Cleveland, OH

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will meet to receive an update from the Federal Monitoring Team. The discussion will focus on the Cleveland Division of Police's compliance with the Consent Decree.

• Federal Monitoring Team update on Cleveland Division of Police Consent Decree compliance

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will meet to discuss Ordinance 1171-2026. This ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 523 of the Codified Ordinances regarding Cleveland Public Power.

• Ordinance 1171-2026: Proposed changes to definitions, small non-building facility rates, and joint registration for Cleveland Public Power

Mayor's Appointments Committee

The committee is scheduled to meet on November 5, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will consider two emergency ordinances. These include a lease substitution and term extension, and an amendment to a contract for the Bright City lighting system.

• Ordinance 1172-2026: Amend Contract No. CT-2004-LS-2024*024 to change lessor from City Rose, Ltd. to Darley Holdings Group LLC and extend term to seven years with one five-year renewal option
• Ordinance 1229-2026: Amend Ordinance No. 600-2026 regarding a contract with ST Engineering Telematic Wireless Ltd for Bright City lighting system upgrades

Safety Committee

The Cleveland City Council Safety Committee will conduct operational review hearings for various safety-related offices.

• Operational review hearings for safety-related offices

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will conduct Operational Review hearings for various divisions of Public Safety. The meeting will be broadcast live.

• Operational Review hearings for Public Safety divisions

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee will review several emergency ordinances. These include authorizations for airport infrastructure, landmark designations, and the transfer of parcels to the land bank.

• Design and construction of a nuisance biofilm treatment plant at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Designating the State Vocational Planning Center as a Cleveland Landmark
• Amending landmark designations for St. Jerome and St. Mary of the Assumption to remove parcels
• HUD grant application and agreement for the NORA Village project
• Transfer of permanent parcels to the Department of Development Industrial-Commercial Land Bank

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review several emergency ordinances. Key items include infrastructure projects with the State of Ohio and updates to the city's lead safe certificate program.

• Reimbursement to Cleveland Browns Stadium Company LLC for emergency repairs to Huntington Bank Field
• Consent for ODOT to replace the Warren Road bridge deck over IR-90, resurface Stokes Boulevard, and resurface Wade Park Avenue
• Consent for ODOT to construct Target Speed Pilot Project countermeasures on St. Clair Avenue
• Contract with Fire Force, Inc. for Airport Rescue and Firefighting personnel FAA certification training
• Repeal and enactment of city ordinances regarding the lead safe certificate program and civil penalties

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will discuss several emergency ordinances regarding city infrastructure and agreements. Key items include the acquisition of a school building for public safety use and multiple road resurfacing projects.

• Purchase and leaseback of Miles School at 11918 Miles Avenue for a new Fire and EMS administration building
• Host Agreement with LA28 to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games torch relay
• Resurfacing of Brookpark Road in coordination with Brook Park and Parma
• Resurfacing of Shaker Boulevard from Buckeye Road to the east corporation line
• Application for state funding to resurface State Road from Burger Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue

City Council Caucus Meeting

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions for the meeting.

City Council

Cleveland City Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing with ODOT and facility improvements. The body is also deciding on various liquor permit transfers and lease agreements for city offices and police headquarters.

• Reimbursement to Cleveland Browns Stadium Company LLC for emergency repairs to Huntington Bank Field
• Energy conservation contracts with Leopardo Energy, LLC for Fire and EMS facilities
• Construction and renovation of 2001 Payne Avenue
• ODOT resurfacing projects for Stokes Boulevard, Wade Park Avenue, and Shaker Boulevard
• New hunting and trapping ordinance (Section 603.13)

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee is conducting the second day of budget hearings for the Community Development Block Grant. The meeting will be broadcast live.

• Community Development Block Grant Budget Hearings (Item-1282)

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee is meeting to conduct budget hearings for the Community Development Block Grant. The session will be broadcast live.

• Community Development Block Grant budget hearings

Operations Committee

The agenda provided consists of procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics. No specific legislative items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

Transportation and Mobility Committee

The Transportation and Mobility Committee is considering several emergency ordinances regarding infrastructure projects. These include coordinating with the State of Ohio for road and bridge work and authorizing contracts for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

• Consent for ODOT to replace the Warren Road bridge deck over IR-90
• Consent for ODOT to resurface Stokes Boulevard from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Chester Avenue
• Authorization for a nuisance biofilm treatment plant at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Contract with Fire Force, Inc. for Airport Rescue and Firefighting FAA certification training
• Consent for ODOT to resurface Wade Park Avenue from East 66th Street to East 118th Street

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

The Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee is reviewing two emergency ordinances. One proposal establishes a Good Food Retailer Certification Program and a related Job Retention Income Tax Credit Incentive Program. The other proposes repealing and enacting new sections of the Codified Ordinances regarding the lead safe certificate program and civil penalties.

• Emergency Ordinance 1230-2026: Good Food Retailer Certification Program and Job Retention Income Tax Credit Incentive Program
• Emergency Ordinance 1244-2026: Repeal and enactment of sections in Chapters 365 and 240 regarding lead safe certification and safety

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review several emergency ordinances and one resolution. Key items include permit moratoriums, city contracts for youth programming and forensic testing, and lease amendments.

• Extension of moratorium on data center permits and licenses until January 29, 2027
• Contract with Ohio City Incorporated for family and youth programming
• Grant from Cleveland Guardians Charities for Baseball and Softball Summer Youth Program
• Agreement with Cuyahoga County and Regional Forensic Science Laboratory for scientific testing
• Lease amendment for Cleveland Police Commission office space at 3631 Perkins Avenue

City Council

Cleveland City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances including a permit moratorium for data centers and a new lead safe certificate program. The body is also deciding on various city contracts, lease amendments, and liquor permit transfers.

• Extension of moratorium on permits and licenses for data centers until January 29, 2027
• Enactment of a Good Food Retailer Certification Program and Job Retention Income Tax Credit
• New lead safe certificate program and related civil penalties (Ordinance 1244-2026)
• Agreement with Road Worthy, Inc. to donate City fleet vehicles for workforce development
• Liquor permit transfer applications for 3528 Payne Ave, 3022 W. 25th St, and 3259 W. 25th St

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will hold operational review hearings for the Divisions of EMS, Correction, and Public Safety Inspector General. The committee is also considering ordinances regarding forensic testing services and vehicle impoundment.

• Ordinance 1116-2026: Agreement with Cuyahoga County and Regional Forensic Science Laboratory for scientific testing services
• Ordinance 1165-2026: Renewal of Contract No. CT 6002 PS 2024-0221 with TMT Consolidated LLC for impounded vehicle storage
• Operational Review hearings for Division of EMS
• Operational Review hearings for Division of Correction
• Operational Review hearings for Public Safety Inspector General

Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee

The Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee will consider three emergency ordinances. These include updates to emergency medical service agreements and authorizations for youth programming and grants.

• Ordinance 745-2026 to amend Section 135.47 regarding emergency medical service clinical agreements
• Ordinance 748-2026 authorizing contracts with Ohio City Incorporated for family and youth programming
• Ordinance 911-2026 authorizing the acceptance of a grant from Cleveland Guardians Charities for the Baseball and Softball Summer Youth Program

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee will discuss several emergency ordinances regarding infrastructure and city property. This includes multiple road and bridge projects in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation and a lease for a community center.

• Lease of the Five Pointe Building (Collinwood Community Center) at 813 East 152nd Street to Famicos Foundation
• ODOT projects: I-480 ramps at Grayton Road and West 150th Street, and Warren Road bridge deck over I-90
• ODOT resurfacing of Stokes Boulevard and Wade Park Avenue (East 66th Street to East 118th Street)
• Target Speed Pilot Project countermeasures on a portion of St. Clair Avenue
• Purchase or lease of on-road vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Works

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review several emergency ordinances. These include authorizations for infrastructure projects, grant applications, and various city service contracts.

• Easements at Emery Park and Estabrook Park for the NEORSD Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project
• Application for a U.S. Department of Transportation Regional Infrastructure Accelerator grant
• Agreement with The Legal Aid Society for legal services in eviction proceedings
• Requirement contracts for electrical test equipment for Cleveland Public Power
• Amended lease agreement with I-X Center Corporation to include a payroll credit provision

City Council

Cleveland City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances involving infrastructure, public safety, and housing. Key items include the purchase of a school building for public safety use and the extension of a moratorium on data center permits.

• Purchase and leaseback of Miles School at 11918 Miles Avenue for Fire and EMS administration
• Extension of moratorium on data center permits until January 29, 2027
• Consent to resurface Shaker Boulevard (Buckeye Road to east corporation line) and State Road (Burger Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue)
• Lease of the Five Pointe Building at 813 East 152nd Street to Famicos Foundation
• Proposed repeal and enactment of lead safe certificate program ordinances

Utilities Committee

Cleveland City Council's Utilities Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Room 217 at City Hall to take up four emergency ordinances. The most significant would authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to grant the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District easement rights at Emery Park and Estabrook Park for the Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project. The committee will also consider amending the city's easement acquisition ordinance, a two-year contract for electrical test equipment for Cleveland Public Power, and a two-year food and beverage concession agreement at the Carl B. Stokes Public Utilities Building.

• Ordinance 688-2026: grant NEORSD easements at Emery Park and Estabrook Park for the Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project
• Ordinance 1037-2026: amend Codified Ordinance Section 129.22 on easement acquisition to fair market value
• Ordinance 1038-2026: two-year requirement contracts for electrical test equipment and repair for Cleveland Public Power
• Ordinance 1135-2026: two-year concession agreement for first-class food and beverage service at the Carl B. Stokes Public Utilities Building, with two one-year renewal options

Transportation and Mobility Committee

Cleveland City Council's Transportation and Mobility Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room 217 at City Hall. The agenda lists one emergency ordinance (1042-2026) authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter an amended lease with I-X Center Corporation to add a payroll credit provision to the original lease. The committee will also hold a discussion with aviation and airport stakeholders about BKL's future if it remains open. The meeting will be live broadcast.

• Emergency Ordinance 1042-2026: amend I-X Center lease to add a payroll credit provision, sponsored by Charles Slife, Blaine Griffin and by departmental request
• Discussion with aviation and airport stakeholders on BKL's future if it remains open
• Meeting live broadcast; see meeting notice for details

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

Cleveland City Council's Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Room 217 at City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue. The agenda lists two emergency ordinances: one authorizing the Directors of Development and/or Finance to apply for and accept a U.S. Department of Transportation grant under the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator program and to enter professional services contracts to implement it, and one authorizing the Director of Community Development to contract with The Legal Aid Society as lead partner to provide legal services for covered individuals in eviction proceedings under Section 375.12 of the Codified Ordinances (Legal Representation in Housing Court). No dollar amounts, vote tallies, or outcomes appear in the supplied agenda.

• Emergency Ordinance 923-2026: apply for and accept a U.S. Department of Transportation Regional Infrastructure Accelerator grant; authorizes professional services contracts to implement it (sponsors: Jasmin Santana, Kevin Bishop, Blaine Griffin, departmental request)
• Emergency Ordinance 1031-2026: agreements with The Legal Aid Society as lead partner for legal services to covered individuals in eviction proceedings under Section 375.12, Legal Representation in Housing Court (sponsors: Jasmin Santana, Blaine Griffin, departmental request)
• Meeting live broadcast on YouTube, Cleveland TV Channel 20 (Spectrum), and TV 20 livestream
• No public hearings, rezonings, or fee changes are listed on this agenda

Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Cleveland City Council's Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Cleveland City Hall to review seven emergency ordinances. Items include authorizing water main renewal contracts for 2027-2028, a contract renewal for airport development services, street vacations in Ward 15, a baggage system upgrade at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District, and reimbursement to Cuyahoga County for fingerprint system costs. The agenda lists items for committee consideration; no votes or outcomes are recorded in this document.

• Ordinance 758-2026: authorizes public improvement contracts to renew, repair, and replace water mains in 2027 and 2028
• Ordinance 902-2026: exercises second option to renew Contract No. PS 2023-0298 with PMG Executive Program Management, LLC for airport development services
• Ordinance 921-2026: vacates portions of Forestwood Avenue S.W., Midvale Avenue S.W., West 185th Street, West 188th Street, and West 190th Street (Ward 15)
• Ordinance 924-2026: authorizes contracts with Cleveland Terminal & Equipment Company to design and construct an in-line baggage system upgrade at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Ordinance 927-2026: authorizes agreements with the Cleveland Municipal School District for exchange of lands for future redevelopment

Council Committee Chairs

Cleveland City Council's committee chairs are scheduled to meet at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E., Cleveland, OH 44114. The posted agenda contains only a meeting notice and location details, with no ordinances, contracts, or other substantive items listed. The agenda directs readers to the meeting notice for details.

City Council

Cleveland City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E. The agenda is dominated by condolence and congratulation resolutions, with several emergency ordinances up for first or second reading. Among the substantive items are a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District for future redevelopment, a resurfacing agreement for Brookpark Road with Brook Park and Parma, and a proposed Good Food Retailer Certification Program with a job retention tax credit. One item, an ordinance to establish an Office of Sustainability and Climate Justice, is listed to be tabled.

• Emergency Ordinance 1205-2026: agreements with Brook Park and Parma to resurface a portion of Brookpark Road in Cleveland, with consent to ODOT and payment to Brook Park for Cleveland's share
• Emergency Ordinance 1230-2026: enacts new Section 141.40 creating a Good Food Retailer Certification Program and authorizes a Job Retention Income Tax Credit Incentive Program
• Emergency Ordinances 1231-2026 and 927-2026: authorize agreements with the Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education for exchange of lands for future redevelopment
• Emergency Resolution 1232-2026: objects to transfer of a C2, C2X liquor permit to 3870 West 25th Street (Ward 14)
• Ordinance 807-2025: to establish an Office of Sustainability and Climate Justice is listed under 'Legislation To Be Tabled'

Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee

Cleveland City Council's Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Room 217 at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, N.E. The Public Health Department will present an update on the Home for Every Neighbor Program. Ordinance 387-2025, an emergency ordinance amending and repealing sections of the Air Pollution Control Code and adding new Chapters 266, 268 and 299 on fugitive emissions, indoor air quality and penalties, will be heard for discussion only. The committee will also consider Ordinance 1166-2026, authorizing agreements with The Ohio State University, East 66th Street Services Inc and other entities for the Summer Sprout Community Gardening program.

• Ordinance 387-2025: emergency ordinance amending and repealing sections throughout Chapters 251 to 291 of the Air Pollution Control Code and enacting new Chapters 266, 268 and 299 on fugitive emissions, indoor air quality and penalties — discussion only
• Ordinance 1166-2026: authorizes the Director of Public Health to enter agreements with The Ohio State University, East 66th Street Services Inc and other entities for the Summer Sprout Community Gardening program, one year with an option to renew one additional year
• Public Health Department update on the Home for Every Neighbor Program
• Sponsors listed for both ordinances: Kevin Conwell, Blaine Griffin and By Departmental Request
• Meeting will be live broadcast; see meeting notice for details

Safety Committee

Cleveland City Council's Safety Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room 217 at City Hall. The agenda lists one emergency ordinance (1035-2026) authorizing the Director of Public Safety to pay Cuyahoga County for the City's share of maintaining and using the Automated Fingerprint Identification System through the County Medical Examiner's Office. The Office of Capital Projects and the Department of Public Safety will also give an update on upgrades to the police districts and the Fire Station and EMS Modernization Plan. The meeting will be live broadcast.

• Emergency Ordinance 1035-2026: authorize payment to Cuyahoga County for the City's share of AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) maintenance and use via the County Medical Examiner's Office
• Sponsors listed: Michael Polensek, Blaine Griffin, and By Departmental Request
• Update from the Office of Capital Projects and Dept. of Public Safety on police district upgrades and the Fire Station and EMS Modernization Plan
• Meeting live broadcast; see notice for details

Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee

Cleveland City Council's Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM to review four emergency ordinances. Items include vacating portions of five streets, a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District, a legal services program for eviction proceedings, and a lease of the Five Pointe Building. No dollar amounts or final votes appear in the agenda text.

• Emergency ordinance to vacate portions of Forestwood Avenue S.W., Midvale Avenue S.W., West 185th Street, West 188th Street and West 190th Street (Ward 15)
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a land exchange with the Cleveland Municipal School District for future redevelopment
• Emergency ordinance authorizing an agreement with The Legal Aid Society for legal representation in Housing Court eviction proceedings
• Emergency ordinance to lease the Five Pointe Building (Collinwood Community Center), 813 East 152nd Street, to the Famicos Foundation for two years with one two-year renewal option

Municipal Services and Properties Committee

Cleveland City Council's Municipal Services and Properties Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Cleveland City Hall to review several emergency ordinances. Items include granting easements to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for the Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project, reimbursing the Cleveland Browns for emergency repairs at Huntington Bank Field, a right-of-way encroachment permit at 1293 West 9th Street, and vehicle and temporary-staffing contracts. Leopardo Energy will also present an update on public improvements to the 5 police district buildings.

• Ordinance 688-2026: grant easements to NEORSD at Emery Park and Estabrook Park for the Big Creek Storage Tunnel Project
• Ordinance 931-2026: reimburse Cleveland Browns Stadium Company LLC for emergency repairs at Huntington Bank Field
• Ordinance 1032-2026: permit 1293 West 9th Street, LLC to encroach into the West 9th Street right-of-way with a new elevated concrete landing, ramp, and stairs
• Ordinance 1033-2026: authorize purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of on-road vehicles and off-road equipment for the Department of Public Works
• Ordinance 1043-2026: contracts with temporary employment agencies for seasonal/professional personnel for Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Finance, up to one year