innovation & Growth Committee

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee

The committee is reviewing the adoption of the 2022 City operating budget and a tax budget overview. The agenda also includes $1,850,000 in grants for street rehabilitation projects. Other items cover COVID-19 related payments and property sales.

• Adoption of the 2022 City operating budget
• $1,850,000 in OPWC grants for Galbraith Road and Red Bank Expressway repairs
• $29,352.38 payment to Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. for COVID-19 services
• Sale of property near Foraker Avenue and MLK Jr Drive to Ohio History Connection
• Six-month deferral of 2021 dance hall licensing fees

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended passage of the 2022 operating budget (two versions) and related emergency resolutions, all by a 6-0 vote with Vice Chair Seelbach excused. The committee also recommended passage of several ordinances, including a $29,352.38 moral obligation payment for COVID-19 contact tracing services and a property sale agreement with the Ohio History Connection. A report on implementing the Tax Increment Financing District Policy for Affordable Housing was held, and a report on homeownership assistance was approved and filed.

• Recommended passage of 2022 operating budget (Version A) (6-0)
• Recommended passage of 2022 operating budget (Version B) (6-0)
• Recommended passage of resolution authorizing weekly tax advance requests from Hamilton County (6-0)
• Recommended passage of $29,352.38 moral obligation payment to Environmental & Safety Solutions for COVID-19 contact tracing (6-0)
• Recommended passage of property sale agreement with Ohio History Connection for land near Harriet Beecher Stowe House (6-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance amending street privilege for Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (6-0)
• Recommended passage of lease agreement with OTR Collective LLC for Baldwin Alley (6-0)
• Held report on Tax Increment Financing District Policy for Affordable Housing

Neighborhoods Committee

The Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing reports on the Linn Street Safety Project and Heekin Avenue Safety Improvements. The agenda includes motions regarding a safety plan for Langdon Farm Road and speed reduction measures in Winton Hills. Additionally, the committee will discuss requested infrastructure improvements for East Price Hill.

• Linn Street Safety Project report
• Heekin Avenue Safety Improvements report
• Motion for a safety plan on Langdon Farm Road
• Motion for speed reduction at Winneste and Strand in Winton Hills
• DOTE report request for East Price Hill improvements

The Neighborhoods Committee met on January 4, 2021, and approved and filed six reports from the City Manager, including the Linn Street Safety Project, the Parklet Program, Heekin Avenue Safety Improvements, and motions addressing safety on Langdon Farm Road, Winneste and Strand in Winton Hills, and Purcell Street improvements in East Price Hill. The committee also filed two presentations: one on Invest in Neighborhoods and one on Camp Washington. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved & filed Linn Street Safety Project report (202002128)
• Approved & filed Parklet Program report (202002130)
• Approved & filed Heekin Avenue Safety Improvements report (202002156)
• Approved & filed motion on Langdon Farm Road safety plan (202002168)
• Approved & filed motion on speed reduction at Winneste and Strand (202002169)
• Approved & filed motion on East Price Hill street improvements (202002215)
• Filed Invest in Neighborhoods presentation (202100010)
• Filed Camp Washington presentation (202100016)